Locked Out with Craig Renney

On episode 22 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we look at the GDP data which has just been released, and what it shows about the state of the economy. The podcast also looks at the wider economy and draws together the case that it makes for a change in economic policy. Have a listen now.

In episode 21 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we sit down to discuss the possible sale of Lyttleton Port in Christchurch, with RMTU Organiser Mark Wilson, and Workers First Delegate Harry Robson. We discuss what the sale would mean, and some polling results on the popularity of asset sales. Have a listen now.

In Episode 20 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we examine the latest economic forecasts from the Reserve Bank, understanding how the recovery from our 2024 recession keeps being delayed, alongside forecasts for employment, housing, and inflation. We also look at the latest data from Statistics New Zealand on the gender wage gap – and why all is not what it might seem. Take a look now.

On episode 19 of Lacked Out with Craig Renney, we look at the recent industrial action by Teachers, with the President of the Post Primary Teachers Association Chris Abercrombie. We look at what the governments proposed pay offer would mean for the average teacher, and why it's about so much more than money. Have a listen now. 

In episode 18 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we examine the Treasury Long Term Insights Briefing on Fiscal policy with Broadcaster Gerard Otto. Looking at how the Treasury thinks the 1908s have come back into style. We also take a small look at the too-often overlooked numbers around ready-mix concrete. Have a listen now.

In episode 17 of Locked out with Craig Renney, we explore the new unemployment and wages data released by Statistics New Zealand, showing where jobs are being lost, and why the cost-of-living crisis is still biting for many New Zealanders. The data also uncovers the impact that higher unemployment is having on younger workers.

This week on Locked Out with Craig Renney we welcome economist Dr Ganesh Nana to talk unemployment.

Specifically we'll talk about the general direction of travel for unemployment since the election, who is losing specifically, what different kinds of un/underemployment exist, what should we be looking out for next week when the data comes out and what does a better labour market look like?

ON episode 15 of Locked Out with Craig Renney we are joined by NZCTU legal counsel Gayaal Iddamalgoda to talk about yet another attack on workers rights in New Zealand – the Employment Relations Amendment Bill. This is a wide ranging bill that could affect some of the most vulnerable workers in the country – and you can still submit on it. Have a listen now.

Craig looks at the numbers being thrown around by the Minister of Health with New Zealand Nurses Organisation Strategic Researcher Nathalie Jacques. We are examining the current state of the health system, and why Nurses have decided to take industrial action. We also take another look at what the Reserve Bank is saying about the economy. 

On show 13 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we are investigating the government’s changes to its flagship FamilyBoost programme, and seeing who really wins with Policy Strategist Clint Smith.

We also look at some recent analysis from the Reserve Bank on the economy. Have a look now.