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On episode 32 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we delve behind the jobs numbers released last week to see what is really going on in the labour market – and examine the level of hidden unemployment in New Zealand right now.

The show will examine some of the economic claims being made by National in https://www.national.org.nz/delivered - showing that they are delivering neither the economy we need or what. We will also look at the latest economic data from the Treasury, showing the decline in the key indicators that matter for New Zealand. Finally, we will examine the missing pieces of the governments analysis. Demonstrating how their blind spots are driving poor decision-making. Viewers and listeners will leave armed with real facts and figures – so that they can fight the disinformation coming their way and show everyone the damage done by this government over the past two years. The show will take questions from the audience, and the facts, figures and chart will be posted publicly so that they can be used later.

In episode 30 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we look at the recently proposed changes to Kiwisaver, and look at who would be winning and losing under the scheme being forward by the National Party.

On episode 29 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we look at a recent speech given by the Minister of Infrastructure Chris Bishop, and ask if the ‘green shoots’ he can see in the economy are visible to anyone else. Have a listen now.

On episode 28 of locked out with Craig Renney, we look at the numbers that have just been released on migration, and what they likely mean for the economy, the government, and everyone else here in Aotearoa. Have a listen now.

In episode 27 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we take a look at the recent Labour Market Data, and look at what’s happening with unemployment, underemployment, and wages. Who is losing and is anyone winning right now?

In episode 26 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we explore the latest Selected Price Index data, looking at how your experience of inflation might not look like what the official data is telling us. We also explore what this might mean for next week when the Consumer Price Index is released on Monday, 20th October. Have a listen now.

In episode 25 of locked out with Craig Renney, we take a closer look at what might prove to the singularly most stupid policy yet launched by the Coalition government – the removal of Jobseekers Support for 18 & 19 year olds. A policy so bereft of analysis, design, and delivery that it plumbs as yet uncharted depths of absurdity. Have a listen now.

On episode 24 of Locked Out with Craig Renney, we examine the governments announcements on Electricity with our resident expert Ed Miller from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research. We also look at the proposal to bring back publicly owned energy from the Council of Trade Unions.

With the Mood of the Boardroom showing that even New Zealand’s executive suite has lost faith in Hon. Nicola Willis – and prefer Barbara Edmonds – we ask why is the New Zealand economy so bad, and what needs to change to improve it? Have a listen now.

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.