Kim Campbell
Business group says interest rate hike could choke growth
The head of an Auckland business lobby group is warning that interest rate hikes could choke off economic growth by the end of the year. Strong immigration is also boosting housing and consumer… Audio
Reserve Bank predicted to raise OCR today
The Employers and Manufacturers Association's Northern chief executive, Kim Campbell has been listening to that. Audio
Govt promises big health and safety reform
The Government is promising to come down hard on New Zealand's appalling workplace safety record, with a revamped health and safety law. Under legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday and… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 11 March 2014
Labour says it can turn around support in time for election; Our Parliamentary Chief Reporter has more; Search widens for Malaysian aircraft; Govt promises big health and safety reform; Pistorius ill… Audio
EMA says there is no justification for an interest rate rise
An employers lobby group says there is no justification for an interest rate rise - which some economists are picking could happen as early as next week. Audio
RBNZ urged to link interest rates to unemployment target
Unions say the Reserve Bank should follow its British and American counterparts and link interest rate rises with falls in unemployment. But business and some economists disagree, saying it's not… Audio
More announcements due on Auckland transport projects
Kim Campbell, Employers and Manufacturers Association CEO; and Cameron Pitches, spokesperson for the lobby group Campaign for Better Transport. Audio
Manufacturing report spells out alternative economic approach
A Parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing spells out an alternative economic approach to revive the sector, but is being snubbed by the Government which says opposition parties are trying to… Audio
OECD warns of the economic dangers of the aging population
Commentary from CTU economist, Bill Rosenberg, and the head of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Kim Campbell. Audio
Auckland commuters set to pay tolls to avoid future gridlock
An Auckland council-commissioned group will this morning release its report on a range of options to plug what is estimated to be a $12-billion gap to pay for new road and public transport projects. Audio
Meeting to decide Auckland's future begins
A closed door meeting is underway between Auckland's mayor and the Minister of Housing over how best to solve the city's housing shortage. Audio
Government has dumped its controversial carpark tax
The Government has dumped its controversial carpark tax which was touted as being fair to workers who don't get such perks. Audio
Peter Conway and Kim Campbell debate immigrant exploitation
The Secretary of the Council of Trade Unions, Peter Conway, and the Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Kim Campbell, debate immigrant workforce exploitation in New… Audio
Unions and Businesses will lobby against parking tax
Business groups and a union are joining forces to fight a new tax proposal that could see car-parks in Auckland and Wellington costing up to 50-percent more. Audio
Minimum wage rise too small, says union
Unions, workers, and even some employers' representatives are all unimpressed by the increase in the minimum wage. Audio
Rule changes aimed at investors rorting NZ tax system
Industry leaders are worried that law changes proposed to stop foreign investors ripping off the tax system may scare off overseas investment, we talk to Kim Campbell of the Employers and… Audio
Changes to employment laws will hurt workers, union says
Unions say planned changes to employment laws will strip rights from New Zealand's most vulnerable workers. Audio
Survey claims workers lack skills wanted by employers
Auckland businesses are complaining that young jobseekers too often lack the basic social skills and self discipline wanted by employers. Audio
Employers say shortages loom if ports not sorted out
The Northern Employers and Manufacturers' Association is warning there will be gaps on shelves and higher prices as the Ports of Auckland industrial dispute drags on. Audio
Concern at lack of Govt. plan for the economy
Results from survey conducted by Business New Zealand and international accountancy firm Deloitte's indicate that only a third of businesses are confident the government has a good plan for the… Audio