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Ep32 The hidden numbers in the Government's unemployment data
Feb 12, 2026
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Ep31 LIVE SPECIAL - 7PM Sunday 1st Feb - Craig Renney Masterclass on the economy
Feb 1, 2026
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Ep30 Who's winning and losing with National's changes to Kiwisaver
Dec 4, 2025
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Ep29 Crunching Chris Bishops 'Green Shoots' data
Nov 20, 2025
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Ep28 What latest migration numbers mean for the economy
Nov 13, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 2/12/26 | Ep32 The hidden numbers in the Government's unemployment data | 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | Ep31 LIVE SPECIAL - 7PM Sunday 1st Feb - Craig Renney Masterclass on the economy | 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. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Ep30 Who's winning and losing with National's changes to Kiwisaver | 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Ep29 Crunching Chris Bishops 'Green Shoots' data | 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Ep28 What latest migration numbers mean for the economy | 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Ep27 Unemployment rate rises to 9 year high of 5.3% | 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? | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Ep26 Selected Price Index and the Cost of Living | 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | Ep25 the singularly most stupid policy yet launched by the Coalition government | 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. | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | Ep 24 Should we have publicly owned electricity? | 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Ep23 Why is the New Zealand economy so bad? | 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. | — | ||||||
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| 9/18/25 | Ep22 GDP in free fall, it couldn't be any worse | 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | Ep21 The potential sale of Lyttleton Port | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Ep20 The latest economic forecasts from the Reserve Bank | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | Ep19 PPTA President Chris Abercrombie on teachers striking for pay and conditions | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | Ep18 Treasury Long Term Insights Briefing on Fiscal policy with Gerard Otto | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | Ep17 The latest unemployment numbers and what they mean | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | Ep16 The unemployment numbers with Ganesh Nana | 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? | — | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Ep15 More attacks on workers rights in NZ | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | Ep14 Mythbusting Simeon Brown with NZNO's Nathalie Jaques | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Ep13 Clint Smith on the revamped FamilyBoost package | 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. | — | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Ep12 Ed Miller - How much tax does UBER pay and are drivers employees or not? | On Episode 12 of Locked Out with Craig Renney we have Edward Miller, a Researcher with the Centre of International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research. Ed is taking us through his latest research on UBER, how it makes its money, and how much tax it pays. We also look at the UBER model considering the Supreme Court case next on whether its workers are contractors or employees. It’s important stuff, so give it a listen now. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Ep011 Chloe Swarbrick and the Green Party Fiscal Strategy | On this week's show we are delighted to have Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick talking about the recently released Green Party Fiscal Strategy, and why we need to reconsider how we do public investment in Aotearoa. How a different approach might yield different - and hopefully better - outcomes. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Locked Out GDP numbers special LIVESTREAM | On this special Mini- Locked Out we take a look at the GDP numbers fresh from their release at Statistics New Zealand. We look at what the numbers mean, and what they tell us about the direction of travel for the economy. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Ep10 Superannuation with Labour's Spokesperson for Seniors, Ingrid Leary | This week we welcome Labour Spokesperson for Seniors Ingrid Leary to talk about superannuation and the case for reform. We also look ahead to the GDP data cooling out this week. A special mini Lock-Out will be released on Thursday when that data is out - look out for it then. | — | ||||||
| 6/14/25 | Ep09 Craig Renney and Barbara Edmonds Christchurch seminar on Budget 2025 | In this episode we go to a public meeting in Christchurch to discuss the Budget with Labour Finance Spokesperson Hon. Barbara Edmonds. We look at the evidence, and talk about what an alternative government could be doing. | — | ||||||
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