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Covid-19: Survey shows one third of Kiwis are not contact tracing
The latest report from Research NZ on the impact Covid-19 is having shows that significantly fewer respondents believe we are adhering to social distancing rules, while one third of people are not… Audio
Drivers licence boosts former prisoners' job prospects
New research into a free social initiative helping ex prisoners get their drivers licences has found that half have found either fulltime or part-time jobs. Audio
3MM: Sara Walton on 'the next normal'
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from Kiwis on topics of their choice. Associate Professor Sara Walton from Otago University's Business School shares her thoughts on the 'next normal' and building… Audio
Union says Fletchers job cuts "short-sighted"
A union representing construction workers at Fletcher Building says the move to cut about 1000 jobs is short-sighted.
The country's largest construction company says it will reduce its workforce by… Audio
Fletcher Building to slash jobs
Fletcher Building says it will have to cut around 10 percent of its workforce, around 1000 jobs, as it struggles with the fallout from Covid-19. Chief executive Ross Taylor says the impact of the… Audio
People who lose jobs urged to consider trades apprenticeships
People who're losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to consider signing up to a trade apprenticeship. Helen Stephens, Chief Executive at the Apprenticeship Training Trust… Audio
Freedom and haircuts: survey shows priorities for level two
The eighth weekly survey on the impact Covid-19 is having on Kiwis' lives found people were simply looking forward to having more freedom as the country headed into alert level 2, and the top priority… Audio
A further 700 SkyCity staff made redundant
The casino operator SkyCity plans to cut another 700 jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The job losses follow last month's announcement of 200 staff redundancies.
Māni Dunlop speaks with… Audio
Economy showing strain, are welfare changes coming?
As the economy shows further signs of strain, what can the government do in this week's Budget to get us on the road to economic recovery? 41,000 more people have gone on to the benefit since… Audio
An idea to fix the media funding model
We speak to Eric Crampton the Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative. Audio
How can we stave off a fresh wave of Covid job losses?
We're at the half way mark of the government's 12 week wage subsidy which so far has paid out over $10.5 billion to nearly 1.75 million New Zealanders . In the first four weeks of lockdown 33,000 more… Audio
Jobs on the Line
Hundreds of Kiwis face an uncertain future for work - how are they doing? Plus controversial advice to shut borders to NZers and why physical distancing is still important at level 3. Audio
From boom to bust, what is Queenstown's future?
As the tourism tap is turned off, what kind of future is in store for Queenstown? Chief executive of Queenstown's Chamber of Commerce, Anna Mickell joins the discussion. Audio
The post-Covid 19 workforce could look quite different
Associate Professor Bernard Walker, from the College of Business & Law, University of Canterbury discusses how Covid 19 will reshape the future of work - once we all get back. Audio
Lack of social connectedness with elderly a big issue for Kiwis
Nearly 80 percent of Kiwis are concerned about the lack of physical contact they are having with elderly and other relatives outside their bubbles and regions, according to the latest report by… Audio
Strategies for coping with unemployment
We speak to registered clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire. Audio
Covid-19: Strong support for introduction of NZ curfew
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown period. The latest survey shows that more people now fear they will lose their jobs, and more Kiwis think a 10pm… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis now more concerned about becoming seriously ill
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to reveal the results of the latest survey, which shows Kiwis are more worried… Audio
200 SkyCity staff made redundant
The casino operator Sky City is making 200 staff redundant due to Covid-19.
The company says it's losing $90 million a month in revenue during the lockdown, and without the government wage subsidies… Audio
Group will provide comprehensive shovel-ready projects for govt
A group of industry leaders hopes to have a list of shovel-ready infrastructure projects ready for the Government in a matter of weeks.
The Government is trying to prepare for life after the lockdown… Audio