Best The Sanctions Age Podcasts (2025)

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Tariffs, Sanctions & Chokepoints: Investing in an Age of Economic Warfare 27:23

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Critical shipping routes around the world, from the Panama Canal to the Bosphorus Strait, hold strategic importance for global trade. As a result, these chokepoints are often caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical competition. But in a new age of economic warfare, invisible chokepoints are also emerging. The dominance of the US dollar, economic s…

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Powell Meets with Trump at White House, 2nd Court Blocks Tariffs, More 5:03

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Judge Sides with Harvard, Tariff Fight May Go to Supreme Court, More 4:37

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

8h ago24:25

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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May 28, 2025: Trump Tariffs Deemed Illegal, Nvidia Eases China Concerns, More 5:23

10h ago5:23

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent gives an update on the Liverpool car ramming 5:59

14h ago5:59

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There are still many questions regarding the man who drove his car into a crowd in Liverpool. Fans of Liverpool Football Club had flooded the city's streets to celebrate its Premier League title win. Nearly 80 people were injured, and a 53-year-old local was arrested for attempted murder. UK Correspondent Rod Liddle told Mike Hosking one theory is …

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Mike's Minute: Here's my advice for Hipkins and Labour 2:08

16h ago2:08

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I am here to help the ol' Chipster. The Chipster, aka Chris Hipkins, was in the building this week. I said hello to him. He asked me when I was dropping the blacklist I have on him appearing on this show. I said he had appeared once already this year and that was plenty. We both laughed. What I like about him is that he doesn’t seem to take any of …

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Full Show Podcast: 29 May 2025 1:29:45

17h ago1:29:45

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of May, the Reserve Bank made the decision to cut the OCR by 25 basis points, but did we get any sort of clear direction for the future? Acting Governor Christian Hawkesby is on the show. The Prime Minister has recovered from his illness and is on the program to give his reaction to …

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Tami Neilson: NZ Country musician on her Neon Cowgirl NZ tour, new album, NZ Music Award nominations 12:21

17h ago12:21

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One of the most significant country music figures to emerge from New Zealand, Tami Neilson continues to grow on the world stage. Later this year she’ll be touring around the US with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, as well as a string of European dates – but unlike some other stars, she’s not leaving New Zealand out. Neilson is returning to our stages …

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Sandra Grey: Tertiary Education Union's national secretary on the number of international students enrolled in polytechs 2:58

17h ago2:58

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The effects of centralising New Zealand's polytechs continue to be felt. New data shows there were about 75 thousand international students in the country last year, down from 125 thousand in 2016. Tertiary's seen the biggest drop, halving in that timeframe. Tertiary Education Union's national secretary Sandra Grey told Mike Hosking polytechs had m…

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Christian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, future developments 6:28

18h ago6:28

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Don't bank on further cuts to the Official Cash Rate. The Reserve Bank's dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it could reach a low of 2.9% by the end of the year. But Governor Christian Hawkesby says further cuts aren't guaranteed. He told Mike Hosking they're taking things one step at a time, as they wait to see how glo…

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Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on a new fast track plan to introduce competition to the supermarket sector 3:58

18h ago3:58

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A new plan is being touted as a way to fast track shaking up the grocery sector. The New Zealand Initiative is proposing allowing new entrants to enter the market, rather than forcing any break-up of the existing supermarket companies. It outlines the need for fast track plans for rezoning, consenting, overseas investment clearance, and a more neut…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the OCR cut, superannuation, public service leaks 10:02

18h ago10:02

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Christopher Luxon remains hopeful the latest cut in the OCR isn't the last. The Reserve Bank's dropped the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it will reach a low of 2.9 percent in December. But the Monetary Policy Committee wasn't able to reach a unanimous decision to cut the cash rate. The Prime Minister told Mike …

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Rethinking Privacy in the Age of Digital Identity with Joni Brennan | 018 47:58

1d ago47:58

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What if digital identity wasn’t just about security, but about economic prosperity? Greg Dent sits down with Joni Brennan, President of the Digital Identity and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), to unpack what digital trust really means—and why it matters more than ever. They explore how tools meant to protect us are often misunderstood, an…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

1d ago40:04

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Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

1d ago24:17

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Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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May 27, 2025: SpaceX Starship Rocket Destroyed, Musk on Spending Bill, More 4:36

1d ago4:36

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France as a ‘Resident Power’ in the Pacific 23:38

1d ago23:38

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How does Paris think about the region? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast host Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Paco Milhiet, a visiting fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore, to discuss France's interests in the Indo-Pacific.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you ca…

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Mike's Minute: Christian Hawkesby's difficult job today 1:56

1d ago1:56

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To give you an insight into just how hard Christian Hawkesby's job is today, have a look at what the shadow board says. The NZIER has a monetary policy shadow board. It’s a bunch of economists and their view as to what should be happening. Some say drop by 25 basis points, one says 50, and some say don’t do anything. How do you deal with that? Thes…

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John Roberts: Director of Muttley's Estate on the first shelf stable pet friendly wine 3:37

1d ago3:37

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A new horticultural initiative is set to transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer. Kiwi startup, Muttley's Estate, is believed to be the world’s first manufacturer of catnip-based 'pet wine', that can be stored for up to 12 months. The garden herb's estimated to positively impact mood in about two-thirds of cats while helping to soot…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk retail crime, police, and private hospitals 11:35

1d ago11:35

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Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest topics of the week so far. They discussed the shoplifting directive issued to Police – will officers still be attending retail crime incidents if the value of the theft is less than $500? And why is Labour against the use of private hospitals to…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2025 1:30:08

1d ago1:30:08

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 28th of May, what will Christian Hawkesby and the Reserve Bank do today? We look ahead to this afternoon's announcement and, perhaps more importantly, the forecasts for the rest of the year. Do we need to do something about this 'Run It Straight' game now that someone has died? Or is tha…

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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on export momentum, new trade deals 5:51

1d ago5:51

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The Trade Minister says New Zealand's hustling on the world stage, looking for every opportunity. KPMG's latest Agribusiness Agenda suggests New Zealand can't rely on our usual global customers and needs to look for new markets. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says this is a priority, with free trade negotiations in full force with India…

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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the new independent Building Consent Approvals authority 3:47

1d ago3:47

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There's changes happening in the construction sector. Construction Minister Chris Penk is launching the country's first fully independent residential building consent authority - with approval subject to certain conditions being met. The privately-owned company, supported by the government, promises to issue building consents within 10 working days…

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Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the increase in access charges for truck drivers 4:36

1d ago4:36

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Access to the Port of Auckland is going to get more expensive for truck drivers. Peak access charges for trucks entering the Fergusson Container Terminal will increase from $130 to $180 in January. It will be followed by a further increase to $230, six months later. Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray told Mike Hosking they've given transport operators…

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Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's OCR announcement 3:48

1d ago3:48

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BNZ's the latest bank to drop its home loan rates, anticipating a change to the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. The Reserve Bank's expected to cut the OCR 25 basis point to 3.25%. Already BNZ's cut its fixed rates to as low as 4.89%, and its standard variable rate to 6.44%. BNZ chief economist Mike Jones told Mike Hosking today's decision should…

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Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain on the teen who died playing a Run it Straight game 3:21

2d ago3:21

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There's a belief official 'Run it Straight' events are trying to mitigate head injuries, but has risk written all over it. Ryan Satterthwaite —a 19-year-old— has died after suffering a serious injury during a private version of the aggressive tackling game in Palmerston North on Sunday. A championship league final has been blocked from Auckland's T…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

2d ago26:39

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Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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May 26, 2025: Liverpool Parade Incident, Kashkari Rates Outlook, More 4:23

2d ago4:23

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the car ploughing into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade 7:35

3d ago7:35

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A day of celebrations has turned violent in the UK after a car collided with pedestrians at Liverpool Football Club's victory parade. Authorities say a 53-year-old white British man has been arrested and the area has been evacuated. 47 people were injured – 27 were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and 20 treated on scene. UK Correspond…

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Mike's Minute: The pressure is on Christian Hawkesby 1:54

3d ago1:54

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The pressure is on the new Reserve Bank fill-in Governor tomorrow. Although given it’s a committee, in theory he is more of a messenger. It's reported that we have increased calls for a 50 basis point cut. Why? Because things aren't flash. If you read business results in the current reporting season, a lot of commentary tells us the recovery is und…

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Libby Weaver: Biochemist, Author, and Speaker on her new book 'Fix Iron First' 12:05

3d ago12:05

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A common deficiency could be holding you back. Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First’ delv…

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Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record return 4:14

3d ago4:14

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Despite the challenging economic conditions, Turners Automotive is standing strong. The company announced a record year to March, returning a profit of $38.6 million – a 17% increase. The result capped off what the company said was a decade of sustainable growth. CEO Todd Hunter told Mike Hosking the secret to sustainable growth is to provide a gre…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 May 2025 1:29:52

3d ago1:29:52

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of May, are police deliberately not investigating retail crimes if the value is under $500? We have a big recycling problem in this country, but we also have some good old Kiwi ingenuity when it comes to old and bruised kiwifruit. Health whiz Dr Libby Weaver is back in studio to talk …

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Sue Coutts: Zero Waste Network NZ Director of External Affairs on coloured plastic waste 3:36

3d ago3:36

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A year’s worth of plastic waste, once collected for recycling, may now end up in the landfill. The market for coloured plastics dried up with the closure of Chinese recycling plants, and as a result, the Far North District Council is set to send 190 tonnes of plastic to the landfill. Sue Coutts, Director of External Affairs for Zero Waste Network N…

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Shelley Houston: KiwiLeather Innovations Founder on turning kiwifruit waste into a leather alternative 3:36

3d ago3:36

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Kiwi ingenuity has found a new use for the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit that is rejected each year. KiwiLeather Innovations is taking the byproduct and turning it into a plant-based leather alternative. Founder Shelley Houston told Mike Hosking it takes about 500 grams to make a square meter of the alternative leather. She says they’re targeting the …

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Nick Smith: Nelson Mayor on the upgrade to the city's hospital 2:23

3d ago2:23

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Nelson's Mayor says upgrading the city's hospital will be a turning point for its health services. Completion of a 128-bed inpatient building has been brought forward two years to 2029. Nick Smith told Mike Hosking the city’s health services have been under real pressure, with the old buildings dating back to 1955 and 1970. He says it's encouraging…

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Edward Rennell: Greyhound Racing NZ CEO on the judicial review into the ban 3:04

3d ago3:04

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The Government's being accused of rushing a greyhound racing ban, affecting hundreds of jobs. Racing Minister Winston Peters gave the industry 20 months to wind down from November. Greyhound Racing NZ is applying for a judicial review, saying the Government failed to inform, prepare, and consult on the ban. CEO Edward Rennell says many only found o…

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Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the new Police directive for shoplifting 3:01

3d ago3:01

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Retailers are seeking clarity on a Police directive on shoplifting. RNZ reports police staff have been told to not investigate allegations of theft below $500. Police may not take further action if the reports don't have enough evidence, such as CCTV. Chair of the Ministry of Justice's Retail Crime Advisory Group Sunny Kaushal told Mike Hosking ret…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

3d ago17:06

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As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

3d ago19:16

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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May 25, 2025: European Union Tariffs Delay, Trump Criticizes Putin, More 4:59

3d ago4:59

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Mike's Minute: Luxon might be fighting the wrong battle with super 2:25

4d ago2:25

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It is suggested Peter Dutton in Australia lost the election because of his nuclear issue and work from home policies. I personally think he lost because they ran a hopeless campaign. But it is more than possible that he floated a couple of ideas that the voter simply could not stomach. I am wondering if Chris Luxon is heading in a similar direction…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent on National-Liberal coalition makeup, young people fighting in a mall with machetes, the flooding in NSW and Formula 1 7:24

4d ago7:24

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Australia's National-Liberal coalition has made up after a three day split. New Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley is expected to announce her shadow cabinet this week. Australian Correspondent Steve Price says it will be a battle between the Conservatives who were closely aligned to former leader Peter Dutton, and the moderates who are aligned to Sus…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 May 2025 1:29:43

4d ago1:29:43

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 26 May. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on raising the retirement age, outsourcing surgeries, the Northern Motorway speed limit and more 7:24

4d ago7:24

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Mike Hosking about the week's big issues after the budget announcement last week. Health New Zealand's aiming to perform more than 30-thousand elective surgeries by June 2026 by outsourcing more straightforward cases to private hospitals. Willis says getting doctors and specialists on longer term contracts wi…

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David Nash: Bluff Distillery co-founder on the New Zealand gin taking home several international awards 3:22

4d ago3:22

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Alcohol out of New Zealand's showing strong results around the world. Bluff Distillery's London Dry Gin had a very good day out at the Gin Guide Awards in London, winning five awards, including Best Contemporary gin over 42 percent. They also took out Best Australasian gin and best branding. Bluff Distillery co-founder David Nash talks to Mike Hosk…

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Robin Whyman: New Zealand Dental Association Spokesperson on the growing child dental waitlist 3:32

4d ago3:32

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More than half of the children on the waiting list for dental surgery have been waiting more than four months. Data from Health New Zealand shows that as of March, there were 5564 young people aged 14 and under on the waitlist, with 2942 waiting more than 120 days. The overall waitlist has grown by about 1500 children in two years. New Zealand Dent…

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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on sanctions for beneficiaries 3:06

4d ago3:06

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More benefit sanctions are coming in today for beneficiaries not meeting their requirements. People on a main benefit like Jobseeker Support could be hit with money management and community work sanctions if they fail to meet one of their obligations, which involve preparing or looking for work. One sanction means half of a person's benefit would b…

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Scott Caldwell: Greater Auckland writer on the city's density rules 3:12

4d ago3:12

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Changes are coming to Auckland City's density rules. It means height limits for buildings have been increased, and more buildings are expected. Greater Auckland writer Scott Caldwell talks to Mike Hosking about what it means for the city. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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