Employment
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August 2024
On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Audio
McDonald's finally pays out staff for miscalculated pay
Some former and current Mcdonald's staff are finally getting paid out for years of miscalculated holiday and annual leave pay. Unite Union National Secretary John Crocker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
MBIE changes could see jobs 'significantly impacted'
But the ministry has stopped short of confirming whether more roles could be cut.
Crown denies legal obligation in deal as midwives take battle to court
A government lawyer has told a court a settlement agreement between midwives and the Crown did not carry legal obligations to improve pay and contracts.
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Dean Hall (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham & Dean Hall discuss work life balance and the right to disconnect. They also investigate the rise of smut. Kathryn Graham is a… Audio
Not enough nurses, too many or an 'artificial glut'?
Hundreds of nurses called to fill critical shortages are without jobs, with one in four recent graduates unemployed and international nurses warning others to stay away.
International nurses struggle to find work in NZ
International nurses who answered New Zealand's call to come and work here have found themselves spending tens of thousands of dollars getting registered and applying for hundreds of jobs, but they… Audio
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
MBIE used fake personas on social media for investigations
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has used fake social media accounts in investigations for years, up to 30 times on average a month back in 2021 to impersonate someone to catch out… Audio
Ambulance officers to strike over pay
More than 2500 ambulance officers will walk off the job later this month fed up they're not being offered a pay rise. FIRST Union national ambulance coordinator Faye McCann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Unemployment expected to rise as labour market softens
Employment is an issue in New Zealand, with data due out on Wednesday expected to show more people are unemployed as the labour market softens. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
Job market cools, unemployment expected to rise further - economists
The unemployment rate is expected to rise to a near four-year high as demand for workers cools while the economy struggles under the weight of high interest rates.
Midwives take govt to court after long fight for better support
Midwives are taking on the government in court after what they claim has been nearly a decade of broken promises to pay and support them properly.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 August 2024
On today's episode, Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi and the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust have walked out of an Iwi Chairs Forum meeting with the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, the government won't… Audio
The exploding gig economy
Artificial intelligence is driving the expansion of the gig economy, but with growth comes growing pains. Audio
Scientists worried about jobs going at GNS
Scientists are worried that New Zealand will lose key knowledge if jobs go at GNS science. Association of Scientists Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lyttelton Port Company fined $480,000 over death of worker
Maritime NZ says investigations found several safety failings by LPC in the management of risks for workers involved in the loading of coal.
Digger driver dies after machine submerged at processing plant
The forestry company says the man was clearing a drain when the excavator became submerged.
Former Health NZ board member says Luxon's claims are disinformation
Dr Curtis Walker says the government's accusations of financial illiteracy are unfair.
