New Zealand plans to end the automatic enrollment of new workers into union deals to ease hiring rules.

New Zealand's government plans to remove the 30-day rule that automatically enrolls new employees into a collective agreement, aiming to reduce employer burdens and support employee choice. This change, along with potential reintroduction of 90-day trial periods, seeks to streamline hiring processes and boost workplace productivity. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill, expected to pass by year-end, will include these reforms.