Peter Conway
Teenagers workers will be paid less for longer
Teenagers entering the workforce will be paid less for longer, under the Government's new starting-out wage. Audio
Slash and burn week for public sector workers
It has been a slash and burn week for hundreds of workers in the state sector. Audio
Jobs, jobseekers and employers
Peter Conway is the Secretary of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, David Lowe is the Employment Services Manager at the Employers and Manufacturers Association, and Jason Walker is the NZ… Audio
Companies exporting jobs from Australia to New Zealand
Hundreds of Australian jobs have been shifted to New Zealand as companies try to avoid the impact of high wages, a soaring Australian dollar and more restrictive labour laws. Audio
Labour's Cunliffe criticises Ports of Auckland
In one of the Labour Party's strongest attacks yet on the Ports of Auckland, its economic development spokesperson says the company's plan to contract out its workforce will do nothing to make the… Audio
Household saving for first time in a decade
New Zealand householders are living within their means for the first time in more than a decade, though only just. Audio
Concern at lack of Govt. plan for the economy
Results from survey conducted by Business New Zealand and international accountancy firm Deloitte's indicate that only a third of businesses are confident the government has a good plan for the… Audio
Labour wants to lift age New Zealanders can get pension
Labour's proposal to lift the pension entitlement age to 67 by 2033 would affect more than two-million working-age people. Audio
Changes to industrial law is in the wind
More change to industrial law is in the wind, with the Prime Minister saying National will make the the labour market more flexible if it wins re-election. Audio
Insurance industry claims ACC will be tough to tackle
The insurance industry says it will struggle to break the Accident Compensation Corporation's grip on workplace accident insurance. The Government is planning to allow private insurance to compete… Audio
Modest fall in jobs numbers picked but data unclear
Economists are picking a modest dip in the number of people unemployed when the latest statistics are released in a few hours time. For more, we're joined by secretary of the Council of Trade Unions… Audio
Rising inflation may put pressure on wages
As the latest figures show a sharp rise in inflation, attention's now turning to whether wages can, and should, keep pace. Audio
The cost of the earthquake
How will the government pay its estimated $5 billion share of the rebuild of Christchurch? Audio
CTU says interest rates too high
The Reserve Bank is under pressure to cut interest rates after it downgraded its forecasts for econiomic growth. Audio
Government to pay wages subsidy to Canterbury employers
The government's announced a $350 a week subsidy for some workers who have lost their income due to the Canterbury earthquake. Audio
Unexpected jobless rise may be sign of faltering economy
A sudden leap in unemployment is heightening fears the economy is recovering at a much weaker pace than expected. Audio
Extension of the 90 day worker trial period
The extension of the 90 day worker trial period is discussed by Peter Townsend - the chief executive of the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce, which represents around 3000 employers; Peter… Audio
Finance Minister signals tough budget
The Minister of Finance has no plans to loosen the purse strings, despite an improvement in the latest set of accounts. Audio
Night symposium - Too late for tariffs?
Would the re-introduction of protective economic meaures like taiffs mean more jobs for New Zealanders? Audio
Business and union leaders react to tax proposals
Returning to our lead story now, and the Tax Working Group is urging a fundamental shake-up of the tax system saying as it stands it is unfair, incoherent and an obstacle to economic growth. Audio
