Pam Ford
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of people including a helicopter are searching for a five-year-old boy who's been missing in a rural area south of Gisborne since yesterday afternoon, the Government is… Audio
City leaders digest report into state of Auckland
City leaders in Tamaki Makaurau are digesting a report cards of sorts for Auckland showing our largest city is slipping as a great place to live compared to similar cities around the world. Tataki… Audio
Auckland tech company struggling to keep talent in city
An Auckland tech company says it's hard to keep home-grown talented staff, with many being poached by Australia.
The city's economic development agency is aware of the trend and is taking action.
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Covid-19: Auckland businesses call voucher scheme a lifeline
Auckland businesses are calling it a lifeline - a voucher scheme that's got locals exploring their own back yard.
The government funded $9 million programme kicked off late last year offering… Audio
Filming on in the wake of the Rings' departure
New Zealand’s latest lockdown isn’t the only factor making it difficult for big film productions – our infrastructure is problematic too.
Environmentally aware NZers are embracing the circular economy
The concept of the circular economy has been around for many years, but this sustainable way of doing business is getting a boost from a new breed of environmentally aware consumers. Audio
What will Auckland's future workforce look like?
Construction jobs in Auckland city are set to grow by 70 per cent, or around 56,000, over the next decade. That's finding of new research commissioned by Auckland Council's economic development arm… Audio
