Phil O'reilly
Survey reveals what businesses think of the Govt
Only a third of businesses in a new survey think the Government has a coordinated plan to boost the economy. Audio
Business criticises, unions applaud Labour wage policy
Helen Kelly and Phil O'Reilly debate Labour's Work and Wages policy. Audio
Business leader urges all to meet weather challenges
The weather is disrupting many businesses and bringing challenges for employers and workers alike. Audio
Employers and unions at odds over inflation impact on wages
Economists are predicting that a blow-out in inflation figures will put pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates sooner than expected. Audio
Evening Business for 28 June 2011
Business New Zealand doesn't expect a change in direction at The Treasury, which has appointed insider Gabriel Makhlouf as its new head. Audio
Business criticises Labour's policy to lift minimum wage
Business New Zealand Chief Executive, Phil O'Reilly, says Labour's new policies, particularly an increase in the minimum wage, will drive up unemployment. Audio
Fears Budget could drive economy back into recession
Business and the Unions were both anticipating changes in the Budget, and there's been a typically mixed reaction from them. Audio
Business, union leaders debate changes to Kiwisaver
Phil O'Reilly from Business New Zealand and Bill Rosenberg from the Council of Trade Unions debate the current Kiwisaver issues. Audio
Rising inflation may put pressure on wages
As the latest figures show a sharp rise in inflation, attention's now turning to whether wages can, and should, keep pace. Audio
Business leaders meet with John Key
The leader of the country's 40 biggest companies have finished meeting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to decide how they can best contribute to the quake recovery work. Audio
Business New Zealand outlines challenges in year ahead
This week we are talking to some of people who will be newsmakers this year. Today it is the turn of the chief executive of Business New Zealand, Phil O'Reilly. Audio
Unions, employers disagree on future of ACC
The Government says its plan to expose the Accident Compensation Corporation to private sector competition will lower costs and reduce the number of workplace accidents. President of the Council of… Audio
Workers advocates say workers will lose out in ACC change
Worker advocates warn workers will be the losers under changes to the Accident Compensation Corporation, which will allow private insurers to take on ACC work. Audio
Labour confident many employers support labour law change
The Labour Party is confident many employers support bringing back industry-wide agreements but Business New Zealand has criticised the policy as a return to the 1970s. Audio
Welfare reforms identified in working group's first report
Robert Reid, National President of the National Distribution Union, Phil O'Reilly, Chief Executive of Business New Zealand, and Paula Rebstock, Chair of the Welfare Working Group, discuss potential… Audio
Economists say rise in cash rate could hurt businesses
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to lift the official cash rate today for the second consecutive month. Audio
Businesses, unions at odds over changes to labour laws
The Prime Minister, John Key, is poised to announce plans for a shake-up of employment laws. Audio
Business New Zealand urges spending restraint
The Government is under pressure to stop cutting spending after a better than expected deficit result. Audio
Productivity continues to slide behind Australia
New Zealand continues to slide further behind Australia according to a long-term study of the country's productivity. Audio
Business lobby group welcomes cut to company tax
One of the big surprises in the Budget was the slash in company tax from 30 percent to 28 percent. Audio
