Best Christopher Eden Podcasts (2024)

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Robert Brewer: Spirits NZ CEO on the sales of spirits surpassing wine 3:27

16h ago3:27

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What poison are you picking? Sales of spirits are set to overtake wine globally, having already overtaken in New Zealand. Kiwis are drinking less and spending their money a little differently, and last year was the first time more spirits were bought than wine. Robert Brewer, CEO of Spirits NZ, told Andrew Dickens that the New Zealand wine industry…

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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the new shot-clock technology for this weekend's test between the All Blacks and England 2:53

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There will be no excuses for timed-out kicks at goal at Eden Park on Saturday. As the All Blacks host England for the second test in the series there will be a 60-second shot clock displayed on the big screen and the television broadcast, that will signal how much time a kicker has to take their shot at goal. It comes after All Blacks first-five Da…

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Wrapping the Week with Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham: All Blacks v England, Christopher Luxon at the NATO summit 10:37

17h ago10:37

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With Mike Hosking off for the Week, Andrew Dickens was joined by Tim Wilson and Kerre Woodham to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed this weekend's All Blacks test against England - who are they picking to win? Tim's coastal retreat, and Christopher Luxon's excitement at the NATO summit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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John Hart: Former All Blacks Coach ahead of the second test match against England 4:20

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It’s been 30 years since the All Blacks last lost at Eden Park. Could England be the ones to bring an end to the streak after their narrow loss in Dunedin? Former All Blacks Coach John Hart told Andrew Dickens that last week was a great test in terms of the proximity of the scores and this will be England’s last game of the season, so they’ll be re…

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 July 26:11

18h ago26:11

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In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she intervened in an altercation between a shopper and security guards has been re-hired after the Employment Relations Authority found her actions were comme…

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Jason Walls: Political Editor on Christopher Luxon's movements at the NATO summit in the US, his comments on China 3:07

17h ago3:07

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Christopher Luxon says Ukraine cannot lose the war against Russia. NATO leaders have called China a decisive enabler of Russia's war on Ukraine. Luxon's chaired the Indo-Pacific Four meeting, NATO-aligned countries New Zealand, Australia, Japan and South Korea. Luxon also called out China's role in supporting the rebuilding of Russia's industrial b…

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Cameron Henderson: Synlait Supplier on the company's shareholders voting in favour of a $130m loan 4:09

18h ago4:09

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There's a belief South Island dairy processor Synlait has been handed a lifeline, but not a life saver. Shareholders voted 99.6% in favour of taking out a $130 million loan, meaning it can meet its debt payment to banks, due on Monday. It comes after the company plunged into a $96.2 million first half loss. Synlait supplier Cameron Henderson told A…

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John Kidd: Enerlytica Head of Research on the looming gas shortages 4:54

18h ago4:54

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Industry experts suggest looming gas shortages have been a long time coming. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is warning natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand. It says we may see shortages over the next three years. Enerlytica Head of Research John Kidd told Andrew Dickens while upcoming law chang…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2024 1:29:01

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of July, we've got a new advisory group being set up to deal with retail crime that will come up with solutions... in two years. For rugby fans it doesn't get much better than the All Blacks v England at Eden Park. Former All Black coach John Hart joined to preview the match. Kerre Woo…

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Political panel: Tana saga, Luxon in Washington 11:02

19h ago11:02

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Listen to our weekly political panel, this week with RNZ's Anneke Smith and AP New Zealand correspondent Ben McKay.

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Maritime expert questions autopilot on Aratere 5:04

19h ago5:04

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A maritime expert is questioning why the Aratere ferry was put on autopilot as it left Picton. John Riding, a senior maritime consultant, he says the waters out of Picton are potentially hazardous enough to require full manual control of any ferry sailing the Marlborough Sounds. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Sports Chat for 12 July 2024 3:34

19h ago3:34

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 12 July 2024 1:34

19h ago1:34

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Market Update for 12 July 2024

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Government retail crime group chair on his plans 4:43

19h ago4:43

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The chair of the government's new retail crime advisory group says he will hold the government to account on its law and order policies for victims of retail crime. The Ministerial Advisory Group will talk to victims, workers, business owners, retail experts, and advocacy groups over the next two years, and come up with specific policy proposals. S…

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Union on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries 4:18

19h ago4:18

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The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground near Picton last month, the latest in a series of incidents that have plagued the vessel in its 25 years of crossing the Cook …

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Transport Minister on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries 3:01

19h ago3:01

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The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground near Picton last month, the latest in a series of incidents that have plagued the vessel in its 25 years of crossing the Cook …

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Analysis: Christopher Luxon's NATO trip 5:03

19h ago5:03

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An international relations expert is hailing Christopher Luxon's US visit a success, The prime minister had one on one meetings with world leaders, as well as a number of Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and this week he had an informal conversation with the US President at the NATO summit dinner. Victoria University's Centre for Strategic Stud…

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Sports News for 12 July 2024 2:11

19h ago2:11

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The White Ferns have taken several wickets but England are making inroads into their total in the third T20 in Kent.

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Christchurch company's aircraft cleared for supersonic flights 4:50

20h ago4:50

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A Christchurch-based aerospace company has had it's aircraft certified for supersonic flights. Dawn Aerospace will now be able to fly their rocket-powered space plane, Mk-II Aurora, at unlimited speeds at up to 80,000 feet of altitude. He spoke to Charlotte Cook

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Westmere residents fear helipad installation 3:42

20h ago3:42

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Residents of the Auckland suburb of Westmere fear that if consent is given for a helipad for a newly-built mansion, it will turn their slice of the Waitemata Harbour into a highway in the sky, threatening endangered birds and ruining their quality of life. Maia Ingoe reports.

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England taking on All Blacks at Eden Park 3:38

20h ago3:38

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England will not only take on the All Blacks this weekend but also one of the greatest records in rugby.The All Blacks have not lost at Eden Park for thirty years winning 48 tests and drawing twice. Here is sports reporter Jonty Dine.

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Te Pukenga chief executive on consultants for cuts 4:41

20h ago4:41

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The national polytech Te Pukenga has been ordered to hire consultants to take charge of cutting costs at its polytechnics .In June, the Tertiary Education Commission chief executive Tim Fowler gave written notice requiring Te Pukenga to obtain specialist help. The Commission says the institute doesn't have what it takes to make the changes it needs…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister talks new Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime 4:50

19h ago4:50

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Retail criminals will be paying the price of their actions. The new Ministerial Advisory Group - set up by the Government for the victims of retail crime - will be funded out of the proceeds of crime fund. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Andrew Dickens he wants the group to come with specific proposals quickly, to make changes to law to better…

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ED numbers breaking records as winter illnesses hit 2:43

20h ago2:43

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There has been a record number of emergency patients through the doors of Middlmore Hospital as winter illnesses hit hard. Just last week the south Auckland ED had its busiest day ever, treating almost 500 people. It is not the only one seeing big numbers. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.

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Police vindicated over David Tamihere appeal failure 3:47

20h ago3:47

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Police say the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the convictions against David Tamihere for the murder of two Swedish backpackers vindicates the significant resources and time they have devoted to the case over the past thirty-five years. The court said it is satisfied that Tamihere, who still maintains his innocence, murdered Sven Urban Höglin an…

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Te Pūkenga ordered to bring in consultants over spending 3:59

20h ago3:59

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A razor gang is to be called in to fix the huge deficits at our Polytechs. The parent body, Te Pūkenga has been ordered to appoint four consultancy firms to figure out what courses are needed and how many staff and buildings are needed to provide them. It follows forecasts showing the mega institute's polytechnics faces four years of financial loss…

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Government starts crackdown on road cones 4:18

20h ago4:18

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The Government says its cracking down on road cones. New guidelines are to be introduced to reduce the number put out on our roads and the Transport minister Simeon Brown says The New Zealand Transport Agency will also need to publicly report on the costs of temporary traffic management. He spoke to Corin Dann.…

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Christopher Luxon NATO trip update 5:06

20h ago5:06

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts today. Luxon met with Indo-Pacific, IP4 nations Australia, Japan and Korea. The meeting was also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed the way North Korean ballistic missiles and weapons are being used by Russia in its war with Ukra…

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Joe Biden on watch ahead of press conference 6:47

20h ago6:47

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All eyes are on President Joe Biden who is hosting the final day of the NATO summit. He is due to give an unscripted press conference in a few hours time where he will answer questions, including the ones about his health. The summit has been overshadowed by growing calls from fellow Democrats for him to pull out of this year's Presidential electio…

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Sports News for 12 July 2024 1:13

20h ago1:13

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The White Ferns have posted a total of 141 for 8 after being put in to bat in the third T20 against England in Kent.

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Business News for 12 July 2024 4:28

21h ago4:28

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Business news for 12 July 2024

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Shop owners hopeful for new retail crime advisory group 3:46

21h ago3:46

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Shop owners are hoping a new government advisory group to tackle soaring retail crime won't just be a talk-fest. The Justice Minister wants to hear what victims think should be done to reduce the number of robberies and assaults and while some retailers are keen to talk others are skeptical that the project will make a difference. Felix Walton repo…

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Kmart worker temporarily reinstated after sacking 5:43

21h ago5:43

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A Kmart worker sacked after intervening in an altercation between and shopper an two security guards has been re-hired on a temporary basis after a ruling from the Employment Relations Authority. Kmart says Michelle Knuth's actions reached its policies that staff do not put themselves or others at risk. But the authority says from CCTV footage her …

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Early Sports Chat for 12 July 2024 5:01

21h ago5:01

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Morning Rural News for 12 July 2024 3:25

21h ago3:25

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News from the rural farming sector.

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Tenants moving into NZ's biggest build to rent development 2:49

21h ago2:49

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Tenants are moving in to New Zealand's biggest build-to-rent project next door to Auckland's Sylvia Park mall, but advocates say those most in need still can't afford them. Melanie Earley has more.

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Early Business News for 12 July 2024 1:25

21h ago1:25

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Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

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Glen Innes food bank emptied by thieves 4:28

21h ago4:28

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The people behind a Glen Innes food bank are asking for help to fill the cupboards after it was emptied by thieves early last week. It's not the first time the foodbank has been targeted. Ian Furlong helps manage the food bank. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 12 July 2024 1:08

21h ago1:08

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The White Ferns have lost some wickets but are scoring at a decent rate in the third T20 against England in Kent, a game New Zealand must win to keep the five match series alive.

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Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent on the offer of another SAT air defence system for Ukraine 3:36

1d ago3:36

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Italy has committed to giving more help to Ukraine. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that they will be giving them another SAT Air Defence System to shoot down Russian missiles. This follows on from NATO beginning to send the long-promised F-16 jets to Ukraine. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Andrew Dickens that while Meloni has …

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Richard Kennedy: Randstand Country Director on the results of this year's annual Employer Survey 2:38

1d ago2:38

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Air New Zealand has again flown high in rankings of the best place to work. The national carrier has scored first again in the Randstad annual Employer survey. DOC, the New Zealand Customs Service, and consulting firms PWC and WSP rounded out the top five. Randstad Country Director Richard Kennedy says they've worked extremely hard in terms of maki…

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 27:19

1d ago27:19

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In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook Strait ferry grounding show a crew member pushed the wrong button, accidently triggered the auto pilot and sending the Aratere onto the wrong course, t…

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Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist on yesterday's OCR announcement 4:07

1d ago4:07

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In a predictable move, the OCR remained unchanged. Yesterday the Reserve Bank announced it would continue to be held at 5.5% and are hinting headline inflation could return to its 3% target in a matter of months. Former Reserve Bank Economist Michael Reddell told Andrew Dickens that the statement was a shift in the right direction. He said that it …

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Herbie Hancock: Jazz Legend on his extensive career and Australia and New Zealand tour 9:41

1d ago9:41

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Pianist, composer, educator, Herbie Hancock is a legend. He’s credited with redefining the world of jazz and a primary architect of the post-top sound, as well as the leader of the electronic jazz-rock genre. At age 84, he still has a passion for performing, bringing his musical talents back to New Zealand for the first time since 2019. The tour wi…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2024 1:28:48

1d ago1:28:48

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of July, was Winston right about the autopilot issues with the Aratere ferry? Is that why it ran aground? We seek to clear up the confusion. You better believe we have all the updates from the Euros with the semifinal between England and the Netherlands! Legendary jazz musician Herbi…

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Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on the Government's five-point climate change plan 3:25

1d ago3:25

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The Government has unveiled a five-point strategy to deal with climate change. It focuses on infrastructure and community preparedness, clean energy, tech and nature-based solutions. Some climate advocacy groups are calling it a kick in the guts, meaningless and contradictory. Minister Simon Watts told Andrew Dickens that the strategy is more vague…

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Taupo gearing up for Supercars Championship 2:26

2d ago2:26

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Taupo is gearing up for another thrilling round of the Supercars Championship, confirmed for the eleventh to the 13 April. The city will host the race for the second time, following the success of the first event in 2024 - which drew a sold-out crowd of over 67,000 spectators. Supercars chief operations officer Tim Watsford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

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Winston Peters: Acting Prime Minister on the questions raised around the Aratere Ferry's grounding 5:47

2d ago5:47

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Winston Peters says KiwiRail need to tell the truth about the grounding of the Aratere ferry. New Zealand First took to social media on earlier this week to raise questions about whether the grounding was caused by an auto-pilot mishap after a crew member went to get a coffee. Now, leaked documents confirm crews pressed a wrong button, sending the …

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Singers kick off world choir games 3:39

2d ago3:39

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Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena last night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games. Some have set their sights on gold - and others just want to have a good time. Felix Walton went along.

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West Auckland couple devastated by floods 3:52

2d ago3:52

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A West Auckland couple who poured their lifesavings into a house only for it to be deemed unliveable after the Auckland Anniversary Floods, fear they will never be homeowners again. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram reports.

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