New Zealand is closed off from the rest of the world and is likely to remain that way for the medium term. "Training is critical as Covid continues to severely impact employers' abilities to access foreign labour. Many courses are being subsidised through to 2022, and "there has never been a better time to invest in local staff and your business's skills," Kingsford adds. "The second term Labour Government is committed to ensuring that vulnerable groups such as apprentices are retained in employment. Unlocking skills within a business could make the difference for Kiwi companies as they look ahead to 2021.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2020 15:56 UTC