John Kerr
Trust in Science is ... OK actually?
Despite fears of a general drop in people trusting the process of science, a global survey has found that people value science and trust scientists. New Zealanders in particular. Jesse talks to John… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style "community notes" Chief Executive, Mark Zuckerberg says it is a matter of promoting free… Audio
Chatbots could cut conspiracy beliefs, study finds
Chatbots could become a force in reducing the number of people who believe in conspiracy theories, according to a new study out of the US. Study authors found a twenty percent drop in conspiracy… Audio
Strike brewing for Timaru port
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union has issued a second strike notice at Timaru Port. Rail and Maritime Transport Union South Island organiser John Kerr joins Karyn to discuss their plan of action.
…Lyttelton Port tensions rise over pay
Tensions between the Lyttelton Port Company and the port-workers' union have escalated with almost 200 staff set to be locked out later this month when 11 colleagues go on strike. The 11 workers… Audio
Lyttelton Port faces disruptions as workers strike
Lyttelton Port customers are preparing for significant disruption, after more than half of the port's workers walked off the job at midnight on Monday night. More than 20 mediation meetings have been… Audio
Trains back on track
The Auckland rail network should be back to normal soon with the drivers' union and Transdev coming to an agreement, after a week of strike action. Audio
Auckland train turmoil
The spokesman for the Rail and Maritime Union John Kerr says there's been no progress in train security talks with Auckland Transport which has led to drivers not working overtime and the disruption… Audio
Lyttelton Port workers to strike after talks fail
The union representing the Lyttelton Port workers is planning to strike after a breakdown in talks about hours and pay. The Lyttelton Port wants to change people's hours of work so the port can… Audio
Lyttelton port workers stunned at boss' $955k pay
The port workers' union says revelations the Lyttelton Port chief executive was paid 955-thousand dollars last year is a slap in the face for his staff. Peter Davie was paid a salary of $597,000 and… Audio
Train staff striking over safety concerns
John Kerr from the Rail and Maritime Union tells Guyon Espiner Auckland trains need full time staff working on them. The Auckland system is not like cities like London where the system is designed… Audio
No trains for Auckland tomorrow
The Panel talks to the union's spokesperson John Kerr who is adamant Transdev is going towards driver-only trains and that is dangerous. Audio
Auckland train security
John Kerr from the Rail and Maritime Transport Union says more security is needed on Auckland trains. Audio
Lyttleton Port defends $200k pay rise for CEO
The Port of Lyttleton is defending the 200 thousand dollar pay rise being paid to its Chief Executive in the face of criticism from the union representing workers. Lyttelton Port's annual report for… Audio
Lyttleton Port logistics workers vote for further strikes
Logistics staff at the Lyttleton Port voted last night to extend a one-off planned strike to include multiple stoppages over a period of weeks. The eleven staff, who are members of the Rail and… Audio
Union criticises port's inertia on safety
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union's South Island organiser John Kerr says it's outrageous it has taken that forklift injury as well as two deaths at the port itself, to break the company's inertia… Audio
More from the transport union
Listening to that is the Rail Transport and Maritime Union's south island organiser, John Kerr. Audio
TelstraClear to send call centre work to Philippines
TelstraClear customers who need help with their phone or internet service may soon find their calls being answered in the Philippines. Audio
Telstraclear could move call centre jobs offshore
Telstraclear is considering cutting 120 call centre jobs in New Zealand, and sending the work to the Philippines. Audio
