Podcast Episodes

Kerre Woodham: Both parties' launches reeked of desperation

The election campaign officially kicked off over the weekend with the two main parties, but honestly, it feels like we've been in campaign mode for y…

1 month ago

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the impact NZ First's proposed tax cut for small and medium businesses could have

There's a belief New Zealand First's proposal to slash the tax rate for small businesses could make a positive difference to our business landscape. …

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: Are these election promises worth it to you?

The political parties have pressed go on their election campaigns and every morning from now until November 7th, we'll have a full smorgasbord of par…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: Time is running out for businesses that run on gas

Time is running out for the businesses that generate billions of dollars worth of GDP and that employ a quarter of a million New Zealanders.

They're …

1 month ago

John Cockburn: New Zealand Association of Bakers President on the delay to the Government's LNG import terminal deal

There's uncertainty from those whose businesses rely on gas as the Government hits pause on an LNG import terminal procurement process. 

The Energy M…

1 month ago

Kerre Woodham: What is the best way to reduce workplace harm?

Let's start with the good news. The annual State of the Thriving Nation report prepared for the Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum says workpla…

1 month ago

Mark Mitchell: National's Emergency Management Spokesperson on the party's plan to turn Fire and Emergency into departmental agency

National's proposing to scrap the Fire and Emergency board, if re-elected.  

Under the policy, the agency would be directly accountable to the Minist…

1 month ago

Brooke van Velden: Former ACT MP reflects on career in politics after her final day in Parliament

Brooke van Velden has officially called time on her political career, delivering her final speech yesterday. 

Van Velden was elected to Parliament in…

1 month ago

Jane Searle: Children's Commissioner on the inquest into the death of a 12 year old girl and Oranga Tamariki's handling of the situation

Calls continue for better coordination between Oranga Tamariki and Police as an inquest begins into the death of a 12-year-old girl. 

The New Plymout…

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerre Woodham: If Oranga Tamariki is the children's last resort, God help them

There is a story in the media that has got me absolutely furious, and it's not Ashley Klein, the referee in the Warriors game. It's a story that's be…

1 month, 1 week ago