Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Protests have started in the Far North against tomorrow's annual Doubtless Bay fishing competition. Ngāti Kahu members, leading the protest, say it's to stop overfishing - and they're blocking Tāipa boat ramp. They aren't being supported by all from the iwi - and police are keeping a watching brief. Competition organiser, Nick Ryan told Heather du-Plessis Allan that he doesn't want anyone getting arrested or hurt. He says they're trying to find a way through and are having conversations with the local marae - who support the competition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Housing Minister says he's not happy to hear housing consents have been granted on flood plans. More than 1400 consents granted in Auckland in the year since devastating flooding last Anniversary weekend, were in areas at risk of flooding. Chris Bishop told Heather du Plessis Allan that the Government will be advancing a national directive through the Resource Management Act. He says it'll provide clarity for councils around consents on flood plains. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two cancer research scientists in Australia have called for people to stop glamourising tanning in their acceptance speech for Australian of the year. They said that the bronzed Aussie culture is actually killing us and called on influencers and advertisers to stop promoting it. Trustee of Melanoma New Zealand Doctor Sonya Bodley told Heather Du-Plesis Allan that "young people are being influenced by celebrities" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small group of several Tory MPs are determined to oust Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the UK election. Sunak's approval rating puts him 21 percentage points behind his main opponent, Labour Leader Keir Starmer. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Sunak's odds of winning the election are slim- and it's not a good look that members of his own party are turning on him. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Wellington is experiencing a water shortage, and councils are being blamed for underfunding Wellington Water to the point where water is running down the streets from the leaks. Given the urgency of the situation, is it time someone stepped in? A new report says Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is looking into freezing the excise tax on cigarettes. Is it unfair the public service is leaking this stuff- and does the idea of not making cigarettes more expensive have merit? Insurance costs have gone up as high as 20 percent in the past year. Do people need to bite the bullet and pay up? Salt in tea- would we dare try this? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks 50 years since Dick Tayler made history at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Tayler brought home the gold for winning the 10,000 metres, an impressive feat for the former South Canterbury potato grower. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the event here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equity markets are enjoying a significant spike in the new year. International markets are soaring at an all-time high not seen since 2021- while the New Zealand markets are slowly working their way up. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what this means for investors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Cricket has confirmed the Basin Reserve has sold out a month ahead of the inaugural Test clash between Black Caps and Australia. The second Test, scheduled at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on March 8, is also set to sell out, with limited tickets remaining. ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the unprecedented demand here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lower-income Australians are in for some financial relief following Prime Minister Albanese's latest announcement. People earning less than $150,000 stand to benefit from the revamped stage-three tax cuts package, especially those who make between $50,000 and $130,000. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this modified version of a scheme created by the Morrison Government will ensure people who earn less will get a hand with the increased cost of living. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Coalition Aotearoa have called for the current Associate Minister for Health to be replaced over her proposed plan for tobacco taxes. Official documents show Minister Casey Costello is looking into a three-year tobacco tax freeze. Co-chair Boyd Swinburn says this proposal is the latest in a string of 'anti-health' measures. "Wanting to repeal the smokefree legislation that was brought into place in 2022, bringing in smokeless tobacco, taking the excise tax off heated tobacco, and now looking into taking the CTI adjustment off- this is all out of the tobacco industry playbook." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of insurance is still stubbornly high, according to the latest data. Figures released by Stats NZ show that inflation is going down, but insurance prices have skyrocketed between 12 and 20 percent in the past year. Insurance Council chief executive Tim Grafton says construction inflation and 2023's significant natural disasters are to blame for these increased costs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A growing number of employers are trying to lure in new staff with work-from-home arrangements. Seek's latest data reveals around 10 percent of job ads indicate the role can be done remotely. This compares to pre-COVID times, when the percentage was at 1.3. Economist Matt Cowgill says this shows that the labour market has changed drastically since 2019. "We had that experience through Covid where businesses learned that, for some workers, it can work. People can get their jobs done when they're home, at least some of the time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oranga Tamariki looks to have fallen short of its responsibility for children's health checkups. The National Care Standards require Oranga Tamariki to annually check medical and dental needs, when a child comes into care. But a new report has found Oranga Tamariki has failed to properly keep track - and not all children had regular checkups. Independent Children’s Monitor Chief Executive Arran Jones says they are vital for improving long-term health outcomes. "It's of utmost importance that the state, acting as the parent, does everything that they can to look after them. And that includes making sure that they're healthy, that they're connected up to the health services that they need." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gang clash at Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department is being investigated. Police were called just after 8pm yesterday, with reports of an altercation between four Mongrel Mob members or associates. One person was assaulted, and another taken into custody. City Councillor Aaron Keown says it speaks to a wider community issue. "With our growing gang situation that needs to be knocked on the head, I look forward to the Government enforcing the no-patches issue. Certainly in hospitals, you shouldn't be allowed to colour up or patch up when you come in." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's looking likely Wellington's residents will avoid facing harsher restrictions on their water use- for the moment. The region is currently under level two restrictions, with a ban on all sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential homes in Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, and Upper Hutt. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter warns that the city isn't out of the woods just yet. "We're being told that level three is likely to be a more realistic possibility in early February. Of course, that's the hottest period of the year, so that makes sense." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand First's Casey Costello believes a potential plan for cigarette taxes will help people quit smoking. A leaked document shows the Associate Health Minister is getting advice on a potential three-year tax freeze for tobacco. Costello is also looking at harsher penalties for selling vape products to minors, and freezing tax on smokeless tobacco products. She says further financial penalties would be too much for them. "I have some sympathy- let's not continually financially penalise whilst we're managing through getting them off smoking, let's look at some relief." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of rare good news for Wellingtonians, they've escaped having the water restrictions ratcheted up on them this week. That decision was taken today, it’s taken every week at the moment, and at the moment they’re staying in level 2- for now. But the case against Wellington City Council as the bad guys is building fast. I would argue it’s becoming more and more obvious that they have neglected to fix the pipes when they knew they should've. Remember how I told you the guys who fix the pipes asked for $10 million but only got $2.3 million from the council? Turns out the reason Wellington City Council said no to giving all the money was because they told Wellington Water they didn’t think they could use all the money to do the job and fix the pipes. Except they could. Because the budget for fixing the pipes the previous year was $10 million, and they used it all. So Wellington City Council reduced the maintenance budget by 75 percent when they knew the pipes would leak- and there were water restrictions in the city every summer. On top of that, there’s a guy on the Wellington Regional Council called Daran Ponter who's just thrown them to the wolves as well. Daran is a Labour man, so you would expect him to be friendly to a left leaning council. Nope, he’s called them out for spending the money they should be spending on pipes on other things- “new town halls, or refurbished town halls, or bike lanes". Now, I reckon the case that’s building here is that this council needs Government intervention. It needs a Crown Observer called in. Because if you don’t know that you should spend money on making sure people get water to their houses before you spend money on cycleways, you shouldn't be running a council. Incidentally, the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has gently threatened that in a letter to Wellington City Council- and I think he should follow through. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Head of the British Army has warned that UK civilians could be required to fight in a possible war with Russia. General Sir Patrick Sanders has stressed the need for ministers to 'mobilise the nation' if the ongoing conflict between Russia and the Ukraine intensifies. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says General Sanders has warned that the UK was facing a '1937 moment' when the Russia-Ukraine war began. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, David Farrar from Kiwiblog and Curia and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The opposition parties have fired back at the Government, saying it's a bad idea to send NZDF personnel to provide maritime security in the Red Sea. Do we think this is the right move? The big discussion point to come out of Rātana- is the Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water? Are National and NZ First wrong to support ACT's bill if they plan to strike it down? There's outrage over today's Oscar nominees, as Barbie director Greta Gerwig and main actor Margot Robbie didn't receive any nominations. Critics say this illustrates the issues around the patriarchy that the movie wanted to illustrate- is this fair? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annual inflation has slowed down in recent months, in line with predictions from economists. The Consumer Price Index rose 4.7 percent in the year to December, down from 5.6 percent annually to September. It's a big fall from the 7.3 percent peak for the year to June 2022. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says it's a positive step forward, but increased rental inflation means it's not safe yet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions are being raised over what incoming restrictions from the Reserve Bank mean for first home buyers. The banking regulator proposed debt-to-income restrictions for owner-occupiers, to be introduced mid-2024. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says this is unlikely to set off alarms for prospective buyers, as interest rates are a bigger issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch City Council has agreed to look into the viability of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games- but not everyone is on board. Mayor Phil Mauger is keen on bringing the Games to the region, with events spread out to the wider South Island. Councillor Andrei Moore says without a major overhaul, the cost of hosting the event is unsustainable. "Yesterday, councillors were briefed on a potential 15.8 percent rates rise- for us to turn around today and explore a Commonwealth Games bid is just not responsible." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says he's up for the challenge of defending his Government's policies, even in the absence of a coalition partner. Chris Luxon addressed the annual Rātana celebrations, as did Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. But the architect of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill - ACT's David Seymour - did not front to face questions from Māori. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Seymour's absence was disappointing. "You should have the courage of your convictions. Seymour usually does, he should have got up there and said what he really meant." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official- Auckland's pedestrian crossings come at a far higher price than those in the capital. Figures from the 2021/2022 financial year show Auckland Transport chewed through $6 million on 12 signalised crossings, at an average cost of half a million dollars. Meanwhile, Wellington City Council built four cheaper, non-signalised raised crossings for just under $120,000. Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton says defended the cost of crossings, saying they're fundamentally different from those in Wellington. "From Auckland to Wellington, the prices are similar. What you're seeing in the $6 million or the 12 pedestrian crossings referred to in 21/22 were a whole range of other things that needed to also be done." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awards season is in full swing, with Hollywood blockbusters taking centre stage at the 2024 Oscars. 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' made the shortlist for Best Picture, and both films have 8 and 13 nominations respectively. However, 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig, and lead actress Margot Robbie, have missed out on nods. LA correspondent Sean Mandell says it's strange that Ryan Gosling got nominated for his role as Ken while Gerwig and Robbie got snubbed. "They are getting awards love, and the film itself is getting love- but it's strange that Ken is getting a nomination in a movie called 'Barbie'." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party has hit out at the Government sending Defence Force troops to the Middle East, saying it has shades of the Iraq invasion. Six personnel will assist in targeting coalition strikes on Houthi rebels, who have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Parker says they don't believe the country should be embroiled there. "I think history shows that they've got some very deep-seated conflicts there, they've got warring factions of different religions, they've got long-term civil wars. We don't think New Zealand should be participating in those conflicts." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians of almost every stripe have descended on Rātana Pā today for the annual celebrations. ACT's David Seymour was a notable absence. Over the day, Māori leaders labelled the Government the enemy and warned the Prime Minister not to meddle with te Tiriti o Waitangi. Chris Luxon assured the crowd his Government is committed to progress for Māori. NZ First MP Shane Jones was heckled during his speech - but he says he took it in his stride. "They thought that with loud angry voices, Winston Peters and I would back down. And they met their match in Shane Jones." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand has had its smallest annual inflation increase in two years. CPI rose 4.7 percent in the year to December- in line with the expectations from economists. That's down from the 5.6 percent recorded for the year to September, and down from the 7.3 percent rise recorded in the year to June 2022. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says this means the Reserve Bank will start cutting interest rates to provide relief to households. "We've had inflation running at over 7 percent, and people had that in the back of their mind. Now inflation's running at over 4 percent, that's quite a drop. By this time next year, inflation will run closer to 2 percent." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the New Hampshire Primary. His opponent, Nikki Haley, conceded she'd lost to Donald Trump in New Hampshire, but says the race is far from over. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says it's likely Nikki Haley will pull out of the race by March's Super Tuesday. "I think she's going to hang in there, see how much she can do in February- but at this point in time, I don't see how she could play catch-up with Donald Trump." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are set to ban a group of spectators from their A-League football games. A small cohort have been identified for antagonising Melbourne Victory fans and causing multiple fights during the 1-all draw at Sky Stadium last week. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave outlines this plan further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hope the Commonwealth Games could return to Christchurch fifty years on from the 1974 event. Mayor Phil Mauger has recommended the city host the 2030 Games, and Christchurch city councillors voted to run a viability report. Mauger hopes an event of this scale will help turn Christchurch into the sporting and events capital of New Zealand. "We have all these fantastic new facilities, and I want to showcase our facilities to the world. We will, however, have to share the load across the country." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British House of Lords today voted to delay the Government’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to 'stop the boats,' referring to migrant ships illegally crossing the English Channel. 214 out of 385 Lords agreed to delay ratification of the Rwanda treaty. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this scheme has cost a substantial amount- and experts believe it's dead in the water. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Prime Minister Chris Luxon revealed that a six-member Defence Force team will be deployed to the Middle East region to uphold maritime security. Is this the right move? Does New Zealand need to keep funding the Christchurch Call role? Prime Minister Chris Luxon spoke with Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern before Christmas to discuss her special envoy role. It costs $500,000 per year- is it useful? Several people were the victims of a parking scam at the Foo Fighters concert and had to pay hundreds of dollars to get their care back after they were towed. Do we think the towing company should reimburse them? Do we trust anyone in a hi-vis vest? Surf Lifesaving is largely funded by donations and corporate sponsoring- does the Government need to step in and change this? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian-owned company Santana Minerals has informed investors swathes of gold may be hidden under farmland in Central Otago. The 'Rise and Shine' site had been marked in a recent report as “the most significant single gold discovery in New Zealand in four decades”. The site has an estimated value of $325 million a year and could yield between 100,000 to 150,000 ounces of gold per year. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson is stepping down from New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit exporter to pursue overseas opportunities. Mathieson has led Zespri for over seven years, and will stay on until the end of the 2024 harvest, before joining up with American-based berry company Driscoll’s. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A potential silver lining for first home buyers in possible changes to lending rules. The Reserve Bank is proposing introducing debt to income ratios from the middle of the year. Owner occupiers could borrow six times their income, while for investors it would be seven times. Independent economist Tony Alexander says the central bank plans to ease up on loan-to-value ratios at the same time. He says that will allow more lending where deposits are less than 20 percent. "So actually, given that getting a deposit together is pretty hard for first home buyers, it could be a small net positive for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big spends on the Mt Messenger bypass roading project, despite no road actually being built. The Transport Agency has already spent 60 percent of the $280 million dollar budget of the Taranaki project. New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says there's no way the project will get done within the projected budget. He blames frivolous court cases for the hold up, and says it is time to get on with the job. "Yep, it's going to be expensive, but I can assure you that if we didn't build it and the mountain slipped down, it would be a hell of a lot more expensive for NZ inc." NZTA have confirmed they will be conducting a cost review, which is set to be completed in the first half of 2024. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Ngāti Kahu iwi members in the Far North are threatening to block boat ramps in protest at the annual Doubtless Bay fishing contest this weekend. A post to social media says fish numbers have decreased dramatically due to over-fishing in the area. But other iwi leaders have responded saying discussions on the matter have not yet taken place. Competition organiser Nick Ryan says the event is a community fundraiser and will still go ahead. "They have no right to block boat ramps, they have no powers to do so, it would appear that people might be speaking just above their positions. But it's not to say that they cannot protest." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amateur golfer Nick Dunlap stunned the sports world with his unexpected victory. The 20-year-old university student has become the first amateur to win on Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991, taking out the American Express tournament in California. However, as an amateur, he can't collect his $2.46 million first-place prize. NZ Open tournament director Michael Glading says golfers with amateur status cannot accept prize money exceeding a certain amount. "If a player of that class wants to turn professional, they can turn professional, but they have to turn professional before they enter the tournament- not at the end of it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether Jacinda Ardern will continue as New Zealand's special envoy for the Christchurch Call - is still up in the air. The multilateral body brings together tech companies and countries to fight online extremism. Ardern's already met up with Prime Minister Chris Luxon in Auckland, and he says they'll discuss the matter in coming months. Tech commentator Paul Spain says it's likely tech companies would filter out extremist content on their own accord, regardless of the Call. "That's open to some debate- what we've seen is some improvement in the algorithms from the social media platforms over this time, but that's hard to measure." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Judith Collins says our personnel will support coalition forces with targeting for precision attacks on identified targets. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is giving little away on what that will look like. "Well, it's finding people who are threatening lives with piracy, mayhem and murder- and stopping them." Asked if it was drone operation, Peters says he can't answer that question. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently announced a Defence Force team will be sent to the Red Sea to help protect maritime security. ZB senior political reporter Barry Soper says Luxon denies this has anything to do with Israel and Gaza. "According to Christopher Luxon, it'll contribute to the collective defence of the Middle East- and ships are certainly being hindered in their progress through there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Morrison is drawing his 16 year political career to a close. The former Australian Prime Minister will leave federal parliament at the end of next month for a new career opportunity in the US. It will trigger a by-election in the typically liberal Sydney seat of Cook. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says between Covid and AUKUS, Morrison's left a mixed legacy. "He's joining a number of strategic advisory firms around the world, and he will be very busy and gainfully employed- and also have more time for his family." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Zverev has denied Kiwi-raised Brit Cam Norrie a spot in the quarter-finals at the Australian tennis Open, winning a tense five-set battle. The German sixth seed won 10-3 in the fifth set tie-break to end Norrie's run. The fourth-round encounter was briefly halted during the third set on Monday afternoon after a woman threw a raft of leaflets saying 'Free Palestine' onto the court. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Affairs Minister is reiterating New Zealand's support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict. Winston Peters says recent comments made by members of the Israeli Government fuel tensions and put chances of a solution at risk. Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie says it's unlikely Israel will accept the proposed provisional measures being discussed. "It's unlikely that Israel will respect that if it goes against them. The only way you could get some kind of action is if it was forced through the security council, and it's unlikely the Americans would let that happen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the other side of the world, there's very rough weather in the UK- with gales and downpours as Storm Isha blows in. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says there's major disruption, including 170,000 homes and businesses waking up to no power. "We've got train services suspended, we've got trees falling down on cars, and flights being cancelled." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Muriwai community advocates and locals are calling for cars to be banned from the beach after a teenager was killed over the weekend. Is this the best course of action? The Government is under pressure over Māori issues following last weekend's hui. National also says it won't support ACT's Treaty Principles Bill past the first reading- what do we think? How will Luxon and the Government handle the extra pressure ahead of Ratana and Waitangi Day? Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the Republican presidential race- does this mean Donald Trump is headed for the White House again? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Cabinet meeting of 2024 is set to take place tomorrow, as the Government reaches the halfway point of its first 100 days. This meeting takes place days after the National Unity Hui in Turangawaewae- and event which has cast a shadow over the Government. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan outlines her predictions here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand exports could profit from the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea. Freight continues to be redirected around Africa's Cape of Good Hope while violence continues to escalate. The new route means the products this country sends to the Asian market won't take as long as those from Europe or Eastern USA. Rabobank researcher Stefan Vogel says exporters may want to keep an eye on container availability. "If we're struggling to find the containers, we may actually have an issue on that side that costs us as much as it may cost the Europeans and the Americans that have to go along the route over to Asia." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket Australia has raised a few eyebrows over their decision to sidestep Australia Day celebrations at an upcoming test match. The holiday coincides with Friday's Gabba Test match against the West Indies in Brisbane. Prime Minister Albanese has urged people to stop 'looking for outrage', as this announcement has prompted some backlash. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson explains the divided reactions to the news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.