Best Chief IMPACT Driver Podcasts (2023)

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU threatening action against Poland over 'Russian influence' probe 4:25

25m ago4:25

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The EU are threatening to take action against Poland after MPs approved a new commission to probe into 'Russian interreference'. The commission could bar people from public office for having links to Russia. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the critics think the panel- dominated by Government MPs- is designed to attack opposition leader and former …

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The Huddle: Did Jan Tinetti deliberately mislead the House? 9:59

20m ago9:59

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This evening on The Huddle, Still projects director Sam Johnson and Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Education Minister Jan Tinetti has been referred to Parliament’s Privileges Committee after she failed to correct a false statement about school attendance she ma…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job growth accelerating by 0.6 percent in April 3:33

19m ago3:33

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Job growth continues to shoot up, with April's 0.6 percent increase continuing the trend of previous months. The largest reported increases were in accommodation, food services, healthcare and manufacturing, with only agriculture, forestry, and fishing trending down. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says these growth figures are a double-…

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Rupert Carlyon: Kōura Wealth founder says New Zealand can't afford a retirement age of 67, let alone 65 4:28

22m ago4:28

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The retirement age debate is a talking point in this year's election- but one KiwiSaver provider founder says the discussion is useless. National and ACT claim they will increase retirement age to 67 to increase contributions to the NZ Super Fund, and Labour confirmed it will stay at 65 under their Government. Kōura Wealth founder Rupert Carlyon sa…

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the RBNZ and ANZ increasing their house price forecast tracks 2:38

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Economists and the Reserve Bank have been laying out their predictions on house prices. The RBNZ recently increased their house price forecast track in their Monetary Policy Statement- but they still expect some house price falls. ANZ economists followed suit, raising their price forecasts and citing positive net migration as a key factor. Milford …

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on business confidence lifting to 18-month high 3:02

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Confidence in the economy is rebounding- but this positivity will make things harder on the Reserve Bank. According to ANZ's Business Outlook survey, business confidence lifted 13 points from -43.8 to -31.1, while expected own activity rose from -7.6 to -4.5. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says this is a double-edged sword fo…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on former Warriors player Manu Vatuvei being released from prison 4:42

21m ago4:42

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Former Warriors league player Manu Vatuvei has returned to society- and social media. He's been released from prison on parole after getting sentenced in March 2022 for importing methamphetamine. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave says the videos he shared to Instagram may not have been the best start to his comeback. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

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Bernard Hickey: economic commentator predicts house prices will rise 10-20 percent under National-ACT Government 4:53

37m ago4:53

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Economic experts are predicting an increase in house prices if National and ACT take over in October. Commentator Bernard Hickey says house prices could rise by 10-20 percent under a National-ACT Government after some key policy changes are implemented. Bernard Hickey reckons both parties will likely make changes to interest deductibility, bright-l…

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Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director says the beginning of the FTA with the UK is great for dairy trade 2:31

5m ago2:31

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The Dairy Companies Association of NZ welcomes the beginning of the nation's Free Trade Agreement with the UK. It came into force today, and the wine, honey, red meat and dairy sectors all set to benefit from significantly improved access. DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther says this is a really significant day for the dairy industry and pr…

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Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says Countdown's latest winter price freeze is lacking essentials 2:22

20m ago2:22

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Consumer NZ says Countdown's second winter product price freeze is better this year, but it's lacking fruit. Out of more than 300 individual items, only two are fresh vegetables- potatoes and mushrooms. It did the same last winter. Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says it'll be interesting if Foodstuffs doesn't follow suit. "It would really underline many of…

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Dr Riley Elliott: marine biologist hopes Daisy the Great White shark's tracker can be found 3:49

3m ago3:49

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Daisy the Great White shark's tracker has ended up on dry land - and her whereabouts are unknown. Daisy shot to fame this year, when the data on her movements was made public for all to view. She lost her tracker three days ago near Matakana Island, and it later washed up in Tauranga. Data shows it's been picked up and taken to central Gate Pa. Mar…

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Peter Dunne: Political commentator says it's hard to see how Jan Tinetti didn't know she was misleading the House 3:18

11m ago3:18

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Big questions on how Labour MPs are briefed, now that the Education Minister has been referred to Parliament's Privileges Committee over a breach of rules in the House. Jan Tinnetti's been accused of misleading the House in failing to correct a statement she'd made on school attendance stats. Political commentator Peter Dunne says the record needed…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Auckland Council needs to sell their airport shares 2:08

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If you’re like me and you’re never sure about the financial competency of the people elected to council, the next week is going be a big test. Because over the next week, the council of the country’s biggest city, Auckland- so presumably some of the brightest councillors in this country, purely because there are more people to choose from- are goin…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National MP Simon O'Connor denying 'mother and father' comment homophobic (1) 6:21

4m ago6:21

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National's Simon O'Connor is denying his comment about the responsibility of the 'mother and father' was intended to exclude same-sex couples. The MP said his comment was aimed at fathers who didn't contribute child support and called any criticism a “very strange interpretation”. Leader Chris Luxon has also stepped in to explain away O'Connor's st…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on National MP Simon O'Connor denying 'mother and father' comment homophobic 6:21

4m ago6:21

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National's Simon O'Connor is denying his comment about the responsibility of the 'mother and father' was intended to exclude same-sex couples. The MP said his comment was aimed at fathers who didn't contribute child support and called any criticism a “very strange interpretation”. Leader Chris Luxon has also stepped in to explain away O'Connor's st…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Taylor Swift fans reporting amnesia after concerts 4:35

21m ago4:35

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A number of Taylor Swift fans are reportedly getting amnesia after attending her concerts. The 33 year old singer is in the middle of a 52 show US tour. But some fans who've said they dreamt of seeing Taylor Swift for a long time can't recall attending the concert. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says psychologists confirm it's a real phenomenon. "…

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Courtney Winter: ZB journalist on John Beckenridge's financial state before disappearance with stepson 4:50

20m ago4:50

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Claims John Beckenridge was in a dire financial straits before vanishing with his stepson, Mike. Their mysterious disappearance in 2015 is subject to a Coroners' hearing to determine whether the pair are dead or alive. A detective believes Beckenridge seemed to be living off his credit card, but the boy's mother, Fiona Lu, thinks her ex-husband was…

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360 with Katie Woolf

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Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael White says young offenders are spending time with victims in Katherine, learning about how their crimes are impacting people's lives 10:18

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360 with Katie Woolf

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Runner Tim Hewitt hopes to maintain his track record at the upcoming City 2 Surf averaging about 3.11 min/km 7:47

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Berry Springs Tavern owner Leah Sloan says she is thrilled to win Best Overall Pub at the Hospitality Awards 6:31

15m ago6:31

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Katherine’s Community Engagement Ranger Stacey Kessner says dozens of bats are turning up dead around town which is likely due to starvation 5:49

34m ago5:49

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Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says a trial RV park at Bundilla Beach will progress to an EOI but the Council will need an exception from the NT Government 8:24

2m ago8:24

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NT Electoral Commissioner Iain Loganathan says changes have been proposed to electoral boundaries in Palmerston after population growth 8:57

12m ago8:57

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Member for Katherine Jo Hersey says residents and business owners are being terrorised by youth with an elderly woman targeted while gardening 16:52

15m ago16:52

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on British paddleboarder dying after being struck by lightning 4:39

8m ago4:39

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A British man died after being reportedly stuck by lightening while paddle-boarding in Greece. The unnamed 26-year old was in the ocean during a thunderstorm in Agia Agathi, Rhodes, according to local media. Investigations into this incident are currently underway. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the paddle-boarder was rescued after being hit, but…

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The Huddle: Will National's back-tracking put voters off? 9:07

6m ago9:07

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This evening on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Education Minister Jan Tinetti has been referred to Parliament's powerful privileges committee, over failing to correct a statement around attendance stats. The last time a Mini…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says the OCR has peaked for the foreseeable future 4:49

11m ago4:49

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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr indicated the 25bps increase to 5.5 percent is as high as the OCR will go for the foreseeable future. Orr explained that the OCR will have to stay at 5.5 percent for much of next year to bring down inflationary pressures. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham agrees that the OCR has peaked and doesn't think the Reserve …

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Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on farmers facing highest on-farm inflation levels since the 1980s 3:11

8m ago3:11

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Sheep and beef farmers are experiencing record on-farm inflation levels for the second year in a row. Beef + Lamb NZ's report Sheep and Beef On-farm Inflation 2022-23 shows on-farm inflation is at 16.3 percent, a 40-year high. In March, Beef + Lamb NZ forecasted a 30 percent decrease in average farm profit based on estimated on-farm inflation of 12…

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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the big four Australian banks receiving 2024 deadlines for open banking 3:52

9m ago3:52

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The big four Australian banks have been given a deadline for establishing open banking standards. Payments NZ’s API Centre has published a “minimum open banking implementation plan”, giving ANZ, ASB, BNZ, and Westpac until 2024 to prepare. Open banking refers to the tech-driven revolution in financial services overseas involving non-bank tech compa…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Mark McGowan resigning as premier of Western Australia 4:54

8m ago4:54

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Western Australia premier Mark McGowan abruptly resigned Monday, claiming he was 'exhausted'. McGowan delivered this shock announcement at a snap press conference, midway through his second term in office. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Mark McGowan remains a 'political juggernaut' for the region and he was 'loved' by his state for his C…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Miami Heat beating the Boston Celtics 103-84 4:49

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The Miami Heat have rebounded from three straight defeats to beat the Celtics in Boston and wrap up the NBA's eastern conference. The Heat have won game seven 103-84 to take the series 4-3, having led 3-nil before Boston levelled the series. The eighth-seeded Heat now face the Denver Nuggets for the NBA title. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave expl…

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Danny Gelb: employment law advocate says uptick in NZ businesses stopping staff from accessing work I.T linked to well-being concern 3:50

34m ago3:50

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New Zealand businesses wary of burning out staff are taking steps to reduce employees working when on annual or sick leave. A recent survey revealed nearly half of Kiwi employees are too stressed to do their jobs properly. Employment law advocate Danny Gelb says this uptick in businesses locking staff out of work I.T systems while on leave is out o…

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Murray Chong: New Plymouth councillor on authorities fining motorists despite half the parking meters not working 2:04

23m ago2:04

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Drivers in New Plymouth are lambasting authorities for issuing parking tickets despite the number of broken meters. Of the 96 parking meters in New Plymouth's central business area, just 53 work properly. 8 are dead and the remaining 35 don't accept all forms of payment. New Plymouth councillor Murray Chong says plenty of people attempt to use the …

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Diane Calvert: Wellington councillor among the six who lost confidence in transport plan and want funding withdrawn 3:43

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A faction of six Wellington City councillors have lost confidence in the capital's $7.4 billion transport plan. The councillors have filed a notice of motion stating they're no longer confident in Let's Get Wellington Moving and want the council to withdraw from their 2019 funding agreement. One of the Wellington councillors who signed was Diane Ca…

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Neil Kirton: Hawke's Bay Regional Councillor wants NEMA to cover some of the Cyclone Gabrielle repair costs 3:52

15m ago3:52

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Hawke's Bay Regional Council is asking the National Emergency Management to help cover some of the costs from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Council is facing an $885 million repair bill, and wants NEMA to chip in $56 million. Councillor Neil Kirton says the Council could claim back multiple costs - but they're being challenged. "The air travel by helicopt…

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Judge Frances Eivers: Children's Commissioner says work needs to be done to stop offending beyond increasing police pursuits 4:30

14m ago4:30

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The Children's Commissioner believes more needs to be done to stop offending than simply increasing police pursuits. Police have revised its fleeing drivers policy, giving more scope to pursue offenders when there's a serious offence and risk of ongoing offending. The policy was restricted in 2020, with a subsequent rise in fleeing drivers - and fe…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Education Minister Jan Tinetti being referred to Privileges Committee over possible contempt 6:19

7m ago6:19

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Education Minister Jan Tinetti may face serious consequences after allegedly breaking House rules. Tinetti's been referred to the Privileges Committeeby the Speaker, accused of misleading the House by failing to correct a misleading statement around attendance stats. ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Jan Tinetti pleading ignoranc…

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Pierce Crowley: UCSA President on the University of Canterbury apologising for policy violating must-pass competency test 3:42

13m ago3:42

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Third year Canterbury University engineering students complaining about a must-pass exam have been proved right. The University has apologised after a new report found taking a competency test in the middle of exam season violated policy. Its timing meant more than half the students failed. Student Association President Pierce Crowley says it's not…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Once again, National is the party of the flip-flop 2:45

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I am risk of repeating myself two days in a row, but that’s only because National appears determined to keep making the same mistake. So here we go. National should not have walked back Simeon Brown’s comments on bilingual road signs. When National sent Nicola Willis and Chris Bishop onto morning radio shows today, it should’ve been to back up Sime…

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360 with Katie Woolf

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Firefighter Andrew Falconer says he’s doing the push up challenge for suicide prevention after his 15-year-old daughter took her own life 11:06

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Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Director Charmaine Phillips explains how a new project by Steeline GRP will benefit the NT 8:35

15h ago8:35

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RDH Paediatrician Dr Bianca Middleton is urging all Territorians over 6 months age to get a flu shot after with 1400 cases so far this year 6:26

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360 with Katie Woolf

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PropTrack Director Economic Research Cameron Kusher says Darwin rents have increased $60 per week in some suburbs, with strong demand and limited supply creating tough competition for renters 6:21

1h ago6:21

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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says plans for an RV park at Bundilla Beach will got to a vote at a Council meeting tonight 13:06

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NT United Workers Secretary Erina Early says fire fighters are meeting today to firm up their next steps in the fight for a pay rise 4:26

11m ago4:26

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Bushfires NT senior fire management officer Lee Humphris says crews battled 21 wildfires last week, with six on Saturday alone 6:56

20m ago6:56

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Transport Workers Union NT organiser Barry Norton calls for greater safety measures on buses after a driver was assaulted and child was flashed 10:44

8m ago10:44

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan winning fifth term in office 4:28

27m ago4:28

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Turkey’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a fifth term, extending his run in office into a third decade. 99 percent of the ballot boxes have been opened, and Erdogan won 52 per cent of the vote over the 48 per cent for his opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Erdogan is a divisive leader, having taken aim a…

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The Huddle: Should Labour also walk away from housing density rules? 9:12

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This evening, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Munroe, joined The Huddle to discuss the following topics- Waka Kotahi are opening consultation on whether road signs should include Te Reo Maori. National's Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has claimed the…

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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on National u-turning on bipartisan housing density agreement 3:48

10m ago3:48

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National have backtracked from a bipartisan agreement with Labour to address the housing shortage on their own terms. Under a National-led government, councils will be able to opt out of the Medium Density Residential Standards and have the option to either increase density or develop farmland. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says Nationa…

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