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Guaranteed income trial helps struggling US city
In a central Californian city, known for high crime and poverty rates, using Universal Basic Income to lift people up is more than an economic theory. Director of the Stockton Economic Empowerment… Audio
Rules around electoral donations very clear - Geddis
The Māori Party is under police investigation for failing to declare more than $300,000 in donations - and could be staring at a hefty sanction.
The party's president Che Wilson says it was an honest… Audio
Volunteer mistake behind donation trouble - Māori Party President
The Māori Party President is blaming volunteers misinterpreting the rules for its failure to declare more than 300,000 dollars in donations.
Any donation of over 30,000 must be declared to the… Audio
Opinion: New housing policy is really just a new tax package
The government's package of housing policy instruments is a long way from optimal. You might even call it a shambles, Norman Gemmell writes.
Consultant spending hampering gender pay equity efforts
The Public Service Association says the lack of transparency on consultant spending is obstructing the drive for gender pay equity.
The use of consultants and contractors rose again last year with… Audio
Evening business for 9 March 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt increases Air NZ loan by $600m
The government has increased how much money Air New Zealand can borrow, as it defers its plan for a capital raise until September.
Wellington bus drivers a step closer to living wage
Bus drivers in Wellington are one stop closer to getting paid the Living Wage, but there are still some bumps in the road.
The Regional Council this morning agreed they fund the operators who… Audio
Australians 'pent up' for travel - NZ told to expect visitors
Australians are cautiously keen for a trip over the ditch, according to a travel agents industry group.
It is less than a fortnight until the quarantine-free bubble begins, on a state by state basis.
…Mary Holm on managed funds vs bank term deposits
This week Mary Holm discusses low-risk funds, which she says are a good alternative to bank term deposits which currently have very low rates of return. Audio
Govt urged to spend on roads after Easter weekend road toll
The government is being urged to spend an extra $930 million on road maintenance in light of the high death toll over the Easter break.
Proliferation in online financial and cryptocurrency scams
The Financial Markets Authority says it has issued 30 per cent more warnings in relation to scams so far this year, compared to last year. The FMA already issued 19 alerts this year, in an effort to… Audio
Javier Blas: The World for Sale
Javier Blas is chief energy correspondent at Bloomberg News and coauthor of The World For Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources. The book aims to lift the lid on the… Audio
Living Wage rate to rise by 3% in September
On the same day an increase in the minimum wage took effect, it has been announced the Living Wage rate will rise to $22.75 per hour from September.
Criticism as minimum wage and benefit increases kick in
The minimum wage and benefit levels get a boost today, but there's criticism of both - and for different reasons. Audio
Hospitality businesses on minimum wage rise
Working in hospitality usually means long hours and minimum wage.
But as of today, chefs, cleaners, wait staff and delivery drivers who keep New Zealand's cafes, bars and resturants functioning, will… Audio
Low wage workers call for living wage after minimum wage rise
The minimum wage will rise to $20 an hour, from $18.90 an hour as of today.
This could mean an extra $44 each week before tax for people working 40 hours a week on the minimum wage.
For those… Audio
Government will be able to pull off light rail - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government will be able to deliver light rail, despite the project being given a "fresh start" after several years of work.
The project has gone back to the… Audio
Minimum wage hits $20 per hour
The minimum wage and benefit levels are getting a boost as part of a package of changes coming into effect today. Those on the minimum wage get a pay bump to $20 an hour - an increase many employers… Audio
Covid 19: Mortgage deferral scheme winding up after almost a year
The mortgage deferral scheme winds up on Wednesday almost a year after it was introduced.
The scheme was rolled out in response to the pandemic to help mortgage holders experiencing hardship to defer… Audio
