Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

A man has been charged with attempted murder, over an apparent attempt to assassinate Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. Fico remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being shot several times during a walkabout. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan there’s been reports that the suspect is a 71-year-old, but other than that not much is known. Grey said “Others are saying his motive was the Slovak government’s stance on the media – they are cracking down on Newspapers.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin has arrived at Harbin, China’s ‘Little Russia’. He is visiting a China-Russia trade fair today to highlight the strong economic ties between the superpowers. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan “Putin wants ongoing support from China, and access to China’s financial system.” Lewis said Putin needs to pay for things in other than USD, because Russia doesn’t have access to that system. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week. We’re two weeks away from the Budget, the deadline by which government agency chief executives were asked to find 6.5 percent in savings. But Chris Luxon says it doesn't end with the Budget -- he wants it to be the start of a permanent culture shift within ministries. Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “Chris Luxon’s budget speech didn’t tell us much, except not to expect a lolly scramble.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen has been accused of lying about phone call at Trump hush-money trial. Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records for allegedly paying off film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had sex with him. US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis Allan “They were throwing everything they could against him - to try paint his entire testimony as a giant lie.” Mitchinson said “I think this was one of the few times that Trump actually opened his eyes in court.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All White Clayton Lewis reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. This comes as the A-League’s finals rapidly approach - Wellington's Sky Stadium has sold out Saturday’s semi-final between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. Weekend Sport Host Elliott Smith told Heather du Plessis Allan “They couldn’t have picked a worse time for this to come to light.” Smith said “It’s cast a shadow over the game.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All White Clayton Lewis is reportedly among three A-League players arrested by New South Wales Police for match-fixing. According to Australian media, all three play for Macarthur FC. Lewis was arrested alongside captain Ulises Davila and midfielder Kearyn Baccus. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Heather du Plessis Allan “Davila was possibly taking instructions from a Mexican cartel.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand has confirmed Nouméa airport in New Caledonia is closed until Tuesday, as civil unrest continues. Air New Zealand says it will only resume services when it can guarantee safety for ground staff and customers. Air New Zealand’s Captain Hugh Pearce told Heather du Plessis Allan that it’s one thing for the airfield to be opened and operating, but it’s another thing for people to safely get to and from the airfield. Pearce said “Our thoughts are with those people on the ground.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green MP Julie Anne Genter has publicly promised her outburst will not happen again. The Rongotai MP is facing formal complaints after shouting in Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's face. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “Today she was laying it on with a trowel.” Soper said “She’s trying to circumvent what she could face before the Privileges Committee when parliament begins next week.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix will face the Melbourne Victory tomorrow night in the A-League semi-final. Meanwhile, the captain of Macarthur FC has been accused of paying two teammates up to $10,905 NZD to deliberately receive yellow cards. Newstalk ZB sportsreader Andrew Alderson told Heather du Plessis Allan “You’re asking for trouble” - regarding the involvement of sponsorship and betting companies being involved in football leagues. Alderson said “You take your reputation and integrity into your hands, if you go down that path.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand will get an extra 63.6 million dollars in funding over the next four years. The money would be divided as $19m for Coastguard and $44m for Surf Life Saving NZ. Coastguard CEO Callum Gillespie told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’re going to spend it on our volunteers.” Gillespie said “We’ve got 2,200 amazing volunteers across the country – they give vast amounts of their time and energy to keeping New Zealanders safe.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warehouse CEO Nick Grayston has quit, effective immediately. The board is looking for a replacement, and Board Chair Joan Withers said fresh energy is needed. Devon Funds Head of Retail, Greg Smith told heather du Plessis Allan “It’s not a surprise, truth be told it hasn’t been working for some time.” Smith said “It’s tough out there for retailers. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Sky Stadium is officially a sell-out for tomorrow’s A-League football semi-final between the Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. The Nix may make their first-ever A-League final in the club’s history. Former Wellington Phoenix player Paul Ifill told Heather du Plessis Allan “They’ve been doubting all season by everybody, but now they’ve found themselves one game away.” Ifill said “On the day, anything can happen, and it may go to penalties.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Huia, the Waikato to Auckland commuter train will continue to be funded by NZTA at reduced rate. Waikato councils will soon be deciding how they will help fund the Te Huia train service between Hamilton and Auckland. NZTA's committed around 12 million dollars from the National Land Transport fund to extend the service until April 2026. NZTA Chief Executive Nicole Rosie told Heather du Plessis Allan “The service is slightly under its passenger numbers, and punctuality.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed. After mice were found on the company's first shipment to Europe for the season, the company worked to salvage what they could. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms. This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing down their interest rates, as wholesale rates have trended down. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why these banks are making these moves, despite the RBNZ holding rates steady. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Zelenskyy has postponed all foreign trips as Russia launches its' most serious border incursion since the start of the war. Ukrainian forces have pulled back from two strategic points in the Kharkiv region in order to avoid 'unnecessary' losses, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. New Voice of Ukraine editor Euan MacDonald says this is the result of US aid being held up over the past six months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a couple days after the Australian Budget, and some groups have lucked out after the big day. Between tax cuts, the energy rebate and the financial boost for renewable energy manufacturing businesses, some feel that the Government has 'splashed the cash'. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Opposition will still have other aspects of the Budget to pick apart. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 May 2024, Green MP Darleen Tana has now been absent from Parliament as many days as she attended this year while her party investigates worker exploitation accusations. But former employees say they're still waiting for their money. Fonterra is set to make a huge change to its business, looking to sell off large parts of its overseas operations and even well-known brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The Huddle debates whether Kevin Spacey should be hired for acting jobs again after a Hollywood campaign to back him again. Plus, the best bloopers from a marathon council meeting. Ding ding ding! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Several Hollywood stars have called for the witch-hunt against Kevin Spacey to stop - so he can return to the screen again. Should he be given a chance? Would we support this? Following on from Sam Cane's public retirement from the All Blacks - was the media too harsh on him? Is Te Huia over for good? The meeting to discuss the train service's future happened today - what comes next? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland councillors have given mayor Wayne Brown's Long Term Plan the green light. It includes a $50 per week cap for public transport fares and creating an Auckland Future Fund with the Council's remaining airport shares. Brown says there was a lot of discussion on the airport shares. "The public we consulted were all very keen to put the airport shares into a growth fund. But some of my councillors were just kind of emotionally attached to them." The plan will go to the full governing body in June to be rubber-stamped. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nelson woman is the latest to express disappointment with Air New Zealand's conduct. On April 29, Kerstin Zdzieblik was bumped off her afternoon flight to Auckland - meaning she missed her international connection and was left $800 out of pocket as a result of this mistake. Her daughter, Anne Thomas, says the airline gave away her seat to relocate a crew member without checking she had an international connection. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blacklisted actor Kevin Spacey is fighting to revive his career after being cleared of sexual assault. Spacey's been acquitted on nine charges - and won a civil lawsuit, where he was accused of an unwanted sexual advance. Now big industry names, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson, are speaking up for the 64-year-old's Hollywood return.US reporter Anthony Davis says victims' stories seem to be missing. "In all the coverage that I've seen, including the right of reply opportunities that Kevin Spacey has had, there's no mention of these 10 people who have placed the latest allegations." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's uncertainty around Fonterra's plan to sell well-known brand Anchor. The diary giant has signalled its intent to divest some or all of its global consumer business, including Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. Dairy NZ deputy chair Jacqueline Rowarth says Anchor is synonymous with New Zealand. "Anchor was sold at one point, and then they brought it back. So let's not do that again, it would have to be a very, very good offer in order to actually compensate for that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawyer involved in a case affecting an investigation into a Green MP understands it's not close to wrapping up. MP Darleen Tana's been stood down for the past two months during investigation of allegations of migrant exploitation at the business of her husband, Christian Hoff-Nielson. Lawyer Alex Kersjes represents some of Hoff-Nielson's former workers. He says both his clients were interviewed last week. "It would seem there's still very much in the investigative phase, the last query I had was trying to find an email trail between Tana and our clients." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Chris Hipkins has taken a crack at the Government's scheme for school lunches. Hipkins visited a primary school in Christchurch - and warned that kids would receive less nutrition under David Seymour's cost-cutting plan. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says little has been mentioned about the wastage coming from school lunches under Labour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolverhampton have lodged a motion to scrap the use of VAR in football's Premier League. ESPN reports a vote will be held at next month's meeting of the 20 clubs. The team will need the backing of 13 others to pass the resolution, which would see the video assistant referee removed from the English top flight with immediate effect. Sportstalk's D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the implications of this debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's growing debate mortgage advisors need more regulation - alongside a Commerce Commission bid to make it easier to take out a home loan. Discussions at a banking conference centred on concerns brokers don't encourage mortgage rate competition. Simplicity CEO, Sam Stubbs, says they provide a valuable service, but commissions are a worry. "What CommComm are concerned about is - are they actually acting in the best interests of the clients, or are they acting in the best interests of themselves to try and maximise their commission?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it’s D-day for Te Huia. Today's the day that NZTA has met and has decided whether or not to keep funding the train past the end of June. Unless NZTA gives them more money, it’s all over by the first of July.And come on, it’s gotta be all over right? Because the case for this thing has never actually stacked up.We subsidise every single passenger on that train to the tune of at least $92 per trip. Compare that to the other commuter train that runs in the North Island between Palmerston North and Wellington, the Capital Connection. The subsidy there is $26 per passenger, that's almost a quarter.80,000 are estimated to catch Te Huia this year. By contrast, it's 110,000 for the Capital train. Can you explain to me how fewer people are catching a train into Auckland, a considerably bigger city?Because why would you? You can do that trip on the train from Hamilton to Auckland, it takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. Or you can jump in your car and travel for 2 hours - it doesn't make any sense. The train only runs a couple of times a day for half the week, and then three times a day for the other half. And it doesn’t even stop at massive commuter suburbs on the way to Auckland, like Pokeno.It’s gotta go. It’s an expensive, ineffective service.But this is not a criticism of the idea of a train between Hamilton and Auckland, that is a great idea. If we had a proper train running, it would mean we could take Pokeno, Tuakau, Pukeohe, Bombay and Mercer’s traffic all off the motorway and encourage more people to live in those less expensive places - and maybe even move to Hamilton.But we’ve got to do it properly. It's got to be faster than a car, it’s got to stop at the right places where people live and it's got to run more frequently.I'm certain that if it was done properly, many more people would use it.So killing Te Huia is not killing a great idea, it's just killing the poor execution of a great idea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigative piece by the New Yorker is questioning the verdict in the Lucy Letby case. Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies in her care as a nurse and sentenced to life in prison. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the article questioned her conviction and the lack of evidence revealing her guilt. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor trading conditions, intense price competition and lower building product sales have prompted Fletcher Building to downgrade its profit forecast. The forecast has been downgraded $640 million to $540 million - move that caused stock to sink 15 percent. Milford Asset Management's Mark Riggall explains what's causing Fletcher Building's economic woes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years. The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has quadrupled since 2019, peaking at $104 billion in February 2023. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what's causing all this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales is pulling out all the stops to entice Kiwi cops across the ditch. Training requirements have been cut down and New Zealand officers can keep their ranks - on top of receiving higher pay. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this offer will be attractive to many New Zealand-based police officers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's legal team are still working tirelessly to dismantle Michael Cohen's legal credibility. Cohen, Trump's former attorney and a key witness in the ongoing hush money trial, has been called to the stand for a second day. He remained calm - and expressed hope the former President would be found guilty of fraud. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Michael Cohen has also recently taken to TikTok to voice his issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect a different look on attack for the Warriors for Sunday's NRL magic round clash against the Panthers in Brisbane. A makeshift spine will see Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at five-eighth, alongside halfback Te Maire Martin, who replaces the injured Shaun Johnson. Taine Tuaupiki will slot in at fullback. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what this means for the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodstuffs is raising the alarm about an increase in retail crime throughout their stores. New data shows over 5000 incidents were reported in the first quarter of this year at 320 New World, Pak n' Save and Four Square stores. Foodstuffs North Island general counsel Julian Benefield says a number of these incidents were caused by repeat offenders. "As we've seen with the data that we're reporting, there's clearly a huge increase - and a large increase in the violent, aggressive offences, which is really concerning for us. It makes us really concerned about our team members." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Restaurant Association has voiced disappointment with Auckland Transport's move to charge for parking. AT will delay their 24/7 parking fees in the CBD until October - though charges on Sundays and public holidays will still kick in from July. CEO Marisa Bidois says Auckland Transport still needs to hear what the business community has to say first. "We're talking 15,000 businesses that are potentially impacted by this, and I think that they need to be heard about their opinions on what's happening here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 May 2024, New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley has launched a huge offensive to poach Kiwi cops to Australia. And she tells Heather she's not sorry at all! Hollywood's favourite new weight loss drug might be even more amazing than previously thought - now it's thought to dramatically lower the risk of having a heart attack. The Huddle can't agree whether King Charles' new portrait is great art or horrific - and would you believe it.... real life Martha from Baby Reindeer is now threatening Piers Morgan with legal action! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and David Farrar, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! King Charles' portrait has divided the world, with some labelling it bold - or horrifying. What do we think? NSW officials have launched a recruitment drive to poach Kiwi police. Can New Zealand compete with Australia? How do we keep our skilled workers in the country? Foodstuffs has voiced concerns with the state of retail crime as incidents keep happening. What's the solution here? How can we keep crime down? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's looking increasingly likely that the Wellington Phoenix will sell out Sky Stadium for their hotly-anticipated match. The team are set to host the Melbourne Victory for Saturday's A-League semi-final second leg - and tickets are going fast. Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome reckons tickets could sell out as soon as tonight. "We're doing about a thousand every couple of hours at the moment, so we might churn through those tonight." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WorkSafe's calling for businesses to boost safety standards as more workers lose fingers on unsafe machinery. The courts have issued more than half a million dollars worth of fines to three manufacturing businesses, since mid-March. They involve three people who lost multiple fingers in 2022. WorkSafe Principal Inspector Mark Donaghue says these companies should have had more safety precautions in place. "What we do find is that some safety systems can be bypassed - or may not be in place at all - for various reasons." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Auckland art expert is calling King Charles' first post coronation portrait 'striking and interesting'. The painting, unveiled at Buckingham Palace, depicts the King in Welsh military regalia, with a butterfly on his shoulder, against a vibrant red background. The Head of Art at Webb's, Tasha Jenkins, says it was a surprise at first sight. "They really wanted it to be something bold and striking and different from what people would expect. We're all talking about it, so I'm sure that's a plus for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New South Wales government feels no guilt for attempting to poach Kiwi police. The state is 1500 officers short, and it today announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers as recruits. Training requirements will be shortened and Kiwis can keep their current rank - up to senior constable. Police Minister Yasmin Catley says it's just another measure to bolster numbers. "Queensland's been doing it, Victoria's been doing it - this has been going on for quite some time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a clinical breakthrough with Hollywood's new favourite drug, which could work for more than weight loss. Research has found semaglutide, known by brand name Ozempic, could reduce heart attack risk by 20 percent. It also could improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. But Auckland University Molecular medicine professor Peter Shepherd says it takes years of real-life usage to see the effects of a new drug. "For a lot of people, this is really good long-term. But there is 20 - 25 percent of people who start off on this drug, and it doesn't work and they have too many side effects and they've gotta stop." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got to talk about the brain drain that’s going on.Today, the NSW Government has announced it is going to come for our Kiwi cops. It's got a shortage of 1500 police, and they're extremely worried about it. So the Chris Minns Government has announced it’s going to slash red tape, cut down the course time required by more than half and fast-track Kiwi cops into their force. And Kiwi cops will leave. Because unless they win the pay arbitration they’re about to go into, they will take a pay offer from our Government that we can see is pretty poor. So they'll all head overseas for better pay.These are people we can’t afford to lose. Because we need police too, we're short on police as well. And we are losing a lot of these kinds of people. The immigration figures out yesterday were pretty rough. In just a year, we’ve lost a net 52,500 Kiwis - mostly to Australia. What we're talking about here is that these are our best and brightest. They are our skilled workers choosing to leave the country.Now, part of the problem is where we are economically. It happens to us when we're in the bomb part of the cycle, Kiwis leave when the economy is cruddy. And some of it is because of the vibe in New Zealand. It's gloomy, let’s be honest, because we are having pretty angry conservations as a country about politics. And on both those scores, I do have confidence we are now headed in the right direction. I just think it will take time to see the end result. We also have an added complication now, which is that it’s going to get harder to get Kiwis back from Australia, because they can get citizenship again over there. What I think we need to do is - we need to lift our game. We have to give our people a reason not to leave, and a reason to come back if they do. And that means we have to go hard economically. That is the only way we're going to get out of this. So we’ve got to stop being sissies about this. We need to cut this wellbeing nonsense - what does that even mean? Stop angsting about the tiniest impact some business is going to have on the environment and get real about our climate impact, it's tiny. Dig the good stuff out of the ground, that's how you get rich. And this country needs to get wealthy, so we can all earn more - because that is what gives you a good lifestyle. And a good lifestyle is the reason you stay here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers have found the injectable weight-loss treatment Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks across the UK. A study revealed semaglutide, a key ingredient in treatments including Wegovy and Ozempic could likely boost the cardiovascular health of millions. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's likely Ozempic will be routinely prescribed in the UK by the end of the decade. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Government has opted to ban live sheep exports from 2028 onward, a move that has farmers disappointed. The Government as promised a $107 million transition package to support the sector over the next five years. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains why farmers disapprove of this decision. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2024 Budget tonight, and economists are raising their eyebrows at some promises. The reworked stage 3 tax cuts and energy bill relief are expected to be included in a set of nationwide cost-of-living support measures, but Chalmers is insistent they won't fuel inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham is sceptical these measures won't add to Australia's inflation woes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data. Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayer support for the Christchurch Call will soon end, as it transitions to being a non-governmental foundation. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Call's work will continue, but it now has a new structure and will be self-funded. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says founder Jacinda Ardern's intentions were noble - but it wasn't enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in Australia, treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to deliver the nation's federal Budget for 2024. Chalmers has warned Australians not to expect a 'cash splash' as the nation continues to fight a war with inflation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Government is still promising cost-of-living relief in key areas, including energy and adjustments to rent assistance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.