Phil O'reilly
Banks back out of jobs summit funding proposal
The main trading banks have decided not to back a multi-billion dollar equity fund to help businesses hit by the recession. Audio
The latest from the national Job Summit
The Job Summit in Manukau City is recommending some workplaces switch to 9 day fortnights for their workers to help save jobs. Audio
Helen Kelly and Phil O'Reilly
Helen Kelly from the Council of Trade Unions and Phil O'Reilly from Business New Zealand. Audio
One third of NZ businesses have too many staff
Business New Zealand has asked nearly 650 companies about staff, credit, and skill shortages, ahead of Friday's jobs summit. Audio
Minumum Wage (Part 2)
From April workers on the minimum wage will received $12.50 an hour. Audio
Wage freezing effects on workers
Unions representing low paid workers say a freezing the minimum wage will affect more than just those being paid the minimum. Audio
Global downturn's grip tightens on NZ
Exports were down 2.6 percent, manufacturing dropped by about the same. Audio
Business New Zealand's economic perspective
The organisation's Chief Executive gives us his perspective on the economic slowdown and the likely ramifications. Audio
Reaction to National's probation period for new employees
A lobby group representing employers and businesses, Business NZ says the 90-day trial period is actually"pro-worker". Audio
More Job Losses Likely as Business Confidence Plummets
October's business confidence figures showed the largest ever one-month fall in the survey's 20-year history. Audio
Reserve Bank Announces Interest Rate Cut
Kathryn Ryan and a panel of experts talk about the effects of this significant cut. Audio
National Plans 47 Dollar a Week Tax Cut By 2011
The National Party yesterday released its much awaited tax package. Audio
Employers Criticise Kiwisaver Rule Changes
Employer groups are again criticising what they say are rushed changes to the rules on Kiwisaver. Audio
Emmisions Trading Scheme Bill Debate
Parliament will today begin a clause-by-clause debate on the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Reaction to Nationals ACC Policy
National is promising a more flexible ACC scheme with more to keep workers safe if it wins this year's elections. Audio
Manufacturers Grapple with Soaring Costs
Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index fell 2.2 points to stand at 45.7. Audio
National Botch-Up Over Kiwisaver (Part2)
Business New Zealand chief executive, Phil O'Reilly has his say. Audio
Employment Numbers Drop (Part 4)
The Chief Executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly joins us. Audio
Union Leaders Warn Workers
Premium grade petrol has hit two dollars a litre - a 20 percent rise in little more than a year. Audio
The Sunday Group
This week The Sunday Group discusses the National Science Manifesto. Audio
