Tim Hazledine

A government think tank is advocating new rules to force firms to perform better, and help lift the country's weak productivity. Patrick O'Meara takes a look at the Productivity Commission's latest… Audio

This week saw the minimum wage increase by 50 cents to $15.25. Those who argue against significant increases to the minimum wage claim it will price some of the most vulnerable workers out of jobs… Audio

As we reported yesterday, the OECD has published a report that criticises New Zealand's economic orthodoxy which began in its current guise in 1984. Audio

Auckland University economics Professor Tim Hazledine talks about Labour's new monetary policy plans. Audio

The sale of state assets has been one of the most heated issues of the election campaign. We're joined by the Auckland University professor of economics, Tim Hazledine and a Senior Lecturer in… Audio

More than 40,000 New Zealanders got a pay rise on Friday, but with the 25-cent increase to the hourly minimum wage working out to just $10 a week, before tax, it will barely cover the cost of a… Audio

Better deals for trans-tasman travellers are being promised by Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand if a proposed alliance gets government approval. Audio

This week looks at the philosophical underpinnings of John Key's National-led Government. Audio

On a report on the state of the New Zealand economy, the IMF is cautioning against tax cuts now because of inflation. Audio