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    A warning the grass may not be greener for tradies on the other side of the Tasman

    A warning the grass may not be greener for tradies on the other side of the Tasman


    Kiwi tradies are being offered a 10 thousand dollar incentive to jump the ditch to work in building and construction in West Australia.

    Civil Contractors NZ head, Alan Pollard, says it's vital New Zealand keeps tradies for projects starting this year.

    He says Workforce Development Council research shows Australia might offer less than you might think.

    Pollard says income disparity is shrinking, taxes are higher over there and house prices are soaring.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

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     Hamilton:
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     Entertainment:
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     Auckland:
    Multiple people are injured after a four-vehicle crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway 21:17

     Entertainment:
    Ricky Gervais has mocked Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches 21:01

     Entertainment:
    Sam Claflin hated filming topless scenes because of his body dysmorphia 20:31

     Entertainment:
    The boss of the Hollywood sign has claimed that CGI was used in a video showing Sydney Sweeney decorating the landmark with bras 20:01

     Entertainment:
    Keke Palmer has no interest in living with romantic partners 19:31

     Business:
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     Entertainment:
    Reba McEntire says that Kelly Clarkson and her children are "hanging in there" following Brandon Blackstock's death 19:01

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