New Zealand Tightens Jobseeker Rules for Teens

New Zealand will tighten access to jobseeker benefits for 18- and 19-year-olds, excluding those whose parents earn more than NZ$65,000; the change is scheduled to take effect in November. A new survey found almost three-quarters of New Zealanders support banning social media for children under 14. Health New Zealand is urging parents of Northland students to ensure MMR vaccinations amid a local measles outbreak. Researchers report that spending a day fishing has measurable benefits for mental health. In Canada, Calgary’s municipal campaign has intensified ahead of voting in just over two weeks, the RCMP is investigating a lone masked suspect who threatened a bank teller during a robbery, and communities nationwide participated in Ride for Refuge fundraisers for the Safe Haven Foundation. Trout CPA has appointed Robert (Bob) Firely, CPA, CGMA, as chief operating officer to lead strategic operational initiatives.