Murray Sherwin
Why is NZ persisting with live animal exports?
MPI has slapped a temporary ban on live animal exports after the sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1. There are demands they cease all together but banning them completely is not that simple. Audio
Universal basic income not a panacea
Support for a universal basic income for all New Zealanders is rising as a way to counter the economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 virus.
But the chair of the Productivity Commission, Murray… Audio
Business News for 24 March 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Think Big: The Sequel?
In the '80s, "Think Big” became an insult; government spend-ups became a political no-no. Until now. In light of Jacinda Ardern’s $12 billion infrastructure announcement, Nikki Mandow and Bernard… Audio
More council funds needed to face climate change - report
Councils need more funding to cope with urban growth, rising tourist numbers, climate change events and new responsibilities from central government according to a new report from the Productivity… Video, Audio
Transitioning to a low-emissions economy
Productivity Commission chair Murray Sherwin joins us to outline the What, When and How of a new report with recommendations for transitioning New Zealand into a more environmentally friendly economy
…Productivity Commission report
The Productivity Commission says the country needs more electric vehicles, more tree planting, less use of fossil fuels, and changes to the way we farm and the type of farming we do if it's it to… Audio
Urgent change needed to move NZ to low-emission economy
The Productivity Commission has spent a year researching how NZ can move towards becoming a low emission economy. It says the current policies are not reducing domestic emissions and urgent change is… Audio
NZ warned of fuel, energy price rises in low carbon move
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy. In a 508 page draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
Fuel, energy prices to rise in shift to low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect big jumps in petrol and electricity prices to persuade them to shift to low carbon options. In a draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
New report suggests scrapping RMA and starting over
In a new report on urban planning this morning, the Productivity Commission says the Resource Management Act is constraining development while failing to protect the environment properly. But… Audio
Commission wants big changes for tertiary education
Students of the future won't need UE to do a degree, but they will find themselves paying interest on student loans, and higher fees for courses that lead to highly-paid jobs, as our education… Audio
Massive overhaul of tertiary education recommended
The Productivity Commission has just released a report saying government regulations grant local monopolies to existing education providers and creates cartel structures. It's recommending interest be… Audio
Tertiary education sector under productivity scrutiny
The Productivity Commission this morning kicks off a year-long investigation of tertiary education. Audio
"Out-dated" urban planning rules sparks review
The Productivity Commission isn't ruling out recommending changes to the Resource Management Act as part of a widespread review of urban planning. Audio
Productivity Commission explains recommendations
The Productivity Commission has recommended setting up an Office of Social Services to evaluate how money is being spent and suggests ways to help government departments and agencies improve the… Audio
Productivity Commission recommends changes to regulations
The Productivity Commission has released a report recommending a number of changes aimed at improving the performance of New Zealand's large and complex regulatory system. Audio
Report claims productivity in services sector is low
A report says changes to competition rules and measures to improve the use of technology should help lift the performance of the services sector Audio
Growing tension between local nd central government.
A report by the Productivity Commission has described an obvious and growing tension between local councils and central government. Audio