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The giant boring machine that will build twin tunnels for the $4.4 billion City Rail Link in Auckland bears the name of the late Dame Whina Cooper - the respected kuia and Maori rights champion who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of her people. The giant boring machine that drilled motoway tunnels on Auckland's Waterview Connection project w…
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Stopping land wars key to supermarket competition
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Urgent efforts are underway to get supermarket shoppers a better deal. The legislation would stop supermarkets engaging in anti-competitive land wars that block compeititors from accessing land for new stores. How does it work and will this really enhance and encourage competition ? Whats more, will that competition drive down the price of that 21 …
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Enda Brady: It's a cultural problem, it's endemic and it's a real eye opener
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The Conservative MP accused of rape has been bailed. The number of obese Brits is going to outnumber healthy adults within five years. UK correspondent Enda Brady joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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Jan Carey: This is a terrible crisis but it is only short-term
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I want to bring you up to date on the serious baby formula shortage in the United States right now. Parents have been scrambling to find formula after one of America's largest producers was forced to shut down some of its manufacturing, after a bacteria safety scare. The FDA is now increasing formula imports into the country... Begging the question…
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Liam Dann: Good on them for sticking to the longer-term spending we need
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Liam Dann is the Herald's business editor at large; he's been working his way through the budget this afternoon. Liam joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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David Seymour: It's not offering hope, especially to young people
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The ACT Party is calling this budget the brain drain budget... Saying ambitious Kiwis are tired of being milked and will leave the country for greener pastures. The Government has lifted caps for first home loans and grants... Something ACT says will only lift house prices further. ACT's leader David Seymour joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN …
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Doug Leeder: We've got a duty of care to patrons using this service
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Tauranga is grappling with a significant youth violence problem at some of its bus stops. So much so, the head of NZ Bus says it's the worst anti-social and criminal behaviour he's seen in his 22 years in the bus industry. The Regional Council has now voted to restrict free fares for under 18-year-olds, in the hope it will help ease the problem. Co…
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Sharon Zollner: This is a way of re-balancing the burden
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The Government has reacted to the cost-of-living crisis with a billion-dollar package targeting the so-called "squeezed middle". But the boosts to transport costs and $27 for middle-income earners are temporary. Meanwhile, Treasury is forecasting inflation will remain elevated until 2025. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joined Heather du Plessis…
COST OF LIVING PAYMENT – Is a temporary extra $27 going to cut it for those suffering from the cost-of-living crisis? What about those who are missing out? TRANSPORT – half-price public transport and petrol tax reduction will continue for two months and then what? Were you expecting something more long-term? CLIMATE CHANGE WAS BARELY MENTIONED TODA…
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Ian Hutson: There was nothing there for the people we're trying to help
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Addressing the cost-of-living crisis was the number one task for Grant Robertson today. And while the middle class will welcome $27 a week for three months – a total of 350 bucks – beneficiaries and pensioners are asking what's in it for them. Cost cuts to public transport and the fuel tax will continue for another couple of months The Salvation Ar…
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: This is the “block of cheese and cup of coffee” budget
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This is the “block of cheese and cup of coffee” budget. Because that’s all you’re going to be able to buy with that extra $27 a week. One block of $21 tasty cheese and one $6 cup of coffee. And that’s only if you earn below $70K a year. As I said earlier, I think the first reaction low-income Kiwis will have is to be pleasantly surprised but that w…
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Kerre Woodham: If we don't come back then they don't have a show
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There's big drama on the set of Dancing with the Stars. Eric Murray and Rhys Mathewson have both got Covid and have had to bow out of the competition paving the way for Alex Vaz and Newstalk ZB’s very own Kerre Woodham to return. Kerre joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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Grant Robertson: It's a contribution to what is a tough time
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Addressing the cost-of-living crisis was at the forefront of today's budget. Anyone earning less than $70k will get a one-off $350 over three months from August – $27 a week. But beneficiaries and pensioners miss out. Public transport will stay half price and the fuel tax reduction will continue for another two months. Finance Minister Grant Robert…
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Jason Walls: For a lot of people it's really not going to do much
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The winners – the losers? What's been the reaction? How do you rate Robertson today and Luxon's response? Chief political reporter Jason Walls joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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Christopher Luxon: When you're addicted to spending like he is, it ain't gonna happen
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National says the Government is taking New Zealanders backwards with its budget. They say Grant Robertson spent too much money while Kiwis are continuing to fall behind every week. National Party leader Christopher Luxon joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Every possible opportunity to improve yourself professionally should be taken
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Scott Barrett is working with psychologists to avoid getting any more red cards. What's in the budget for sport? Sportstalk host D’Arcy Waldegrave joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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New Zealand Nurses Organisation CEO Paul Goulter: We're very disappointed
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Health is at the forefront of this budget. Billions are being put aside to wipe DHB debt, Pharmac’s getting almost 200 million dollars over two years and the new Māori Health Authority is up for 168 million over four years. But what's in this budget for those on the front line? I'm talking doctors, and nurses ... remember we've got 4,000 nursing va…
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The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
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Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the Budget's impact to low-income households, the protection of native trees and kleptomaniac cats.
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The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch (Part One)
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Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch discuss the first boost to dental grants for low income households in quarter of century. They talk to experts on Maori health funding and the economy.
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Pre- panel with Shane Te Pou and Nalini Baruch
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Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss Budget 2022 and speak with the owner of investment for young people site 'Maori millionaire.'
This week Mary Holm addresses more listener questions about investment and the comparison between shares and rental property returns.
Ahead of World Bee day tomorrow, we talk to apiarist Paul Martin about the big increase in backyard beehive keepers around Aotearoa.
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No Barriers: Small Island Big Ideas, invigorating Aotea residents
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Aotea resident, Tim Highman has organised an event, No Barriers: Small Island Big Ideas, which kicks off this Sunday. He talks to Jesse about the event and giving his island neighbours a 'wake up call'.
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Former Federate Farmers first female president sets her sights on an international organisation
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Katie Milne was the first female National President of Federated Farmers now she is throwing her name into the hat to become the President of the World Farmer's Organisation.
Laumata Lauano talks to Kathryn about what she's been viewing, including Naomi on Neon, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe Doco on Netflix and the second season of Girls5Eva on TVNZ.
Clinical Psychologist Jacqui Maguire returns to talk more about how to help highly sensitive children manage their emotions. These might be children who have large empathy for others, who are deeply reflective, or can be easily overstimulated or overwhelmed. Jacqui says highly sensitive children make up 20 per cent of all children. She'll answer li…
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New technology with Paul Matthews - protecting your passwords
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Paul Matthews, chief executive of CIO Studio, looks at stolen passwords, with AA Travel the latest victim of a huge hack. So why does this keep happening and how can we protect ourselves?. It's Budget 2022 day today, however a key announcement for the tech sector was released ahead of time - with both good and bad news. And it's TechWeek with hundr…
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Book review: The Anomaly by Hervé le Tellier
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Quentin Johnson reviews The Anomaly by Hervé le Tellier, published by Penguin Random House. [picture id="4LVTGZG_copyright_image_287563" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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Ngārchitecture: the potential of indigenous housing projects
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Anthony Hoete is an entrepreneurial architect, developer, teacher and researcher, who has spent the last 30 years in Europe, mostly in the UK. In 2002 he set up WHATārchitecture, and then later his own development company, called Game of Architecture, developing a reputation as an award-winning and unconventional architect, with a passion for affor…
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Mike's Minute: We're writing a recipe for economic ruin
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There was some sobering economic reality at my place yesterday. My street had a truck vacuum in it, sucking all the crap out of the drains, so there was the obligatory 800 metres of cones and two stop go people. Stop/go people have had a 28 percent wage rise on average this past year. I know this because I told you yesterday - the Seek job ad numbe…
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Australians will be making their way to the polling booths to vote in the federal election on Saturday. Labor's Anthony Albanese is taking on Coalition incumbant Scott Morrison. The prime minister has appealed for Australians to stick with certainty, the Labor leader insists the country can't afford three more years of the Coalition. The polls have…
Tracy Grimshaw gives Scomo some side-eye during an interview, PLUS, Black Lives Matter... enough to help buy million dollar mansions for the people in charge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sky News Australia / NZ
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Sam Scott and Luke Buda: Phoenix Foundation members on 'return' for Simon and Garfunkel tribute
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Phoenix Foundation are back, sort of. To honour the 40th anniversary of Simon and Garfunkel's concert in Central Park, artists Sam Scott and Luke Buda will be performing a tribute alongside other Kiwi names at Auckland's Civic Theatre. Sam and Luke joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVEBy Newstalk ZB
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Former drug dealer says gangs must be outlawed
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A former drug dealer, who's spent half his life in prison, says gangs are a scourge and must be outlawed. Rotorua based Bill McFarlane once ran a large methamphetamine operation in the Bay of Plenty, for which he was jailed in maximum security prison for 14 years, following earlier incarerations. Now he runs a residential rehabilitation programme f…
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Danika Revell: Co-founder and CEO of The Period Place charity as Spain has approved plans to become the first European country to introduce
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Spain has approved plans to become the first European country to introduce unlimited paid menstrual leave in the workplace. The draft law lets women suffering severe period pain take time off as long as they can provide a doctor's note. Questions have been asked as to whether we should introduce the same in New Zealand. Danika Revell is co-founder …
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Craig Boote: Managing Director of Westfleet Seafoods on fears fishing industry could be washed up within weeks over spiralling fuel prices
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The fishing industry could be washed up within weeks over spiralling fuel prices. There are suggestions that seeing as the trucking industry gets the benefit of the fuel cut, so should the fisheries. Craig Boote is the Managing Director of Westfleet Seafoods and wants all fuel users to be treated the same. Boote joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: Wellington City Council member says the city’s under-investment in water systems is taking a toll
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New Wellington City Council data suggests the capital is losing its sense of mojo, and the city’s water woes could be to blame. Wellbeing indicators show a sense of community and pride have fallen in the capital over the past four years. Council member Fleur Fitzsimons told Kate Hawkesby the city’s under-investment in water systems is taking a toll…
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Chester Burrows: Former MP and Police officer believes a lack of action in reporting gang-related shootings may be an act of pragmatism
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A former police officer believes a lack of action in reporting gang-related shootings may be an act of pragmatism. There are concerns over a sense of apathy around shootings, after multiple people heard gunshots in Wairoa - but didn't report them to police. Chester Borrows was chair of the Justice Advisory Group while an MP. The former cop told Mik…
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Dylan Thomsen: AA Road Safety spokesperson says it's no surprise to hear motorists are ignoring the temporary speed signs around road works
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Concern drivers are becoming increasingly cavalier around road works. Road work contractors in Bay of Plenty are reporting an increase in speeds near their vehicles, raising major safety concerns. Three road workers were killed near Whakatane in 2019 in a truck crash at a work site. AA Road Safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen said it's no surprise to…
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Paul Barber: Salvation Army Senior Policy Analyst calls for mix of immediate rent assistance and longer term efforts to get people into affo
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The Salvation Army says getting housing under control is the first step towards solving deeper poverty issues. It's calling for a mix of immediate rent assistance and longer term efforts to get people into affordable housing in today's Budget. Senior Policy Analyst Paul Barber says clothing and food for struggling children are essentials. He told K…
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Dr John Bonning: College of Emergency Medicine president urges government to invest in health staff, medicine and dental care in today's bud
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The Government is being urged to invest in health staff, medicine and dental care in today's Budget. What it plans to spend billions on will be made public at two this afternoon. Immediate Past President of the College of Emergency Medicine, Dr John Bonning told Mike Hosking he wants to see emphasis on acute care. “We need more beds and nurses, acc…
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Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner says low income earners are being unfairly hit by the cost of living
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Hopes the poor will get a look in in today's Budget. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says low income earners are being unfairly hit by the cost of living. He's particularly concerned by the rising cost of food. Edridge told Mike Hosking the Government can't rest on its laurels. “We’re still seeing people, in fact, we’re seeing people worse…
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Kate Hawkesby: I can't help but feel government will miss the mark in today's Budget
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Today’s the big day and I can’t help feeling the Government is going to miss the mark here given their obsessive focus on climate change and Māori health. Add to that their inability to listen, or tune into where the real world is at, and you’ve got a cocktail for disappointment for the average New Zealander. But then again, it feels like the avera…
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The complexities of pulling products from Russia
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It's not illegal to send food products to Russia under New Zealand's sanctions regime, but many exporters are boycotting the market in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The Detail talks to one apple grower about what that means for business.
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From pandemic to endemic - what does our future with Covid-19 look like?
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Could you imagine the risk of Covid-19 regional lockdowns and work from home orders still coming into effect in 2027? That’s one scenario envisioned by the International Science Council in their major new report examining how endemic the pandemic could become. And while not all the options are as pessimistic – the report does have worrying warnings…
This week on the Thursday Wire! Our regular chat with Andrew Little is back. The audio corrupted on Tuva’a’s interview, so he will be reporting on his chat with Andrew Little about pre-budget announcements on mental health, as well as the funding towards the Mana Ake programme. Joe will be speaking to Professor Carrie Leonetti from the Faculty of L…
Today is Budget Day, which means many sectors are eagerly awaiting what share of the pie they’ll get for the upcoming year. One issue in particular at the forefront at the moment is accessibility to sustainable transport such as electric vehicles, public transport, cycling, and walking. To get his thoughts on how sustainable transport should be fun…
This weekend, Australians will be heading to the polls to have their say as to who should be their prime minister. The two big players are the Liberal-National Coalition with Scott Morrison at the helm and Anthony Albanese with the Australian Labor Party. Emilia Sullivan spoke to Professor Jennifer Curtin from the University of Auckland about what …
Autistic students are nearly three times more likely to be suspended from school than their nonautistic peers, finds a New Zealand study that linked data from more than 730,000 students. However, the researchers also revealed that autistic students who received high-need Ongoing Resourcing Scheme funding had significantly lower odds of being suspen…
