Employers want future government to step in to stop hollowing out of manufactur…

Kai Thompson2026-07-12T18:35:23.000Z

Another round of 'let's throw money at bosses' coming right up. Meanwhile my mate got laid off from Fisher & Paykel last month. Ffs.

Hana Stewart2026-07-12T19:14:23.000Z

Facts. But the cost of everything going up means nobody wants to pay local prices. It's a nightmare.

Hana Stewart2026-07-12T18:56:23.000Z

I work in a factory too, and it's not sustainable the way things are going. cheap imports flooding the market, labour costs too high. something has to give.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-12T19:07:23.000Z

Bless. That's the problem though isn't it – nobody wants to pay for quality until the job goes overseas then it's 'oh no'

Drew Parker2026-07-12T19:17:23.000Z

what a load of shit. more subsidies for the rich and screws for everyone else

Kai Thompson2026-07-12T19:47:23.000Z

lol cope, it's not subsidies it's survival. Go start your own factory then tell us how easy it is.

Mason Young2026-07-12T19:47:23.000Z

Article says 'employers want' – of course they do. They always want government to fix problems they created by chasing cheap overseas labour.

Rowan Blake2026-07-12T20:13:23.000Z

nah, they just want tax breaks while shipping jobs offshore. Seen it before.

Rowan Blake2026-07-12T19:58:23.000Z

This is what happens when we let private equity strip assets. Need stronger protections for local industry not just lip service.

Mason Young2026-07-12T20:48:23.000Z

lol 'imported labour' is cheaper because we let it be. Stop pretending it's not deliberate.

Kai Thompson2026-07-12T20:08:23.000Z

Wonder how many of these 'employer groups' have actually invested in local training instead of importing labour. Nah that'd be too hard.

Drew Parker2026-07-12T20:16:23.000Z

old bullshit cycle. Vote for change but get the same crap.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-12T20:19:23.000Z

It's a tough one. I see both sides but we can't just let everything shut down. need a plan that actually works

Mason Young2026-07-12T20:37:23.000Z

ffs the same people who complain about 'red tape' are now begging for government intervention. pick a lane.

Rowan Blake2026-07-12T21:29:23.000Z

yeah econ 101 – but they forget about the human cost. rant over lol

Drew Parker2026-07-12T21:00:23.000Z

politics as usual – nobody actually does anything until the next election scare

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