A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses.

The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors.

Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work. 

Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and operate similar to Uber.

He says there would be huge impacts on the country's economy, people, and work if the decision is carried in other appeals.

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A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses. 
The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. 
Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work.  
Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and operate similar to Uber. 
He says there would be huge impacts on the country's economy, people, and work if the decision is carried in other appeals. 
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Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the Court of Appeal ruling that Uber workers are employees

Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded.

Her career has spanned four decades, 9 studio albums, two of which went to number one on the charts, and 23 million albums sold.

She’s returning to New Zealand for the first time in eight years, bringing her upcoming album ‘Keys’ to Kiwi audiences.

Moyet told Mike Hosking that singing live is her main focus, and so everything she does in terms of recording is to direct it towards the stage.

She’s been making music and evolving as an artist for 40 years, and Moyet revealed that while there is still some anxiety when it comes to making new music and going on tour, she knows she has a group of steadfast supporters.

“I’m really excited to be there for them,” Moyet told Hosking.

Having performed for so many years, Moyet is aware that this won’t last forever.

“Every time I go on tour, I’m very aware that it could be the last time that I do it,” she said.

“So just the, the, the thought that I could come out there at least one more time and have a chance to perform is you know, it's obviously an exciting thing to be able to do.”

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Alison Moyet rose to fame in the 80’s as one half of the synth-pop duo ‘Yazoo’, going solo just one year later as the duo disbanded. 
Her career has spanned four decades, 9 studio albums, two of which went to number one on the charts, and 23 million albums sold. 
She’s returning to New Zealand for the first time in eight years, bringing her upcoming album ‘Keys’ to Kiwi audiences. 
Moyet told Mike Hosking that singing live is her main focus, and so everything she does in terms of recording is to direct it towards the stage. 
She’s been making music and evolving as an artist for 40 years, and Moyet revealed that while there is still some anxiety when it comes to making new music and going on tour, she knows she has a group of steadfast supporters. 
“I’m really excited to be there for them,” Moyet told Hosking. 
Having performed for so many years, Moyet is aware that this won’t last forever. 
“Every time I go on tour, I’m very aware that it could be the last time that I do it,” she said. 
“So just the, the, the thought that I could come out there at least one more time and have a chance to perform is you know, it's obviously an exciting thing to be able to do.” 
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Alison Moyet: English Singer on her upcoming album 'Key' and her New Zealand tour

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? Mike asks the Prime Minister for his thoughts.

We have more details on the next stage of the Royal Commission into our Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden explains what exactly will be looked at.

Mike has deep concerns over the implications over the Court of Appeal's Uber decision.

One of the voices of the 80s, Alison Moyet joins the show to talk her new music and her tour coming to New Zealand next year.

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of August, will the government's plan to tackle the energy crisis make a difference? Mike asks the Prime Minister for his thoughts. 
We have more details on the next stage of the Royal Commission into our Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden explains what exactly will be looked at. 
Mike has deep concerns over the implications over the Court of Appeal's Uber decision. 
One of the voices of the 80s, Alison Moyet joins the show to talk her new music and her tour coming to New Zealand next year. 
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2024 

French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight. 

President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftist New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally. 

National Rally leader Marine Le Pen says she'll block any potential left wing Prime Minister, despite the left securing more of the vote. 

France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the caretaker government is somewhat liked, but that could just be the lingering buzz from the Paris Olympics. 

She says no one's really woken up to the fact that France needs a real government as a caretaker government is constitutionally restrained.

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French politics are still in a deadlock, with no permanent government in sight.  
President Emmanuel Macron's been holding talks with both the leftist New Popular Front and the far-right National Rally.  
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen says she'll block any potential left wing Prime Minister, despite the left securing more of the vote.  
France correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the caretaker government is somewhat liked, but that could just be the lingering buzz from the Paris Olympics.  
She says no one's really woken up to the fact that France needs a real government as a caretaker government is constitutionally restrained. 
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Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the Court of Appeal ruling that Uber workers are employees

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