Brad Olsen
What to expect from the fuel market study
The Government's outlined details of its study into the fuel market. It will be done by the Commerce Commission and take a year. Audio
No fuel tax outside of Auckland
The Prime Minister ruled out any other regional fuel taxes while she is in office but there are questions about how councils will now pay for transport infrastructure. Audio
Petrol expected to crack $3 per litre
There seems to be a near consensus that petrol will reach $3 per litre. Truck drivers have protested today and there was news of a dead rat to swallow - the Transport fund financed by fuel taxes… Audio
Fuel tax
Fill 'er up before Sunday as that's when the Auckland regional fuel tax comes into affect. The A.A. predicts freight and transport companies will swiftly re-route their re-fuelling routes to try to… Audio
Nurses strike over pay
A nationwide nurses strike has been announced, the first since 1990. DHBs are now expected to come back with an offer for a pay increase following recommendations. Audio
Working past retirement age
What are the pros and cons of people working once they're over the age of 65? We talk to economist Brad Olsen of Infometrics about what effect this would have on the country. Audio
Victoria University student awarded Queen's Young Leader Award
A 19-year-old New Zealander gets a gong from the Queen. We talk to Brad Olsen about his audience with Her Majesty. Audio
