Thursday October 5, 2006
Temporary work visas as part of a free trade deal with
China could erode New Zealand working conditions but business welcomes
the idea.
China's Commerce Minister Xilai Bo this week suggested China had labour to fill this country's shortages and may discuss the idea on the basis of mutual benefits.
Trade Minister Phil Goff (NZ) said the issue had not yet been discussed but it had potential.
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman (NZ) had reservations.