Employment
Shortsighted, 'shameful' and 'ludicrous': Anger as more health jobs axed
Plans to cut nearly 1500 jobs at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora have been met with outrage by health sector leaders. Audio
PSA on more cuts at Health New Zealand
The Public Service Association says nearly 1500 more jobs could be cut at Health New Zealand, including over 1100 in the Data and Digital teams. Health New Zealand declined an interview but says it… Audio
Nearly 1500 more roles could go at Health NZ says union
The Public Service Association says nearly 1500 more roles could be axed at Health New Zealand. Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Campbell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National Chief Nurse on jobs for graduating nurses
Te Whatu Ora has offered just 844 of 1619 graduate nurses jobs on Wednesday, which is only 50 percent of the cohort. National Chief Nurse for Health NZ Nadine Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health NZ's project to pay $2b back to staff makes slow progress
Three small health districts are exposed to the biggest risks in the trouble-plagued project to pay back thousands of dollars owed to hospital staff.
Te Whatu Ora staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts
Employees at risk of losing their jobs say the restructure process has been gruelling and decisions being made will impact the quality of care for patients.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Te Whatu Ora proposes to axe 1500 jobs
The Public Service Association says Te Whatu Ora is proposing to axe nearly 1500 jobs. PSA National Health Sector Lead Ashok Shankar spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The ministry with 6400 staff and a single Asian senior manager
Meanwhile, none of the 600 Asian staff at a second, 5000-person ministry are in senior management.
The machine that places road cones
A groundbreaking automated road cone machine, developed in Stratford, Taranaki, is set to transform roadwork safety. Audio
Public sector job cuts: Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies
Staff have been called in to meetings to discuss a new proposal to disestablish more roles at the government agency.
The death of the local rag
Our local free newspapers are disappearing at a rapid rate, as costs soar, revenue plummets and readers turn to screens. Audio
How to have a good day at work
Achieving a "flow state" at work is rare and temporary - so it's better to aim one tier lower, a psychologist says. Audio
Archives NZ, National Library to cut 27 roles
The Department of Internal Affairs wants to bring the two organisations under the joint leadership of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
South Waikato mayor on potential mill closure
The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 November 2024
In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the… Audio
230 mill jobs on the line in Tokoroa
Around 230 workers could lose ther jobs if the Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa discontinues paper production next year. Staff were called to a meeting this morning where they were told that manufacturing… Audio
The Kiwi business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Aucklander helping pick up the pieces of migrant exploitation.
The business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Auckland businessman who's helping to pick up the pieces of Indian migrant exploitation. Audio
