Phil O'reilly
Will water meters help Wellington's water woes?
Local Government New Zealand's vice-president Stuart Crosby joins The Panel to talk about whether water metering is the way to help fix Wellington's water problems. Audio
Friday mailbag
The Friday mailbag: a look back at the week's correspondence from listeners. Audio
Today in music history for 6 March 2020
Born this day in 1946. David Jon Gilmour... English musician who was a member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Audio
Headstone cleaners stymied by council policy
Volunteers in Wellington are keen to clean up forgotten war graves, but they aren't allowed to - unless they can get in touch with the dead person's next of kin. Audio
National promises to water down gun laws
Gun Control New Zealand spokesperson Philippa Yasbek joins The Panel to discuss the National Party wanting to water down a proposal to restrict extremists from obtaining a firearms licence. Audio
Woman describes self-isolation due to Covid-19
A woman who was on the same flight as a person later diagnosed with Covid-19 has had to go into isolation. She describes what it's like for The Panel. Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Born this day in 1946. David Jon Gilmour... English musician who was a member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. Local Government New Zealand's vice-president Stuart Crosby joins The Panel to… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
A woman who was on the same flight as a person later diagnosed with Covid-19 has had to go into isolation. She describes what it's like for The Panel. Gun Control New Zealand spokesperson Philippa… Audio
I've been thinking for 6 March 2020
What the panelists Phil O'Reilly and Catherine Robertson have been thinking about. Audio
Former Green Party leader Jeannette Fitzsimons dies
Former Green party co leader Jeannette Fitzsimons has died after having a massive stroke in hospital, after a fall on her Coromandel farm. Former Green Party MP Sue Bradford joins The Panel to talk… Audio
Phil O’Reilly: Welfare recommendations ‘transformational’
Former Business NZ chief executive Phil O'Reilly was one of 11 members in Welfare Expert Advisory Group. He told Lisa Owen the recommendations in the report are transformational - and should be… Video, Audio
Govt's business partnership agenda 'helpful' - business leader
The Prime Minister spoke to business leaders in Auckland yesterday in a bid to convince them the coalition government has their back. Jacinda Ardern announced the new council of business leaders… Audio
Govt urged to call TPP meeting to ensure deal closes
The National Party says it is concerned the momentum to conclude the new Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is stalling and has called on the Government to call an urgent meeting of the involved countries… Audio
New guidelines for equal pay disputes
New guidelines opening the way up for thousands of equal pay disputes to be settled directly with an employers, rather than clogging up the courts, are being hailed as a giant leap forward. Audio
Climate change pact seen as catalyst for agressive approach
New Zealand business and manufacturing associations see the Paris agreement on climate change as an opportunity to take a more agressive approach towards reducing carbon emissions. Audio
Today's market update
The services sector is powering the economy going into the new year. Audio
Business NZ gives thumbs up to government reform plans
Government plans to improve New Zealand's rules and regulations have been wholeheartedly supported by the business community. Audio
Sector responds to immigration reforms
The head of Business New Zealand wants to ensure new migrants who're enticed to the regions stay there. Prime Minister John Key has announced plans to get skilled migrants moving south, rather than… Audio
Business welcoming possibility of even spread of migrants
The Government wants a more even spread of skilled migrants across the country. In a bid to entice new immigrants to regional New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key has announced plans to offer bonus… Audio
BusinessNZ says merit in Labour tax proposal
Business New Zealand has cautiously welcomed the Labour party's provisional tax proposals. Audio
