Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans
One of New Zealand's leading building sector bodies is launching standard house designs that will be available to all, in an attempt to bring down costs. The Building Research Association of New Zealand has developed an accessible plan for building an affordable and sustainable home. BRANZ General Manager of Research Dr Chris Litten says housing affordability is a significant issue in New Zealand - and the company's looking to develop a solution. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis
There's immense pressure for young New Zealanders trying to find work as opportunities decline. Stats NZ data shows 16 percent of Kiwis aged 15-24 are unemployed. NZ Careers Expo director Mark Gillard says the market conditions show it's a tough market for young workers. "It's not anybody's fault, the onus is certainly there on employers, on industry organisations to engage with young people. There's been a propensity to step back and let the internet do all the talking, but we know face-to-face engagement with young people is what really inspires them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery
The Finance Minister says businesses should be more confident about the economic recovery. The Reserve Bank's been weighing up lower-than-expected growth and higher inflation in its decision to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.25%. Nicola Willis says businesses have been battening down the hatches. But she told Heather du Plessis-Allan they’re maybe more wary than they should be. Willis says all of the fundamentals in the economy are good. She says the Government is business-friendly and is on the side of those wanting to invest, make money, create jobs, and export overseas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling
Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold
The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the RBNZ wouldn't cut rates any further, and they believe there's more cuts to come. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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