Best Rob Webster Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: Hospo - a boom or a bust? 1:56

6m ago1:56

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We got the press release recently from the Restaurant Association where they said there were flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence was the theme. I have changed my mind a bit on hospitality. More broadly, I wonder whether there are too many vested interests in this country who get in the way of real progress. The hospitality story has …

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Mike's Minute: We are too reliant on pine trees 2:26

7m ago2:26

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The problem with committing to things that may well come back to haunt you, is down the track, at some point, the mistake starts to hit you in the face a bit and some hard decisions are required. My sense of it is we have become too reliant on pine trees to meet the Paris climate target. The sheep farmers have worked that out as the protests around…

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Shaun Johnson: Former Warrior on his new show 'League Lounge' 12:12

10h ago12:12

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Warriors legend Shaun Johnson will be back on our screens – this time, without a rugby ball in hand. He’s supercharging his fledgling media career, fronting a new weekly TV show dedicated to the analysis of rugby league. Johnson signed a new deal with Sky TV for ‘League Lounge’, which launches Wednesday, and will broadcast on Sky and Sky Sport Now,…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 June 2025 1:30:34

11h ago1:30:34

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 10th of June, it's good news Tuesday, so we have good news on our teaching numbers, business sales, and tourism. But there’s bad news regarding corruption – we are way too complacent, and a new report suggests organised crime is corrupting our officials at a lot of different levels. Warrio…

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Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the rising number of people looking to purchase businesses 4:25

8h ago4:25

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Now is the time to sell your business. According to ABC Business Sales, the number of buyers enquiring about purchases is up 30%. Demand is currently outstripping supply, as new listings are down 10% on last year. CEO Chris Small told Mike Hosking much of the interest is led by migrants, and hospitality, services, and construction are the three sec…

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Gary Holden: Lodestone Managing Director on the solar farm they're constructing in Canterbury 3:12

12h ago3:12

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Solar energy company Lodestone is expanding to the South Island. It's constructing a solar farm in Canterbury's Clandeboye, with first generation expected next year. It will generate 43 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, similar to the company's sites in the Upper North Island. Managing Director Gary Holden told Mike Hosking there ar…

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Mark Robinson: Outgoing New Zealand Rugby CEO on his resignation 6:57

9h ago6:57

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Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year, bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Robinson says he's proud of what's been achieved during a turbulent period. He told Mike Ho…

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Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the Government's tourism funding boost 2:39

11h ago2:39

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A tick of approval for the Government's new tourism funding boost, aiming to generate an extra $300 million in spending. Minister Louise Upston's announced a $13.5 million injection into Tourism New Zealand, targeting markets in Australia, the US and China. It's hoping to bring an extra 72 thousand visitors over coming years. Tourism Holdings CEO G…

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Steve Symon: Transnational Crime advisory panel chair on the need for urgent action to prevent corruption 3:24

12h ago3:24

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New Zealand's heading down a precarious road of corruption, with organised crime networks targeting our institutions and borders. An independent advisory panel on Transnational Crime says we need to take urgent action. It says police officers, immigration officials, and private sector employees are facilitating corruption. Group chair Steve Symon t…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's efforts to attract more teachers 3:38

12h ago3:38

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The Education Minister says several factors are at play in making teaching an increasingly attractive career option. New figures released to Newstalk ZB show the teaching workforce increased 2.5% last year – the largest annual increase since records began back in 2009. First-time enrolments in teaching courses are also up, 6.3%. Erica Stanford told…

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Katy Armstrong: Immigration Principal Consultant says “Parent Boost” visa will encourage more global immigration 3:16

1d ago3:16

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The government will allow a 'Parent Boost' visa from September. It will grant parents of citizens multi-entry access for five years, with the opportunity for renewal once - meaning they could hold the visa for 10 years. Applicants will also need to meet specific health, income, and insurance requirements. NZ Immigration Principal Consultant Katy Ar…

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Steve Price: Australian Correspondent talks COVID handouts and the machete ban 7:24

1d ago7:24

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Steve Price and Mike Hosking discuss the impacts of Scott Morrison’s COVID policies and support for Australian citizens. Morrison provided relief money for countless Australians during COVID to keep families afloat during the pandemic. A move he now says has led Australians to lean on the government. Price also discussed the use of Amazon to order …

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Paul Buchanan: Intelligence expert discusses Australian ship’s interference with Wellington Wi-Fi 3:17

1d ago3:17

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There are plenty of questions after an Australian naval ship accidentally blocked internet and radio services across parts of the country. It's understood the radar of the HMAS Canberra accidentally interfered with one of the shared spectrum bands that anyone can use free of charge. Intelligence expert Paul Buchanan saysoperational security was lac…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 June 2025 1:29:42

1d ago1:29:42

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 9th of June, the Government is making changes to parent visas so will this actually change anything? Will it help bring in the people we need? The Prime Minister is in for a chat about our ferries, our gas (or lack of it) and when some of the changes they've promised will actually come …

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Richard Arnold: Trump deploys National Guards in Los Angeles in response to large protests 4:35

1d ago4:35

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Large-scale protests have erupted in Los Angeles in response to ICE deportations set up by President Trump to crack down on illegal immigrants. The National Guard has now been deployed to LA by The President to assist the local police and riot squads in stopping the protests. A third of the people living in Los Angeles were born outside of the USA,…

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President says principals need more guidelines on school spending 3:48

1d ago3:48

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Little guidance around how money is spent on principals' wellbeing, is being seen as a key cause for excessive state-school spending. A report from the Office of the Auditor-General - as reported in the Post - has discovered 54 schools were questioned for “sensitive” spending with no apparent educational benefit. In 2022, the Ministry of Education …

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Chris Luxon: PM says coal is “twice as bad as gas.” PM in the studio with Mike Hoskings 10:28

1d ago10:28

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Mike Hoskings and Prime Minister Chris Luxon sat down in the studio this morning for a discussion on electricity and gas in New Zealand. “The oil and gas ban was one of the dumbest, most insanest moves I’ve seen happen.” said the PM this morning. According to Luxon, New Zealand must steer back away from coal in favour of gas as a source of energy. …

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Starla Webster | Hidden Treasure | Colossians 2:1-7 29:03

3h ago29:03

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Send us a text Thank you for listening to City Lights Dubai. If you have any questions or if you would like to get in touch, please visit our website citylightsdubai.orgBy City Lights

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Melinda Corwin - Collaboration TTUHSC's Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) Summer Arts Program 15:01

5h ago15:01

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Join Melinda Corwin and Brenna Price as we discuss TCVPA's collaboration with the TTUHSC's Stroke & Aphasia Recovery (STAR) Summer Arts Program. The STAR Program strives to maximize communication abilities and life participation for persons and their families who are affected by aphasia and other communication challenges. The Summer Arts Program ta…

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Mike's Minute: Why do we still listen to polls? 1:40

3d ago1:40

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The polling industry, whose only answer to fairly obvious questions seems to be “this is just a snapshot in time”, may have trouble explaining the past week of polling in this country. There was one on Tuesday night and one on Wednesday morning. They have completely different results. One has Luxon as the most popular leader. One has Hipkins as the…

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Mark the Week: Polls are the joke of the week 2:27

4d ago2:27

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. David Seymour: 7/10 In Britain, debating as we speak. But last weekend he ascended to Deputy Prime Minister and gave an excellent speech about what our country can be. It was uplifting, and uplifting is good. Chris Bishop: 7/10 Wa…

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Mike's Minute: I've struggled with the Jacinda Ardern book 2:20

4d ago2:20

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I've struggled with a couple of authors this week – Jacinda Ardern and Jake Tapper. What I struggle with is one of them is making money out of the fact they made an astonishing hash of their job, quit, bailed out of the country and is now collecting money for retelling what happened in a way that would suggest no carnage was left behind. The other …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the stoush between Elon Musk and Donald Trump 4:53

4d ago4:53

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The public breakdown between the Donald Trump and Elon Musk is snowballing - as the Tesla CEO calls for the US President's impeachment. Musk criticised Donald Trump's spending bill days after his departure from the President's administration. Trump says he's very disappointed, as Musk knew every aspect of the bill and never had a problem until he l…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ZB and the Mike Hosking Breakfast's success at the Radio Awards 11:28

4d ago11:28

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Kate Hakesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. Newstalk ZB won big at last night’s Radio and Podcast Awards, claiming Station of the Year for the fifth straight year. The Mike Hosking Breakfast also has reason to celebrate, winning two awards of their own. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Simon Graafhuis: Chiefs CEO ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs this weekend 3:37

5d ago3:37

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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are upon us. The three-week series kicks off tonight, and the Chiefs are currently sitting in the top spot on the table. They’ll clash with the Blues tomorrow night in the only Kiwi derby in the qualifying finals. CEO Simon Graafhuis told Mike Hosking a good game can always be expected between the two teams. However…

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Full Show Podcast: 06 June 2025 1:30:08

5d ago1:30:08

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 6th of June, the farce in Parliament over the Te Pati Māori MPs is over and we can finally get back to fixing our country. The Super Rugby playoffs begin this weekend, so we need to catch up with the table topping Chiefs ahead of the only Kiwi derby in this round. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wils…

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Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on the increased revenue and profitability in the manufacturing sector 4:05

5d ago4:05

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Positive news from the manufacturing sector. Data from inventory management software company Unleashed shows that both revenue and profitability is up. In the first quarter of the year, revenue across the sector was up 7.5%, and profitability was up 30% compared to the same time last year. Food, beverage, and the building industry are the big winne…

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Jude Ball: Otago University Senior Research Fellow on the number of mislabelled vape products 2:05

4d ago2:05

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Researchers say the Vape industry and regulators needs to show they're taking consumer safety seriously. A study in today's Medical Journal shows more than half of vape juices have incorrectly labelled how much nicotine they contain. Most of the mislabelled products had significantly less nicotine than advertised – some by over 50%. Otago Universit…

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Peter Mersi: IRD Commissioner on the department cracking down on unpaid tax bills 5:57

4d ago5:57

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Inland Revenue's cracking down on unpaid tax bills. It's been allocated an extra $35 million in Budget 25 to boost its tax compliance and collection activities. The tax department expects to return an additional $4 for every dollar in the first year, and $8 in year two. IRD Commissioner Peter Mersi told Mike Hosking it's hard to estimate how much t…

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the need to boost our natural gas resources 2:53

4d ago2:53

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A focus on boosting our gas supply in the short-term from the Resources Minister. New Zealand's gas reserves have dropped by 27% over the past year. Last month, the Government committed $200 million to new gas projects following removal of a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration last year. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking there's a lot of interest i…

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Judith Collins: Privileges Committee Chair on the punishment for Te Pati Māori 4:26

4d ago4:26

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Satisfaction the Privileges Committee stood its ground over Te Pati Māori's viral haka in Parliament. The harshest sanctions in Parliament's history have been handed down, with co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi suspended for 21 days. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's been suspended for seven. Privileges Committee Chair Judith Collins to…

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391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney 33:15

27m ago33:15

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In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. Simon is best known for his work on personal and professional brilliance, with a focus …

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the reinstatement of the Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners 5:05

5d ago5:05

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Keir Starmer has signalled a potential U-turn regarding the winter energy payments. Back in March, the UK government changed the rules for the Winter Fuel Payment, so that from winter 2024/25, it was only available to households that received the Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits. This made it so that only 1.5 million pensioners…

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Mike’s Minute: Was smokefree a failure or partially successful? 2:04

5d ago2:04

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There seems to be increasing reportage, based around some new research, that our dream of being smokefree is up in smoke. 2025 is the year when we were aiming to be smokefree. By smokefree, it would have been reduced to 5% left smoking. To meet that goal, the research says about 80,000 more people need to quit. They won't. As always, the fact they …

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Matt Payne: Kiwi Supercars driver on his season so far, upcoming race in Perth 10:44

6d ago10:44

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Kiwi Supercars driver Matt Payne has had a dream start to the season. He’s been racing under Grove and Penrite, and has already racked up three wins for the season. It’s had fans and former drivers raving about his prospects as a future champion and considering he’s currently sitting third on the overall ladder, he’ll be hoping it’s the very near f…

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Full Show Podcast: 05 June 2025 1:29:50

5d ago1:29:50

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 5th of June, we're finally making ground when it comes to clearing the backlog in our courts. And when it comes to competition in the supermarkets, we might have good news too. The NZR have their sponsor to replace INEOS - it's Gallagher, an insurance broker out of the US. NZR CEO Mark Ro…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the new sponsorship deal with Gallagher Insurance 2:55

5d ago2:55

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New Zealand Rugby have secured a new sponsor. They’ve partnered with American company Gallagher Insurance, who’s logo will appear on both the training and match day shorts of all our national teams. It comes two months after Ineos terminated their $21 million a year contract with the union. NZR CEO Mark Robinson told Mike Hosking Gallagher’s got a …

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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the draft simplified grocery code 5:52

5d ago5:52

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The Commerce Commission's making moves to level the playing field in the grocery sector. It's found the big supermarket players are shovelling in billions of dollars a year through supplier charges and promotional pricing, which largely isn't reaching consumers. It's proposed a simplified grocery code that limits the range of payments supermarkets …

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Nicole McKee: Courts Minister on the improvements to the backlog in the criminal district courts 2:29

5d ago2:29

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The Courts Minister is chuffed at improvements to the backlog in Auckland's criminal district courts. The latest Government figures show a 26% reduction over the past year, with an 11% reduction nationally. Since April 2023, the number of jury trials awaiting hearings in Auckland has dropped by 8%. Minister Nicole McKee told Mike Hosking she's conf…

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Jacqui Lloyd: Cruise Association CEO on the rejected ban of cruise ships in Milford Sound 2:20

5d ago2:20

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Good news for tourism operators in Milford Sound, as the Government rejects plans to ban cruise ships More than $15 million has been invested into infrastructure and conservation upgrades in Milford Sound. Cruise ships will also be allowed back in the area, rejecting the 2021 master plan advising against their access to the sound. Cruise Associatio…

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Chris Bishop: Leader of the House on the continuing debate around the punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs 2:55

5d ago2:55

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Parliament's picking up where it left off last month, debating proposed sanctions on three Te Pāti Māori MPs. The Privileges Committee's suggested Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer be suspended for 21 days, and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven. The three had performed a haka during a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill last year. Leader of…

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Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the likely increase to the home insurance levy 3:52

5d ago3:52

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The Insurance Council's highlighting the tough balancing act facing the Government, over the Natural Hazard Commission insurance fund shortfall. The Government is signalling a home insurance levy increase to help bolster the Commission's kitty. Cabinet is set to decide on the changes in the coming months. Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faaf…

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Mike's Minute: Some good energy news for winter, for once 2:12

7d ago2:12

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Christmas came early for Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. They get to do business. In fact, they get to do business in a country where you would have thought doing business is to be encouraged. They have been prevented from doing all the business they can because they have a deal with their power company, Meridian, whereby they have to contain themselves i…

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell talk political polls, fireworks, Sport NZ review, Jacinda Arden's book 10:34

7d ago10:34

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Politicians aren’t worrying too much about the latest poll results. There were starkly different results in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll and 1News-Verian poll – with the first showing the left bloc in the lead and the second showing the right bloc well ahead. Labour’s Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking the polls bounce around, so they don’t take…

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Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial 4:23

7d ago4:23

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Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial might have the tick of approval overall, but there's still work to do. The Privacy Commission's ruled the trial was compliant with the Privacy Act and was successful in reducing harmful behaviour. But Commissioner Michael Webster told Mike Hosking they're recommending Foodstuffs keep systems update…

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Kali Mercier: Helen Clark Foundation Deputy Director on the report into New Zealand's infrastructure management 2:45

6d ago2:45

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Renewing existing infrastructure rather than investing in new shiny projects is the best way to go, according to a new report co-produced by the Helen Clark Foundation and WSP New Zealand. The foundation claims 99% of the infrastructure New Zealand needs, has already been built. Foundation Deputy Director Kali Mercier says renewals and repairs are …

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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players Association CEO on the new R360 rugby competition 3:41

6d ago3:41

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New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol admits their members have been approached to join a new global breakaway club competition. R360 —backed by former England international Mike Tindall— is set to launch in 2026. The league plans to mirror the likes of sevens and F1, moving from port to port with events at major cities and stadia a…

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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the need for firmer electricity sources 2:37

6d ago2:37

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Concerns bad investment choices in electricity generation will keep our supply unreliable. Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is ramping up production reversing previous restrictions, to ease winter supply concerns. Meridian Energy says the hydro storage is looking much healthier this winter. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Mike H…

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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on fewer people being behind on debt payments 3:21

7d ago3:21

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Fewer people are behind on debt payments. Centrix's May Indicator Report shows consumer arrears fell in April – it was the fourth month in a row where overall arrears were lower than 2024. However, the number of consumers who are more than 90 days past due has risen to its highest since July last year. Managing Director Keith McLaughlin told Mike H…

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the rise in international visitor spending 3:49

7d ago3:49

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Tourists are being told New Zealand is open for business. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. But this is only 86% of pre-Covid visitor numbers and spending. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking it shows there's work to…

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