Katherine Rich
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
What Uber ruling could mean for gig economy
Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Kiwis taking more sick leave - costing economy billions
A new report shows New Zealanders are taking more sick leave - and that it cost the economy more than $4 billion last year. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Businesses welcome two new seasonal visas
Business NZ is welcoming the introduction of two new seasonal visa pathways saying they will support the agriculture and tourism sectors. Audio
Business NZ on changes to WorkSafe
The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity, Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's… Audio
BusinessNZ welcomes Investment Boost in Budget
BusinessNZ is welcoming the new budget, saying it's credible and growth-oriented. BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Younger workers don't want leadership roles: survey
A new global survey of younger workers show few want to reach leadership positions and most prioritise work-life balance. So what are the implications for employers, business and the economy ? Audio
Business NZ on changes to wealthy investor visa
The government is making it easier for wealthy foreign investors to get residency in New Zealand. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Aged Care Association dismayed by pay equity claim review
The Aged Care Association is dismayed by Te Whatu Ora's decision to subject a pay equity claim for care and support workers to another review.
The association, which represents more than nine out of… Audio
Aged care crisis looms as providers close up
Leaders within the aged care sector are warning New Zealand could find itself short of tens of thousands of beds within the next two decades. Te Whatu Ora projects 78-thousand beds will be needed by… Audio
Food and Grocery Council backs govt supermarket move
The Food and Grocery Council is backing a move to force this country's supermarket giants to allow competitors to enter the market.
The Government told Foodstuffs and Countdown yesterday they must… Audio
Food and Grocery Council welcomes supermarket shake up
The Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the government's plan to shake up the supermarket sector.
Under the changes a grocery sector watchdog will be set up and a mandatory code of conduct will be… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses say government rapid antigen test order ruined plans
Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.
The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Audio
Buy it if you see it - Food & Grocery Council CEO's Christmas warning
You may have noticed empty shelves at some supermarkets, particularly in Auckland.
Bare supermarket shelves, swathes of missing products, your favourite must-have ingredients missing.
Countdown is… Video, Audio
Consumer NZ, Food and Grocery Council write to MPs calling for supermarkets overhaul
Consumer New Zealand and the Food and Grocery Council have written to MPs urging them to back an overhaul of the supermarket industry.
The organisations say consumers and suppliers are being held to… Audio
Health rating of pure fruit juice slashed
Pure fruit juice is having its health rating squeezed - putting it on the same, or even lower level, than diet coke.
Most New Zealand juices without any added sugar receive an automatic rating of… Audio
Warning over shipping delays before Christmas
Food and Grocery Council chief executive, Katherine Rich, joins Jesse to talk about a perfect storm in shipping delays. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out. Audio
MPs head back to school
New MPs are often suprised at the varied demands of the job so now there's a training course to help them out.
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