For Business Owners: This is the podcast for 6 & 7 figure business owners who are looking to grow a financially successful business. Claire Hancott is a Finance Director, Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur and every week we explore guidance and frameworks designed to help you increase your profits, improve your cash flow and grow your business.
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Welcome to this podcast series - Pep Pods - from Cummings Pepperdine. Cummings Pepperdine advises on the three key areas of law, tax and FCA in alternative assets. Each Pep Pod looks at one or more of these areas of advice, with the aim of providing our listeners with useful updates, insights and information which will help your business. If you have any questions, just get in touch with us. Our contact details are all on our website, cummingspepperdine.com. Enjoy the Pod!
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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#insurtech & #fintech news, insights and #interviews on #growth in #Insurance and #Finance
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Using our early global insights into trends and technology and our honest, direct and fair approach we help corporations to SURVIVE and GROW in challenging times supporting the GOOD in insurance and finance, insurtech and fintech. This podcast is one approach
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The TWM Real Estate Podcast, hosted and produced by TWM, is a podcast that looks into all the various influences of the property market to see what is happening and what trends are emerging. It also features guest conversations that provide an insight into the thinking of various stakeholders, investors, developers and end users - the influencers within the real estate market itself.
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Tributes are flowing in from fans following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. The 31-year-old fell off a balcony at an upmarket hotel in Buenos Aires - and was later pronounced dead. UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's been outrage directed at TMZ, who posted pictures of the body directly on their website. LISTEN ABOVE See omn…
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According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside similar fast-fashion giant Shein, has experienced a significant rise in popularity thanks to cheap prices and free shipping. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this boom in demand is harm…
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Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO on the pilot and engineer shortage threatening the sector
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There's growing concerns that the current shortages in New Zealand's aviation sector could do long-term harm to the industry. New reports show more pilots and engineers are needed every year, but the costs of tertiary study are locking prospective students out of training courses. Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO Simon Wallace says …
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Tonight on The Huddle, Nick Mills from ZB's Wellington Mornings and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially received her Damehood, with Prince William presenting the award in a ceremony this morning. How do we feel about this? Does Jac…
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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the 12.8 percent increase in people receiving Jobseeker benefit
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Social Development Minister Louise Upston isn't worried by the increase in Kiwis relying on the benefit. The Ministry of Social Development released numbers for the last quarter - showing nearly 205,000 people were receiving Jobseeker support, a 12.8 percent increase in a year. Upston says more unemployment is common during an economic downturn - b…
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Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2024
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 17 October 2024, it's D-Day for Darleen Tana with the Greens set to vote whether or not to oust her from Parliament tonight. Labour leader Chris Hipkins explains why he thinks NZ should be bringing Jacinda Ardern back into the fold and use her starpower overseas. One Direction st…
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leader on Jacinda Ardern receiving her Damehood from Prince William
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should use Dame Jacinda Ardern's star power. Prince William bestowed Ardern her Damehood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Hipkins says Ardern could help New Zealand's image on the world stage in things like trade and tourism. He says she's a uniting force. "Actually, I know a lot of National…
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Southland District Council is clamping down on bad dog owners. Its infringements issued to those flouting the rules in the past year have risen by nearly 50 percent - to 150. Many are attributed to unregistered dogs and biting is a growing issue. Mayor Rob Scott says staff take dogs from owners as a last resort, but he hopes infringements have taug…
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Valen Iricibar: Buenos Aires Herald editor on former One Direction star Liam Payne dying after balcony fall
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Argentinian authorities say people shouldn't speculate about the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. The 31-year-old has died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires He's famous for appearing in the Brit boy band on X-Factor aged 16, then developing a solo career. Buenos Aires Herald Editor Valen Iricibar says an autopsy will reveal more…
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Bryce Edwards: political commentator and analyst ahead of the Green Party meeting over Darleen Tana's fate
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A political analyst suggests the Greens are already confident of the outcome from tonight's meeting on Darleen Tana. More than 200 delegates will discuss whether to ask the Speaker to remove Tana from Parliament. The now-independent MP has lodged an appeal against a High Court decision supporting the party's disciplinary process against her. Victor…
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Jacinda Arden receiving her Damehood from Prince William
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Jacinda Ardern has formally received her damehood, more than a year after being granted the title. The former Prime Minister was presented the award by Prince William, at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper doesn't agree with this - and takes issue with her representing the nation overseas. LISTE…
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Unpacking Pensions: The Hidden Costs to Your Business
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This week on the podcast, we dive into the topic of pensions. Are they just another tax on the business owner, or is there more you need to be considering? Claire Hancott shares her expert insights and breaks down the complexities of auto-enrollment, eligibility, and the various pension schemes available to employers and employees alike. Claire exp…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 4.1 percent
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Over in Australia, unemployment rates have dropped to 4.1 percent - making a pre-Christmas cut to interest rates less likely. The economy added 64,100 more jobs last month, 51,600 of which were full-time roles. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is good news for some people - but the reduced odds of a rate cut will put strain on homeown…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the pressures impacting Auckland FC ahead of their first match
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It's a big weekend for Auckland-based sports fans, as the much-hyped Auckland FC gets ready for kick-off. The team will play their first-ever game against the Brisbane Roar this Saturday at a soon to be sold-out Mt Smart Stadium. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the challenges facing the team ahead of their debut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…
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Claire Gray: Tearfund education and advocacy manager on the dark sides of ultra-fast fashion amid Temu's popularity
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Tearfund is raising concerns about how many New Zealanders are shopping on ultra-fast fashion websites - and the hidden costs that come with lower prices. New reports show one in four adults have recently shopped on Temu and around 14 percent have shopped on Shein. The 2024 Ethical Fashion Report gives Shein a score of 20 out of 100 - and Temu a 0.…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government giving unemployed people weight-loss jabs to get them back to work
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Unemployed people living with obesity in the UK could receive weight-loss jabs to help get them back into work. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a £280 million investment from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly to develop new treatments to combat the rising obesity epidemic. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says illnesses relating to obesity cos…
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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on investors turning towards vision care amid ageing population boom
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As the world's ageing population is expected to grow over the coming decades, investors have turned their attention to vision care. As people get older, the need for corrective lenses and treatment goes up - meaning investors are looking to take advantage of increased demand. Milford Asset Management analyst Deborah Lambie reveals the companies tha…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Accident Compensation Corporation reporting a $7.2 billion deficit
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The Accident Compensation Corporation concedes there’s room for it to tighten its processes, as it proposes increasing the levies it charges to help pay for rising claims costs. ACC said, in its just-released annual report, that “lower-than-expected rehabilitation performance” contributed towards it reporting a wider-than-expected $7.2 billion defi…
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Grant Fletcher: military lawyer explains why the SAS can't be sent in to track down Tom Phillips and children in Marokopa
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It's been suggested that the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) could be the ones to find Tom Phillips and his three children in Marokopa - but one expert has voiced disapproval about the optics. The four were recently filmed walking through the bush by pig hunters - the first sighting of them together since December 2021. Barrister and milita…
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' determination to lead Labour and win the next election
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Chris Hipkins is adamant he's staying on as Labour's leader - and he'd put money on leading the party to victory in 2026. A new poll says 75 percent of voters want Hipkins to stay on and lead Labour - despite the recent 1News-Verian poll showing Hipkins is down three points to 15 percent in the preferred Prime Minister stakes. In an earlier intervi…
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Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2024
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 October 2024, we've won the war on inflation, baby! Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather whether we're out of the woods - and what this means for your mortgage rates. Wellington City Councillors have held an emergency meeting amid threats of Government intervention. Councillor …
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Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog contributor and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! According to a new poll, over half of Kiwi voters think Prime Minister Chris Luxon is out of touch. Why do we think this is? Is this a problem? Well…
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Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on New Zealand potentially scrapping bank card surcharges
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Australia's Government is set to ban debit card surcharges as part of an economic crackdown designed to bring financial relief amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Over on this side of the Tasman, the coalition Government has hinted New Zealand may follow suit and cap surcharge fees for debit and credit cards. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minist…
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Charlotte Karp: Daily Mail reporter on the case of the missing Marokopa father and children gaining worldwide attention
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The case of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children is garnering worldwide attention. Pig hunters spotted them almost two weeks ago, after not being seen together since December 2021. Their footage showing the four in camo gear with walking packs has sparked interest around the globe. Daily Mail reporter, Charlotte Karp, has flown …
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Peter McGlashan: former Black Cap on the team's first test against India being delayed by rain
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Yet another Black Caps test has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. The team's opening test against India in Bengaluru was set to start at 5pm (NZT) - but the match has been temporarily paused because of rain. Former Black Cap Peter McGlashan says this delay could buy New Zealand more time to turn their match strategy around. "No-one wi…
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A Wellington City Councillor believes Government intervention is necessary. Councillors have met urgently this afternoon to discuss changes to the city's Long Term Plan. The budget needs revision after the Council backed out of selling its airport shares, leaving a funding hole worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Mayor Tory Whanau will talk with…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the RBNZ will need to slash the OCR quicker to keep up with inflation
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There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on target, at 2.2 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says that although the Reserve Bank has recently cut the OCR - it's still higher than it should be. He says the Bank probably needs t…
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's impromptu dance performance at a Pennsylvania town hall
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A campaign event for Donald Trump went in an unexpected direction in Pennsylvania. Trump cut the town hall event short yesterday, when he stopped taking questions and swayed on stage to music for 39 minutes. He also reminded his supporters to vote in January - despite the US election being set to take place next month. US correspondent Dan Mitchins…
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the challenges awaiting the Black Caps in first India test
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The Black Caps are aware of the challenge facing them ahead of the first test against India in Bengaluru. New Zealand have only beaten the hosts on Indian soil twice in 36 tests - with their most recent victory coming 36 years ago. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the team's odds of winning. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Tauranga City Council will wait until mid-2025 to expand charges for letting businesses offer al fresco dining. The fee per-square-metre of footpath use was meant to apply from July. Tauranga mayor Mahe Drysdale says delaying its introduction recognises the tough conditions for hospitality now. He says they're now rethinking how high the fee should…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The inflation fight is over, but the economy still suffers
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Well, how good is that inflation number out today? 2.2 percent - we're there, baby! We're pretty much bang on where inflation is supposed to sit - at 2 percent, halfway between 1 and 3 in the target band. We’ve made it. We have had inflation run out of control in this country for three years, but we have finally got it back to where it’s supposed t…
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Episode 15: Expo Real 2024
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A short Episode in which Sean O'Neill chats to TWM colleagues Stephen Aherne and Robbie Coakley who attended Expo Real, the massive European Real Estate Trade Fair in Munich. We hear about the mood music and property market sentiment from around Europe and how did it compare to the 2023 event.Von TWM
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prague cracking down on pub crawls in a bid to attract 'cultured' tourists
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One European hotspot has had enough of British stag parties and hopes to attract more 'cultured' visitors to the region. City councillors in Prague have banned organised night-time pub crawls put on by travel agencies - meaning travellers will need to amuse themselves in other ways from 10pm to 6am. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the city hopes t…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts whether inflation will dip below 3 percent tomorrow
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All eyes are on Stats NZ's newest release tomorrow - as Kiwis brace to find out the official Consumers Price Index figures. Following the Reserve Bank's latest cut to the OCR, the bank is confident inflation has dipped below the 3 percent threshold. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham predicts whether or not inflation will drop back within the target…
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Kiwi farming experts are paying tribute to the women in their lives as part of this year's International Day of Rural Women. Plenty of organisations have taken the day to celebrate the women making waves in the nation's rural sector - and The Country spoke to some of the Kiwi women making a difference and smashing the 'grass ceiling'. Host Rowena D…
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The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data from the Real Estate Institute (REINZ) shows the national median fell 2.3 percent, to $781,000. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says prices are likely to stay low - despite recent cuts to int…
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Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2024
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 15 October 2024, the Government is threatening to intervene in Wellington City Council. A crown observer, commissioners and new elections are all on the table - but Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown tells Heather in a fiery interview none of that is needed. Big debate over Heal…
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The Huddle: Can Wellington City Council avoid an intervention?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Two Auckland rich-listers are looking to get a helipad built at their Westmere home. Environmentalists and NIMBYs have blasted this move - and the proposal will need…
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David Seymour: ACT Party leader responds to the Solicitor General's updated prosecution guidelines
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ACT Party leader David Seymour has been quick to respond to the 'abhorrent' new prosecution guidelines set by the Solicitor General. The new guidelines have told prosecutors to 'think carefully about particular decisions where a person is Māori' - prompting backlash. Seymour has labelled these guidelines 'disgraceful'. "If New Zealand is based on a…
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Dirk Hudig: Herne Bay Residents Association co-chair on rich-lister couple's helipad proposal facing community feedback
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Auckland rich-listers Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray will be facing community feedback on their proposal to build a helipad at their Westmere home. It will now be publicly notified, so opponents will get a say at a public hearing. Herne Bay Residents Association co-chair Dirk Hudig says helicopters are incredibly noisy and dirty. He says they're not…
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Baden Smith: Air NZ General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet on the airline's Dreamliners receiving a makeover
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Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand's Dreamliner cabins are set to get under way. New seats, new carpets, new screens and new Business Premier cabins are among the features customers can expect after the planes get retrofitted in Singapore. The airline's General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet, Baden Smith, says the upgrades will m…
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A Wellington City Councillor is not convinced the Government will intervene - and is defending the Council. The Local Government Minister's taking advice on potential intervention. Councillors must find cost savings after u-turning on plans to sell the 34 percent stake in Wellington Airport - estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. C…
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana issuing an appeal ahead of Green Party meeting
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Darleen Tana's appeal isn't affecting her former Party's plans to meet this week, to discuss whether to invoke laws to boot her from Parliament. The once-Green MP resigned after an inquiry found she likely knew of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Greens are still looking …
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defending latest $4.3m home purchase
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on the defence following his latest property purchase. The Australian leader recently bought a $4.3 million house on the New South Wales Central Coast - near his soon-to-be-wife's hometown. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese has copped criticism over this purchase amid an ongoing cost-of-living cri…
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Expect a reserved leadership style from Hiroki Sakai when he dons the captain's armband in Auckland FC's inaugural A-League football season. The Japanese international will be assisted by two vice captains - All White Tommy Smith and Australian Jake Brimmer. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Stephen Marshall: director of Victoria University’s Centre for Academic Development on unis reverting back to pen and paper tests to stop cheats
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More universities have reverted back to testing students with pen and paper exams because of the difficulty securing digital exams from cheats. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more university courses have relied on virtual exams - allowing students to bypass protections and cheat their way into better marks. Professor Stephen Marshall, the director of…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the inquiry into the poisoning of woman killed by nerve agent
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A public inquiry is to begin later in Salisbury, England, to examine how a woman was killed in a 2018 poisoning blamed on Russian agents. 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess died after spraying herself with Novichok - the same chemical weapon used to target a former Russian spy four months earlier. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the inquiry will examine th…
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on China's efforts to stimulate its economy
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Over in China, officials have outlined plans to further stimulate the economy amid an ongoing downturn. China's Ministry of Finance announced that China would issue special sovereign bonds to recapitalise its largest state owned banks. It would also allow local Governments to use RMB 2.3 trn of local Government special bonds to buy unsold homes. Ha…
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Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas
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One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidhar says this would boost the nation's GDP and add to the economy. He says Kiwis have plenty of entrepreneurial ability - but they lack the ability to see scale like their international counterparts. "…
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The Huddle: How can we bring more revenue into New Zealand?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! ASB's CEO is advocating for more taxes in New Zealand to pay for the infrastructure deficits. This comes after ANZ's Antonia Watson advocated for a capital gains tax. Can we find a …
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