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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Three British aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza have been named following the attack. They were among the seven World Central Kitchen workers killed in Monday's airstrike- the charity has since paused operations in the region. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains the impact of these events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20243 min

The Huddle: Are Gen Z staff really more difficult to work with?

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! David Seymour aims to provide more public health advice around sending sick kids to school in order to cut down on poor attendance rates. Do we need harder limitations? Is it better to send sick kids to school, rather than keep them home? A new report says Gen Z staff are more difficult to work with, citing confusion around workplace expectations and slang barriers. Is this an unfair generalisation? Research from Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commission shows there's a 36 percent gap between the amount men and women are putting into KiwiSaver each year. What's causing this divide? Can it be addressed? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20249 min

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Synlait Milk's shares slumping following half-year net loss

More bad news for Synlait Milk following their recent half-year net loss. The company's shares are down almost 70 percent in the last year. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains how the company can reduce debt and improve their condition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20243 min

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the banks pushing back against sharing their data with financial technology firms

The country's biggest banks are pushing back against measures to share their data and increase competition through open banking. The Commerce Commission wants financial technology firms to link up with the banks- and have urged the Government to crack the whip. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says this issue has been going on in the background for several years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20242 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on secondary school teachers being offered fast track to residency

The Government has offered overseas secondary teachers a faster route to citizenship to address shortages. Secondary teachers have been moved from the Green List Work to Residence pathway to the Straight to Residence pathway- and they can now apply for residence offshore. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says a recent report labelling Kiwi kids the worst behaved in the OECD won't appeal to new graduates from New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20245 min

Iain Potter: Hurricanes director on the team posting a $1.4 million dollar loss for 2023

The Hurricanes are dealing with a million dollar loss while their team rides high at the top of Super Rugby. While franchises don't make their finances public, the $1.4 million loss for 2023 has been revealed as a result of figures released by the Wellington Rugby Union. Hurricanes director Iain Potter says it was a bad year for the franchise for many reasons. "Some argy-bargy with the Australian Rugby Union, creating greater uncertainty around what the competition was supposed to be delivering, probably a little bit of rugby fatigue, probably people are looking for different things." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20248 min

Patrick Reynolds: Auckland Council's City Centre Advisory Panel deputy chair on Auckland's GDP and employment thriving

Auckland's city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth for the second year in a row. According to an Infometrics report, GDP in the city centre grew by 9.2 percent in the year to March 2023, reaching $30.4 billion. Employment was up 7.3 percent in the same period, compared to the equivalent increase of 2.5 percent for the rest of New Zealand. Patrick Reynolds, the Council's City Centre Advisory Panel deputy chair says this growth is more than a post-pandemic bounce. "There's been a heap of investment - in both private investment and especially streetscape renewals and upgrades and the shift away from just black tarmacs of cars." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20244 min

Dr Michelle Reyers: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission policy lead on women contributing less per year to their KiwiSaver than men

According to new research, there's a significant gap between the KiwiSaver contributions of men and women. Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commission has released a report revealing that women contribute 36 percent less on average yearly than men. Commission policy lead Dr Michelle Reyers says women are more likely to stop working to fulfil care-based responsibilities- or work in part-time roles. "What we saw from this research is that women and men are actually contributing exactly the same percentage of their salaries- but when we look at the dollar value, that's where that big gap is coming from." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20243 min

Fiona Cairns: Rotorua-based committee leader on the disappearance of beloved bronze dog statue

Rotorua locals are upset after a much loved statue was stolen. The bronze statue of a stray dog named Harawene has been cut from its base and taken. It was put up following her death in 2008. Fiona Cairns, who led the fundraising committee to build the statue, says it'll be less worth than what the thieves think. "I would say they think they're going to sell it and make a few dollars. It's a hollow statue, she doesn't weigh that much." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20243 min

Erica Stanford: Education Minister warns of impeding secondary teacher shortage as numbers dwindle

Education Minister Erica Stanford says a shortfall of secondary teachers is chronic across the country. The Government has announced a residency fast track for overseas teachers, in a bid to plug the gaps. Stanford, also the Immigration Minister, says by the end of the year we'll be 227 teachers short. "Next year- rising to about 550 and then the year after that, 679. And when I saw those figures at the end of last year, I believe it was, I had a small heart attack because those are big numbers." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20243 min

William Yang: Taiwan correspondent on the death toll and damage left by 7.2 magnitude Taiwan earthquake

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years has killed at least four people, with dozens more injured. Video shows buildings half collapsed in the county of Hualien, near the quake's epicentre. Taiwan correspondent William Yang says while the casualties appear to largely be in that area, the disruption has been more widespread. "In the capital city here in Taipei, all metro lines have been suspended for more than an hour, and also the high-speed rail that runs along the west coast of Taiwan was also suspended." The quake triggered tsunami alerts for southern Japan and the Philippines, which were later downgraded. There's 137 New Zealanders registered in Taiwan, and 428 in Japan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20242 min

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden criticising Israel for deadly Gaza airstrike

US President Joe Biden has rebuked Israel over an airstrike which killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Australian Zomi Frankcom was among those killed when the convoy she was travelling in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Israel's military has apologised, saying it happened after a misidentification. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Biden is more than outraged. "He's accusing Israel of not doing enough to protect Palestinian civilians." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20244 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Sam Whitelock confirming he wants to retire from top-level rugby

There's confirmation Sam Whitelock will retire rather than add to his 153 All Black appearances after his time with French-club Pau. The 35-year-old's ended speculation of a return to New Zealand Rugby. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20244 min

Peter Scott: Environment Canterbury chair hopes to create a clearer path to prevent consent application backlog

Canterbury's regional council is putting in new procedures to manage a backlog of consent applications. In the last six months of last year, Environment Canterbury were penalised more than a million dollars due to processing delays. But since December, 75 percent of applications have been completed within the legal time frame of 20 working days. Chair Peter Scott says they're ensuring there's a clearer path to prevent a backlog. "There's also legislation change that has changed in the last 6 years, so every time the Government puts a new piece of legislation- that affects our consenting." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20244 min

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I disagree with sending sick kids into school

I'm mostly with David Seymour in that we need to get kids back into class, I'm with him in that we need to slash truancy rates- and there needs to be a very good reason for kids to miss school. I would even go so far as to say this is right up there in top 5 things that need to be sorted in this country. But where we part company is on his call to get kids back into class even if they’re sick. He's quoted some data, wrongly by the way, showing that health related school absences have doubled since Covid. I've looked at the data, they haven't doubled, and David's actually not right. It's up by 30 percent- maybe. If I fudge the numbers a bit for him, I could stretch it to 60 percent. But he has overcooked it. Nevertheless, what he plans to do is release some guidelines in the next few weeks giving parents advice on what kind of sickness they should keep the kid home for, like Covid, and what kind of sicknesses they can send the kids to school with- like a sniffle. But I dunno, a sniffle is not a objective thing, is it? A sniffle to my boss, I've discovered, is basically what you and I would consider the flu. Look I can see the argument for carrying on while sick. Kids keep getting educated, workers keep being productive, that's good stuff. But it’s not smart. If you're sick, you need to get better. And if there was one positive thing that came out of Covid, it was us learning to stay home if we’re sick and not infect others. It honestly gets on my nerves now if someone who works closely with me, like my boss, comes to work sick. I don't want that. I don't want to struggle through work for a week because old mate didn’t want to stay home. It also gets on my nerves when people bring their sick kids around. Be responsible, keep that sick kid home. I don’t want a toddler waking me up at 3am with gastro. I'm a working mum, I don’t need that. Put this in context, these are the actual numbers- Health related absences were at 5.3 percent in 2019. They rose last year to 6.9 percent, that's not massive. And if it is because we are more considerate now with trying to avoid infecting others, that's fair enough. Because I've always believed there is only one reason you can miss school and it’s cause you’re sick. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 20242 min

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on JK Rowling firing back at Scotland's hate crime laws

Controversial author JK Rowling has challenged Scotland's new hate crime laws- and encouraged them to arrest her if need be. The new law states 'stirring up hatred' relating to age, disability, religion and sexual and gender identity can be punishable with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Rowling's remarks - or a potential arrest - could create an awkward situation for authorities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20245 min

The Huddle: Do Easter trading laws need to go?

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Auckland councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Two Wānaka New Worlds may have to deal with some financial fallout after they stayed open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, breaching Easter trading laws. Is this a sign Easter trading laws need to go? Prime Minister Chris Luxon has been accused of running New Zealand like a business after he unveiled the next phase of his plans for the country- to be completed by June 30. Is this a fair criticism? The Department of Conservation paid nearly $500,000 to kill a single stoat in Fiordland. The final bill included things like incident management teams, staff time, dog handlers, and helicopter and boat expenses. Was this all worth it? JK Rowling has fired back at Scotland's new hate crime laws and invited police to come and arrest her. What do we think of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 202411 min

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on newly-released RBA minutes revealing a rate hike was never on the cards

Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's March 18-19 board meeting have revealed the Bank did not consider an additional increase to interest rates. Minutes show the RBA had canvassed the option at every meeting since May 2022, when the infamous string of 13 rate hikes began. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says the Bank were content to hold the rates in place- and cuts can't be far behind. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20243 min

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Synlait looking to sell their Pōkeno plant to clear debt

It's a challenging time for cash-strapped dairy giant Synlait. The company is reporting a $96.2 million loss for the six months to January, compared to a $4.8 million profit in the previous corresponding period. It's won an extension on a $130 million debt repayment and is reviewing North Island assets, including the extensive Pōkeno facilities. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20242 min

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the price of gold soaring to an all-time high

The price of gold has soared to an all-time high- and some Kiwi companies are hoping to take advantage. Gold is currently trading at $2269 USD ($3817 NZD) an ounce. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains how companies like Santana can get ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20244 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government revealing their plans for this quarter

The Government has unveiled the next phase of new ideas and schemes for this year. Prime Minister Luxon revealed his strategies for 2024's next quarter, which includes reintroducing three strikes, creating an attendance plan for schools, and delivering tax relief by June 30. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon must be careful not to fall into the pre-Budget traps his Labour predecessors were stuck in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20246 min

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the ongoing investigations into Gold Coast drug overdose

Investigations into a drug overdose on the Gold Coast. New Zealand woman Danielle Whitaker has died of a suspected overdose at her 40th birthday party. Nine News reports two other people were found not breathing, and one is still in hospital. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says little is known about what substance was involved. "The drug they took, according to the paramedics, makes you stop breathing. And this is apparently what's happened here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20243 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on boxer Joseph Parker's message to his potential next opponent

Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has set his sights on his next opponent. Lip-synching the words to Take That's 1995 hit 'Back for Good', the WBO interim champion has posted a lipsync video online, calling for a rematch with British fighter Dillian Whyte. The pair last fought in 2018, with Whyte handing Parker his second professional loss by unanimous decision. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20244 min

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister defends claim Luxon is running New Zealand like a business

The Finance Minister is striking back over claims Luxon is running the country like a business. Labour has taken a swipe at the Prime Minister, as he revealed his plan for the next quarter- including a promise to cut taxes at the Budget, and launching a school attendance action plan. Minister Nicola Willis says a country is different from a business, but some key disciplines are important. "Accountability for results, measuring performance, holding people accountable for performance- there's a reason that works in a small business, a big business and there's no reason those principles can't be applied to Government." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20246 min

Grant Nelson: Integrity Institute spokesperson urges Prime Minister Luxon to 'do the right thing' and investigate businesses over Covid wage subsidies

A pair of millionaire philanthropists are urging the Prime Minister to honour a commitment and chase businesses up for Covid wage subsidy money. Grant and Marilyn Nelson suspect companies have wrongly held on to millions of dollars- and hope the Government can encourage these companies to pay that money back. Grant Nelson says businesses should be treated like beneficiaries and be made to pay back money they owe. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20243 min

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister labels Easter trading laws 'outdated' amid Wānaka New World controversy

The Workplace Relations Minister says Easter trading laws are outdated. Two Wānaka New World supermarkets are likely to be fined after remaining open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, in a potential breach of the weekend's trading laws. A Foodstuffs spokesperson says it was done to make sure people have convenient access to groceries throughout the break. Brooke van Velden says while people should follow the law, she understands the frustration. "This law is outdated- and I'm not ruling out looking into it in a longer-term framework." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20242 min

Aaron Fleming: Department of Conservation spokesperson defends high price tag of killing stoat in Fiordland

The Department of Conservation says spending nearly $500,000 dollars to kill a single stoat in Fiordland is money well spent. The pest was found on Chalky Island in August 2022, which had been predator-free since 1999. The bill covered things like incident management teams, staff time, dog handlers, helicopter and boat expenses. DOC spokesperson Aaron Fleming says the price tag isn't too high to protect at-risk creatures. "When you're talking about protecting one of our strongholds of biodiversity and some of the special species we have on that remote island, it's absolutely money well spent." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20242 min

Carmel Sepuloni: Labour Deputy leader criticises Government's new 36-point checklist

Labour's Deputy says a new Government list of priorities makes a big deal of ordinary work. The 36-point check-list is to be completed by June 30. It includes tasks such as delivering the Budget, and 'raising the energy' on key international engagements. Carmel Sepuloni says it's over-exaggerating the normal business of Government. "The reality is, it's actually business as usual for any Government to go about some of these things. So it's the way it's been packaged- which I think is quite misleading for New Zealanders LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20242 min

Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor urges the Government to let local councils have final say on de-listing heritage buildings

Wellington City Council are putting pressure on the Government to make it easier to remove heritage listings from buildings. A letter from the Council written to RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop states the city has 554 quake-prone buildings, 163 of which are heritage listed. The letter suggests building owners are increasingly becoming unable to meet the cost of quake-strengthening or redevelopment. Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty says the current system simply isn't working. "In October, there was no other option but to spend that ungodly amount of $320 million on the town hall in a water crisis because it's category 1 heritage-listed. And that meant we were never going to have a reasonable alternative." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20244 min

Heather du Plessis-Allan: These Easter trading laws are inconvenient nowadays

If you’ve been debating the issue of the two New World supermarkets in Wanaka breaking Easter trading laws repeatedly, including this year, I reckon you probably fall into one of two camps. Camp one- It gets on your nerves because these guys are quite clearly deliberately breaking the law, given they’ve done it three out of the last four years and have been fined twice already. And they shouldn't do that, because laws are there to be followed. And if you think that, you're a hypocrite, because everyone breaks the law a little bit sometimes. Whether it’s driving 60k in a 50k zone or checking your phone at the traffic lights or taking a beer to the beach when it’s an alcohol free zone- you do it. Or you fall into camp two and you love it- and I'm in this camp. I love it! Because this law is dumb. You know it, I know it, and every time those New Worlds in Wanaka open their doors and invite prosecution, then get prosecuted and then just do it again the next year, it just underscores how dumb this law is and reminds us we can’t just leave it like that, we have to get rid of it. The law is dumb because all it is is inconvenient. All it does is catch out all the people who turn up to Warbirds over Wanaka or the Coromandel or Hawkes Bay or wherever and either forgot the shops were shut or ran out of time to bring groceries. It's dumb because the punishment for breaking the law and opening the shop is so low it’s not worth obeying the law. The maximum fine is $1000, who cares? A supermarket would make that in minutes. So if the law is stupid, which it is, and if it hasn’t got the buy-in of the community anymore, which I'm certain it doesn't, and it's being wilfully ignored by the shops, then go New World. I reckon New World isn’t flouting the law for altruistic reasons, that's stupid. They're probably just breaking the law to make money. But I appreciate the good it's doing to undermine an outdated and inconvenient rule - which is just a pain nowadays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 20242 min

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the NHS doctor urging the public not to eat entire chocolate Easter eggs in one go

This Easter, one NHS doctor is warning people not to eat entire chocolate eggs in one sitting. Dr Andrew Kelso has written an open letter claiming the average Easter egg contains three-quarters of an adult's recommended daily calorie intake- and urged people to practice moderation. People on social media have taken this as a challenge, with Nigel Farage eating an Easter egg on his live GB News show to protest the 'nanny state'. UK correspondent Enda Brady says obesity and Type 2 diabetes are on the rise in the region, so the warning holds weight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20244 min

The Huddle: Why are Kiwi students among the worst behaved in the developed world?

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Recent data has showed Kiwi students are among the worst-behaved in the developed world, with misbehaviour shooting up over the last couple of years. Why is this happening? Can it be addressed? Plans for a giant ocean sanctuary to protect marine life around the Kermadec Islands have been scuppered by the Government. Is this the right decision? The NZDF has responded to criticisms over their Cyclone Gabrielle response- could they have done better? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20248 min

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the decline of electric vehicle sales

Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months. Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new data. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says these decreased stats don't inspire confidence in buyers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20245 min

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ Tracker data

DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite. Their latest data shows he national breakeven forecast currently sits at $7.75 kg/MS. The Country's Jamie Mackay recaps the report. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence and consumer confidence declining

After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again. New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are back to feeling negative about the state of the economy. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says the 'recession' headline comes with a lot of power to sway markets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on research confirming New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour

Educators are calling for a solution after recent data revealed New Zealand is among the worst for student misbehaviour. An Education Review Office report shows behaviour has worsened in the past two years. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper blames the post-Covid educational decline and cell phones for these statistics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20244 min

Wayne Brown: Auckland mayor on the Government rejecting his proposition they pay rates on Auckland properties

The Government has swiftly rejected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's proposal that they pay rates on their Auckland properties. Mayor Brown believes the city would benefit from $400 million worth of revenue if the rates were paid on Government buildings- and if the GST charged on rates was given back. He says this scheme would have solved the Government's challenge of helping people through a cost of living crisis. "The tax on this GST on rates is a land tax- if they give that back, they'll help everybody. It'd solve their problem, bingo. They should thank me." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Gerard Rushton: mid-Canterbury rugby union chair fires back at NZ Rugby's plan to overhaul the board

New Zealand Rugby has been on the receiving end of criticism from the provinces amid a proposed shake-up to the board. The national body and several provincial unions remain in a back-and-forth over how to implement a review that recommends sweeping changes to the way the game is governed. Mid-Canterbury rugby union chair Gerard Rushton says it's important for members of New Zealand's rugby community to be on NZ Rugby's board. "It's important to have that culture and ensure that the connection back to the community is represented through the board. It's farcical to think rugby can be treated like a corporate." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20245 min

Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader slams vandalism of Karangahape Road's rainbow crossing

Chlöe Swarbrick expects the pride of Auckland's rainbow community to shine through tenfold after vandalism overnight on Karangahape Road. Three people in balaclavas poured white paint on the road's rainbow crossing, then fled in a car without registration plates. Police are declaring it a hate crime and searched a Flat Bush property this afternoon, seizing a number of items. Green Party co-leader and Auckland Central MP Swarbrick says it's a sad and petty use of energy. "This is a symbol, which is out there- but you can't paint over people's existence." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20242 min

Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals' Association President on classroom behaviour in New Zealand being the worst in the OECD

The Secondary Principals' Association believes the community should get behind schools and students to help reduce bad behaviour. A new Education Review Office report shows it's worsened over the past two years. President Vaughan Couillault says Covid lock-downs weren't the only factor. "There's a growing sort of movement where members of the community become indignant when their kid does something wrong. They aren't backing schools to make the right decisions." Couillault says there needs to be a conversation on student expectations, and how the community will support this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Shane Jones: Oceans and Fisheries Minister on his decision to scrap plans for an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands

A vast ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands is now off the table. The Government has scrapped plans for the 620,000 square kilometre marine reserve, envisioned by Sir John Key to protect unique biodiversity. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the Kermadec Islands are already well-protected. "There's far too much misinformation, and I've had to put up with green muckery over this issue. There is already a host of protective measures there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the youth curfew designed to tackle crime in Alice Springs

Children in Alice Springs won't be allowed outside their homes at night for the next fortnight. The Northern Territory Government has mandated an emergency curfew to curb escalating violence in the town. Chaos descended on the region on Tuesday afternoon when a large group attacked the Todd Tavern, causing thousands of dollars worth of property damage. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says residents feel these extra measures were a long time coming. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20244 min

James Gilmour: Rear Admiral addresses the claims the New Zealand Defence Force was not prepared to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle

The New Zealand Defence Force has been on the receiving end of backlash amid claims they were underprepared to handle Cyclone Gabrielle. Documents claimed there were not enough resources, the water tanks dispatched weren't certified for drinking- and a lack of PPE meant personnel were unable to attend rescue efforts. Rear Admiral James Gilmour acknowledged the optics, but claimed the NZDF was required to follow the Health and Safety Act. "What we had was our people racing in with the best of intent- and our role within the Defence Force is to stay within the Health and Safety Act." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20245 min

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the growing calls to ban greyhound racing

Labour is demanding an end to greyhound racing, saying the industry's been On Notice for too long. Animal activists have been calling for an end to the sport for ages, with demand surging after three dogs dies in a week. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighed in on the controversy today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20243 min

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on public satisfaction for the NHS reaching record low

Over in the UK, public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped again, setting a new low recorded by the British Social Attitudes survey. 24 percent of respondents say they were satisfied with the NHS in 2023, with waiting times and staff shortages being the biggest concerns. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a divided response to how the UK can improve the NHS. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20243 min

The Huddle: Are designated student spaces helpful to the affected communities?

Tonight on the Huddle, Josie Pagani from Childfund and Kiwiblog writer and Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Auckland University raised some eyebrows after images of designated rooms for Māori and Pasifika students surfaced online. Some students say these rooms are vital, important spaces- do we agree? Amid the buzz around Fred Again.. landing in New Zealand, there's been controversy over his opener getting preferential treatment to get her passport fast-tracked. What do we think of this? The mayors of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are demanding the Government start paying rates on its buildings in their cities to help with the cities' finances. Fair call? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20249 min

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the optimism from ASB economists

A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation. ASB's latest Quarterly Economic Forecast says things will get better after a slow 3 to 6 months for the economy- and rates and living costs will come down again. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says recent data shows people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20243 min

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand market's performance in the first 2024 quarter

The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come. The market has struggled under the pressure of the economy, with construction, housing, and retail taking a financial hit. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains what this means for the rest of the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20243 min

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the 'sobering reality check' of the Government's Budget Policy Statement

One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises. The Finance Minister says a surplus is unlikely to happen by 2026/27 and Treasury has warned the economy will slow down- forcing the Government to borrow more. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks what this could mean for the proposed tax cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20243 min

Brian Henry: lawyer for former Gloriavale members sues Government departments for allowing Gloriavale abuse to continue

A lawyer who's represented Gloriavale leavers is suing four Government departments, alleging they allowed abuse to happen for years. The West Coast Christian community's been thrust into the spotlight again, following the release of documentary miniseries Escaping Utopia. Barrister Brian Henry has accused the community of being 'groomers' who abused women and neglected children. "It's all set out there. I'm not saying anything other than what the court says." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 20244 min