Productivity Commission
New Zealanders working harder and producing less: report
New Zealanders are working longer and producing less than their OECD counterparts, according to a new report from the Productivity Commission. The report finds kiwis work 34.2 hours a week on average… Audio
NZ needs a productive shot in the arm
New Zealand's "productivity" figures aren't great and are artificially inflated by rampaging house prices. Toss in wellbeing and the picture looks murky. Audio
NZ needs a productive shot in the arm
New Zealand's "productivity" figures aren't great and are artificially inflated by rampaging house prices. Toss in wellbeing and the picture looks murky.
AudioCouncils can't cope: Productivity Commission
Local councils dealing with climate change, and struggling with overloaded infrastructure and high visitor numbers need better financial support - according to a new report from the Productivity… Audio
Transitioning to a low-emissions economy
Productivity Commission chair Murray Sherwin joins us to outline the What, When and How of a new report with recommendations for transitioning New Zealand into a more environmentally friendly economy
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The Productivity Commission says the country needs more electric vehicles, more tree planting, less use of fossil fuels, and changes to the way we farm and the type of farming we do if it's it to… Audio
Ralph Sims: towards a carbon-zero 2050
The Productivity Commission's draft report on how New Zealand can meet the government's goal of achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 was released on Friday, with some recommendations it says… Audio
NZ warned of fuel, energy price rises in low carbon move
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy. In a 508 page draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
Fuel, energy prices to rise in shift to low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect big jumps in petrol and electricity prices to persuade them to shift to low carbon options. In a draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
Public sector has 'little understanding of productivity'
Parts of the public service have been slammed for inefficiency in a new Productivity Commission report.
Govt told to scrap 'cumbersome' planning regime
The Resource Management Act should be scrapped and replaced with one law that covers both housing and the environment, a report says.
"Out-dated" urban planning rules sparks review
The Productivity Commission isn't ruling out recommending changes to the Resource Management Act as part of a widespread review of urban planning. Audio
'Blue skies' urban planning review announced
The Productivity Commission has been tasked with reviewing urban planning rules, which Finance Minister Bill English says are dated and unwieldy.
Productivity Commission's plans may lead to patchy development.
Radical changes to the way land is made available for housing are being proposed by the Productivity Commission. Audio
Freeing land would slash housing costs - report
Far-reaching changes are being advocated to the way land is made available for housing, in a bid to cut the rising cost of homes.
New report on how to cut cost of land for housing out today
A detailed report on ways to cut the cost of land for housing in fast-growing parts of the country will be released today. Audio
Government willing to spend more on social services
The Government says it will spend more money on social services for those most in need; if that's what's needed. Audio
Major social service changes recommended
The Productivity Commission has released its final report on the country's social services and is urging major reform.
Less red tape may help land supply - think-tank
A free market think tank says less red tape and new ways to fund infrastructure will help ensure there's enough land for housing in growing centres. Audio
