Podcast Episodes

Kerre Woodham: Is this how you imagined your retirement would go?

From good news to bad news really – a growing number of pensioners are turning to the Government's hardship support network as a last resort as the c…

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Toby Adams: Hauraki District Mayor on the district having the fewest number of water leakages in the Water Services Authority's infrastructure report

One district is crediting its proactive programme for its top water ranking.  

The Water Services Authority's latest report suggests Grey District, t…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: Upgrading our water infrastructure is long overdue

The first national picture of our water networks has revealed severe and immense pressures, with an average of 31 wastewater overflows across New Zea…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: Recessions are toughest on our youngsters

Now in any recession, it's the young ones who are going to find it hardest to get jobs, and this recession is no different. Student Job Search says m…

1 month ago

Simon Bridges: Children's Christmas Parade Trust Chair on hiring a new float painter

A big job to hire the next float builder for the country's biggest Christmas parade. 

Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade's long-time elf is retiring his…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: The political circus of this week

Now it's just over three months till the election. It is a really important election. New Zealand is struggling to get back on its feet economically.…

1 month ago

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner on the Green's proposed wealth tax rate

Taxing the super-rich has been tried overseas and hasn't always worked out, one expert says. 

The Greens have set their wealth tax rate at 2.5%, but …

1 month ago

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on Stats NZ phasing in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting

Borrowers' pockets may feel the most impact from more regular inflation reports.  

From next July, Stats NZ will phase in monthly Consumer Price Inde…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: Stuart Nash – indiscreet and hopeless

Dear oh dear oh dear oh dear. You do have to wonder whether Stuart Nash is employable in this country. He might have to head over to Oz and join forc…

1 month ago

Bryan Betty: Former General Practice NZ Chair and incoming Health NZ Board member on what needs to be focused on in healthcare

One of the country’s most influential GPs is flagging an issue with the health system’s focus. 

Dr Bryan Betty signing off as General Practice NZ Cha…

1 month ago