Best Working Well in Wellington Podcasts (2024)

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16th August 30:50

2h ago30:50

30:50

On today's episode, Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission, Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month, Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. five a…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 2:56

3h ago2:56

2:56

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political panel 8:40

1h ago8:40

8:40

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Warming oceans impacting algae populations 2:40

1h ago2:40

2:40

Marine scientists are raising the alarm about changes in microscopic algae living in the waters around New Zealand. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

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Mural at Gisborne skatepark wins competition 2:53

1h ago2:53

2:53

A spectacular mural at a Gisborne skatepark is the winning entry in a competition to raise awareness of a free counselling service for young people in distress. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti correspondent Alexa Cook has the story.

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Former captain Sam Cane to make All Blacks return vs Argentina 3:04

1h ago3:04

3:04

Former skipper Sam Cane will return to test rugby tomorrow night as the All Blacks look to get their rugby championship campaign back on track. Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Market Update for 16 August 2024 1:19

2h ago1:19

1:19

Market Update for 16 August 2024.

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Disability community on new govt benefit sanctions 4:03

2h ago4:03

4:03

Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport. Rachel Perterson is part of the disability community and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Auckland Council using AI-driven cameras for stormwater management 3:28

2h ago3:28

3:28

Auckland Council is boosting stormwater management with AI-driven cameras as part of a $760 million initiative. Auckland Council's Head of Planning Nick Vigar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores may face 9pm alcohol ban 6:34

3h ago6:34

6:34

Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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PM Luxon delivers Foreign Policy speech at Lowy Institute 4:33

2h ago4:33

4:33

PM Christopher Luxon has delivered his first official foreign policy speech, delivered at the Lowy Institute, which comes on the eve of meeting with Anthony Albanese. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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PM Luxon gives foreign policy speech in Sydney 3:03

6h ago3:03

3:03

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told a Sydney audience, New Zealand must not be just an interested bystander in a world facing profound threats. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more.

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Sports News for 16 August 2024 2:05

2h ago2:05

2:05

Restoring pride is a central focus for the All Blacks following their shock loss to Argentina in Wellington.

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Te Papa to charge international visitors entry fee 3:04

2h ago3:04

3:04

Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month. Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Ukraine forces continue advance into Russian territory 5:50

2h ago5:50

5:50

Ukraine says its forces are continuing their advance into Russian territory, moving forward in several directions. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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MRI and Nuclear Medicine Technologists to walk off job over pay 3:38

31m ago3:38

3:38

MRI and Nuclear Medicine Technologists have walked off the job today for four days, saying Health New Zealand has failed to address pay claims. Union advocate Abbey Hebson spoke to Morning Report.

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Z Energy fights back over green washing case 3:30

37m ago3:30

3:30

Eight months ago, Consumer New Zealand teamed up with the Environmental Law Initiative and Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand to file a joint claim against Z Energy, but Z Energy is fighting back. Bill Hickman has more.

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NZ isn't adapting to climate crisis fast enough: Climate Change Commission 4:04

41m ago4:04

4:04

The Climate Change Commission says New Zealand isn't adapting to the climate crisis fast enough and the status quo is unsustainable. Rod Carr chairs the Commission and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Immigration minister announces new Specific Purpose Work Visa 4:37

1h ago4:37

4:37

The Immigration Minister is confident allowing employers to bring in more seasonal workers won't lockout New Zealanders looking for work. Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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‘In tears daily’: calls for more medical training ramps up 3:42

1h ago3:42

3:42

A rural healthcare manager says clinicians are breaking down in tears daily over pressures they're facing from staff shortages. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

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Extradition order for Kim Dotcom signed 2:53

1h ago2:53

2:53

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has signed an extradition order for Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom.

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Pricing errors at supermarkets costing NZers millions: Grocery Commission 6:16

3h ago6:16

6:16

Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission. Commissioner Pierre van Heerden spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Sports News for 16 August 2024 1:05

13m ago1:05

1:05

A reshuffled All Blacks side are chasing a 50th straight test without a loss at Eden Park tomorrow night as they look to bounce back from the shock defeat to Argentina last week in Wellington.

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Arrests made over death of actor Matthew Perry 4:31

1h ago4:31

4:31

Five arrests have been made over the death of the actor Matthew Perry. Hollywood correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 16 August 2024 5:12

33m ago5:12

5:12

Business news for 16 August 2024

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Wellington Girls' College principal on week of disruptions 2:31

8h ago2:31

2:31

It's been a week of disruption at Wellington Girls College with the closure of classrooms in an earthquake prone building. School principal Julia Davidson spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Morning Rural News for 16 August 2024 4:34

16h ago4:34

4:34

News from the rural farming sector.

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Early Business News for 16 August 2024 1:44

1h ago1:44

1:44

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Meth lollies may be linked to Mexican cartels: Researcher 5:00

1h ago5:00

5:00

A drug researcher suspects small blocks of meth wrapped to look like pineapple lollies may be linked to Mexican cartels. Illicit Drug Monitoring System at Massey University head Dr Chris Wilkins spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Ten months since Israel began ground operations in Gaza 3:28

1h ago3:28

3:28

In the ten months since Israel began ground operations in Gaza in retaliation for the 7th of October massacre by Hamas, 40,000 Palestinians have died. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 16 August 2024 1:13

1h ago1:13

1:13

Sam Cane says he is happy taking a backseat role in the All Blacks now he is no longer captain.

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171 - The Power of Empathy with Michael Tennant 42:57

1h ago42:57

42:57

Michael Tennant is the Founder, and CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose-driven venture studio and consultancy that builds products and experiences that teach empathy, creator of the empathy card game, Actually Curious, and author of The Power of Empathy, described by Inc. as "effectively balancing a self-help approach with a practical explanation of ho…

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August 32:03

2h ago32:03

32:03

On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's chief economist, Sharon Zollner and chief executive of Retail NZ Carolyn Young join us, a former meth addict says her 13-year-old brother and three year o…

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Stacy Gregg takes top prize at Children's book awards 2:49

1h ago2:49

2:49

The author Stacy Gregg has taken out the top prize at this year's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults held on Wednesday night in Wellington. New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults convenor Maia Bennett spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Palau President accuses china of 'weaponising tourism' 3:22

1h ago3:22

3:22

Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to leave its relationship with Taiwan. Caleb Fotheringham reports.

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PM Luxon on way to Sydney to meet Aus PM 3:57

15h ago3:57

3:57

The Prime Minister flew out to Sydney Thursday morning for his first official Trans-Tasman meeting with his Australian counterpart where security and defence will be front and centre amid concerns over any potential AUKUS involvement. Political Reporter Lillian Hanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Ageing Well on report calling for changes to care model 4:18

2h ago4:18

4:18

The Government's Nation-wide Service and Campus Planning report shows that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change. Director of Health New Zealand Ageing Well Andy Inder spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Half brother of Lachlan Jones recalled to coroner's hearing 3:20

2h ago3:20

3:20

The half brother of Lachlan Jones has been recalled to a coroner's hearing where he's again denied he threw the three-year-old into an oxidation pond. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more.

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Market Update for 15 August 2024 1:40

24m ago1:40

1:40

Market Update for 15 August 2024.

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Structural engineer on Wellington Girls' College buildings 6:22

32m ago6:22

6:22

A structural engineer says he would rather his children learn in a potentially earthquake-prone building, than have their education disrupted. President of the Structural Engineering Society Nic Brooke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Police debrief on Cyclone Gabrielle released 5:12

38m ago5:12

5:12

A police debrief on Cyclone Gabrielle uses the word "overwhelmed" five times in eight pages Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Residents on SH2 in Bay of Plenty say barrier blocks access to homes 3:36

41m ago3:36

3:36

Residents of a notorious stretch of road in the Western Bay of Plenty say a median barrier is blocking direct access to their homes - and making the highway even more dangerous. Waikato reporter Natalie Akoorie says a review is now under way.

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First Home Buyers Club welcomes cut to OCR 3:03

35m ago3:03

3:03

First Home Buyers say a decrease in interest rates will ease pressure on people trying to get into the housing market. First Home Buyers Club director Lesley Harris spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Sports News for 15 August 2024 2:05

40m ago2:05

2:05

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she doesn't feel like she's in her own body eight months into her comeback from a maternity break.

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Aged Care Association urges govt to alleviate pressure on hospital beds 4:55

1h ago4:55

4:55

A Government report says that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change. ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Gail Maney appeal wraps up 6:23

22m ago6:23

6:23

The appeal of Gail Maney, Stephen Stone, Colin Maney and Mark Henriksen for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1999 wrapped up in Wellington yesterday. Private investigator who was working on the appeal Tim McKinnel spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Zombie fish discovered in Northland river 3:21

26m ago3:21

3:21

The health of a Northland river is in the spotlight following the discovery of so-called zombie fish and high levels of an unexpected pollutant. Peter de Graaf went to Dargaville to hear from worried locals.

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WHO declares spread of MPox a global health emergency 6:01

32m ago6:01

6:01

The World Health Organization has declared the rapid spread of MPox across parts of Africa a global public health emergency. University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Govt to raise cap on seasonal workers coming to NZ 5:39

42m ago5:39

5:39

The Government is raising the cap on seasonal workers coming into the country in a bid to help the horticulture and viticulture industries. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Bay of Islands hospital unable to take new admissions 3:33

1h ago3:33

3:33

Bay of Islands Hospital can't take any new admissions from Thursday until Monday because of a shortage of doctors - that's according to hospital insiders. Ruth Hill reports.

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