Employment
NZ's only public paediatric palliative care specialist on leave
Dying children may not be getting the end-of-life care they deserve while the country's only publicly funded paediatric palliative care specialist is on extended leave. Investigative journalist Anusha… Audio
Why hybrid work is better
Is allowing employees to work from home a few days a week good for their productivity, careers, and job satisfaction? Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 March 2025
In today's episode, a security and defence expert says cuts to its civilian workforce risks the Defence Force's combat readiness; RNZ's money correspondent breaks down the distances between… Audio
Willis warns job market won't pick up just yet
But the finance minister is optimistic New Zealand's GDP will continue to grow. Audio
NZDF proposes cutting civilian roles
The New Zealand Defence Force is proposing to cut about 370 civilian roles. This is part of a major restructure and comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year. Mission Homefront… Audio
Defence cuts proposed for civilian workforce
The proposal has not only raised concerns about how well our military forces can continue to operate with less civilian tech support, but also what sort of a message it sends to our allies at a time… Audio
Talking frankly about pay with Amy Ross
With a member's bill currently going through Parliament trying to protect employees' rights to talk about their salaries, employment relations expert Amy Ross joins Emile Donovan to discuss why pay… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Sue Kedgley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight and Sue Kedgley. They drop in young New Zealanders taking up trades and co-workers openly discussing their salaries. Audio
Advertised salary growth rate falls further - SEEK
There was a notable decline in advertising, arts and media, according to the major recruitment website.
More applicants, job ads remain flat - employment report
A rise in the number of applications for advertised jobs continues to outpace the number available.
The Pre-Panel for 19 March 2025
Host of The Panel Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan in the studio to preview what's coming on tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins Wallace and Jesse to discuss pay transparency. Audio
Are you allowed to talk about salaries with your workmates?
New Zealand is woefully behind other developed countries in 'pay transparency', experts say.
Bill aims to stop salary gag orders
A private member's bill currently before parliament seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
NZ needs trade training equivalent to university entrance: Report
A report out on Wednesday from the New Zealand Initiative think tank says schools need a trade training equivalent to university entrance. The report's author Dr Michael Johnston spoke to Ingrid… Audio
TVNZ job cuts expected to save broadcaster $8.9m
TVNZ expects to save $5.6 million from the 48.5 full time jobs slashed late last year - and another $3.3 million by not replacing vacant roles -according to data released under the Official…
Department of Internal Affairs proposes cutting 64 jobs
Internal affairs secretary Paul James said the department had been in the process of change for some time in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costs while delivering for communities and…
Police officers injured due to road spikes
Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Errant' businesses warned: The Labour Inspectorate is coming for you
The Labour Inspectorate could soon be knocking on the door of hundreds of businesses nation-wide, as it launches a major crackdown on those not abiding by the law.
Wellington bus routes affected by drivers' meeting
Wellington bus services could be disrupted on Tuesday due to a drivers' union meeting.
Retirement Commission calls for Kiwisaver to be 4 percent
Te Ara Ahunga Ora the Retirement Commission says default employer KiwiSaver contributions should be bumped up to 4 percent. Policy Lead at the commission Dr Michelle Reyers spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
