Brighter Future

Since 2008, thousands of people have traded the traditional office environment for something more flexible. Sarah Robson and Jacob McSweeny report.

As the election draws near, generational resentment over housing and superannuation is being stoked by politicians. But as Craig McCulloch reports, one Lower Hutt family has found a novel antidote. Video

Marriage equality became reality under a National-led government. But as Craig McCulloch reports, one newly-wed couple places the credit firmly elsewhere. Audio

Same salaries, different lifestyles. The experiences of two teachers and two apprentices show how far the cost of living in Auckland has diverged from the rest of the country.

The country's refugee quota is about to increase - but how easy is it to be a new New Zealander? Mei Heron reports. Video

Since National took office in 2008 the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster, and one farming family would like the ride to slow down. Video

Want to see the future face of New Zealand? Take a look inside our schools, where classrooms are more ethnically mixed than ever before. Audio

As part of RNZ's election year series "Is this the Brighter Future?", which examines the Government's record since it was elected in 2008, our reporters look at the impact of tourism on the… Video, Audio