Murray Sherwin

MPI has slapped a temporary ban on live animal exports after the sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1. There are demands they cease all together but banning them completely is not that simple.  Audio

Support for a universal basic income for all New Zealanders is rising as a way to counter the economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 virus.

But the chair of the Productivity Commission, Murray… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

In the '80s, "Think Big” became an insult; government spend-ups became a political no-no. Until now. In light of Jacinda Ardern’s $12 billion infrastructure announcement, Nikki Mandow and Bernard… Audio

Councils need more funding to cope with urban growth, rising tourist numbers, climate change events and new responsibilities from central government according to a new report from the Productivity… Video, Audio

Productivity Commission chair Murray Sherwin joins us to outline the What, When and How of a new report with recommendations for transitioning New Zealand into a more environmentally friendly economy

The Productivity Commission says the country needs more electric vehicles, more tree planting, less use of fossil fuels, and changes to the way we farm and the type of farming we do if it's it to… Audio

The Productivity Commission has spent a year researching how NZ can move towards becoming a low emission economy. It says the current policies are not reducing domestic emissions and urgent change is… Audio

The Productivity Commission has just released a report saying government regulations grant local monopolies to existing education providers and creates cartel structures. It's recommending interest be… Audio