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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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5:16

Cynthia Hancox: National Council of Home Educators...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/10

The number of students in home education has continued to rise. About 11,000 students are in home education as of November 2023, compared to more than 6,000 in 2018. The Education Ministry's noted a decline in the number of applications since the peak in November 2021, but this is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. National Council of Home Educators government liaison Cynthia Hancox says there's many reasons parents opt for this, including concerns with the education system. She says

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2:48

Mads Naeraa-Spiers: MetService Meteorologist on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/10

Cloud cover is keeping a warm blanket over much of the country this morning. MetService Metereologist Mads Naeraa-Spiers told Tim Dower that it was a very warm night, with many regions seeing 20 to 21 degree temperatures. He says the cloud will burn off, so much of the North Island will be warm/hot and muggy today. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:20

Tracey Goodall: Journeys Manager for KiwiRail on the...

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2024/01/10

American tourists are eyeing up a near $15 thousand train journey across New Zealand. The New York Times has named the KiwiRail Great Journey trains as one of the top things to do this year. KiwiRail's Journeys Manager Tracey Goodall told Tim Dower that the American market prefers this all-inclusive bells and whistles tour. She says to be acknowledged at this stage is brilliant, because they have a long-term growth plan already in place. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:04

Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent on British Labour leader...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/10

British Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been caught up in the UK post office scandal. The British Government is seeking a law change to overturn hundreds of wrongful convictions towards postal workers, wrongly charged with fraud. Correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that Starmer was the director of the Crown Prosecution Service between 2008 and 2013. He says Starmer oversaw these cases and seemed to think they were perfectly okay. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:39

Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/10

An alleged incident involving Green MP Golriz Ghahraman at a boutique Auckland clothing store happened just two days before Christmas. Ghahraman, who was justice spokeswoman for the Greens up until yesterday, has stood aside from her portfolios after being accused of shoplifting, Newstalk ZB Plus understands. Police have now confirmed they received a report about an incident at a Ponsonby retailer on December 23. “Initial enquiries are still being made into this report and Police are not able to

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10:14

Tom Walsh: Kiwi shotput champion on the 2023 season...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

Kiwi shotput champion Tom Walsh had a busy year last year, his 2023 season filled with highs. This year he’s gearing up for the Paris Olympics, missing most of New Zealand’s summer in favour of taking part in the World Indoor Tour. He gave the 2023 season about an eight, telling Tim Dower that it was his best season stats wise thus far, with only his shortfall at the World Championship leaving a sour taste. “That’s what kind of, you know, gives me a little bit of a, you know, motivation for this

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4:21

Kirsten Davie: Physiotherapy NZ President on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

There’s a sharp decline in the number of physiotherapists and medics offering their services to our national rugby game. Historically medical professionals have offered their services free of charge, but the rising workloads and rates of burnout have seen volunteers drop off. Physiotherapy NZ President, Kirsten Davie, told Tim Dower that there’s nothing in the tank for volunteer work. She said that while ACC does fund injuries, it’s only once the injury is registered. Since the injuries occur

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7:36

Max Whitehead: Employment expert on the ruling that...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

The Warehouse Group must pay a former worker who suffered burnout almost $50,000. The Employment Relations Authority has ruled in the favour of Noel Leeming employee, Stephen Perry. The Waikato specialist and salesman complained his workload and sales targets were too high, affecting his mental health. The dispute escalated and he was suspended and resorted to mediation, with his employer arguing his complaints were too vague. The ERA has ruled Perry's personal grievance for constructive

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5:03

Summer with the Mayors: Kāpiti Coast District Mayor...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

With 38 kilometres of coastline, 500 hectares of parks, and 80 kilometres of tracks, trails and horse-riding paths, the Kāpiti Coast is a haven for the outdoorsy. The district is growing fast, Mayor Janet Holborow attributing the growth to the “fantastic lifestyle” that Kāpiti has to offer, and the beautiful, walkable developments being created. If you’re just looking to visit, the Paekākāriki Escarpment Trail is the biggest walk in the district, taking about three hours. Take the train back when

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4:36

Simon Wallace: Aviation New Zealand CEO on the loss...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

Our commercial aviation sector says it's losing international students due to delays in visa processing. In New Zealand it takes up to 30 working days to action visas. Aviation New Zealand claims we're missing out to Australia and other countries with shorter processing times. Chief Executive Simon Wallace says it's making us less competitive. He says we had fewer than a hundred students come here last year, compared with more than 600 pre-Covid in 2020. Immigration NZ says they processed 79%

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2:16

Angie Forsyth: Corporate Traveller Manager on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

A travel management provider says more people are extending their corporate trips into personal holidays. Corporate Traveller Manager Angie Forsyth told Tim Dower that it's a clear trend post-Covid and allows for a better work-life balance. Forsyth says many employers have no issue with workers tacking on a couple of extra days to the end of their corporate trips. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:30

Murray Olds: Australia Correspondent on the high...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

Authorities in New South Wales are warning the Australian state is seeing its highest levels of Covid in a year. The surge comes at the tail end of the holiday period, with about 1,400 people going to emergency departments and 400 being admitted to hospital each week. New South Wales Health advises people to stay home if they have symptoms. Australia correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that the bulk of cases aren't serious, as the two dominant variants right now mostly lead to only minor

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5:40

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the appeals court...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

A Washington DC appeals court is hearing arguments over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for his actions after the 2020 election. Trump looked on as his legal team sought to convince a panel of three judges that former presidents should not be prosecuted for actions they took in office. He argues he was working in his official capacity as President to ensure election integrity. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower that Trump's lawyers have argued that prosecuting a former

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2:39

Montenero Spears: MetService Meteorologist says to...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/09

Expect high 20's in many parts of the country today as the summer sun continues to shine. Warm temperatures are forecast for many areas including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. MetService Meteorologist Montenero Spears told Tim Dower that the only place spoiling the party is the South Island's West Coast. He says they've had a ridge of high pressure giving us very settled and hot weather in many places. Spears says there's a front moving in from the west, and there's a heavy rain

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11:06

Guy Montgomery: Kiwi Comedian on his upcoming tour...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

Comedian Guy Montgomery is heading back on the road. With the filming of the next season of ‘Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee’ “in the can”, Montgomery is now preparing for his upcoming tour: ‘50,000,000 Guy Fans Can't be Wrong’. He told Tim Dower that he’s now getting the new show, the new jokes on the road to stress test them in front of smaller audiences. “To make sure they’re funny when I perform in front of what will hopefully be bigger audiences.” Montgomery said that his general

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5:02

Summer with the Mayors: Palmerston North Mayor Grant...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

Palmerston North is in bloom this summer, their award-winning botanical gardens a sight to see. The New Zealand Gardens Trust has awarded the Victoria Esplanade a five star rating, one of few in the country. It’s got entertainment for the whole family, with the miniature railway in the Rose Gardens, the Wild Base Centre, and a variety of playgrounds. If you’re not a fan of the gardens, try the New Zealand Rugby Museum or Te Manawa, the regions museum, art gallery, and science centre. Mayor

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6:16

Catherine Field: Paris Correspondent on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned. It comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to give a new impetus to his second mandate, ahead of European parliament elections and the Paris Olympics this summer. He hasn't yet named the 62-year-old's successor. The change in Prime Minister comes after a year marred by political crises triggered by contested reforms of the pension system and immigration laws. Paris Correspondent Catherine Field told Tim Dower that the question raised is, if

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5:33

Chris Abercrombie: Post Primary Teachers' Association...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

A teachers’ union is calling for clarity from the Education Minister over plans to shake-up sex education guidelines. National has agreed with New Zealand First to scrap and replace gender, sexuality, and relationship-based guidance for schools. But the Post Primary Teachers' Association says no valid explanation has been put forward for the change or what it will look like. Acting President Chris Abercrombie says that's not how schools work. He says schools are putting in place now

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5:52

James Dicey: Co-owner of Bannockburn Winery on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

A top winemaker is backing the rise in popularity of cask wine. Also known as boxed wine, the packaging has long put off many wine connoisseurs. But a glass bottle generates 1.25 kilograms of carbon dioxide in production, and James Dicey, co-owner of Bannockburn Winery, says cask wine is a far more sustainable option. He says a lot of drinkers are being converted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Council Member on the the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/08

A former cop says when police are trying to subdue suspects, the situation can swiftly deteriorate. New figures released to our newsroom show Police have resorted to the tactical use of pain to bring violent or resisting offenders under control more than 2,600 times since 2016. Māori account for 48% of cases. An Auckland Council member, Alf Filipaina, says pain should be more of a last resort and must always be proportionate to what's happening at the time. LISTEN ABOVE See

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