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Time to Raglan and Relax (An Unyoked Escape)

Time to Raglan and Relax (An Unyoked Escape)

July 23rd 2024 I had the pleasure of visiting one of the unyoked cabins for a weekend away recently. It was meant to be a surprise weekend away for my husband but note to self…when husband says he will put leave Read more

May 2024 Workforce Survey

May 2024 Workforce Survey

August 13th 2024 In June we wrote and provided some high-level feedback following our members input in our last survey. Thanks to all your feedback we are continuing to take an evidence-based position on a couple of Read more

Are you receiving your 6% superannuation entitlements?

Are you receiving your 6% superannuation entitlements?

August 13th 2024 Are you getting the most from your KiwiSaver and Retirement Savings schemes? STONZ has partnered with MAS to promote to our members a reputable source of financial advice. Check out their page on Read more

Research Representative – Expressions of Interest

Research Representative – Expressions of Interest

August 13th 2024 After 2.5 years, Alex Boyle has stepped down from the Research Rep role and we’re now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI’s) from Members keen to take on this voluntary role. We’re keen to Read more

Holidays Act Remediation

Holidays Act Remediation

August 13th 2024 As a bit of background, the Holidays Act 2003 covers pay and entitlements for employees in New Zealand about all types of leave and public holidays. For those employees who work shift work, variable Read more

de-mystifying the new STONZ SECA

de-mystifying the new STONZ SECA

May 29th 2024 We had a huge response to the vote with 84.5% of members voting in favour and based on our survey data it meant that 97% of members received a pay rise and 90% received a pay rise of 14% or higher in Read more

Introducing our Delegate Reps & Project Roles

Introducing our Delegate Reps & Project Roles

March 28th 2024 Following applications in October/November 2023, the appointment process has concluded, and we are delighted to announce the four members appointed to these invited roles are: Delegate Reps: Brad Read more

Membership fees

Membership fees

March 28th 2024 For the first time since we began in 2018 our Membership fees are increasing. As is the case for all businesses, cost pressures have increased dramatically, and this is no different for STONZ. We Read more

Unyoked

Unyoked

March 28th 2024 Amy G Dala. What? Oh, sorry, that's right... awkward cough ...we mean: Amygdala. Yes. It's part of your brain. No, it has nothing to do with anyone called Amy. Unless your name is Amy...in which case Read more

Union membership - demystifying changing unions and SECAs

Union membership - demystifying changing unions and SECAs

December 14th 2023 Our team get a lot of questions about the rules around when RMOs can change union membership and/or collective agreement (SECA) terms & conditions (T&Cs) that you are covered by. Below we share Read more

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