George Mason
Business News for 19 Auckland 2019
ASB Bank chief economist Nick Tuffley says NZ and the world not headed for recession, and last week's market ructions were an overreaction. MBIE tells businesses treat staff well or consumers will… Audio
Early Business News for 19 August 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Kimbra and George Mason on Daffodils
The New Zealand film Daffodils is being released in cinemas around the country today. The movie, inspired by a true story, is a musical love story interwoven with some of our most iconic kiwi songs. Video, Audio
Overseas retailers demand fair labour standards
A fear of losing overseas customers is driving the horticulture industry to clean up its act on labour exploitation, often of migrant workers. The Labour Inspectorate in the Ministry of Business… Audio
Both public and private sector staff shortchanged by employers
Investigations by the Labour Inspectorate have found that 24,000 workers in both the public and private sector have been underpaid. George Mason is the General Manager of the Labour Inspectorate. Audio
Audits show abuse of migrant workers widespread
The task force charged with identifying breaches of labour standards says 6 months of increased audits and monitoring have revealed widespread workplace abuse, including cases of employees being paid… Audio
Insight for 12 October 2014 - Is Dairy Milking Migrants?
Ian Telfer explores what is happening with dairy workers and migrant employees. Audio
Claims migrant restaurant workers are being exploited
The Wellington Community Law Centres says many migrant workers in the restaurant trade are being exploited by their employers. Last week three men in Nelson faced the first ever people-trafficking… Audio