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Holiday Breakfast

Don"t miss a thing while you"re on holiday, with Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. We deliver the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you"re on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.

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4:38

Ben McNulty: Wellington Councillor for...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/27

Wellington Council’s decision to sell its 34% share in Wellington Airport may put rates up in the future. The highly contested decision to sell the shares has passed - and the proceeds will be invested in a perpetual fund. At least three councillors, who previously agreed to sell the shares, now say they've changed their minds - and the move to sell would fail if a vote happened today. Mayor Tory Whanau has been criticised from fellow left-leaning councillors for supporting the sale. Wellington

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3:49

Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Lead on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/27

Transporting New Zealand says the Government's struck a good spending balance – with investment in the future. The government's announced the finalisation of its Policy Statement on Land Transport, to the tune of $22 billion. It'll be used to improve road maintenance, build roads of national significance, improve public transport, and bring in roadside drug testing. Transporting NZ Policy Lead, Billy Clemens, told Tim Beveridge “This will ensure roads work for New Zealanders.” Clemens said

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11:43

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO on receiving...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

Self-taught rocket scientist Sir Peter Beck had humble beginnings as a Fisher & Paykel Appliances apprentice. Since 2006, he’s been chief executive of Rocket Lab – which has been pivotal in growing New Zealand’s $1.69 billion space industry. Employing 1,800 staff, Beck’s Rocket Lab is second only to Elon Musk’s Space X as the most prolific commercial launch provider globally. It has worked with Nasa on multiple missions and launched the first rocket in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space

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4:26

Cindy Farquhar: OB-GYN Professor on survey asking...

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2024/06/03

Around 70 Kiwis turning 18 from August will become the first cohort legally allowed to seek details about their donor parent from Births, Deaths and Marriages. As officials prepare for requests about donor-biological parents, a team of University of Auckland researchers are asking their own questions in a new nationwide survey. Since the Human Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Hart) register began collecting information nearly two decades ago, more than 3,000 donor-conceived people have been

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6:35

Dame Theresa Gattung: NZ entrepreneur on receiving...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/03

In 1999, Theresa Gattung became the first female chief executive of a major New Zealand company at Telecom (now Spark). She broke through a major glass ceiling – paving the way for a prolific corporate career - co-founding My Food Bag, sitting on the board of healthcare start-up Tend, as well as the dating website Compatico. She’s been named a Dame in this King’s Birthday Honours alongside Joan Withers. Dame Theresa Gattung told Tim Beveridge “I wasn’t sure if it was a gag or not – 10 years

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3:10

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation Chief...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

The construction of new builds is coming to a halt. About 35,000 new builds were given consent in the last year – more than a 20% drop from the period ending April 2023. This is being chalked up to inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. Chief Executive of Building Industry Federation, Julien Leys, told Tim Beveridge “The Covid building boom is over.” Leys said “Interestingly enough, the renovation market is doing quite well – and we’ve seen a bit of a boost come through with

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2:58

Jason Walls: Political Editor on the Prime Minister's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

Prime Minister Chris Luxon will visit Niue and Fiji this week to develop and reaffirm New Zealand's cooperation with the region. This will be Luxon’s first visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Political Editor Jason Walls told Tim Beveridge “He’s expecting to be received warmly and get a good welcome. It’s a strategic area of the world for New Zealand.” Walls said “He’s been in the job for about six months, but he hasn’t been jet-setting much - he’s been very focused on the 100-day plan and

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6:27

Dame Joan Withers: award-winning NZ businesswoman on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

Award-winning NZ businesswoman Joan Withers has been made a Dame Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to business, government and women. She’s led many prominent companies, including: The Warehouse, Mercury Energy, Auckland International Airport and TVNZ. Dame Joan Withers told Tim Beveridge “You’re the first person I've had call me that – it is weird.” Withers said “People with background like mine don’t expect to get that acknowledgement.” Dame Joan Withers has a message for younger

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8:45

Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Defence...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

Australian Defence Minister, Richard Marles, was critical of China's military build-up during his speech at a security conference in Singapore. Marles later met with his Chinese counterpart to raise his concerns face-to-face. The Shangri-La Dialogue has continued over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to speak on Sunday. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Beveridge “China has become more and more aggressive – publicly aggressive.” Olds said China

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4:49

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on fallout from...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

American Public opinion on former US President Donald Trump's guilty verdict has remained mostly unchanged. The Presidential candidate's been convicted of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the New York hush money trial. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge “A poll has revealed today that Americans are divided – 50% believe that the verdict is correct, and 27% do not support it.” Arnold said “Trump’s lawyers are lashing out at the judge – defence lawyers talk big about

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5:55

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/06/02

The Government's Budget centrepiece has been passed in the House, meaning tax cuts will become law. Income tax brackets have been shifted, giving most earners an extra $4-40 take-home pay each fortnight. Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge “The IRD estimates there’s around nine thousand people who will get slightly less than a dollar a week over the course of the year.” Olsen said “The government’s also been challenged for not funding cancer drugs.” LISTEN

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12:26

Jimmy Barnes: Australian musician on his 'Hell of a...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/25

The working class man and one of Australia's most beloved musicians, Jimmy Barnes, is heading back to our shores for his 'Hell of a Time' tour. Over the length of his career Barnes has achieved 15 solo number-one albums in Australia, becoming 21 when combined with the five earned as the lead singer of ‘Cold Chisel’, resulting in him having the highest number of any artist, including the Beatles and Taylor Swift. Late last year the musician underwent a health scare, sending him under a surgeon’s

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5:20

Kevin Short: Defence Force Chief on Anzac...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/25

Dawn services have been held around the country this morning. On ANZAC Day, thousands of soldiers who fought for New Zealand in the great World Wars are remembered. Winston Peters and the Kiwi Defence Force contingent are at the Gallipoli Dawn Service. The Defence Force had a rocky start to the visit, with lost bags amid the chaos of Dubai’s floods meaning they will now play a reduced role in the service. Defence Force Chief, Air Marshal Kevin Short tells Roman Travers thousands were in Wellington

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6:54

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the changing face of...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins says yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle shows “the wheels are falling off already”. Paul Goldsmith will take over Melissa Lee’s role as Broadcasting Minister and Louise Upston will take over from Penny Simmonds as Disability Issues Minister. Hipkins tells Roman Travers Lee didn’t come up with a single new idea on how to deal with the changing media landscape in her six years as broadcasting spokesperson in opposition. He says one of the main problems for media is

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4:14

Adam Blair: Former Warriors player and commentator on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

The Warriors are dusting themselves off from last week’s shocking loss to the Dragons. The team are looking to hit back hard in today’s ANZAC Day clash against the Gold Coast Titans. Former Warriors player and commentator Adam Blair tells Roman Travers the Warriors need to bounce back after letting themselves down defensively last week. The Warriors have lost their past eight ANZAC Day games but Blair says facing a different team this year may put something on our side of the waters. LISTEN

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3:44

Mark Jennings: Former Newshub Head of News on Paul...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, dropping Melissa Lee from the Media and Communications portfolio. Paul Goldsmith will take over the role. Former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings tells Roman Travers when it came to the crunch, Lee didn’t deliver. A major factor in Lee’s removal was her failure to present a coherent plan or solution for problems currently facing the media. Jennings says Goldsmith has a challenge in making a difference in New Zealand

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4:51

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on cabinet reshuffle

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dropped a shocking cabinet reshuffle yesterday, stripping two ministers of their portfolios. Melissa Lee is out of cabinet and lost the Media and Communications portfolio and Penny Simmonds has been dropped as Disability Issues Minister. Luxon tells Roman Travers the complexity of the two portfolios has increased dramatically over the last few months and he wants them handled by more senior Cabinet ministers. Paul Goldsmith will take over Media and

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3:46

Rodd Liddle: UK correspondent on defence spending...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

Britain will boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of national output by the end of the decade. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the pledge when meeting with secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. The rise in spending will equate to £78 billion and dwarfs NATO contributions from countries like Germany, France, Italy and Spain. UK correspondent Rod Liddle tells Roman Travers that Sunak prefaced his arguments saying we live in an “increasingly dangerous world”. Meanwhile, deputy Labour

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4:54

Jo McKenna: Italian correspondent on Venice day...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

Venice, Italy will introduce a tax for day trippers to enter the city. Italian correspondent Jo McKenna tells Roman Travers the tax’s introduction could cause chaos due to the lack of awareness about it. Day trippers can register online, stating their intention to go to Venice. The tax will cost New Zealand visitors €10 per person. Meanwhile, a 13 month old baby boy has been killed by two pitbull terriers in the southern Italian town of Campo Longo sparking calls for more serious controls around

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5:37

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/04/24

As interest rates globally have risen significantly in recent weeks, many investors are pushing back the timing for interest rate cuts. Yesterday, Australia saw a falling annual inflation rate. Annual inflation in the year to March was 3.6 percent – less than the hoped-for 3.4 percent, which the Reserve Bank had indicated would be the level needed to cut interest rates later in the year. Meanwhile, banks in New Zealand have released a preview of the first quarter labour market data. Unemployment

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