Living Wage
What if artists earned the same as everybody else?
Creative New Zealand research this year shows artists are still earning considerably less than other wage earners. Audio
New research into 'sweat equity' at our universities
There are concerns more post-grad students at our tertiary institutions will abandon their research because they simply can't afford to continue. A new paper out today analyses how the stipend portion… Audio
Veggie growers rapt to finally own land
The winter crop of vegetables growing at Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr's market garden has turned 25 hectares of fertile earth into a sea of leafy greens. Audio
Veggie growers rapt to finally own land
The winter crop of vegetables growing at Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr's market garden has turned 25 hectares of fertile earth into a sea of leafy greens.
AudioIn celebration of the Living Wage
The Living Wage rate is set to rise to 22 dollars 75 per hour from September. Living Wage Aotearoa says the three percent increase is based on the average annual earnings movement in the last June… Audio
Wellington bus drivers look forward to proposed living wage rule
A proposal is being put forward that would see all Wellington bus drivers paid at least the Living Wage.
Around half of all bus drivers in the region are currently paid below that threshold, some as… Video, Audio
Protection against Covid-19 ranks as NZ's biggest issue
Fifty percent of New Zealanders surveyed in Research New Zealand's latest poll have ranked protecting Kiwis against Covid-19 as NZ's most pressing issue, followed by the availability of affordable… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston and Lavina Good
Our weekend panellists, Bill Ralston and Lavina Good, look at some of the week's big news stories, including the latest Covid case in Auckland, whether we need certified Covid leave, the Napier floods… Audio
3MM: Sara Walton on 'the next normal'
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from Kiwis on topics of their choice. Associate Professor Sara Walton from Otago University's Business School shares her thoughts on the 'next normal' and building… Audio
Money, housing, and taxes key to reducing wealth gap - youth MPs
Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply. Audio
Money, housing, and taxes key to reducing wealth gap - youth MPs
Youth MPs are reporting back to their actual counterparts at select committees recommending changes to reduce the wealth gap like a living wage and increased housing supply.
AudioMitre 10 living wage ruling sets precedent for retail staff - union
The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that two Mitre 10 stores must pay their staff the living wage in what could be a precedent setting move.
WCC's living wage
Wellington City Council has been making a song and dance about its living wage status, but now it's emerged some of its staff are actually on minimum wage. Audio
Living Wage up to $21.15 as minimum wage rise kicks in
Living wage, superannuation and the minimum wage are all increasing today - meaning an extra $50 per week for our lowest paid people. But will it make enough of a difference? Annie Newman from Living… Audio
Wellington City Council accredited as living wage employer
Wellington City Council has become the first local authority in the country to get accreditation as a living wage employer, joining another 110 employers across New Zealand. Audio
Smiths City stops short of living wage accreditation
The furniture and appliance retailer will pay its staff $20.55 from October but won't become an accredited living wage employer, meaning its contractors won't be paid a living wage, and it hasn't… Audio
Uber drivers protest over low pay & company's profits
Uber drivers say they've left steady jobs to start driving, being lured in by promises of flexible working hours and a decent income, but in some cases they've ended up making less than minimum wage. Audio
The living wage: does it pay?
Wellington's Bicycle Junction started up six years ago to build, fix and sell bikes – and coffee. Staff are paid a living wage because it's the right thing to do and business is thriving, says owner… Audio
Living wage rises 35 cents to $20.55
The wage, which is voluntary and has been around since 2013, aims to give people a better quality of life. Today's rise is the smallest since it was founded. Video, Audio
Lucy Lawless: 'I’m more of an activist than an artist'
Lucy Lawless is outspoken. She talks art, activism, sexual misconduct in Hollywood, the Hobbit Law and what she wants her legacy to be, with RNZ Concert's Zoe George.
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