Checkpoint
Evening business for 10 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305862097112 Video, Audio
Buzz slowly returns to central Auckland after Covid lockdowns
Meanwhile the buzz is coming back to Auckland's CBD, after Covid-19 lockdowns and time in red cost businesses an estimated $1.2 billion.
Heart of the City figures released to Checkpoint show spending… Video, Audio
Auckland cautiously welcomes congestion charge plan
A congestion charge for private vehicles heading through busy central areas of Auckland has been generally welcomed by organisations like the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Greater Auckland… Audio
Construction injuries stopping about 340 homes being built each year
In the middle of a housing crisis avoidable construction injuries are stopping about 340 more homes being built each year.
The stats are through the roof. Two million more metres of scaffolding could… Video, Audio
Court rules against Gloriavale in child labour case
The Employment Court has ruled that three members of the reclusive Gloriavale Christian community were employees working long hours from the age of just six.
The landmark decision about the… Video, Audio
Classical music fills Wellington Cable Car in support of Ukrain
The sound of classical music has filled the Wellington Cable Car terminal in support of Ukraine.
A European Union delegation joined with Orchestra Wellington to mark Europe Day - which traditionally… Video, Audio
Govt to extend apprenticeship subsidy, but at a lower rate
The government is extending the amount of time it will subsidise apprenticeships - but it's cutting the rate of the subsidy.
A $230 million investment from this year's Budget will support 38,000… Audio
Social justice advocates criticise govt's police funding boost
Justice Advocates say plans to pour money into extra police will do little to address the main cause of crime, with Māori likely to be disproportionately affected.
$560 million will be pumped into… Audio
Climate Change Minister pledges climate policy shift in Budget
The climate change minister is promising a historic shift in climate policy will be central to the Budget.
And Minister James Shaw says the detail of the government's long-awaited comprehensive plan… Audio
How to save at the supermarket? Destitute Gourmet creator Sophie Gray explains
A Checkpoint checkout challenge has revealed that a comparative grocery shop here and across the ditch is way cheaper in Australia.
Items like bread, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, toiletries and fruit… Video, Audio
Tennis: Spanish teen Alcaraz takes Madrid Open title
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz has burst his way onto the world tennis stage by beating some of the biggest names in the game.
The 19-year-old has edged past Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and… Audio
School-owned driving lesson car a game-changer - principal
A Wellington school, that bought a car specifically for student driving lessons, reckons it's a real game changer.
Taita College wanted to make it easier for its students to get their licences, get… Video, Audio
Grocery shopping prices in NZ compared to Australia - where can you save?
Countdown's price freeze began today with 500 "essential" items to stay at the same price over winter.
Some consumers have expressed disappointment at the lack of fresh produce, dairy and meat on the… Audio
Travel alternatives sought as fuel expected to hit $4 a litre
More and more families are looking for alternatives to getting behind the wheel, as petrol prices continue to creep back up.
The AA is predicting it could even reach $4 a litre. Last week the… Audio
Evening business for 9 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305808175112 Video, Audio
How will local councils become more diverse?
On average less than half of eligible voters cast ballots in local body elections. On top of that the people who are elected are generally male, pākehā, and likely aged between 56 and 60 years old.
… Video, Audio
Fed-up Bromley locals hold meeting over wastewater plant fire
Bromley residents fed up with their homes smelling like burnt poo are taking matters into their own hands.
They say Christchurch City Council is not doing enough to fix the horrific stench wafting… Audio
Petrol station fuel thefts up 24 percent on 2021
Drive off thefts from petrol station are up 24 percent on the same time last year. That's according to just released data from retail crime intelligence company Auror.
It says the jump in this kind… Video, Audio
Another ram raid on CCTV - what is the answer for retail?
Another car has ploughed through another shop front, and a multi-agency meeting is taking place as government and other groups work out what to do about ram raids.
Community leaders and shop owners… Video, Audio
Police urged to apologise for threat over Armenian flag at Anzac event
A Wellington man who claims police threatened to trespass him from an Anzac Day memorial if he displayed an Armenian flag in memory of genocide victims says it is "shameful".
He says it's kowtowing… Audio
