The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episodes
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Director on the GDP falling by 0.3% in the September Quarter
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economist says we're in an economy that's significantly smaller than estimated. GDP fell 0.3% in the three months to September. The June quar...
Virginia Nicholls: NZ Alcohol Beverages Council Executive Director on the Health Survey finding only 16% of the adult population reporting hazardous drinking
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders drinking behaviour may be improving, according to new data. This year's Health Survey shows a record low 16% of the adult population...
Mike's Minute: The ineptitude of the last Government is being increasingly revealed
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just me or are the growing number of reports about the ineptitude of the last Government an ever-larger indictment on what might be the most use...
Peter Reidy: KiwiRail Chief Executive on the cancellation of the Cook Strait ferry upgrade
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's sunk plans for the Cook Strait ferry upgrade, pulling the plug on contracts already underway. KiwiRail's plans to fix the infrastru...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport Chief Executive on the Transport Hub opening next year
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Commuting to and from New Zealand's busiest airport is changing with a new Transport Hub opening up next year. Over the past 12 months, the old carp...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs Managing Director says shoppers may have to stick to a budget for Christmas meals due to high food prices
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purchasing Christmas lunch will be more expensive than last year despite falling food prices. For a third month in a row, food prices have continued...
Darren Gibbs: Westpac Senior Economist ahead of the release of the September quarter GDP figure
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's less optimism for today's GDP figure than there was for the last. Stats NZ will release the September quarter figure later this morning. ...
Chris Bishop: Minister of Infrastructure on Auditor-General John Ryan's report on the NZ Upgrade Programme and Shovel-Ready Projects
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the former Government's massive infrastructure programmes were rushed against the advice of officials, leading to costly blowouts. Auditor-G...
Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the rising requests for restructuring and redundancy support
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Requests for restructuring and redundancy support is up nearly 50% as the slowing economy starts to bite. The Employers and Manufacturers Associati...
Mike's Minute: What's next for the Waitangi Tribunal?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am wondering if the Tauranga-based group that have filed for an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing are the same, or an associated group who have busie...
Pollies: Labour's Megan Woods and National's Mark Mitchell on the latest net migration figures
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for a mature conversation on our immigration settings. Latest Stats NZ data shows a gain of 128,900 migrants in the year to October. Prime M...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on balancing net migration levels
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised over how to tweak immigration policies to get the right net migration levels. Stats NZ data is showing a record high net ...
Rod Carr: Climate Change Commission Chair on the recommendations to for the Government to meet climate goals
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Climate Change Commission's provided the government with advice on meeting climate goals. Its 27 recommendations include supporting swapping fr...
Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer on the airline working to roll out Wi-Fi on their domestic network
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is working to roll out sky-high Wi-Fi onto its domestic network. The airline is teaming with Starlink to install the network and aft...
Vaughan Couillault: Secondary Principals Association President on the results of the 2022 School Audits Report
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 School Audits Report's found some Covid related wellbeing payments for new principals were used for personal holidays and exercise equipment....
Loren Heaphy: ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction on the SailGP's return to Christchurch for 2024
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SailGP is set to be bigger than last year when it returns to Christchurch in March. The city's Lyttelton Harbour will have additional grandstands fo...
Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on the removal of blanket speed limit reductions
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blanket speed limit reductions are being left in the rear-view mirror. The Transport Minister's removed requirements for Road Controlling Authoritie...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump's trial getting fast-tracked and the conservative majority in the Supreme Court
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's trial has been fast-tracked ahead of next year's election. The former President of United States is scheduled to stand trial on feder...
Graham McTavish: Scottish actor on the new season of 'Men in Kilts' and 'Clanlands in New Zealand'
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish actor Graham McTavish has been calling New Zealand home for over a decade now, moving over back in 2011. He’s well known for his roles in...
Mike's Minute: To fix our education system, we have to accept the state we are in
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of the PISA results last week into maths, science, and reading, comes the OECD's disciplinary climate index. It won't surprise you to l...
Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent says lawyers will have the last say on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's migrant deportation bill
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under pressure as his flagship migrant deportation bill is set to be voted on this week. The proposed law woul...
Bayden Barber: Hawke's Bay iwi leader blocks vehicles from Waimārama Beach amid debate on the topic
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Hawke’s Bay iwi leader has blocked vehicles from a local beach, placing limestone boulders over access points. Debate's been rife in the communi...
Kate Hellstrom: Summerfruit New Zealand CEO on stone fruit supplies and production this summer
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expect stone fruit supply to stay tight this summer. The supply from Hawke's Bay peach, nectarine, apricot, and cherry trees continues to be hampere...
Phil Thomson: Auror CEO on retail crime spiking to be 26% higher than quarter 4 last year
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail crime's already spiking in the lead up to Christmas. It's 26% higher than quarter four last year, even though we're only near the start of De...
Angela Ogier: Ernst and Young Hydrogen and Energy Transition Director on the potential of an energy shortfall
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's thought an energy shortfall could be around the corner, with gas demand forecast to outstrip supply by 2025. The Gas Industry Company research ...
Chris Finlayson: Former Minister for Treaty of Waitangi thinks Seymour should scale back efforts in the Treaty space
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former National Minister's urging the Government to back down on any idea of a referendum on the Treaty. ACT Leader David Seymour says debate abou...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the extension of 90-day work trials and the repealing of Fair Pay agreements
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Relations Minister says they want to ensure employment law is as flexible as possible. The new government is extending 90-day work tr...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the missing diamond ring controversy at the Ritz Hotel in Paris
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The famous Ritz hotel in Paris has been embroiled in a controversy over a missing diamond ring. The ring, worth over a million dollars, disappeared ...
Robert Beaglehole: "We seem to be getting things right at last in New Zealand with regard to vaping"
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping rates among young people appear to be trending in the right direction. Next week, disposable vapes must have removable batteries, child safety ...
Chris Luxon: Labour Mismanaged Economy Abysmally
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister claims the previous Labour government mismanaged the economy abysmally. The half yearly economic and fiscal update will be released...
Farmers Urged To Look At How They Can Reduce Quad Bike Accidents
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers are being urged to look at how they can reduce the risk of quad bike accidents. There has been four quad bike fatalities in the last nine days...
Mike's Minute: The Government has had a good week
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we actually have things underway, this Government had a good week. Taking almost two months after voting to open things is ludicrous, the t...
Mark the Week: James Meager is the star of the week
07 Dec 2023
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. The Government: 7/10 ...
David Higgins: Duco Events Founder and Director on the growing success of musical act SYNTHONY
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SYNTHONY is looking to become New Zealand’s largest music export. They’re taking their blend of the Metropolitan Orchestra, electronic music, an...
Stephen Hoadley: Auckland University international relations expert on the Government's call to end violence in the Middle East
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Government's issued a call to end the violence in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on. All parties in the House ha...
Penny Simmonds: Tertiary Education and Skills Minister on halting the plan to consolidate polytechs and workplace training providers
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes the end of the polytech amalgamation can happen smoothly. The Government has halted the plan which would consolidate 16 polytechnic...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University adjunct professor on Fonterra lifting its Farmgate Milk Price to $7.50
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best efforts are being made in the dairy sector. Fonterra's lifted its Farmgate Milk Price midpoint for the 2023/24 season by 25 cents, to $7.50 per...
Jason Walls: Political Editor on the various views in Government around calling for a ceasefire
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Passion in Parliament from all sides around potentially calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Political Editor Jason Walls says the Greens were not happy...
Kate Weston: College of Nurses Executive Director on the number of nurses who move overseas to work
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's proving to be an attractive proposition for Kiwi nurses. Almost 8,000 have jumped the Tasman in the past year. They're part of the mor...
Mike's Minute: We are ruining our kids with mediocrity
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several things out of the PISA results in our schools that didn’t get covered properly yesterday. Firstly, the most eye-opening headline that sums...
Callum Hedge: Kiwi motorsport driver on competition in next year's Indy NXT
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While a lot of attention may have been on Liam Lawson this year, he’s not the only kiwi making waves overseas. Twenty-year-old Callum Hedge is Ne...
Kathryn Bradbury: Lead Author on the Auckland University School of Population Health's study into New Zealand's vegetarian and vegan diets
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's being suggested there aren't as many vegetarians in our midst as first thought. New research from Auckland University's School of Population He...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on the ten year budget going into a month of consultation in February 2024
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is keen to progress the implementation of his ten year budget. The ten year budget will go out for a month of consultatio...
Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the publicly released letter of expectation
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'He's the man that's there': Police union boss coy on Coster's suitability -Jamie Lyth, NZ Herald As the new Government makes its expectations for Pol...
Sherelle Kennelly: Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation Chief on the war and drought disrupting the global supply train
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drought and war plaguing the world's main maritime trade routes is disrupting the global supply chain. A severe drought around the Panama Canal sinc...
Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on Andrew Coster and his letter of expectations
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mitchell says he has confidence in Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and is looking forward to working with him. The new Police Minister has m...
Mike's Minute: The leaks shouldn't be happening this early
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The investigation is underway as to how Treasury advice was leaked around the Fair Pay Agreements. One headline suggested the Government were shaken...
Pollies: Labour's Megan Woods and National's Mark Mitchell on Gerry Brownlee taking the role of Speaker and the leaking of the cabinet paper
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s support from the other side of the House for the new Speaker. National's Gerry Brownlee took up the role yesterday as the new Government a...
Rick Herd: Naylor Love Chief Executive on the decrease in building activity
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows building activity is down 2.3% on the last quarter. Naylor Love Chief Executive Rick Herd blames the drop on a decrease in commercial...
Hadley Dryden: Destination Hauraki Coromandel General Manager says the opening of State Highway 25A will boost tourism from the domestic market
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes that new research will help boost the Coromandel's tourism. The region has now been scientifically proven to be good for the soul, w...
Shane Jones: NZ First MP on Te Pati Māori swearing allegiance to Te Tiriti and their mokopuna as well as King Charles III
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Jones says he's going to be taking Te Pati Māori's recent actions to the new Speaker. Te Pati Māori MPs defied tradition at Parliament's op...
Michael Bealing: Institute of Economic Research Lead Author on the flow-on cost of the Parnell sewer leak
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Parnell sewer leak in Auckland also caused a flow-on effect of about $3 million in lost social and environment costs per day. A massive sinkhol...
Tex Edwards: Monopoly Watch Financial Analyst on Woolworths' 52% drop in profits
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Woolworths New Zealand's revelation of a 52% drop in profits is being labelled a 'PR fudge'. The multi-national supermarket giant reported a $76 mi...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the declining PISA scores
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Different ideas on the best way to change falling PISA scores. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the declines in reading, writing, and maths a...
Mike's Minute: We might have progress at a Cop meeting
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Cop28 rumbles on, and I have little if any faith anything truly tangible will come out of it, you have to give them credit for the latest move, ...
Kaylee Bell: Kiwi Country Singer on being back in New Zealand and next year's tour
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning kiwi country artist Kaylee Bell may mostly call Nashville home these days, but she's back in New Zealand for the summer. A couple week...
René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the latest travel figures from Stats NZ
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism New Zealand is feeling positive about tourist spending this summer following the release of the latest travel figures from Stats NZ. The Se...
Tohu Harris: Warriors Captain commits to 2025 NRL season, discusses Andrew Webster's coaching
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Change at the Warriors under coach Andrew Webster has seen captain Tohu Harris commit to a further NRL league season through until the end of 2025. ...
Sandra Venables: Assistant Police Commissioner said Police are prepared for today's protests
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are reassuring the public they have the resources to make sure a series of large protests in the North Island run smoothly. Hundreds have ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the mini budget and state of the Government's books
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Finance Minister is painting a dismal fiscal picture ahead of the incoming mini budget. The Government's announced the mini-budget will land...
Alan Johnson: Child Poverty Action Group spokesperson on the increase to the Working for Families payments
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Child Poverty advocates don't appear to be jumping for joy over the Government's new Working for Families payments. The Government's raising Fami...
Peter Dengate Thrush: Independent Chair of the Gaming Machine Association of NZ on the Department of Internal Affairs' new gambling regulations
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims that the Department of Internal Affairs' new gambling regulations are unworkable. Among the changes, staff have to note down descriptions of...
Mike's Minute: Maharey was first step for major change at Pharmac
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might have seen that Steve Maharey quit. I first met him decades ago when he was Minister of Broadcasting. We had a long chat at the Radio Awards ...
Auckland Fine Dining Restaurant 'The French Café' Among Best In The World
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's fine dining establishment 'The French Cafe' features alongside seven other New Zealand eateries as one of the best restaurants worldwide. T...
Geoffrey Miller: US Increasingly Worried about Israel Gaza Conflict
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
United States Vice President Kamala Harris says Israel has a right to defend itself - but too many Palestinians are being killed. Fighting in Gaza has...
Andrew Slater: "Very Concerned" By Covid Data Breach
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Te Whatu Ora says it's taking a Covid data breach extremely seriously. The man downloaded large amounts of data related to vaccination, which has been...
Chris Luxon: Lack Of International Students "Incredibly Frustrating"
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says international relationships have weakened. While international student numbers have bounced back to new records in Australia -...
Mark the Week: A palpable sense that this Government is different
30 Nov 2023
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. The Government: 7/10 Off an...
Mike's Minute: Macca's - Why all the whinging Wanaka?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the bet that once people stop moaning about McDonalds in Wanaka, it goes off? There is a wonderful disconnect between theory and reality in thi...
Daniel Newman: Auckland Councillor on the proposal to change the city's weekly kerbside rubbish collection to fortnightly
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aucklanders could be losing their weekly kerbside rubbish collection. The council is proposing to change the weekly service to a fortnightly one fro...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Henry Kissinger's death and the public response
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Kissinger is being remembered as one of the most distinctive voices in foreign affairs. The former US Secretary of State, National Security Ad...
Bruce Aitken: Tantalus Estate Vineyard majority owner on the Waiheke business being put up for sale
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popular Waiheke Island hotspot is being put up for sale. The Tantalus Estate Vineyard was established in 2016 as a wine and beer tasting spot, a r...
Peter Jones: Te Whatu Ora Acute Care Clinical Lead says the pressure in emergency departments is mostly caused by an increase in urgent cases
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The problem of people turning up to emergency departments with non-emergencies may have been overstated. Medical experts writing in today's New Zeal...
Dean Calvert: Greenstone Entertainment General Manager what Coldplay's third show means for the entertainment industry
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An entertainment industry figure says Coldplay bringing a third show to New Zealand is a great sign for future events. The pop supergroup has added ...
Ian Lees-Galloway: Former Labour Cabinet Minister on Labour's new front bench line up
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few new faces in Labour's new Shadow Cabinet. The top 10 has six women and four men, and prioritises portfolios like climate change, chi...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive on the reasons building infrastructure in New Zealand is so expensive
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several factors may contribute to New Zealand being the most expensive country in the world to build infrastructure. Some projects cost four to five...
Rula Lenska: Actress on the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel stage show and next year's performances in NZ
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well-known for playing Claudia Colby on Coronation Street, Rula Lenska is reprising her role in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for kiwi audiences. The...
Susan Devoy: Vice President of the World Squash Organisation and Squash NZ Board Member on Tauranga hosting the NZ Festival of Squash
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s largest ever squash festival is set to take place in Tauranga. Over 400 athletes from 30 nations will be competing in the three majo...
Mike's Minute: Change is coming and the repair work has begun
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to take in this week. There is a lot to do because a lot of change is coming. But one of the starker moments was when we asked the univ...
Nicola Young: Wellington City Councillor on Mayor Tory Whanau's drinking problem
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Wellington City Councillor says the Mayor's behaviour has become an embarrassment for the city. It comes after revelations Tory Whanau was publicl...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor on the Official Cash Rate being held at 5.5%
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A clear message from the Reserve Bank Governor. The central bank held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5%, and signalled any cuts aren't on the immediate...
Jenny Webster-Brown: Land and Water Director on a report finding that every region needs to reduce contaminants to meet freshwater standards
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report into New Zealand's achievement of water quality targets has provided a sombre read. It's evaluated four contaminants —nitrogen, phosp...
Christopher Luxon: New Prime Minister on what's being done in the 100 Day Plan
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's got its work cut out for it with its 100-day plan including 49 actions. That includes the scrapping Auckland's fuel tax and the cle...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the US pushing for the ceasefire to be extended and a broader range of hostages to be released
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden is pushing for the ceasefire to be extended. He is stepping up pressure on Israel and Hamas to continue the release of hostag...
Richard McIntyre: Chair of Dairy for Federated Farmers on Synlait raising its forecast base milk price
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of good news for dairy farmers. Synlait has upped its forecast base milk price by 25 cents for the 23/24 season, bringing it up to $7.25. Ri...
Mike's Minute: Winston is wrong but he can't see that
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part of the trouble with Winston Peters and his media obsession is that very few are more obsessed with the media than the media themselves. The media...
Pollies: Labour's Megan Woods and National's Mark Mitchell on Andrew Coster as Police Commissioner
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Police Minister won't say if the Police Commissioner will be keeping his job. Mark Mitchell has met with Andrew Coster for the first time since ...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on his plans to sell off the Ports of Auckland's long-term lease
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mayor is looking for more bang for his buck as he looks to sell off Port of Auckland's operating business. Wayne Brown's put forward two op...
Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociologist on Australia banning Nazi salutes
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nazi salutes are set to become illegal in Australia after a spike in racism. It comes after a letter was signed by more than 600 prominent Australia...
John Carran: Jarden Investment Strategist and Economist on the Official Cash Rate
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Official Cash Rate is expected to remain steady. The Reserve Bank is tipped to keep it unchanged at 5.5% at its next review at 2pm today. Econ...
Steven Joyce: Former Senior National Party Minister on Winston Peters' comment on the Public Interest Journalism Fund
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former senior National Party Minister is weighing in on the stir caused by new the Deputy Prime Minister at the first Cabinet meeting. Winston Pet...
Oz Clarke: UK Wine expert and TV Presenter on New Zealand wine and his tour of NZ vineyards
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts. Clarke has been writing about wine since the 80's, starting as Britain's Sunday Express' first w...
Mike's Minute: What I'm enjoying about the new government so far
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's three little things I am enjoying about the new Government so far. The first is the media imploding about the use of Māori language. Winsto...
Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the trial of six teenagers accused of complicity in the murder of a French teacher
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Six French teenagers are going on trial, accused of complicity in the murder of a teacher who showed students cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during ...
Anne Tolley: Commission Chair on Tauranga City Council putting a pause on the roll out of part-time bus lanes on Cameron Road
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga City Council is listening to frustrated residents, hitting the brakes on changes to bus lanes and parking. Commission Chair Anne Tolley tol...
Chris Meehan: Ayrburn Project Developer says it's one of the area's most important tourism infrastructure developments in the 30 years
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new $200 million development in Otago's Arrowtown is aiming to put the region on the map as a global food destination. The Ayrburn project is taki...
Shane Reti: New Minister of Health on the changes to the health system
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Health Minister is vowing not to undertake major structural change to the health system, with the exception of disestablishing the Māori Heal...
Conor Fraser: Speech and Language Therapist on Early Childhood Centres being stretched thin
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early childhood centres are stretched as they deal with more children with learning and behavioural challenges. The Educational Institute says the ...
Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand Director on Australia reaching a record number of international students
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's had a record number of international students. Numbers hit a record 725,000 this year, a 31% increase on the year before. Australi...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on the new Government's plan to find savings from the public sector
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon is heading to his first Cabinet meeting today with a pledge to reduce the public service headcount and redirect resources to the new...