Kirk Hope

There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio

Asia experts are warning that thousands of preschoolers growing up speaking Asian languages need more support to ensure their valuable skills are not lost. A new report from the Asia New Zealand… Audio

Paid parental leave is being increased - from July next year, the leave will be extended by a month to 22 weeks and it'll be extended yet again by another month in 2020. Business New Zealand says that… Audio

Businesses are being told to walk the walk when it comes to paying their employees well. Audio

What will the new government mean for businesses and workers? Business New Zealand chief executive Kirk Hope and Public Service Association national secretary Glenn Barclay join us. Audio

Some of the country's biggest coporate tax payers say the country needs to be willing to cut the company tax rate to stay competitive intenationally and attract investors. Audio

The latest Wellness in the Workplace report shows workload, pressure to meet work targets and long hours are all making people more stressed at work. Michael Cropp reports. Audio

Local business groups have been quick to agree with policy suggestions to improve the country's chronic weak productivity that have been put forward by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and… Audio

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, who oversaw the dramatic undermining of unions, now says they've become too small. Audio

As you may have heard in the news, a settlement to an historic pay equity claim may be unveiled this afternoon by the government. Audio

A big drop in pay, working hours and job quality. A new OECD report finds people who find work after they're laid off are considerably worse off. Audio

Business New Zealand says current immigration policy is about right to keep the economy humming along. Audio

Business and economic commentators have few fears about the future after the departure of Prime MInister John Key. Audio