Katherine Rich
Business NZ on changes to wealthy investor visa
The government is making it easier for wealthy foreign investors to get residency in New Zealand. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aged Care Association dismayed by pay equity claim review
The Aged Care Association is dismayed by Te Whatu Ora's decision to subject a pay equity claim for care and support workers to another review.
The association, which represents more than nine out of… Audio
Aged care crisis looms as providers close up
Leaders within the aged care sector are warning New Zealand could find itself short of tens of thousands of beds within the next two decades. Te Whatu Ora projects 78-thousand beds will be needed by… Audio
Food and Grocery Council backs govt supermarket move
The Food and Grocery Council is backing a move to force this country's supermarket giants to allow competitors to enter the market.
The Government told Foodstuffs and Countdown yesterday they must… Audio
Food and Grocery Council welcomes supermarket shake up
The Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the government's plan to shake up the supermarket sector.
Under the changes a grocery sector watchdog will be set up and a mandatory code of conduct will be… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses say government rapid antigen test order ruined plans
Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.
The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Audio
Buy it if you see it - Food & Grocery Council CEO's Christmas warning
You may have noticed empty shelves at some supermarkets, particularly in Auckland.
Bare supermarket shelves, swathes of missing products, your favourite must-have ingredients missing.
Countdown is… Video, Audio
Consumer NZ, Food and Grocery Council write to MPs calling for supermarkets overhaul
Consumer New Zealand and the Food and Grocery Council have written to MPs urging them to back an overhaul of the supermarket industry.
The organisations say consumers and suppliers are being held to… Audio
Health rating of pure fruit juice slashed
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating squeezed - putting it on the same, or even lower level, than diet coke.
Most New Zealand juices without any added sugar receive an automatic rating of… Audio
Warning over shipping delays before Christmas
Food and Grocery Council chief executive, Katherine Rich, joins Jesse to talk about a perfect storm in shipping delays. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out.
AudioFood industry supportive of embattled NZ infant milk producers
The Food and Grocery Council has moved swiftly to reassure New Zealanders and international trading partners the country's dairy products are safe. Audio
Food and Grocery Council stands by its claims
As you heard there, the Food and Grocery Council is standing by its claims about Countdown's behaviour. Audio
Listener Feedback
Kim Hill reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 12 April 2014. Audio
Feedback from Katherine Rich
Kim Hill reads a message about the Don Brash interview from former National MP Katherine Rich. Audio
Obesity and the influence of the food industry
With Dr Gabrielle Jenkin - Otago University Public Health Researcher, Penny Field, Otago University Public Health Researcher and Katherine Rich - CEO of the Food and Grocery Council. Audio
Food manufacturers warn vigilance needed in formula market
A group that represents food and grocery manufacturers says New Zealand must be vigilant in protecting its reputation in the multi-million dollar baby formula export market. Audio
Fruit and vegetable prices
Are we being ripped off over the price of our fruit and veges? Audio
Folic acid in bread
Lyall Thurston, long-time folate campaigner and parent of son with spina bifida; and Katherine Rich, CEO of the NZ Food and amp; Grocery Council and former National MP - says if any government decides… Audio