The story of Uber is one of convenience. It’s about how a simple piece of tech has been at the forefront of the way people call a ride or have food delivered. 

This level of convenience is worth a lot of money, with a new report by Uber estimating the company has delivered a gross impact $930 million to New Zealand economy as a whole, including $88 million in additional value for restaurants.

That convenience, however, can come at a cost to the drivers and restaurant partners who use the service – and the debate about that has spilled over into our court system.  

On today’s episode, Damien speaks to Uber Eats managing director for New Zealand and Australia Bec Nyst about Uber's contribution to the economy, and the recent controversy - and we hear from Anita Rosentreter, a strategic project coordinator at First Union, and Restaurant Association of New Zealand general manager Nicola Waldren.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Damien Venuto
Editor/Producer: Shaun D Wilson and Paddy Fox 
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

The story of Uber is one of convenience. It’s about how a simple piece of tech has been at the forefront of the way people call a ride or have food delivered. 
This level of convenience is worth a lot of money, with a new report by Uber estimating the company has delivered a gross impact $930 million to New Zealand economy as a whole, including $88 million in additional value for restaurants.
That convenience, however, can come at a cost to the drivers and restaurant partners who use the service – and the debate about that has spilled over into our court system.  
On today’s episode, Damien speaks to Uber Eats managing director for New Zealand and Australia Bec Nyst about Uber's contribution to the economy, and the recent controversy - and we hear from Anita Rosentreter, a strategic project coordinator at First Union, and Restaurant Association of New Zealand general manager Nicola Waldren.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Editor/Producer: Shaun D Wilson and Paddy Fox  Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
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The Front Page

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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