Darien Fenton
Worksafe investigates worker death at meatworks
Worksafe NZ is investigating the death of a worker in an accident at the AFFCO meatworks in Wairoa last week. Police were called shortly after 5.30 last Wednesday night following the death of… Audio
MPs' pay freeze: Smart politics?
Amid widespread public sector industrial action, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a freeze on MPs' pay. She says the decision is about "values". But is it really more about politics? Guyon… Audio
Contract courier drivers paid less than minimum wage
John Campbell continues his investigation into contract courier drivers, who have to pay for their own vehicles and uniforms, while effectively earning less than the minimum wage. Audio
Union says AFFCO/Talley’s is trying to muzzle free speech
The Meatworkers' Union says Affco Talleys is trying to stop its workers talking about the company on Facebook and other social media. Audio
Meatworker awarded $25,000 after face impaled on hook
A meatworker whose face was impaled on a hook has been awarded 25 thousand dollars in damages. Audio
Affco and Meat Workers Union dispute continues
The long running dispute between Affco and the Meat Workers Union is likely to end up back in court. Audio
Formal confirmation Wairoa metaworkers will return to work
170 Wairoa meatworkers, shut out of the AFFCO plant in the town for five months, will return to work on Monday. Audio
Holidaying Affco meat workers could face disciplinary action
Dozens of meat workers who enjoyed their Monday-ised Waitangi Day off yesterday could face repercussions today for defying their bosses. Audio
Meat Workers Union & AFFCO Row Hits a New Low
The long running battle between the Meat Workers' Union and Talley's owned-AFFCO has hit a new low in a row over t-shirts. The union says an employee has been suspended without pay after he videoed… Audio
Meat workers stood down for wearing union T-shirts
The dispute between the Affco meatworks company and its staff has intensified. Affco told workers at its Rangiuru and Horotiu plants this week they were not to come to work in union T-shirts. Campaign… Audio
Meatworkers claim bullying at AFFCO plants
Meat workers at the heart of a long-running legal dispute met in Taupo today to discuss what they say are deteriorating conditions at AFFCO plants.
Families ripped apart in AFFCO fight
The long running battle between the meat company Affco and its workers continued in the employment court today. Darien Fenton is an organiser for the meat workers union. Audio
Meat workers campaign to highlight job insecurity
The union representing workers in the meat industry is launching a campaign today to highlight job insecurity in the sector. Audio
Panel discuss new labour leader
The new Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, says he is confident he has the full support of his caucus to lead the party for the next three years. Audio
Labour leadership debate
Former Labour Party secretary Mike Smith and former Labour MP Darien Fenton discuss Labour's leadership options. Audio
Labour will review failed campaign
Labour's pushing ahead with a review into its failed election campaign, but it remains a mystery as to when we'll see a leadership contest and how it will come about. Audio
Retiring MPs reflect on their time in Parliament
And as Parliament rises for the election there have been a round of valedictory speeches, as MPs depart. Two of them are long serving MP's, the Hon. Phil Heatley, a five term MP for Whangarei since… Audio
Insight for 8 June 2014 - Tourism's Lofty Goals
Steve Wilde considers tourism industry plans to almost double visitor value in under a decade. Audio
Labour says employment law breaches ILO conventions.
The Labour Party has criticised proposed employment law changes saying they breach International Labour Organisation conventions. Audio
Trade unions say legislation allowing strike breakers draconian
Trade unions say legislation allowing the use of strike breakers is draconian and will destroy collective bargaining, reduce wages and give all power to the employer. Audio