Michael Wood
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
TVNZ staff told 50 will lose jobs during series of meetings
Reporters, producers, camera people and presenters at TVNZ are all in line to lose their jobs. The state owned broadcaster told staff of its plans to cut a net 50 Jobs at a series of meetings today… Audio
Privatising airport security touted
The Transport Minister is looking at potentially privatising aviation security at airports around the country. Audio
TVNZ loses Employment Court appeal over job losses
E tu Negotiation Specialist, Michael Wood speaks to Lisa Owen about TVNZ losing its appeal to the ERA's ruling over how it handled job losses. Audio
Union celebrates TVNZ employment finding
The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that TVNZ breached its collective employment agreement when it axed a number of programmes. E Tu negotiator Michael Wood spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio
End of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country’s journalists. Many observers said this had been… Audio
End of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country’s journalists. Many observers said this had been…
AudioUnion files claim against TVNZ over job cuts
The union representing journalists, E Tu, has filed a claim against TVNZ alleging the company breached its own consultation requirements in its job cuts process. E Tu's negotiation specialist Michael… Audio
TVNZ staff to find out about job cuts
TVNZ staff will find out if they get to keep their jobs on Tuesday Morning, and viewers will find out if their favourite shows will still be on air after proposed cost-saving measures.
In March, TVNZ… Audio
Save our Stories campaign to fight TVNZ job cuts
The union representing TVNZ staff has launched a public campaign today - in protest over the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and programmes. Last week TVNZ announced plans to cut up to 68 jobs, with… Audio
Up to 70 people could lose jobs at TVNZ
Attention's flicked to another channel with TVNZ announcing almost seventy people could lose their jobs. It comes a week after Newshub revealed plans to shut down its news and current affairs division… Audio
New efforts to ease the path for skilled workers to residency
The government this morning has announced changes to immigration settings to help streamline the path for skilled workers to residency.
The changes include a removal of the cap on skilled migrants, a… Audio
Cyclone recovery minister fronts up on Auckland flood buy-outs
The government's given Auckland council the hurry up over delays telling property owners the fate of their flood damaged homes. Under its voluntary buy out scheme property owners will get one of three… Video, Audio
Embattled Minister Michael Wood regrets not selling airport shares
The National Party is questioning how the Prime Minister still has confidence in his under-fire minister Michael Wood.
Mr Wood has been stood down as transport minister for failing to properly… Audio
Climate change may scrap some transport routes
The Transport Minister Michael Wood admits some transport routes may need to be abandoned as a result of climate change, and the more extreme weather it will bring.
Last week, RNZ revealed Waka… Audio
Budget 2023: Michael Wood details discounted public transport
Councils are getting $140m of incentives to bolster public transport services. It's part of the budget package that will see under 13s ride for free; with under 25s getting half price fares.
The… Video, Audio
Immigration Minister considering amnesty for overstayers
Immigration Minister considering amnesty for overstayers. Audio
Immigrants band together to help fight "dawn raids" actions
A fiery meeting at the weekend has led to the formation of a coalition of communities who say they still feel unfairly targeted by the Immigration department. This follows revelations that Immigration… Audio
Clean Car Discount change a "kick in the guts" - National
National is describing the Government's changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme as a kick in the guts to farmers and tradies. Transport Minister Michael Wood announced a toughening of the scheme's… Audio
New gas guzzlers face higher penalties under Clean Car Discount
More painful news for buyers of new gas guzzling cars and utes, the government is increasing the penalties charged. It's making tweaks to the Clean Car Discount with a new maximum charge of… Audio
