Bedste Public Affairs At Brown University-podcasts (2024)

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Full Show Podcast: 13 September 2024 1:40:32

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 13 September 2024, the public sector has been told to prioritise need over ethnicity. Public service Minister Nicola Willis tells Heather why the directive is needed. Donald Trump won't debate Kamala Harris again. A Republican strategist reckons it's a good call. Turns out teachers…

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Sports Huddle: New Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps controversy, Trans competitors in sport, Black Ferns hug the King 10:07

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Host of the All Sport Breakfast Wellington, Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins the Sports Huddle to discuss the new Super Rugby finals format, Black Caps v Afghanistan controversy, and the Black Ferns hugging King Charles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af Newstalk ZB

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Paul Robinson: Thorndon Quay Collective Chairman on $1500 grant for businesses to stay afloat during disruption 4:07

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Businesses on Wellington’s Thorndon Quay look set to receive $1500 to help them stay afloat during ongoing roadworks and disturbances. Wellington Council voted in favour of investigating whether to give businesses this “micro-grant” but the mayor has stressed it is not compensation. Chairman of Thorndon Quay Collective Paul Robinson tells Heather d…

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Chief Executive on finals format changes in 2025 season 3:35

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Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific. The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format. All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the se…

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Ashley Church: Property commentator on 59% of kiwis 'dream-scrolling' 3:18

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New data from Trade Me suggests 59% of kiwis are “dream scrolling” - scrolling through property listings out of their price range. 38% would rather do it than watch rugby, and 12% would even prefer it over sex. Property commentator Ashley Church tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the dream scrolling is driven by escapism. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.co…

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Amy Tarkanian: Republican strategist on Trump ruling out another Presidential debate 4:09

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Donald Trump has ruled out another Presidential debate ahead of the US election in November. Both Trump and opponent Kamala Harris claimed victory following the debate this week, but polls suggest Harris performed better. In election polls, the candidates are neck and neck. Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that ano…

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Nicola Willis: Minister of Finance and Public Service on Government directive to prioritise public services on basis of need 3:15

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The Government has issued a directive to all central Government organisations, to prioritise public services on the basis of need rather than ethnicity or other forms of personal identity. Government contracts will also be awarded on the basis of public value, removing the previous Government’s target for 8% of Government agencies annual contracts …

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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent on Government directive to prioritise public services on basis of need, teachers eating free school lunches, and Waitangi Tribunal accusing Government of breaching ... 5:31

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Cabinet has issued a circular laying out expectations that public services should be delivered based on “the needs of all New Zealanders”, fulfilling a coalition agreement secured by Act and New Zealand First that “need” should be prioritised over “race”. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper tells Heather du Plessis-Allan this should have bee…

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Donald Trump ruling out another Presidential debate, and rise in women tying tubes since Roe v Wade overturned 5:00

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Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate against rival Kamala Harris before November’s election. Both Trump and Harris claimed victory after the debate this week. Polls indicate the candidates are neck and neck ahead of the election, but that Harris performed better than her Republican opponent in the debate. Harris responded that vot…

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Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Assocation President on staff eating free school lunches, leaving students hungry 4:57

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Children are allegedly missing out on free school lunches because staff are eating them first. A parent of students at Tuakau College says her children have missed out for a month, coming home hungry. The students were also denied access to a phone to request their mother bring them food. Associate Education Minister David Seymour says he has asked…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising to reform the NHS 5:04

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose significant reform for the NHS. A new report revealed ballooning wait times, delays in getting urgent medical treatment and cancer care and rising costs are harming public health - and costing lives. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer claims the health system needs 'major surgery'.…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest (1) 3:57

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Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs ar…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on huhu grub farming gaining more interest 3:57

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Some experts believe huhu grub faming could be the way of the future. Huhu grubs are being touted as an alternative protein source that could solve food security issues - and potentially help the nation's forestry slash problems. The Country's Jamie Mackay says there's a history of huhu consumption in New Zealand, with Māori confirming the grubs ar…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on chocolate and olive oil pushing up food price inflation for August 2:59

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Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports. Fresh fruit and vegetable prices kept falling, down 12 percent. Falling kūmara, potatoes, and lettuce prices led the way. Potatoes are now the cheapest they’ve been in three years. NZ Herald business editor at la…

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Grant Porteous: G.J. Gardner higher-up on the company's plan to grow the franchise by 30 percent 5:27

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G.J. Gardner, New Zealand’s largest franchised group house-building business and biggest residential builder, is planning to expand further. The business is aiming for a 30 percent growth in franchise numbers in the next year, according to new reports. G.J. Gardner's Grant Porteous says there'll always be demand for housing - even during economic d…

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Josh Eoraki: Stardome astronomer ahead of the first all-civilian private spacewalk 4:08

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The stage is set for the first ever all-civilian commercial spacewalk. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, alongside a a pair of SpaceX engineers and a former Air Force pilot blasted off earlier this week - and if all goes well, the walk will take place in a few hours. Stardome astronomer Josh Eoraki explains that space is an inhospitable environment…

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The Huddle: Is it a good idea to AirTag your kids? 10:04

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump dominated the post-debate discussion with his outlandish statements about immigrants, abortion and the economy. Will the 'cats and dogs' and 'transgender operations' comments hurt …

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Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2024 1:40:53

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 12 September 2024, how will Health NZ actually slash waiting lists and improve cancer care? Counties Manukau Chief Medical Officer Dr Andrew Connolly tells Heather about the plan to hit the Government's health targets. What's behind Donald Trump's claim that immigrants in Ohio ar…

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Shayne Currie: NZME editor-at-large on Google threatening to pull out of New Zealand over Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill 3:55

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Tech giant Google is being accused of playing hardball with the Government and media companies over the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill would force Google to pay for the journalism and news content that help drive its business model. NZME editor-at-large Shayne Currie says it's unlikely Google will pull away from New Zealand altogether …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's a solution to handling kids and social media 2:19

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About this debate in Australia on banning social media for kids - I have just come across an article that makes the best comparison yet for how we should deal with this issue. Treat it like sex. This article is by an academic in Australia and she argues that the best way to protect kids from social media is by teaching them its dangers, like we do …

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Logan Church: US correspondent reveals where Trump heard migrants were eating people's pets 4:42

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Donald Trump's out-the-gate claim that migrants eat people's pets has gone viral. In yesterday's presidential debate, the former President claimed migrants in Springfield, Ohio were eating dogs and cats. US correspondent Logan Church says Trump got it from a social media post. "There was absolutely no proof or evidence of anything like this actuall…

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Bill McKay: UOA senior lecturer of architecture and planning on Wayne Brown's plan to build a second Auckland harbour crossing 2:55

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Some experts believe mayor Wayne Brown's second Auckland harbour crossing won't fly. Brown revealed a proposal to build a bridge stretching from Meola Reef to Kauri Point on the North Shore. Auckland University senior lecturer of architecture and planning Bill McKay says there'd need to be a number of feeder motorways through Point Chev to get to t…

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Andrew Connolly: Counties Manukau chief medical officer on private hospitals potentially bringing healthcare waitlists down 3:52

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There's support for more use of private hospitals to help the health system. Minister Shane Reti's outlined plans for reaching five health targets set in March, spanning wait times, immunisations and cancer treatment. He's discussed increasing public hospital beds and operating theatres and using private hospital capacity more. Counties Manukau chi…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the fallout from the Trump-Harris debate 5:58

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There's clear consensus among experts that Kamala Harris emerged victorious after yesterday's action-packed debate against Donald Trump. The pair clashed over economy, abortion and foreign policy - with Trump spouting outlandish claims about late-term abortions and migrants eating people's pets. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacke…

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on protests in Melbourne forcing police to tighten security 4:34

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Over in Australia, the ongoing anti-war protests in Melbourne have entered their second day. Police have beefed up security, after yesterday's violent clashes left several officers injured. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says yesterday's events were 'disgraceful' - with protestors flinging faeces and acid at police. LISTEN ABOVE See omnys…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on day four of the New Zealand-Afghanistan cricket test being abandoned 5:49

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Day four of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan has been abandoned before the scheduled start of play, as rain fell over Greater Noida, India. For the fourth day in succession, rainfall has forced the match to be called off before a single ball was bowled. The final clash is still scheduled for Friday - but hints of poor weather…

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Nick Hill: Auckland Tataki Unlimited chief executive on Amazon MGM production The Wrecking Crew being filmed in Auckland 2:59

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Auckland's counting down to hosting a star-studded film production, which kicks off in October. The Wrecking Crew stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and Temuera Morrison - with filming likely to run at least two months. Auckland Tataki Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says it's the largest production done here since The Rings of Power series. He says locals w…

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A history of presidents who threatened American democracy (and the citizens who saved it) 37:38

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Many Americans see a potential Trump victory in this year’s election as a threat to American democracy. Whether you share that concern or not, the rise of Donald Trump and the prospect of a second Trump term have brought up new and unsettling questions about presidential power and the fragility of our democratic institutions. But as Corey Brettschn…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy flatlining again in July 3:26

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The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in July, after flatlining in June, for the second month in a row. Analysts had originally forecasted a slight growth of 0.2 percent. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says drops in the manufacturing and construction sectors contributed to the downturn. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on how investors plan to respond to demographic shift 4:16

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As birth-rates decline and the population gets older, investors are grappling with a new set of challenges. Recent data indicates the proportion of Kiwis over the age of 65 will be expected to double by 2050. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie says this demographic shift is expected to have an impact on the healthcare system - and lead to a …

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on David Seymour removing regulations for buy now, pay later sector 4:04

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The Government has confirmed buy now, pay later providers will be able to charge whatever fees they want going forward. Cabinet has agreed to remove some consumer protections from the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) to enable BNPL providers to set late or default fees at whatever levels they wish. NZ Herald Wellington business edi…

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The Huddle: Is Wellington really dying? 8:48

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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! Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first televised debate ahead of the election. Who won this round? What did the candidates need to work on? Th…

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Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2024 1:40:43

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate. So who won? US historian Allan Lichtman, senior political correspondent Barry Soper, former US correspondent Jack Tame and Heather all weigh in. In another blow for regional New Zeala…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent weighs in on the Trump-Harris debate 5:54

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Today's highly-anticipated face-to-face presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump included a heated back-and-forward over inciting political violence. Stand-out moments included inaccurate statements about abortion rights and Trump repeating his running mate's baseless claim immigrants were eating people pets. ZB senior political c…

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Helmut Modlik: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive responds to the three principles included in David Seymour's bill 7:51

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The Ngāti Toa Rangatira iwi isn't impressed with David Seymour's contentious Treaty Principles Bill. The three principles to be included in the bill have been released today - including 'Civil Government', the 'Rights of Hapū and Iwi Māori' and the 'Right to Equality'. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira chief executive Helmut Modlik says Seymour's proposit…

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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company merging with Manawa Energy 5:18

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Contact Energy has confirmed it reached an agreement to take over electricity generator Manawa Energy in a near $2.3-billion merger. Contact would pay a combination of cash and its own shares to the equivalent of $5.95 for each Manawa share - and it hopes to finalise the arrangement by early next year. CEO Mike Fuge says this investment will help d…

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Neil Holdom: New Plymouth mayor on Methanex scaling down to one plant and laying off workers 4:26

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New Plymouth's mayor is blaming the last Government's gas policy for Methanex's proposal to scale down. The country's largest gas user plans to move from a two-plant operation to one, and lay off staff for the foreseeable future. Its managing director says policy settings since 2018 haven't been conducive to sustaining gas supplies for more than on…

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Craig Little: Wairoa mayor 'vindicated by report into East Coast flooding 2:19

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The Government's recent report into the East Coast floods concludes action is urgently needed. The review in part points the finger at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Wairoa District Councils for poor management of the river mouth and bar. Wairoa mayor Craig Little is relieved with this report - and claims the bar should be cleared more of…

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Allan Lichtman: US historian unpacks the Trump-Harris debate 7:23

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Today's action-packed Presidential debate has wrapped, leaving many convinced it was a victory for Kamala Harris. She and Donald Trump traversed a battlefield covering inflation, abortion and foreign policy. The contrast between the two was clear - with Harris more future-focused, and Trump hailing back to his Presidency. US historian Allan Lichtma…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris on social media 4:56

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Taylor Swift has come out and endorsed current Vice-President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for President. Shortly after the first debate between Harris and Donald Trump wrapped up, Swift released an Instagram post confirming she would vote for Harris and Tim Walz. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says this is good marketing for the Harris-Wa…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Navajo Stirling signing on with the UFC 3:52

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Kiwi mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling is being unleashed on the UFC. The light heavyweight's knockout win over Phillip Latu on the latest Contender Series card in Las Vegas has earned him a contract with the company. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dave Gerrard: former Olympian and Otago University Emeritus Professor on the open letter urging the Government to rethink letting trans athletes take part in sports 6:00

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Over 50 high-profile sporting identities and former Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to rethink the guiding principles for transgender athletes participating in sports. The letter claims Sport New Zealand’s guidelines disregard the rights of female athletes and go against scientific evidence. Former Olympian Dave Gerrard s…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton confirming she is cancer-free in video message 4:03

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The Princess of Wales has confirmed she's completed her chemotherapy treatments in an emotional video message. Kate Middleton says she's focused on staying cancer-free and will be making more public appearances in the coming months. UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's concern Kate may not be as well as she's letting on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the tough economic climate impacting Kiwi sheep farmers 4:05

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Kiwi sheep famers will have to brace themselves for another tough earnings season. Beef and Lamb New Zealand’s new season outlook says farm profit margins were being hit by high costs, especially interest payments, reaching low levels similar to those seen in the 1980s and 1990s. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the issue further. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the economic impact of Winstone Pulp International closing Ruapehu mills 4:19

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The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region. Over 230 workers will lose their jobs, and mayor Weston Kirton is 'gutted' the Government couldn't broker a deal and save the mills. Infometrics principal economist unpacks the economic impact of this announcement. LI…

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Daniel Newman: Auckland Councillor rubbishes council's emissions targets scheme 5:07

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One council member believes Auckland Council needs to rethink its plan to slash transport emissions by 2030. The council aims to halve car use, encourage a 13-fold increase in cycling, and increase public transport trips from 100 million a year pre-Covid to 550 million. Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says these ideas need to be shelved in favour…

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The Huddle: Should the Government have saved the Ruapehu mills? 11:00

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Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and Toby Manhire from the Spinoff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Courts will be able to ban gang members from wearing patches in the home thanks to an amendment the Government made to the bill. Is this a step too far? Winstone Pulp Internati…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2024 1:40:35

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 10 September 2024, hundreds of people will lose their jobs in a huge blow to the Ruapehu district. Mayor Weston Kirton tells Heather he's gutted the Government wasn't able to broker a deal. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are about to square off for the first time in a presidential…

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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the rise in online shopping outlets charging for returns 2:43

3d ago2:43

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Experts believe a changing retail market and the evolution of influencers have forced online companies to make some changes. British e-retailer ASOS has confirmed it plans to charge shoppers to return items unless they keep £40 of their order. Meanwhile, Boohoo recently introduced a freight charge into New Zealand, Nike has stopped shipping here al…

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