15 Podcast Episodes
Richard Wagstaff: NZ Council of Trade Unions President on Health NZ potentially using PPPs as investment options for hospitals
Richard Wagstaff: NZ Council of Trade Unions President on Health NZ potentially using PPPs as investment options for hospitals
Public-private partnerships have sparked debate, following the release of Health NZ's operating model. The agency's new ... Read more
10 Aug 2023
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5mins
Richard Wagstaff: Union boss says working conditions of bus drivers need to be improved
Richard Wagstaff: Union boss says working conditions of bus drivers need to be improved
Bus drivers eagerly await their turn to discuss working conditions today. Transport Minister Michael Wood is meeting wit... Read more
22 May 2023
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3mins
Phil O'Reilly and Richard Wagstaff: Former Business NZ CEO and President of the Council of Trade Unions have hopes for the new PM
Phil O'Reilly and Richard Wagstaff: Former Business NZ CEO and President of the Council of Trade Unions have hopes for the new PM
Businesses are hoping that the new Prime Minister will change the Government's agenda. Former Business NZ Chief Executiv... Read more
22 Jan 2023
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7mins
Richard Wagstaff: CTU President on the Fair Pay Agreements system coming into effect tomorrow
Richard Wagstaff: CTU President on the Fair Pay Agreements system coming into effect tomorrow
It's set to be a big day for unions with the Fair Pay Agreements system coming into effect tomorrow. It means eligible u... Read more
30 Nov 2022
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2mins
Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions president on Fair Pay Agreements legislation in Parliament
Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions president on Fair Pay Agreements legislation in Parliament
A once-in a generation shift for workers' rights. The Fair Pay Agreements legislation is expected to pass its third read... Read more
26 Oct 2022
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2mins
Richard Wagstaff and Kirk Hope: CTU President and Business NZ Chief Executive discuss Fair Pay Agreements
Richard Wagstaff and Kirk Hope: CTU President and Business NZ Chief Executive discuss Fair Pay Agreements
The Government has taken another step towards fulfilling its pre-election promise to lift incomes and improve working co... Read more
29 Mar 2022
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13mins
Richard Wagstaff and Kirk Hope: CTU President and Business NZ Chief Executive discuss Fair Pay Agreements
Richard Wagstaff and Kirk Hope: CTU President and Business NZ Chief Executive discuss Fair Pay Agreements
The Government has taken another step towards fulfilling its pre-election promise to lift incomes and improve working co... Read more
29 Mar 2022
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13mins
Richard Wagstaff: Two thirds of New Zealanders don't have the financial reserves they'd need to get through three months without a pay chequ
Richard Wagstaff: Two thirds of New Zealanders don't have the financial reserves they'd need to get through three months without a pay chequ
Two thirds of New Zealanders don't have the financial reserves they'd need to get through three months without a pay che... Read more
18 Jan 2022
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3mins
Friday Faceoff with former MP Heather Roy and CTU boss Richard Wagstaff
Friday Faceoff with former MP Heather Roy and CTU boss Richard Wagstaff
This week on Friday Faceoff: Former ACT MP Heather Roy and Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff talk Delta... Read more
20 Aug 2021
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32mins
Richard Wagstaff: Sick leave entitlement doubles from tomorrow
Richard Wagstaff: Sick leave entitlement doubles from tomorrow
From tomorrow, Kiwi workers will see a doubling on their sick leave entitlement - a move described as a game changer by ... Read more
23 Jul 2021
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3mins