The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Mike's Minute: The gig economy has never been compulsory
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a court case going on in Wellington over Uber drivers and their so-called rights. It's on the back of a massive case last week in Australia...
Cooper Alan: Country musician on his career, touring, and making music in Nashville
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The home of country music has launched another rising star. Cooper Alan is one of Nashville’s up and comers with over 225 million streams, and 14 ...
Geoff Bilbrough: Education NZ General Manager of Marketing and Communications on the 43% increase in international students in 2023
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International student enrolments topped 59,000 for the first eight months of 2023, a 43% increase compared to the full year in 2022. English Languag...
Dr Kelly Burrowes: Auckland University vaping researcher says that enforcing fines will be the biggest challenge of the new vape ban
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More consequences are on the way for retailers selling illegal vaping products. The Government is cracking down on vaping, banning single use vapes ...
Grant Robertson: Former Labour MP reflects on his career in politics
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson says he acted in the best interests of New Zealanders throughout his career. The politician delivered his valedictory last night, s...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the predictions for last quarter's GDP
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's gross domestic product isn't expected to have grown in the last quarter. ASB is predicting a 0.2 percentage point drop, ANZ expects 0...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the investigation into the re-opening of Marsden Point Oil Refinery
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's thought people shouldn't get too ahead of themselves as the idea to bring back Northland's Marsden Point Oil Refinery is floated. The Governmen...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Peter Navarro's trial and Donald Trump's discussion of retribution
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no shortage of political drama amongst Trump’s cohort. A former White House official, Peter Navarro is facing a four-month jail term fo...
Mike's Minute: Luxon needs to wake up to Winston's hijinks
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am not sure how it is, well over a quarter of a century into MMP, that we still have this mad idea that just because you are the head of one party, ...
Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell on Grant Robertson's final day in politics
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks Grant Robertson’s final day in politics. He’ll be delivering his final speech to Parliament today at 5:30, and leaves the field with...
Aimee Wiley: Motor Industry Association CEO on the proposed changes to road user charges for electric vehicles
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to road user charges for EVs are being welcomed. The Government's officially confirmed owners of plug-in hybrid vehicles will now pay $38 pe...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the price increase for Great Walks
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Completing a Great Walk is set to become more expensive for the first time in four years. The Department of Conservation is increasing the price of ...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the hiring freeze in response to Government cuts
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More issues are arising within the Police force. In an effort to meet the Government’s cost cuts, indefinite restrictions have been placed on the ...
Adrian Macey: Victoria University Climate Expert on the financial impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new Treasury paper reveals how the Government's main weapon for tackling the climate crisis could affect families financially. It demonstrates ho...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the stats showing the increase in retail crime rates in 2023
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A business leader says there's a retail crime emergency. Police data shows more than 400 retail crimes were reported a day last year, with six staf...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the rumours that Penny Mordaunt is planning a coup
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rumours a coup is brewing in the UK Conservative Party likely hold little truth. In the last few days MP Penny Mordaunt has been at the centre of sp...
Mike's Minute: It was our fault Covid turned into a "thing"
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I watched an interview the other week with Marama Davidson. It came after the elevation of Chloe Swarbrick to the leadership. Davidson wasn’t at t...
James Taylor: Award winning musician on his upcoming tour and extensive career
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the bestselling musicians of all time, Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor is on his way to New Zealand. He’s ...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the reaction to Vladimir Putin's landslide win in the Russian Election
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin has claimed a fifth term as Russia’s President. He took an early lead with 88% of the vote upon polls closing on Sunday, and the f...
Lisa Pilkington: Auckland University researcher on the waste water alcohol consumption study
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small town New Zealand is consuming more alcohol than the big cities. New Auckland University wastewater analysis has found New Zealanders over 15 y...
Cheryl Adamson: Parnell Business Association GM on the Government's new expectations for Kainga Ora
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's new directives for Kainga Ora are being hailed a step in the right direction by the business community. It's requiring the governm...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the tax expectations likely to be in the Budget and the Government's call to action around Kāinga Ora housing
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says the Government is calling for action over the 20% of Kāinga Ora houses left vacant for a month or more. The Government's i...
Julie-Anne Kincade: Law Association Vice-President on the issues caused by underfunding in the justice system
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Law Association leader says the cuts being asked of the Justice Ministry will put more pressure on the system. Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelman...
Lawrence Meredith: EU Ambassador on the fast-tracking of a free trade agreement between NZ and the EU
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parliament's fast-tracking powers are being used this week for a free trade agreement with the EU. The EU FTA Legislation Bill will pass under urgen...
Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on report showing it is cheaper to run a fully electric home and car in NZ
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A report from Rewiring Aotearoa found homes using gas appliances and petrol cars could save between $1500 and $4500 a year by switching to electric. ...
Shane Reti: Health Minister on the redistribution of funding to reach health targets by 2030
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Health Minister Shane Reti is promising new funding for GPs and a redistribution of existing funding based on which practices deal with more complex n...
Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO on the team's fourth consecutive loss and worst opening to a Super Rugby season in the franchise's history
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusaders have slumped to their worst start in Super Rugby history, suffering a fourth consecutive loss for the first time in the franchise’ his...
Hoda Fahmy: University of Auckland Lead Researcher on the significant percentage of persistent opioid use in older people and patients
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research from the University of Auckland has found there has been an increase of opioid use in older people and patients after surgery. Health r...
Winston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister on China's Foreign Minister visiting NZ today
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters describes New Zealand’s relationship with China as very important ahead of a visit...
John Maynard: Postal Workers Union Co-National President on NZ Post's plan to cut 700 footpath delivery workers jobs in the next five years
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Post plans to lay off 700 postal staff in the next five years, in favour of using contractors in vans. Postal Workers Union Co-National ...
Mark the Week: The tax treatment for landlords is a return to status quo
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Tax treatment for landlor...
Wrapping the Week: Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby join Mike Hosking to discuss ZB's birthday and the Green Party's newest problem
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to wrap this weeks news and take a little look back at Newstalk ZB's history ahead of the s...
Greg Murphy: Road Safety Advocate strongly advises against self-driving cars
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Road Safety Advocate Greg Murphy is strongly advising against self-driven cars. Self-driving cars are increasing in popularity even though they cont...
Angela Ogier: Ernst & Young Director on the increasing usage of renewable energy
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renewable energy is on the rise. Recent stats from MBIE show that the renewable share of electricity generation was 90.3% for the October to Decembe...
Mike's Minute: This is why we hate councils
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is why we hate councils. On December 15th last year we received a letter from our local outfit claiming that the bore we have is not official, ...
Matthew Bolland: Air NZ Corporate Affairs Officer on the increase in airfare costs between January and February
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand domestic airfares are at an all-time high. Stats NZ data shows the airline's domestic flight prices have gone up by 7% last month co...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says they want to work with businesses to get the country moving again
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis is expected to reveal more details about the Government's fiscal situation today, as she continues preparations for May's budget. The ...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the politics at play in the US' TikTok ban bill
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US House of Representatives has overwhelming supported a bill to ban TikTok in a rare bipartisan move. It could see a ban enacted, if Chinese p...
Chloe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the allegations and suspension of MP Darleen Tana
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Green Party MP Darleen Tana has been suspended amid allegations she is linked to migrant exploitation at her husband’s company. Tana becomes the t...
Mike's Minute: Even more so now, age is but a number
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I stumbled upon an article yesterday about Lyn Slater. The headline was ' I’m 70 years old — why shouldn’t my clothes convey my sexuality, and...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on the situation surrounding the comments made towards MP Diane Abbott by the Tories' biggest donor
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would it take for a party to give back a political donation? The British Conservative Party’s biggest donor told colleagues that looking at M...
Jo McKenna: Italy Correspondent says the Pope is still in hot water over his comments about Ukraine
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pope is still in hot water for his comments on Ukraine. In an interview recorded last month with Swiss broadcaster RSI, Pope Francis said that U...
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Director of Advocacy on Australia scrapping tariffs and if NZ should follow suit
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs across the ditch are getting scrapped to lower living costs and some are asking if New Zealand should follow suit. Australia will remove imp...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on food price inflation hitting its lowest point since May 2021
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food price inflation may have hit its lowest point since May 2021, but that doesn't mean eating out will get any cheaper. Stats NZ data for February s...
Shane Jones: Regional Development Minister on the final bailout for Ruapehu's ski field
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government remains adamant there will be no further bailouts for Mount Ruapehu's struggling ski field beyond this year. Cabinet has agreed to pr...
Kaylee Bell: Country singer ahead of the release of her 'Nights Like This' album and tour
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back in New Zealand for the Summer, Kaylee Bell is starting her year off with a bang. The country-pop artist has been busy with festivals and family...
Peter Boot: Northcote A&E Medical Director on the lack of healthcare targets related to primary care
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Reti has set a timeframe of 2030 to reach his five health targets but there's concern this will be too little too late. The Health Minister's ...
Jason Walls: Political Editor ahead of today's Labour Party retreat
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a different caucus retreat for the Labour Party compared to last year. MPs will gather in Wairarapa for the belated annual meeting, which is us...
Mike's Minute: The carbon market is a scam
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The carbon market is worth following, if for no other reason than it’s a very good example of voodoo economics - and it's highly entertaining. We ...
Michael Brajkovich: Kumeu River Winemaker announced as the 2024 Winemakers' Winemaker
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s yet another reminder of New Zealand's wine prowess. Wine Maker Michael Brajkovich of Kumeu River Wines has been announced as the 2024 Winemak...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the troubles Boeing faces after the LATAM flight
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday’s dramatic LATAM flight is the latest in a long list of troubles for Boeing. Ten passengers and three crew were hospitalised after the plan...
Pollies: Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Mark Mitchell on the Police pay negotiations
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour party is firing pot-shots at Police Minister Mark Mitchell, calling his recent Police pay offer "disgraceful". The Police Association has...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President says governments need to step up and support Police
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The union representing Police says the minister needs to do more to support officers. It comes after the Police Association dubbed the Government's ...
Stefan Nikolic: Zodiak Management Director on Airbnb's worldwide ban on indoor security cameras
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb is banning all indoor security cameras from listed properties due to privacy concerns. It previously allowed cameras in common areas so long...
Rod Carr: Climate Change Commission Chair on the surplus of carbon credits available
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's being urged to decrease the number of carbon credits available to buy after four failed auctions last year. The Climate Change Comm...
Marnie Prickett: Co-author on the Otago University report that found New Zealand's water leaks could be costing millions
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Water lost to leaks could be costing New Zealand more than $100 million each year. Otago University research found across the country, 20% of treate...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the changes to the Holidays Act
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Relations Minister says businesses want the Government to simplify employment laws. Brooke van Velden has laid out her agenda for this...
Catherine Field: European Correspondent on the delaying of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Ukraine
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The French President’s visit to Ukraine has been delayed. The visit was initially planned to take place in February, visiting Kiev, the capital, a...
Mike's Minute: Two areas where the Government might have trouble
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are two areas where the Government has, or might have, trouble. As a result of their first 100 days you get the summation, the round up, how t...
Karra Rhodes: Kiwi country-pop singer on song writing and the creation of her upcoming album
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has a knack for producing talented country-pop musicians. Self-taught Christchurch based musician Karra Rhodes has just released a singl...
Stephen Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the decision not to include the cost of climate responsibilities in the Government books
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury has killed plans to include the cost of climate responsibilities on Government books. Former Climate Change Minister James Shaw wanted the ...
James Wilson: QV Operations Manager on property values rising for the first time since August 2023
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Property values are slightly higher on an annual basis for the first time since August last year. The latest QV property index shows the national a...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on small renovations becoming exempt from the building levy
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small renovations and minor building work are set to be cheaper. From July 1, any building project worth under $65 thousand, including GST, will be ...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the change to the interest deductibility plan
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government’s interest deductibility plan is a compromise that reflects the current fiscal situation according to the Prime Minister. Resident...
Jarrod Gilbert: Sociologist and gang expert on the potential returning of the donation to the Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade due to gang association
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funds gifted to the Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade from may be returned due to its association with a gang. The $2.5k donation was raised in the ...
Sue Harrison: Pressure on rents is due to insufficient rental properties
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Property Investors' Federation says easing rents relies on many factors. The Government's re-introducing interest deductibility for landlords. The...
Winston Peters to visit India in effort to strengthen ties
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is visiting India, as New Zealand tries to strengthen it's ties with the economic giant. He says it's time New Zealand...
Chloe Swarbrick sets out her first moves in new Green Party co-leader role
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Swarbrick is raring to go in her new role as Green Party co-leader. She is taking over the reins from James Shaw - and will share the party's co...
Auckland Transport say they did a 'pretty good' job over Pink concert weekend
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport is giving itself a pass mark, for its handling of the weekend's Pink concerts at Eden Park. On Friday night, some concert-goers say...
Wellington water blame ageing pipes for failing to reach targets
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Water says aging pipes are to blame, after reports show the water agency's failing to reach targets. The cost to fix leaks has tripled sinc...
Wrapping the Week: The best type of salt
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to wrap up the biggest news stories from the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Mark the Week: The Premier House drama is a fuss about nothing
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Donald Trump: 7/10 A Su...
Mike's Minute: The annals of history wont be kind to the 2017-23 Government
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of fun facts that weren't covered in the Government's transport plan, given we all got exercised about registrations and fuel taxes. The Ro...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the expectations for Joe Biden's State of the Union speech
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden will be trying to woo undecided voters in his annual State of the Union speech this afternoon. The US President is expected to focus on ho...
Jono Walker: Farmers Markets NZ Chair on the 6th annual National Farmers Markets Week
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been missing the farmers market, this week has you covered. Back for its 6th annual event, National Farmers Markets Week is kicking off ...
Stacey Jones: Kiwis coach and Warriors legend on the start of the 2024 NRL season
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The preseason has come to an end and the Warriors are officially back in action with their 2024 season. They’re facing the Cronulla Sharks tonight...
Kate Boyer: General Manager of Airports on Air NZ setting tighter restrictions for carry on luggage
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is starting to take a closer look at people's carry on luggage. The airline allows bags of up to 7 kg and 118 centimetres in length ...
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the final day of the 100 Day Plan and the healthcare targets
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government’s first 100 days is just about up. Today is the final day of their 100 day action plan, almost all of their 49 tasks having been ti...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on the support for the Government's consent fast tracking
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The energy sector says the Government fast tracking consent legislation is a welcome breath of fresh air. The coalition's introduced its replacement...
Jo McKenna: Italian Correspondent on Italy's involvement in three new international missions
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Italian Parliament has approved their involvement in three new international missions. Italy has received support from across their political sp...
Mike's Minute: Accountability comes to the emergency housing sector
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can argue a lot about what the Government has announced this week, the school lunches, the military-style boot camps, and yesterday's housing shak...
Bill Browder: American Financier and friend of Alexei Navalny maintains it was an assassination
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friend of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny maintains his death was an assassination. American financier Bill Browder was the biggest forei...
Dale Bowie: Chef behind the developmental test kitchen in Wellington that aims to shake up the flavour profile of kiwi cuisine
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The appetite for interesting and odd food combinations seems to be growing. A developmental test kitchen in Wellington is playing with ingredients, ...
Carolyn Cooper: Aged Care Commissioner on the report onto where healthcare falls short for older people
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing dementia rates are seeing more advocacy for older people in the health system. A new Aged Care Commissioner report highlights areas where...
Dr Nina Hood: Education Hub Founder on the number of children leaving home schooling
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a record number of children leaving home schooling, numbers are still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Education Ministry figures show 2,28...
David Seymour: ACT Leader and Minister for Regulation on the "inevitable" cuts to public servants
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Act party leader David Seymour says there’s “no question” there will be a reduction in the number of public servants under the coalition Gover...
Michael Woodward: Federated Farmers Goats Chair on the lack of demand for cow dairy alternatives
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite expectations of a rapidly growing sector, it's now a bleak look for goat and sheep dairy farmers. A 2020 government-backed report indicated ...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister calls emergency housing system the biggest public policy failure in recent NZ history
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Housing Minister's making a stark claim on the state of the country's emergency housing. The Government's announced families with children living ...
Mike's Minute: The next chapter of EV won't be pretty
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with the honesty from Toyota around the value, or lack of it, in the second-hand EV market here, we got February's figures for new car sales. ...
Matt Terrill: Republican Strategist on Donald Trump's odds in today's Super Tuesday primaries
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Super Tuesday in the United States, as people in 15 states and American Samoa vote for their preferred presidential candidates. Republican str...
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the new military academy for youth offenders
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's police spokesperson says wider issues with youth offenders' families need to be addressed. The Government's announced military academies f...
Kevin McHugh: Banked Head of Publishing on tipping culture becoming more popular in New Zealand
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tipping culture could be becoming more popular here. Numbers from the financial information site, Banked, suggest 60% of Kiwis sometimes or often le...
Avan Lee: Hurricanes Chief Executive caught off guard and disappointed with women's side's anti-government haka
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hurricanes boss has expressed disappointment with the rugby team's HQ over the women's side's controversial anti-government haka. The team amend...
Shane Henderson: Auckland Councillor on the response to the removal of 30% of public bins
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The removal of 30% of public bins across Auckland has locals fuming. As part of the Auckland Council's budget plan last year, the ' bin optimisatio...
Judith Collins: Defence Minister on the issues arising with the Defence Force's planes
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Defence Minister's facing a balancing act with the country's Defence Force planes. Christopher Luxon's Boeing 757 never left the ground yesterd...
Brendan Crompton: Blue Light Chief Operating Officer on the need for wrap-around support for youth offenders
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A youth charity leader says there needs to be wrap-around support for young offenders after they attend military academies. The Government's announ...
Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the new TikTok trend of drinking shots of olive oil
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new health fad has come onto the scene. Endorsed by the likes of Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce, and Gwyneth Paltrow, a new TikTok trend has people ...
Pene Barton: Crimson Global Studies CEO on the study that says screen time could impact toddlers' language development
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Screen time could be getting in the way of toddlers' language development. New research supports the concept of "technoference", where screens limi...
Nathan King and Andrew Lynch: Zed guitarists on the bands reformation and their latest music
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty years after disbanding, Zed is back for good. Hailing from Christchurch, the kiwi band was created in 1996, their 2000 album ‘Silencer’ g...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plans to fast-track consenting
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's aiming to start work on fast-tracking consenting. A bill's expected to be introduced this week to speed up resource approvals for m...