Best Mike Seymour Podcasts (2024)

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on The Guardian making the decision to stop posting on X from official accounts 4:30

6m ago4:30

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British news outlet The Guardian will no longer be posting on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) going forward. The news organisation has voiced concerns with the platform's content - and believe the risks now outweigh the benefits. UK correspondent Enda Brady says many in the media industry feel that X has gotten more toxic since Elon Musk bought th…

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can take away from Donald Trump's win one week on 4:25

6h ago4:25

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US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term? Dow, and S&P, among others are experiencing rapid growth, but experts wonder how long this can last. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices falling in October 1:55

6h ago1:55

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Monthly food prices fell 0.9 percent in October compared with September, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The largest contributor to the fall was vegetables, down 7.2 percent. But a rise in fruit prices, up 0.6 percent, partly offsets that. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this means for the state of the ec…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers probing Fonterra's decisions at AGM 3:36

6h ago3:36

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Farmers at this morning's Fonterra AGM took the opportunity to probe the company around their reasons to sell off the company's consumer brands. Fonterra is looking to sell key brands such as Anchor and Mainland - and the farmers have expressed disappointment with this choice. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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The Huddle: Is Air New Zealand wasting money on videos? 8:55

6h ago8:55

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A lot of drama in the House as Te Pāti Māori disrupted the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill with a haka. What do we make of this? The IRD is cracking down on overseas …

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Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2024 1:40:17

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 14 November 2024, dramatic scenes in Parliament this afternoon during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. Labour MP Willie Jackson got thrown out of the house, and Maori Party MPs staged a huge haka that saw Parliament suspended. Senior political correspondent Barry …

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister criticises the haka that disrupted the Treaty Principles Bill reading 6:19

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NZ First Minister Shane Jones has been quick to lambast the haka by Te Pāti Māori that disrupted the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee named Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke as the instigator - and the House has voted to suspend her. Shane Jones is not surprised Te Pāti Māori undermined the d…

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Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO defends splashing out for the airline's safety video 4:21

4h ago4:21

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Air New Zealand's head is defending splashing out on a new safety video, as airfares rise. Kiwi NBA player Steven Adams features in the airline's first safety video in two years, alongside cameos by other notable Kiwis. Chief executive Greg Foran says this is a worthwhile investment. "It's an important part of the brand, it's a bit like the mangōpa…

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Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government's new bill aiming to give insurance consumers a better deal 3:17

4h ago3:17

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There's reassurance from the Government that Kiwis will be treated more fairly by insurers. A bill designed to better safeguard insurance consumers has passed its third reading in the House. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says the bill gives insurance companies clarity around their responsibilities - and better protects policy …

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocking traffic in Melbourne 3:59

5h ago3:59

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There's outrage among Melbourne commuters as Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked traffic during peak hour. The activists were protesting this year's climate summit, COP29, which is set to take place in the city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the group occupied a busy freeway in Melbourne…

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Paul Goldsmith: Treaty Negotiations Minister believes the Treaty Principles Bill is a poor way to address topic 5:06

5h ago5:06

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The National Party is standing by their choice to go against ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. A haka by Te Pāti Māori MPs interrupted the first reading of the contentious bill today, causing Parliament to be briefly suspended. Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says National believes the bill is no way to deal with a difficult a…

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Andrew Stott: IRD marketing and communications group manager on the department's plan to crack down on overseas student loan debt 2:50

5h ago2:50

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Inland Revenue is cracking down on outstanding student loans - and has doubled its team working on overseas collections. It's also putting more money into collecting debt in Australia and the UK. The number of borrowers has risen by more than 5,000 The IRD's project lead Andrew Stott says about 150 people could face an arrest warrant. "It's really …

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the haka that disrupted the Treaty Principles Bill and shut down Parliament 5:49

5h ago5:49

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A Te Pati Māori MP has been suspended from Parliament for kicking off a deafening haka in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill. Opposition MPs and people in the public gallery joined in, interrupting a vote on the legislation and forcing the Speaker to clear the House. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says today's events were…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host outlines predictions ahead of All Blacks v France clash 3:27

6h ago3:27

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The All Blacks name their team to face France overnight tonight, with a few intriguing decisions to make. Codie Taylor's a likely swap for Asafo Aumua at hooker, while Beauden Barrett could replace Damien McKenzie at 10. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave outlined his predictions ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Matt Terrill: Marco Rubio's former Chief of Staff on Rubio being appointed Donald Trump's new Secretary of State 5:28

6h ago5:28

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Donald Trump is continuing to appoint high-profile Republicans to his team. The president-elect is making former 2016 rival, Senator Marco Rubio, his Secretary of State. His former Chief of Staff, Matt Terrill, says he'll lean into negotiations with Trump. "On the foreign policy front - Israel, Ukraine, Russia, Iran - those are going to be key them…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I support the IRD's crackdown on student debt 2:26

6h ago2:26

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Well, here’s some good news if you don't like the idea of people freeloading on other taxpayers - the IRD has finally started properly cracking down on people who don't want to pay back their student loans. They have doubled the size of the team that chases Kiwis living overseas to pay the money back, they've got the debt collectors in Australia in…

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PJ Gustafsson - FNRad S10E02 2:10:19

23h ago2:10:19

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Send us a text PJ Gustafsson is a Scandanavian Legend. He's one of the Swedish pro snowboarders whose influence can't be overstated. PJ shares stories about his life in snowboarding including TBI's (traumatic brain injuries), heavy drinking and partying, recovery, and balancing people's expectations and staying alive. We originally recorded years a…

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Gail Downey: UK correspondent on Justin Welby resigning as Archbishop of Canterbury 3:00

1d ago3:00

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, confirmed he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case. Welby was facing growing pressure to quit after the independent probe found he 'could and should' have reported decades of abuse by a church-linked lawyer to authorities in 2013. UK c…

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Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst on Trump's impact on the markets one week on 4:34

1d ago4:34

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It's been a week since Donald Trump won the US election - and the markets underwent a shift once the results became clear. Small to medium-sized businesses have picked up - and they're expecting to see a boost driven by proposed tax cuts and fewer regulations. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacked the results further. See omnystud…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on apartment owners bearing the brunt of increased insurance premiums 4:21

1d ago4:21

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Insurance has been a hot topic of late, as premiums are continuing to shoot up while general inflation abates. Findings of a Treasury survey show owners of apartments and other multi-unit buildings (MUB) are being hit extra hard. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny revealed how much insurance premiums had gone up - and how that im…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the hīkoi that disrupted Auckland commuters 6:10

1d ago6:10

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There's outrage from Auckland commuters, as a hīkoi working its way down to Parliament marched over the Harbour Bridge and added to traffic issues. NZTA was forced to close some lanes on the bridge and people were delayed in their morning commutes. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the political causes that inspired the…

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The Huddle: Will the hīkoi lose favour from the public? 7:52

1d ago7:52

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Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The hīkoi working its way through New Zealand has disrupted the commutes of thousands of Aucklanders today. Is this the right move? Will they lose favour from the publi…

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Karen Feint: King's Counsel member among senior legal minds urging the Government to ditch Treaty Principles Bill 7:36

1d ago7:36

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42 members of the King's Counsel, some of New Zealand's most senior legal minds, are calling on the Government to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill. The group has written a letter to the Prime Minister and attorney-general Judith Collins outlining their 'grave concerns' about the bill - claiming it 'seeks to rewrite the Treaty itself'. One of the …

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Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2024 1:40:18

1d ago1:40:18

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 13 November 2024, the big hikoi to Parliament has disrupted thousands of Auckland commuters' day - and Heather is wondering whether this really is the best way to get the general public on board the cause. Lifetime Black Power member Denis O'Reilly speaks to Heather after the po…

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Nicola Grigg: Minister for Women on the Government's new online tool designed to drive down the gender pay gap 4:26

1d ago4:26

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The Government has launched a new online tool designed to help businesses address their gender pay gaps. The online calculator is now live on Ministry for Women’s website, meaning businesses can calculate their gaps and take action. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says it's unlikely this tool will drive companies away from hiring more women - despi…

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Jon Toogood: Shihad frontman on why the band will split up after their last tour 3:47

1d ago3:47

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It's the end of an era for Kiwi rock fans - as iconic band Shihad are set to call it quits after their last tour. After nearly 40 years, the group has confirmed they will split up for good, with demand for this final tour causing their website to crash. Shihad frontman Jon Toogood says the group's priorities have changed - as all the members have c…

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader hits out at schools who encourage students to skip school to attend hīkoi 3:20

1d ago3:20

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ACT leader David Seymour is warning principals they're technically public servants - and must display political neutrality. The Associate Education Minister is hitting out at schools who've marked absences by students attending a national hīkoi as 'justified'. Thousands marched through Auckland today on the pilgrimage to Parliament, protesting the …

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Michelle Hooper: Auckland Unlimited head of major events ahead of Coldplay's Eden Park concert 2:54

1d ago2:54

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Coldplay is set to hit the stage at Auckland's Eden Park later tonight, with over 50,000 people being expected to attend. Extra public transport services are scheduled and fans will have the option to walk down a trail from the CBD - but traffic will be heavy. Auckland Unlimited's head of major events, Michelle Hooper, says the headliners are expec…

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Denis O'Reilly: lifetime Black Power member on the Government's gang patch ban taking effect in the coming days 3:11

1d ago3:11

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A longtime Black Power member says he'll be waiting to see how enforcement of the gang patch ban plays out from Thursday next week. Denis O'Reilly says the extensive preparatory meetings between gangs and police could mean it goes well. He says care is needed. "We need calm heads and steady hands and careful words, I think." LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump picking Elon Musk to lead new Government department 4:37

1d ago4:37

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Donald Trump is tapping the shoulder of billionaire Elon Musk for a new role. The incoming US president has handed the Tesla boss leadership of the new Department of Government Efficiency, alongside Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. Its goal will be cutting regulations and bureaucracy. But US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's not necessarily a job. …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the new young talent set to join the Blues next season 3:40

1d ago3:40

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A host of young talent have earned fulltime contracts with the Blues for next season. Among the seven fresh faces are fullback Payton Spencer - son of former All Blacks first-five Carlos - and loose forward Che Clark. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the Government's new measures to regulate online gambling 5:10

1d ago5:10

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There's some new Government measures to regulate online gambling operators. Only 15 operators will be granted licenses - which will include mandatory age verification. Ads targeting children will be banned and operators will be limited to casino games, not sports betting or lotteries. Breaches could result in $5 million dollar fines. Internal Affai…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Disrupting people won't make us sympathetic to your cause 3:10

1d ago3:10

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I've actually been surprised at the level of anger I've heard expressed today at that Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi crossing over the Harbour Bridge - and I don't think it's a good thing for this particular cause. Yesterday, completely out of the blue, I got an email from a mum I know complaining about the impact it will l have on kids trying to get…

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Hīkoi Politics, Gerry Brownly and the US Election Result | GUESTS: David Parker & Peter Williams 1:00:44

2d ago1:00:44

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Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of …

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: All schools in this country should have lower speed limits 2:36

2d ago2:36

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I think the hardest news story to read today is of the kindergarten teacher in Victoria who died yesterday afternoon saving children from a truck that smashed into the kindy. The truck driver lost control, the truck ploughed into the kindy, the teacher pushed the kids out of the way, but died herself. The speed limit outside that kindergarten was s…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Keir Starmer in Paris, cold case breakthrough and Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day 5:10

2d ago5:10

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Keir Starmer will be the first UK Prime Minister to join Armistice Day commemorations in France since Winston Churchill in 1944. UK correspondent Enda Brady tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the British leader was there to get private time with Macron in order to discuss Trump’s re-election. Meanwhile, cold case detectives in Ireland have made a break…

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Carolyn Young: Chief Executive at Retail NZ on slump in retail spending 3:10

2d ago3:10

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Retailers continue to struggle along as many watch every penny spent. Electronic card spending data showed a 1.1% fall in October compared to last year. September was down 5.6%. As retailers brace for the most important season of the year, Chief Executive at Retail NZ Carolyn Young tells Heather du Plessis-Allan it may be a tough period of time. LI…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 November 2024 1:40:23

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 12 November 2024, the Government has delivered an official apology to victims of state and faith based abuse. Survivors have been focusing their anger on one very specific person today. Chris Luxon spoke to US president-elect Donald Trump this morning, so what did the two really t…

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Jamie Mackay: Host of The Country on Federated Farmers calls on Government to ditch pine planting proposal, ANZ says no to climate targets, and Zespri voting 4:06

2d ago4:06

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Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to urgently distance itself from a radical new pine planting proposal released by the Climate Change Commission. ANZ is not going to introduce climate targets for farming customers. And, voting has opened on a proposal from Kiwifruit marketer Zespri to increase plantings of SunGold in other countries.…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ may have to downgrade economic outlook as result of Trump's re-election 4:50

2d ago4:50

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Economists are warning that NZ may have to downgrade its economic outlook as a result of Donald Trump’s re-election. Analysts from BMI have revised down our growth forecast from 2% to 1.8% for next year. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather du Plessis-Allan it is not just the proposed tariffs that are causing the outlook. LISTEN…

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Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on Fonterra confirmation to sell consumer brands 3:48

2d ago3:48

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Fonterra has confirmed it will sell off its consumer brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The company claims there has been significant interest but is considering whether to go for a straight sale or a listing of the brands. Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Fonterra wants to simplify the core business …

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The Huddle: Mike Munro and David Farrar on apology for abuse in state care, Trump/Luxon phone call, car wash horrors, reduced urban speed limits 8:42

2d ago8:42

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Former Chief of Staff to Jacinda Ardern, Mike Munro and Kiwiblog and Curia pollster David Farrar join the Huddle to discuss the apology for victims of state care, Trump and Luxon’s phone call, car wash horrors, and reduced speed limits in urban areas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair on Climate Change Commission's proposal to plant pine trees to meet new 2035 Emission’s Reduction Target 3:25

2d ago3:25

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Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to part ways with a new pine planting proposal released by the Climate Change Commission last week. The proposal comes after the UN asked the Government to come up with a new 2035 Emission’s Reduction Target by February. The Commission’s suggestions would see large areas of farmland used for planting p…

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Jessica Walker: Acting Head of Research and Advocacy at Consumer NZ on car wash malfunction causing woman's life to flash before her eyes 2:19

2d ago2:19

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A Christchurch woman believed she was going to die when a car wash malfunctioned while she was in it. The brushes hit her car so hard that the bonnet, roof and sides were crumpled and scratched, and her spoiler was completely ripped off. After making it out of the car wash, staff gave the woman a flyer with an 0800 number she never heard back from.…

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Sir Don McKinnon: Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Christopher Luxon's phone call to Donald Trump 2:16

2d ago2:16

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken to US President Donald Trump on the phone for the first time since the US election, saying he congratulated Trump on his big win. The pair talked about deepening ties between NZ and the US. Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sir Don McKinnon tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that there will be…

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Leoni McInroe: Lake Alice survivor on official apology for abuse in state care and calls for Solicitor General to step down 3:44

2d ago3:44

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today issued an official apology to everyone who was abused in state and faith-based care. Luxon said the current system for paying redress to survivors is not good enough and announced $32 million of new funding to sort this out. Seven other public sector leaders have also apologised for their departments’ role in …

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on historic apology to those abused in state care, Wellington City Council observer starts tomorrow 5:59

2d ago5:59

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issued a historic official apology to the estimated 200,000-plus people who were abused in state and faith-based care institutions over decades. Plus, Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed as Wellington City Council’s Crown observer and starts the job tomorrow. And, the ACT party is supporting removing a broadcasting …

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Murray Olds: Australia correspondent on teacher aide who saved lives of children remembered as "cherished mother, wife, daughter and sister", foreign nationals found on remote island and corpse flower ... 3:16

2d ago3:16

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A teacher aide has died in Australia after a truck crashed into a preschool playground. The crash comes less than two weeks after an 11-year-old was killed and four other students injured after an SUV crashed through a fence in Melbourne. Australia correspondent Murray Olds tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the teacher aide saved a number of children’…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The most important thing is that things are actually fixed 2:43

2d ago2:43

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Big old day for the survivors of abuse in state care today because the government through the Prime Minister finally apologised for this. That is important. I know you know what they want is redress as well, a whole bunch of them, and fair enough... that will come. But, an apology also is very important. Especially when you consider how long it has…

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