Employment
Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing
The workplace minister has announced the Employment Relations Act is getting a shake-up.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2
This half hour the panel hears about potential changes to sick leave and they learn about the infamous Madonna Disco Lite Dynasty Stereo ES-555 Boom Box, made famous by Madonna. One of its ilk is… Audio
Confusion over future of sick leave
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
Govt considers cutting sick leave entitlement
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Employers and Manufacturers… Audio
New Zealand falls in latest global gender equality rankings
The World Economic Forum report sees us drop from fourth to fifth, but that may just be the beginning of the slide.
The jobs becoming a thing of the past
Data compiled by Infometrics for RNZ looked at the types of jobs that have disappeared over the past 25 years. Service station attendants were near the top of the list, with 77% of their roles, or… Audio
The jobs New Zealanders are no longer doing
Service station attendants, mail clerks and shoe manufacturers among jobs lost.
What are the rules around taking sick days?
It's that time of year where bugs are rife, but there are questions around what the benchmark for a sick day is now, after the early post covid years where people were exiled from the office for the… Audio
Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
Asian workers fear stigma from applying for unemployment
Asian workers are feeling vulnerable as the economy tightens, Chen Liu reports. Audio
Services of private mediators on the rise
A tight labour market is seeing a rise in the demand for the services of independent employment mediators. Audio
Building apprentices go head to head in Hamilton skills challenge
Jack Mathis planned on becoming a dairy farmer, but has changed his career pathway.
Wellington job market 'pretty Hunger Games'
Two job-hunters have started an informal support network for people to get together and share tips and information about the employment market.
More NZers oppose govt's pay equity changes: Poll
A new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, with a clear majority saying the public should have been consulted first. Independent pay equity… Audio
Closing the gaps for our tradies
Next, the call for a new national portal, to make it easier for trades apprentices to qualify and find placements. Audio
Immunisation Advisory Centre staff cut by nearly 40%, leaked document reveals
A public health specialist has warned against cuts to the organisation that provides education, support and clinical advice to the country's immunisation workforce.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, there's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff, employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the… Audio
Changes to WorkSafe 'long overdue': EMA
Employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the focus of WorkSafe as long overdue. Employers and Manufacturers Association manager of employment relations and safety Paul… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 June 2025
In today's episode, the government's making big changes to WorkSafe, the agency tasked with keeping workers safe including shifting in priorities from enforcement to giving advice, the Energy… Audio