Best New Zealand Current Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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The Bolt Report | 26 September 48:48

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A Palestinian issued a tourist visa goes to court in a case that should raise alarm bells about national security, Anthony Albanese loses his cool trying to clear up his negative gearing mess. Plus, when will the ABC apologise for its lies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise and fall of Intel 5:26

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Former industry giant Intel used to dominate the computer chip market - with significant presence in the world of PCs and servers. However, the company's market share has plummeted and it runs the risk of being bought out by rivals. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains what went wrong for the business. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting a stronger-than-expected net profit 4:00

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Kiwi dairy farmers can breathe a sigh of relief following Fonterra's successful results. The dairy giant posted a $1.1 billion dollar net profit and confirmed a 55 cent total dividend for the past financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this news means for the wider dairy sector. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on The Warehouse Group reporting a $54.2m net loss 3:32

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Leading Kiwi retailer The Warehouse Group has posted a significant net loss off the back of a tough trading environment. The company today posted it announced a net loss of $54.2 million - a contract to last year's $29.8 million net profit. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says it's unclear if the Warehouse can recover from this. LISTEN…

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The Huddle: What's it going to take to bring people back to the Warehouse? 9:23

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Warehouse has posted a record-setting net loss today - what's it going to take to bring consumers back? The Government has announced another crackdown on student attend…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 1:40:04

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26 September. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates 5:20

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The Trade Minister has revealed how he managed to get the trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over the line so quickly. Todd McClay and counterpart Minister Al Zeyoudi signed the deal this morning to remove 98.5 percent of export duties on goods. McClay says he'd been working negotiators hard for four months following an exchange earlier …

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Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford: Former All Blacks captain on Scott Roberton's lineup changes ahead of the second Bledisloe test 2:18

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One former All Blacks captain claims Scott Robertson will want to try out new combinations in future matches. The side set to play against the Wallabies in Wellington has been revealed - with Beauden Barrett taking on the No 10 jersey, Anton Lienert-Brown replacing Jordie Barrett and TJ Perenara starting his final match in the No 9 jersey. Sir Wayn…

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Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the cost blowout impacting the construction of new Dunedin Hospital project 3:23

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The Government has been forced to go back to the drawing board with the plans for the new Dunedin Hospital. An independent review has found the project as currently planned is 'probably not achievable' within the budget of $1.88 billion. Ministers Shane Reti and Chris Bishop have asked Health NZ for solutions and warned that upgrades to other hospi…

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Pat Newman: Te Tai Tokerau Principals' Association spokesperson on David Seymour's school attendance crackdown 4:13

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There's harsh criticism of Associate Education Minister David Seymour's push for prosecution of parents of continued truants. Seymour says parents could be fined in the most extreme cases as part of Government requirements for Stepped Attendance Response plans in schools by 2026. He's also insisting term-time teacher-only days need authorisation fr…

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John Journee: Warehouse Group interim CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss 4:54

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The Warehouse Group says this year's unacceptable earnings have two parts. It's posting a $54.2 million net loss after tax. Last year it made a $29.9 million profit. Sales at The Warehouse and Noel Leeming are down 5.3 percent and Warehouse Stationery is down 6.7 percent. Interim CEO, John Journee says they get it right most of the time, but it nee…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Te Pāti Māori's warning after the Government cuts te Reo programme 5:00

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Te Pāti Māori has warning the Government of the 'wrath of the million Māori' after a $30 million cut to a programme for teachers to learn te reo Māori. It follows a South Auckland principal teacher’s union slamming the Government’s decision to cut funding to a programme for teachers to learn te reo Māori. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Sop…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government reviewing negative gearing, housing taxes 5:39

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Over in Australia, negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are on the political agenda in a bid to reduce problems in the housing market. The Labour Government has confirmed that the current tax concessions are set to undergo a review. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged the complaints o…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Razor's picks for the All Blacks squad ahead of second Bledisloe clash 3:28

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Two veterans get starting farewells in the All Blacks for the dead-rubber second Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday. TJ Perenara is into the number nine jersey - dropping Cortez Ratima to the bench - while Sam Cane retains his spot at openside flanker for his 100th test match. Beauden Barrett's replacing Damian McKen…

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Chris Proctor: Hastings Youth Council chair on Hastings District Council voting in favour of letting youth council members vote on decisions 6:38

12m ago6:38

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Hastings District Council has voted in favour of allowing non-elected members of its Youth Council to vote in council decisions. Youth Council members will be able to vote in council committees and sub-committees - and they'll also be paid. The Council was divided on this move - but mayor Sandra Hazlehurst had the deciding vote and the issue was pa…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Don't expect David Seymour's crackdown to go over well with teacher unions 2:11

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That's quite the crackdown on truancy from David Seymour today - don't expect this to go down well with the teacher unions. So the first thing David Seymour's announced is that he's coming for the parents. He's bringing in the possibility of enforcing fines on parents who don't send their kids to school. Now, it's 100 percent that the excuse-makers…

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Political earthquake in Germany - Politisches Beben in Deutschland 12:12

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The three state elections in the federal states of Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg have caused a political earthquake in Germany. How is the overall result of the three votes to be assessed and what will be the consequences? Bertil Wenger, Head of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Australia and Pacific Regional Office, answers these questions. - D…

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Coming to Australia as a 'Skilled Migrant' - Als 'Skilled Migrant' nach Australien 9:05

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The targeted recruitment of skilled workers has always been a central part of Australian immigration policy and post-war Germany was an important source of so-called 'skilled migrants. ' Karin Schmaedeke and her husband belong to this group of immigrants. The couple with a child came in 1980. Karin Schmaedeke says that she has never regretted the d…

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Could Schorle become a popular drink down under? - Wird die Saftschorle in Down Under populär? 18:36

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The founders of the beverage start up Taste Drinks know only too well how difficult it is to turn an idea into a functioning start-up. Chris & Anna Regber came to Australia with their daughter, with the dream of making the popular German drink Schorle socially acceptable far away from home. In the interview, Chris gives tips for founders, reveals w…

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UNICEF and Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health’s open letter demanding increased investment in youth mental health w/ UNICEF Aotearoa’s Communications Director, Tania Sawicki Mead: 26th September ...

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UNICEF and the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health have launched an open letter calling for greater investment and action on child and youth mental health globally, urging a coordinated multi-sectoral response of at least $200 billion US dollars. The letter has been signed by over 40 businesses and organisations including Jo Malone London, Les…

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Election polling numbers and the execution of Marcellus Williams w/ Yale Daily News’ Andre Fa’aoso: 26 September, 2024

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Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa’aoso from the Yale Daily News on the latest United States election polling numbers and the execution of Marcellus Williams for State of the States.

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Mental Health Awareness Week w/ Labour’s Ingrid Leary: 26 September, 2024

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For our weekly catch-up the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden speaks to mental health spokesperson Ingrid Leary on Mental Health Awareness Week and broader mental health policy in Aotearoa.

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The Wire w/ Caeden: 26 September, 2024

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For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour’s Mental Health spokesperson, Ingrid Leary, about Mental Health Awareness Week. For State of the States, they speak to Andre Fa’oso from the Yale Daily News about recent presidential election polling numbers and the execution of Marcellus Williams. And they speak to Dan…

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Michael Dearth: The Grove Restaurant Owner on it being named in Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2024 3:43

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Two New Zealand restaurants have been named among the world’s best. The Grove in Auckland and Queenstown’s Nest Bar + Kitchen made it onto Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list for 2024, a milestone fewer than 1% of the 8 million listings achieve. The Grove came in 9th in the fine dining category, and owner Michael Dearth s…

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Mike's Minute: Transpower isn't the only one at fault 2:31

10h ago2:31

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I can't help but think the Transpower report into the pylon falling over is one of those reports that has to find things to say because the real reason for the report was obvious. Nevertheless, there are 26 recommendations. To recap, the company that Transpower hires to maintain the pylons hired a couple of clowns and didn’t train them. They undid …

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Mark Manson: Author of the 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' on his success, his upcoming New Zealand talk 11:34

2h ago11:34

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There’s plenty of self help books on the shelves, but one in particular has cut through the nonsense for millions of people. Mark Manson is the author behind ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck’, which has sold more than 20 million copies since its publication in 2016. Manson is making his way to New Zealand in November as part of his ‘The Subtle …

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Peter Nunns: Infrastructure Commission Acting Strategy General Manager on the report into the long-term considerations of infrastructure 4:23

1h ago4:23

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Future thinking sits at the core of our infrastructure planning. The Infrastructure Commission's new paper —released this morning— outlines its considerations developing the National Infrastructure Plan, which is to be released next year. It highlights population growth, decarbonising the economy, and natural hazard resilience as drivers of our nee…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 1:30:00

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, the Government has found some new, old money for the education rollout and we have a record speed free trade agreement with the UAE to announce. We got the Transpower Northland pylon report and it was as bad as you thought, so their executive general manager tries to ex…

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on the report discussing the long-term spending demands for infrastructure 4:17

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New Zealand is being recommended to find a long-term vision for its infrastructure. The Infrastructure Commission's released a new report on long-term spending demands ahead of next year's National Infrastructure Plan. Infrastructure New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett says we need to better understand the wide benefits of infrastructure if we're to succe…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's warning against potential assassination attempts 1:55

19h ago1:55

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Donald Trump says an attack on a former President is a death wish for the attacker. The former president's campaign team claims he's been briefed on a suspected Iranian assassination plot. It follows a man being formally charged for an assassination attempt near Trump's Florida golf course and a shooting in July. Correspondent Mitch McCann told Rya…

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Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO on the possibility of Christchurch becoming the Events Capital of New Zealand 2:50

1h ago2:50

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Christchurch believes it's gaining VIP status when it comes to events. The Wellington Phoenix have joined the Warriors in signing a three-year deal which will see fixtures played at the new Te Kaha Stadium. Construction of the facility is still underway, with plans to open in April 2026. Venues Otautahi CEO Caroline Harvie-Teare told Mike Hosking i…

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Mark Ryall: Transpower Executive General Manager on the findings of the pylon collapse that cut out power to Northland 8:59

1h ago8:59

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Transpower says contractor Omexom is working through its own recommendations after the June pylon topple that caused a power outage in Northland. An Electricity Authority report found bad practice that caused the Transpower tower to topple had probably happened before. Unsupervised, inexperienced maintenance crews from contractor Omexom unfastened …

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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University Nutrition Expert on the push for New Zealand to follow England in combating obesity rates 4:01

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There’s been a push for New Zealand to follow England's lead in combating obesity rates. NHS figures suggest England's turned the tide on rising obesity rates for the first time in two decades. Obesity rates in adults have remained stable for the past five years. Auckland University nutrition expert Boyd Swinburn told Ryan Bridge rates will keep go…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit 9:18

14m ago9:18

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Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains tax. Both Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected the call, joking that the boss of a big Australian bank just wants to take more money off Kiwis. The Labour leader told Ryan Bridg…

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Charles Finny: Former Trade Negotiator on the free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that could be signed today 2:50

2h ago2:50

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A lucrative free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates could be signed into action today. Trade Minister Todd McClay is meeting with his Emirati counterpart as part of his three-day visit to Wellington. Negotiations for the FTA began in May, meaning it would be less than 100 days to get it over the line. Former trade negotiator Charles Finn…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the re-prioritising of funds from an unaccredited te reo programme into the maths curriculum 3:45

2h ago3:45

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The Government's re-prioritising funding from an unaccredited te reo programme for teachers into new maths curriculum resources and teacher guidance. The Education Minister says there's no evidence the te reo programme directly helped student achievement, and it's more than double the cost of similar courses. Primary teachers can select resources t…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 September 2024 34:24

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of September, Chris Hipkins joins the show from the UK where he met the new Labour government and attended their annual conference. Obesity rates in in England have stabilised for the first time in two decades. How do we use their numbers and lessons as an example to improve …

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What Andrew Coster's departure means for Government's policing plans 17:39

2h ago17:39

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Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announced this week - he is ending his term early, to take up a new role as the head of the Social Investment Agency at the end of the year. Coster was the face of the previous government’s push to ‘police by consent’ and copped a huge amount of criticism from National when they were in Opposition. The race is on t…

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The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document 24:32

2h ago24:32

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Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of itBy RNZ

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The Bolt Report | 25 September 48:59

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Labor puts negative gearing back on the table as the election inches closer, the CEO of Woolworths is grilled by an outraged shopper over alleged price gouging. Plus, the UK PM makes a fool of himself calling hostages 'sausages'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging Britons to leave Lebanon 4:09

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a warning for Britons in Lebanon amid escalating conflict. The Ministry of Defence is sending 700 troops to Cyprus to prepare for the possible evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon and the Government has advised against travel to the region. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's a clear indication th…

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on KMD Brands posting 11 percent sales drop 3:32

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Sales at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands slumped by 11 percent, with all three of its brands feeling the effect of weak consumer confidence in its latest financial year. The company had a statutory net profit after tax decline of $48.3 million for FY24, including a one-off non-cash impairment on the goodwill of its shoe brand Oboz of $40.3 million. Milf…

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Midweek: Polkinghorne preoccupation & problem podcasts 24:40

3h ago24:40

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The media’s Polkinghorne trial preoccupation - and the audience’s appetite; two problematic podcasts go offline - but for very different reasonsBy RNZ

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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's $1.1 billion net profit 4:52

12m ago4:52

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Things are looking on the up for the dairy sector. Fonterra is returning a total dividend of 55 cents a share for the past financial year, off the back of a strong $1.1 billion net profit. It's also raising its forecast milk payout midpoint this season, from $8.50 to $9.00. CEO Miles Hurrell says demand from China's picking up, and data received ov…

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The Huddle: Do we need a Capital Gains Tax? 10:37

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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we really need a Capital Gains Tax? ANZ CEO Antonia Watson has joined the growing calls for one but Heather's not on board - what do we think? Another…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2024 1:40:35

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 25 September 2024, Energy Minister Simeon Brown reveals the contractor at the centre of the fallen Transpower tower had three previous nuts/bolts instances. ANZ boss Antonia Watson has endorsed the idea of a capital gains tax - but Heather's not a fan. Resources Minister Shane J…

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Shane Jones: Resource Minister on the Government's bid to restore confidence in the oil and gas sector 6:41

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The Government has today started the process of overturning the ban on oil and gas exploration. Resource Minister Shane Jones says the Government is still committed to transitioning to renewable energy - but it can't be done at a cost of hollowing out jobs. Jones says some companies are a bit fearful in case the Government changes - but he's willin…

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Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on Damian McKenzie reportedly being replaced for upcoming Wallabies rematch 2:33

11m ago2:33

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It's looking increasingly likely that Beauden Barrett will step in the No 10 jersey and replace Damian McKenzie for this weekend's All Blacks match. This upcoming rematch against Australia will mark Beauden Barrett's first test in the role since 2022. NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier says it's likely Scott Robertson will be looking to make chang…

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Simeon Brown: Energy Minister on the Electricity Authority's report into the Northland pylon collapse 5:02

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The Energy Minister has been quick to criticise Transpower's conduct that led to the collapse of a Northland power pylon. A new report by the Electricity Authority revealed one of the company's senior engineers had warned crews doing foundation work had knowledge gaps before the pylon toppled in June. Minister Simeon Brown says this failure was 'un…

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Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive voicing support for a Capital Gains Tax 3:24

28m ago3:24

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A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Watson has told RNZ the time has come for a Capital Gains Tax. Sandy Lau says it'll likely be in the mix of options officials consider in long-term planning for New Zealand's tax system. "I don't think h…

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