Best Fiji Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Walls: Political Editor on the Prime Minister's trip to Niue and Fiji 2:58

12d ago2:58

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon will visit Niue and Fiji this week to develop and reaffirm New Zealand's cooperation with the region. This will be Luxon’s first visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Political Editor Jason Walls told Tim Beveridge “He’s expecting to be received warmly and get a good welcome. It’s a strategic area of the world for New Z…

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Helder Lopes on governing Timor-Leste’s financial sector 33:54

11h ago33:54

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Helder Lopes, Governor of Timor-Leste’s Central Bank, spoke with Robin Davies when he visited Australia in May 2024 under the Special Visits Program of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Central Bank of Timor-Leste is a young institution, established in 2011. It combines some of the responsibilities of our own reserve bank with those …

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the Labour Party announcing their manifesto 3:35

6m ago3:35

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Britain’s Labour Party has launched its manifesto. It said on Thursday that it would be “pro-business” and prioritise “wealth creation”. Among the party’s flagship pledges is the creation of a new publicly owned energy company, a ban on awarding new North Sea oil and gas licences, and reducing medical wait times. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney t…

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Sam Ackerman: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby semifinals this weekend 3:06

12m ago3:06

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It’s a big weekend in sports as the Super Rugby semifinals kick off tonight. The Blues and the Brumbies are facing off at Eden Park tonight, the Hurricanes and the Chiefs going head-to-head in Wellington’s Sky Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman told Mike Hosking that if he could only watch one of the matches, he’d take the …

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OFC Nations Cup clash between Vanuatu and Solomon Islands takes on added spice after New Caledonia opted out of the tournament 6:25

4h ago6:25

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Back for the first time since 2016, the OFC Nations Cup will kick off with a bang as Solomon Islands take on host nation Vanuatu in a match labelled by both coaches as a knock-out game.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pacific's weightlifting guru calls for fairness as he targets a golden retirement after Paris Olympics 6:54

6h ago6:54

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Oceania Weightlifting's head coach Paul Coffa says there are still too many drug cheats in the sport. If they were gone, he says athletes from the Pacific could be world-beaters.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The wait is over with the 10th Micronesian Games set to open at last in Marshall Islands 51:23

4h ago51:23

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Majuro set to welcome some two thousand athletes, as Marshall Islands takes on hosting duties for the Micronesian Games for the first time since the event began back in 1969.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Marshall Islands celebrates hosting the 10th edition of the Micronesian Games 10:44

4h ago10:44

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It's a unique mix of conventional and unconventional sports and a chance for the smallest nations and states in the Pacific to shine — the Micronesian Games 2024 hosted by Marshall Islands.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dr Jamie Hosking: Healthy Auckland Together spokesperson on the removal of 24-7 speed reductions around schools 2:40

22m ago2:40

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There’s been push back against the Government's plan to scrap around the clock speed limits outside schools. The Coalition's reversing speed limit reductions implemented over the past four years under the previous Government. The draft report wants speed limits in place at the start and end of each school day as opposed to the current 24-7 system. …

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Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-Founder on the Government's decision to make gender gap pay reporting voluntary 4:02

32m ago4:02

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The Government's ditching plans to make gender pay gap reporting compulsory. The Labour Government pledged it would require companies with more than 250 workers to publish a pay gap report. But acting Minister for Women Louise Upston's instead developing a tool for businesses to calculate pay gaps voluntarily. Mind the Gap Co-Founder Dellwyn Stuart…

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Bret Stephens on Trump's election chances, AUKUS, and changing his mind on climate change 37:13

6m ago37:13

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In this episode of The Director's Chair, the Lowy Institute's Executive Director Michael Fullilove is joined by The New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. They discuss the forthcoming US election and why he thinks Donald Trump is likely to return to the White House. They also talk about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, AUKUS, cancel c…

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Katherine Firkin: US Correspondent on the Hunter Biden verdict and his likely appeal 3:31

1d ago3:31

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Yesterday saw another historic ruling in the United States, as Hunter Biden was found guilty in his federal gun trial. The conviction makes him the first child of a sitting President to be found guilty of a crime. He was convicted of three gun offences for lying about drug use while illegally buying and possessing a gun in 2018. US Correspondent Ka…

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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the number of NZ Citizens leaving New Zealand 3:14

6m ago3:14

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There's an expectation New Zealanders will continue to file out of the country in high numbers. The latest figures from Stats NZ show more than 130,000 people left the country in the year to April, the highest number on record. Among those were a record 81,200 NZ citizens. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking that we are moving in the …

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Fiji's election, a journey of discovery for two filmmakers 12:38

11h ago12:38

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It's been a tumultuous week in Fiji politics with the leaders of country's largest party, Fiji First, resigning from office.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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PM Jeremiah Manele reveals 100 day strategy for the Solomon Islands 3:25

6h ago3:25

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Boosting the economy is the focus of the Solomon Islands Government’s new 100 day strategy.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Papua New Guineans fed up with political instability 5:41

6h ago5:41

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape last week survived yet another push to hold a no-confidence vote against him, with the process now in the hands of the country's supreme court.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pacific solidarity highlights FestPAC 12:36

6h ago12:36

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The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture concludes this week in Hawaii.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vanuatu votes for political change as referendum results is announced 47:09

11h ago47:09

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In Vanuatu, more than half of voters have endorsed a proposal to change the constitution and bring about political stability, but for many communities, there's uncertainty about what impact it will have on their lives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vanuatu endorses political change in national referendum 3:36

21h ago3:36

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In Vanuatu, more than half of voters have endorsed a proposal to change the constitution and bring about political stability. It’s the result of a historical referendum that was announced yesterday evening, but for many communities, there's uncertainty about what impact it will have on their lives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thousands to be resettled from landslide stricken Enga 6:32

6h ago6:32

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The mammoth task of resettling thousands of people displaced by the Enga landslide is underway following a geological assessment of the disaster site.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Gavin Male: NZ Compare CEO on the problems with New Zealand's electricity business model 4:01

24m ago4:01

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There’s a belief that there's a problem with the New Zealand electricity business model, not just the new disclosure rules. Gentailers —companies that both generate and sell electricity— are required to disclose the price they use internally to sell power to their retail arms. But NZIER research found the new disclosure rules don't provide enough i…

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Gabrielle O'Brien: Rural Women NZ CEO on the growing lack of faith in rural banks 3:22

9m ago3:22

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It's thought New Zealanders' faith in rural banks is dwindling. The Government's requested for the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production select committees to lead a joint inquiry into rural banking. Rural Women NZ says their communities are facing a range of problems including banking competition and customer service. Chief Executive Gabri…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the rise in the unemployment and inactivity rates in the UK 2:57

13m ago2:57

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Unemployment is hitting the UK hard. It’s unexpectedly risen to its highest level for two and a half years, climbing to 4.4% in the three months to April. On the other hand, wage growth has remained strong and is outstripping inflation, having increased at an annual rate of 2.9%. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking the other striking figu…

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Chris Budge: Private Investigator on the $80 thousand reward in the Phillips children missing person case 4:49

5m ago4:49

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Police have already received tips on the back of the $80 thousand reward offered in the case of the Phillips children. The now eight, nine, and ten year olds, along with their father Tom Phillips, have been missing since 2021. They're believed to be in western Waikato, near or in Marokopa. Police have given two weeks for the reward to be claimed an…

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Fiji FestPAC dance performance causes stir back home 6:33

10h ago6:33

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A contemporary performance by Fijian dancers at the opening ceremony of FestPAC, has triggered critics, who say the performance was inappropriate.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tongans display enormous tapa mat at FestPAC 13:54

10h ago13:54

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Tonga’s 44-strong delegation to FestPAC, captivated audiences when they entered their stage with a 30-meter long tapa cloth.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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EU pushes for suspension of Vanuatu visa-waiver program 4:33

4d ago4:33

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An advisor to the Vanuatu government says the European Commission is pushing through with a suspension of its visa-waiver program with the Pacific country despite concessions made by the government.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Kanaks weigh up candidates in French snap election 6:24

7h ago6:24

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President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election in France, but it's unclear what impact this will have on New Caledonia and proposed changes to the territory's electoral role.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bougainville officials host independence consultations in Honiara 6:29

7h ago6:29

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Bougainville's president and senior leaders are in Solomon Islands as part of consultations on a draft constitution, and are speaking with the Bougainvillean community there.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian-gifted Fiji navy patrol boat runs aground on maiden journey 5:15

4d ago5:15

5:15

An Australian-made Fiji navy patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, has run aground while on its maiden journey.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian gifted Fiji patrol boat runs aground on its first mission 45:23

4h ago45:23

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An Australian donated Fiji navy patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, has run aground while on its first mission. It's stranded on the small island of Fulaga in Fiji's remote Lau group of islands.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jason Krupp: Meat Industry Association Advocacy Manager on the Government's decision to work with farmers to price emissions 2:35

12m ago2:35

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The Government's decision to work with farmers to price their emissions by 2030 is being welcomed by the industry. A law change will stop farming being charged through the Emissions Trading Scheme, which offsets credits against emitting. It was a fallback option if partnership group He Waka Eka Noa didn't find an alternative for agriculture. Meat I…

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Simon Parham: Waitomo Group CEO on the Commerce Commission calling out fuel prices ahead of the removal of the Auckland Fuel Tax 3:53

20m ago3:53

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A fuel retailer's applauding the Commerce Commission for raising awareness about prices at the pump ahead of the removal of Auckland's fuel tax. The commission's calling out retailers who lag in dropping prices at the pump, saying it's costing motorists millions each year. It says it's a timely reminder, with the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax being re…

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Lesley Yeomans: Australia Correspondent on the Hornsby Shire council being ordered to repay $36 million 3:46

2m ago3:46

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A council in Australia’s New South Wales is displeased after being ordered to repay millions of dollars. The NSW Government has ordered the Hornsby Shire council to repay $36 million as after six years, it still has yet to develop and build a park. Hornsby Mayor Philip Ruddock, a former federal minister, has accused the government of looking to sav…

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Pete Wolfkamp: Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder on house building costs stabilising 3:56

14m ago3:56

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The cost of building a new home's starting to stabilise. Figures from QV CostBuilder show the average cost to build a three-bedroom home in main centres has risen by 1.8% for the year, and 0.3% this quarter. It compares to an annual average increase of nearly 5% last December, and nearly 10% last June. Newstalk ZB’s Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp t…

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Vanuatu Govt hopes to restore international flights with Air Nauru 3:45

8h ago3:45

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Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister, Matai Seremaiah, says a deal inked with Air Nauru will help restore domestic and international flights to the country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nautilus expedition livestreams unseen areas of the Pacific 9:36

8h ago9:36

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Unknown areas of the Pacific Ocean may be uncovered as part of a new expedition to map unsurveyed sea floors.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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More than a thousand teachers strike in Vanuatu 5:07

8h ago5:07

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More than a thousand school teachers have gone on strike in Vanuatu in protest of unpaid entitlements. Half of all public schools in the country have been closed since last Friday, and students have been told to stay at home.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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PacFest participants dispaly solidarity with Kanaks 4:21

6h ago4:21

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Delegates at the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawaii have put the spotlight on New Caledonia's Kanak people, in the wake of violent riots that rocked the French territory last month.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vanuatu constitutional referendum results deferred over polling data 'mis-matches' 5:27

1d ago5:27

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Vanuatu's Electoral Commission has deferred its announcement of the results of the country's constitutional referendum because of what it calls "mismatches" in polling data.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's largest provider of cruises in Pacific, to fold into a new brand 3:39

6h ago3:39

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P&O Cruises Australia is the largest provider of cruises into the Pacific. But as of March next year, the company says it'll be folding its operation into Carnival Cruise Line.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vanuatu constitutional referendum results deferred over polling data “mis-matches” 45:24

5d ago45:24

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Vanuatu's Electoral Commission has deferred its announcement of the results of the country's constitutional referendum because of what it calls "mismatches" in polling data. Voting started a fortnight ago with people choosing whether or not to support constitutional amendments aimed at improving political stability.…

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Grant Duncan: Political commentator on the potential misuse of Census data by Te Pāti Māori 3:36

30m ago3:36

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A political scientist says the allegations that Census data has been misused by a political party would be very concerning if true. The Prime Minister's announced the Public Service Commission will undertake an independent investigation amid allegations surrounding Te Pāti Māori and Manurewa Marae. It relates to the misuse of Census data and Covid-…

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Geoffrey Miller: International Relations Expert on Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to New Zealand 4:00

5m ago4:00

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It's expected China will try to sweeten the pot for New Zealand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive in Wellington this week, the first such visit since 2017. International relations expert Geoffrey Miller told Mike Hosking that expects he'll want to cover business, education, and likely New Zealand's position on AUKUS. He says tempting offers wil…

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John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive on government decision to reverse oil exploration ban 4:32

10m ago4:32

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The Government will remove the 2018 ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The decision's being labelled a 'backwards step' by environmentalist groups. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive, John Carnegie, told Mike Hosking “In New Zealand, the ironic thing is coal has been a balancing energy fuel.” Carnegie said “There’s plenty …

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Gavin Grey: UK and Europe Correspondent on the death of TV Doctor Michael Mosley 2:55

19m ago2:55

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British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found dead on the Greek Island of Symi after disappearing while on holiday last week. The 67-year-old healthy living advocate, had been a prominent face on TV in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. His body was found as teams were searching the coastline with cameras, and searchers were approaching a cav…

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Tony Johnson: Sports Commentator ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals 4:17

19h ago4:17

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The Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals are kicking off this weekend. The Hurricanes are still sitting at the top of the table, just ahead of the Blues on a points differential. The Chiefs are starting the action, facing off against the Reds tonight at 7pm. Sports Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that the season is heading towards a pretty …

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the $4b investment in pothole prevention 3:40

22h ago3:40

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It's a much-needed record funding boost in pothole prevention. The Transport Agency's confirmed it'll put just over $2 billion into prevention on state highways, and nearly $2 billion for local roads. It'll cover resealing, rehabilitation, and drainage maintenance, with more than 62,000 holes recorded last year. Infrastructure New Zealand chief exe…

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