Employment
'Arrogance': Protesters angry at government's pay equity law change
The pay equity legislation backlash continues, with one march in Nelson on Saturday attracting 1500 protesters.
Protesters gather at workplace minister's office
More than 1000 people walked to Brooke van Velden's Auckland office as part of nationwide protests against changes to pay equity law.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
Ever wanted to ditch the 9-to-5 and teach snowsports?
Workplace burnout and the Covid pandemic have sparked a rethink of the traditional 9-to-5 job.
$10k compensation after rosters changed to separate couple
But an employment expert says there can be legitimate rules about workplace relationships.
ACC backs down over Māori, Pasifika injury targets after ACT pressure
ACT had accused the ACC of not complying with a directive that public services be delivered on the basis of need not race.
When will 33,000 people who've lost their jobs get them back?
The unemployment rate may have plateaued but the downturn has left thousands out of work.
The human face of pay equity
The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination They claim it save billions. Hawkes Bay… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford & Scott Campbell. They discuss: what's happening in Kashmir and the Auckland super city 15 years on. Plus we hear from care… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison, more medical specialists are ditching the public health system in favour of working in private hospitals, a… Audio
Unemployment rate remains at 5.1 percent
The unemployment rate has surprised commentators and remains unchanged at the start of the year. Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Pasifika advocate on pay equity changes
A Pasifika advocate says the imminent pay equity law change is a slap in the face for women, particularly for Maori, Pacific and migrant workers. Pasifika advocate Latayvia Tualasea Tautai spoke to… Audio
Medical specialists ditching public health system: Data
The new data from the Medical Council and released by the senior doctors' union tracks the distribution of medical specialists between public and private work between 2022 and 2024. Association for… Audio
Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.1 percent
The rate is below expectations of 5.3 percent.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Govt pushing through legislation ahead of Budget
Pay equity legislation, which is expected to pass under urgency, will make it harder for sectors to make a pay equity claim, and also halt all those currently in progress. Political editor Jo Moir… Audio
Why do public sector workers get paid $10 an hour more, on average?
Pay equity claims are probably only part of the reason why public sector pay has pulled ahead of the private sector in recent years, commentators say.
Kiwibank predicting unemployment to rise
Kiwibank is predicting unemployment will rise to its highest level in almost a decade when the latest labour market data is released. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Gut-wrenching': Advocates decry pay equity law changes
The change means 33 current claims, representing thousands of workers, will be dropped and must be started again. Audio
EMA on changes to pay equity
The Prime Minister says changes to the pay equity law could save the government billions of dollars, but the motivation isn't to pay for the budget. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of… Audio
