Employment
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
Union on changes to Living Wage requirements
Cleaners, caterers and security guards contracted by the government will no longer be paid the living wage, after the government reversed the requirement brought in by the previous Labour government… Audio
'Theft is theft' - Bill making employers theft of workers' wages a crime passes
A Labour member's Bill making it a crime for employers to steal workers' wages has passed in Parliament.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio
Nicola Willis on scrapping Living Wage requirement
The economic growth minister plans to scrap the Living Wage requirement for contractors providing cleaning, security, and catering services to government agencies. Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cleaner concerned over plans to remove Living Wage
A cleaner working for a government agency says removing the Living Wage also removes people's ability to survive. Liam Shaw is one of those workers and he spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
March to May best time to look for a job: Seek
Seek has done the numbers on the best time of year to be looking for a new job. Seek senior economist Blair Chapman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar. They discuss the Government's plan to scale back the number of rules agencies must follow when tendering… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
The rising rage of the world's (formerly) nicest people
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment.
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
