Kirk Hope
NZ children of Asian parents risk losing heritage - report
Asia experts are warning that thousands of preschoolers growing up speaking Asian languages need more support to ensure their valuable skills are not lost. A new report from the Asia New Zealand… Audio
Paid parental leave and small businesses
Kirk Hope of Business NZ discusses what an extra 4 weeks of paid parental leave means for small businesses. Audio
Paid parental leave boost could hurt small businesses
Paid parental leave is being increased - from July next year, the leave will be extended by a month to 22 weeks and it'll be extended yet again by another month in 2020. Business New Zealand says that… Audio
Businesses need to invest in higher staff wages - economist
Businesses are being told to walk the walk when it comes to paying their employees well. Audio
Business, unions look to changes under new Govt
What will the new government mean for businesses and workers? Business New Zealand chief executive Kirk Hope and Public Service Association national secretary Glenn Barclay join us. Audio
Waiting for a government: Kirk Hope
While Winston Peters awaits the counting of special votes before deciding on a coalition partner, many business leaders are sitting on their hands, loathe to commit to any future deals until a new… Audio
Big companies have tax wish list
Some of the country's biggest coporate tax payers say the country needs to be willing to cut the company tax rate to stay competitive intenationally and attract investors. Audio
Workplace stress rising sharply, more working while sick - report
The latest Wellness in the Workplace report shows workload, pressure to meet work targets and long hours are all making people more stressed at work. Michael Cropp reports. Audio
Election wish list for businesses revealed
Businesses want a government that cuts taxes, reduces red tape and boosts growth in the regions, Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope says. Audio
Bookmarks - Kirk Hope CEO Business New Zealand
Today's Bookmarks guest is known for running the country's leading business advocacy group, representing thousands of businesses of all sizes, Business New Zealand. CEO Kirk Hope joins Jesse in the… Audio
Business NZ wants better access to foreign investment
Local business groups have been quick to agree with policy suggestions to improve the country's chronic weak productivity that have been put forward by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and… Audio
Former PM says neoliberalism has failed New Zealanders
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, who oversaw the dramatic undermining of unions, now says they've become too small. Audio
Pay equity deal likely to have limited impact
As you may have heard in the news, a settlement to an historic pay equity claim may be unveiled this afternoon by the government. Audio
NZ told to do more to help redundant workers
A big drop in pay, working hours and job quality. A new OECD report finds people who find work after they're laid off are considerably worse off. Audio
Business New Zealand joins the discussion on the living wage
Business New Zealand Chief Executive Kirk Hope joins the panel to talk about the increase in the living wage. Audio
Business NZ says migration policy about right to meet demand
Business New Zealand says current immigration policy is about right to keep the economy humming along. Audio
Business sees few future worries after Key departure
Business and economic commentators have few fears about the future after the departure of Prime MInister John Key. Audio
Labour's policy on immigrant workers
Kirk Hope of Business NZ on Labour's idea to put s a levy on businesses which turn to overseas skilled workers to fill gaps. Audio
Insight: Cleaning Franchises - Business Opportunity or Dirty Business?
Teresa Cowie delves into the complicated world of cleaning franchises amid accusations that wages are being driven down, workers are losing their jobs, clients are confused and some franchisees are… Audio
No surprises budget stirs few business passions
The government's budget fulfilled most business expectations offering no surprises, sticking to a consistent and middle of the road approach to spending and economic management. Audio