Employment
The Pre-Panel for 19 March 2025
Host of The Panel Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan in the studio to preview what's coming on tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins Wallace and Jesse to discuss pay transparency. Audio
Are you allowed to talk about salaries with your workmates?
New Zealand is woefully behind other developed countries in 'pay transparency', experts say.
Bill aims to stop salary gag orders
A private member's bill currently before parliament seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
NZ needs trade training equivalent to university entrance: Report
A report out on Wednesday from the New Zealand Initiative think tank says schools need a trade training equivalent to university entrance. The report's author Dr Michael Johnston spoke to Ingrid… Audio
TVNZ job cuts expected to save broadcaster $8.9m
TVNZ expects to save $5.6 million from the 48.5 full time jobs slashed late last year - and another $3.3 million by not replacing vacant roles -according to data released under the Official…
Department of Internal Affairs proposes cutting 64 jobs
Internal affairs secretary Paul James said the department had been in the process of change for some time in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costs while delivering for communities and…
Police officers injured due to road spikes
Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Errant' businesses warned: The Labour Inspectorate is coming for you
The Labour Inspectorate could soon be knocking on the door of hundreds of businesses nation-wide, as it launches a major crackdown on those not abiding by the law.
Wellington bus routes affected by drivers' meeting
Wellington bus services could be disrupted on Tuesday due to a drivers' union meeting.
Retirement Commission calls for Kiwisaver to be 4 percent
Te Ara Ahunga Ora the Retirement Commission says default employer KiwiSaver contributions should be bumped up to 4 percent. Policy Lead at the commission Dr Michelle Reyers spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
EMA joins calls to ban engineered stone
People working with the artificial stone are at risk of contracting the deadly lung disease silicosis if they breathe in the dust created when the stone is cut or sanded. EMA's manager of employment… Audio
All library workers deserve a fair wage - union
On Friday the Public Service Association (PSA) lodged a pay equity claim for library assistants with the Employment Relations Authority, after the stalling of a claim lodged with six councils in 2019.
Defence Force sex assault prevention team's future uncertain
The NZDF have put its team specialising in preventing and responding to sexual offences on notice as part of consultation on cost cutting.
Woolworths staff 'anxious, scared' about restructure
Woolworths is consulting with staff on proposed changes to its store operating model.
Firefighter fired, rehired, must learn sexual harassment policy
A long-serving firefighter has been told to familiarise himself with sexual harassment policy after a protracted employment investigation in which he was fired and then reinstated.
Wāhine plumber hopes more women enter trades
In a field where only 2% of certified plumbers are women, Hera Eruera - better known as She's a Māori Plumber online - is challenging the status quo. Audio
Employers face risk of jail if they withhold pay
Employers will now run the risk of facing jail time if they withhold pay unlawfully. Zoë Port from Massey's School of Management spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Cleaner hits out at Willis' plan to scrap Living Wage for new contracts
The proposal sends a message that people like him don't matter, Liam Shaw says. Audio
Which region earned the most in 2024?
Are you getting paid enough for the region you live in? Frog Recruitment took a look at which region earned the most in New Zealand across 2024. Principal Consultant Mark Smith spoke to Charlotte… Audio
