Mike Egan
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
Hospitality industry on govt's two new work visas
Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Audio
Restaurant Association speaks on outdoor dining fee hikes
Hikes in outdoor dining fees are hitting already struggling hospitality businesses hard according to their Association. Yesterday, Checkpoint spoke to a Queenstown business owner who says his outdoor… Audio
Bon Appetit: Condiments
Simon Morris presents another episode of his occasional programme Bon Appetit - what we eat, why we eat it and when we first started trying it. Today he and Mike Egan discuss condiments - those bits… Audio
'Third world capital': Parts of Wellington without water for hours
A third world capital, that's the verdict from the restaurant association. Large chunks of Wellington's CBD were without water for hours today meaning no flushing toilets, workers sent home and… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Restaurant Association on vaccine mandates
Cabinet is reviewing Covid-19 mandates this afternoon and it's likely some restrictions will be relaxed soon.
This comes as daily Omicron numbers fall and the borders are set to re-open. Some in the… Audio
Restaurant Association grapple with new traffic lights, passes
Restaurants, bars and hospitality venues in Auckland can open again this evening and many are already booked out with Aucklanders keen for a freshly pulled pint or if you're getting up as early as us… Audio
Level 2 restrictions pinching hospitality profits
Restaurants, bars, eateries and other dining venues across much of the country opened their doors for customers for the first weekend in a month.
Under the new Alert Level 2 rules, they are allowed… Audio
Hopes Bledisloe Cup will boost hospitality sector
The hospitality sector is hoping the Bledisloe Cup will still be a success - despite almost no Austrailians being let into the country.
The trans-Tasman bubble is on pause for eight weeks as… Audio
Auckland businesses annoyed at Level 1 change announcement
Aucklanders will find out later today whether they are moving to Alert Level 1, having spent three days at level 3 and another 23 days at level 2. Many businesses, though, feel aggrieved that they… Audio
Paymark - retailers lost $44 million in 3-day lockdown
Recent figures shows last week's level three lockdown cost Auckland and Northland retailers $44-million in lost earnings.
The city went into a 72-hour-lockdown following three positive Covid-19 cases… Audio
Restaurant Association calls for targeted Government support
The Restaurant Association is calling for the government to subsidise the cost of meals in restaurants and cafes - similar to the British "Eat out to help out" scheme. The Restaurant Association says… Audio
Coronavirus: Did Level 3 save the hospitality industry?
New Zealanders managed to ingest five weeks' worth of takeaways in the first week after moving to a Level 3 lockdown.
That's according to a report from ASB, which also says that in the future… Audio
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Audio, Gallery
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers.
AudioThe Uber Eats effect: restaurants bite back
It's been a year since Uber Eats arrived in New Zealand, but more and more restaurants saying the cut it takes is too high. Almost 700 businesses have signed up to the service, now available in… Audio
Warning refugees need quick help to find jobs
A restaurant owner who employs refugees warns they need more help to get jobs quickly or risk falling by the wayside. Audio
Claims migrant restaurant workers are being exploited
The Wellington Community Law Centres says many migrant workers in the restaurant trade are being exploited by their employers. Last week three men in Nelson faced the first ever people-trafficking… Audio
Trend Moving Away from Restaurant BYO
Discussion on the growing trend of restaurateurs moving from BYO to licensed alcohol consumption. Audio
