Beehive to Business with Hon. Louise Upston

Welfare spending is projected to exceed $10 billion within three years, while 227,000 children live in benefit-dependent households. At our recent Wellington Chamber of Commerce Beehive to Business breakfast, Minister Louise Upston outlined a bold approach to address these challenges.

This session provided practical insights into:

• Strengthening the gap between welfare and work to make employment more financially attractive
• Creating employment pathways for welfare recipients, including parents and those with disabilities
• Developing New Zealand’s talent to support tourism recovery and broader economic growth
• Building effective partnerships between business, government and communities
  
  

Explore the full details, key statistics, and concrete actions your organisation can take to participate in these workforce development initiatives while supporting welfare reforms that benefit all New Zealanders.