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Alliance Group is proposing a closure to its Timaru meat processing plant. Consultations are ongoing and will likely lead to the loss of 600 jobs. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to
The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system. They have proposed a number of potential changes; including establishing consenting authorities to replace the 67 BCAs New
RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure. Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible fo
The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use. New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illega
New statistics show a 22% reduction in serious assaults in Auckland CBD over the past year. Auckland Council is reporting that crime in the city dropped 35%, and retail crime is down 50%. Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins Tim Beveridge on T
This week Cabinet discussed the draft for the Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the ACT Party. The three principles that were agreed upon included the Government power to govern and Parliament's power to create laws, the Crown's recognitio
A recent law change saw councils given the choice to either hold a binding poll or disestablish their Maori wards. Central Hawkes Bay Mayor Alex Walker told Tim Beveridge that publicising the issue removes the power from local governments. LIS
The Labour Party has started a discussion around a potential capital gains tax. Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins had campaigned against the tax in the 2023 election, but has since changed his mind. Hipkins told Tim Beveridge on The Weeke
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is about to jet off with a senior business delegation to Malaysia followed by South Korea. Retired Professor of International Relations Stephen Hoadley joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss t
The Government has proposed several changes to speed limits countrywide. This week, proposing to change State Highway 1/76 in Christchurch and State Highway 1 north of Auckland from 100km/h to 110km/h. Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins Tim
The Local Government New Zealand conference wrapped up this week, with local government minister Simeon Brown hinting at more streams of funding for councils. But some councillors are unhappy with recent comments from the Prime Minister. Hami
The Government announced this afternoon that Cabinet has agreed to recommend a suite of changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill. These changes would require applications to be sent to a panel of experts to streamline approval. Minister for In
The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for tougher rules against corruption after a report outlined the levels of transparency in the Government. The report's author, Philippa Yasbek, says Kiwis should be reassessing the level of threat corrupt
The Government has announced $1.3 billion of funding for a new Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) to improve road safety over the next three years. The funding will be targeted at drunk and drugged drivers, increasing roadside testing a
The number of households living in emergency housing has dropped by a third from December 2023 to June 2024. Auckland saw the biggest drop, from 624 households to 354 households. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka joins Tim Beveridge on T
Wholesale energy prices are the highest since October 2018, with hydro-lake levels only 32% full. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss what can be done to help. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystu
Act MP Karen Chhour has raised concerns with Parliament becoming an unsafe working environment following personal attacks surrounding her youth offender boot camp. Former Speaker of the House Sir David Carter joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend
The National Party announced a policy today to improve achievement levels in maths, following their Annual General Meeting this weekend. Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.
Joe Biden and Barack Obama have both given their endorsement for Kamala Harris for Presidency, following Biden announcing he would be stepping down before the next election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Green Party has announced they are pushing back their decision on the future of Darleen Tana as they wrap up their AGM today. Ricardo Menendez-March joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the outcome from the AGM. LISTEN
Tauranga has elected Mahé Drysdale as their new mayor. He joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss his initial plans for the city. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Republican National Convention has been and gone with Donald Trump being confirmed as the Republican Presidential nominee, and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. U.S. Correspondent Dan Mitchinson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weeken
University of Otago Professor of Politics and Director of International Relations joins Tyler Adams on The Weekend Collective to discuss how the attempted assassination will impact America's upcoming election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/li
Housing Minister Chris Bishop expects to see Kainga Ora evictions rise before improving. This comes after the Government ordered the housing agency to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March. The Minister joined Tyler Adams on The Wee
Former President Donald Trump is injured after what seems to have been an assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania campaign rally. The former President says the bullet scraped his ear, while two people have died and one is seriously injured.
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