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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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6:09

Stephen Hoadley: Auckland University International...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/02

A combination of factors have combined to create a shortage in military personnel. In the 21 months to April this year, the New Zealand Defence Force lost almost a third of uniformed staff. It leaves gaps which mean three Navy patrol vessels and the Navy's main transport vessel can't be at sea because of safety issues. Auckland University Associate Professor of International Relations Stephen Hoadley told Tim Dower that this has been building gradually as the tempo of exercises has

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6:08

Chris Wilkins: Massey University’s Shore and Whākiri...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/01

Research into the illegal drugs market has revealed the extent of trade through social media channels. Massey University’s Shore and Whākiri Research Centre Associate Professor Chris Wilkins told Tim Dower that dealers are using this tech to penetrate younger markets. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:26

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Chief...

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2024/01/01

Tourism providers in Bay of Plenty are preparing for their busiest cruise season since the pandemic – with 113 ships expected to visit Tauranga’s port this summer. Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Matt Cowley told Tim Dower the region is primarily a domestic tourism market and cruise tourism is the cherry on the cake. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Lucy Ryan: Hamilton Gardens Director on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/01

The famous themed gardens in Hamilton will begin charging a fee to out-of-town visitors this year. The announcement follows a local rates increase of 25%, but is also about the garden becoming self-sustainable, according to Garden Director Lucy Ryan. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:15

Todd McClay: Minster of Trade and Agriculture on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2024/01/01

Duties on New Zealand dairy products entering China have ended as part of the trade deal negotiated in 2008. The removal of duty creates a saving of about $350 million a year for farmers in New Zealand, Minister of Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay told Tim Dower. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:26

Murray Robertson: Retired Gisborne Lifeguard on the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/31

Surf Lifeguards working at a beach in Auckland say they are being verbally abused when trying to help swimmers. Swimmers were warned they were in a dangerous spot before abusing the lifeguards who half an hour later rescued them. Retired Gisborne Lifeguard Murray Robertson told Tim Dower the abuse can be disheartening to those passionate about being there to save lives. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:51

Sharon Kirk: Scientists have created three new types...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/31

After 20 years of research, scientists have created three new types of apricot for New Zealand orchards. Sharon Kirk at Ardgour Valley Orchards is growing 20 hectares of the new crop and told Tim Dower the new varieties are suited to New Zealand conditions and were bred “the old-fashioned way” to make a highly coloured and juicy fruit. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

Steve McCracken: Whangaparāoa College Principal on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/31

As Virtual Reality becomes more accessible, Whangaparāoa College has decided to invest heavily in using the technology in the classroom. Whangaparāoa College Principal Steve McCracken told Tim Dower the technology “brings learning to life.” The college hopes to engage young people in a new way whilst upskilling teachers to make content relevant. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Dan Ohs: St John Deputy Chief Executive on New Years...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/31

New Years Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for our emergency services. St John Deputy Chief Executive Dan Ohs talks to Tim Dower about the increase in callouts that come on New Years night, as well as what ambulance workers expect to deal with. Listen above. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

NZ Video Game Sector Shows Resilience With 7% Growth

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/28

New Zealand's video game sector continued to grow in 2023 with a 7% increase, despite Australian Incentives. Video game studios earned $434.4M in the year to 31st March 2023 of which 95% came from high-value digital exports. Chairperson of New Zealand Game Developers Association Carl Leducq told Tim Dower that New Zealand has a good ecosystem of recruiting young talent into the industry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Cruise Ship Association Want Govt To Build Safe...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/28

The cruise industry wants New Zealand to provide more options for ships to be washed. Last season 11 ships were given notices barring them from sensitive marine areas because their bottoms were too dirty. Cruise Association Chief Executive Jacqui Lloyd says currently ships have to get hard-to-reach areas, cleaned manually by divers 12 nautical miles from our shore. She told Tim Dower that they are seeking a better solution. Lloyd says they want a place where they can be cleaned safely, closer to

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6:01

New York Times OpenAI Lawsuit Could Raise Issues...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/28

A New York Times lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI is expected to raise a lot issues around artificial intelligence. The publication alleges AI technology illegally copied millions of their stories, to train ChatGPT to spit out information. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower the legal action is likely to have big implications. He says the law suit could affect other aspects beyond payments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

Summer With The Mayors: Sam Broughton

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/27

Surrounded by rugged mountains and stretched between the Canterbury plains, the Selwyn District has much to offer this summer. Named after the Selwyn River and boasting Arthur's Pass National Park.. there's plenty on display. It's the third stop on our Summer with the Mayors roadie as we get around the regions. It's Mayor - and newly elected Local Govt NZ President- Sam Broughton joins Tim Dower on another episode of Summer With The Mayors on Newstalk ZB LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:09

Public Urged Not To Take Their Bean Bags To The Beach

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/27

People are being asked to leave beanbags and other polystyrene products at home when visiting Northland beaches this summer because of the potential environmental harm they can cause. An incident in the Bay of Islands last summer saw thousands of polystyrene beads from a broken beanbag discharged into the coastal marine area at Army Bay, Moturua Island, prompting a lengthy and expensive clean up over several days. Northland Regional Councillor Marty Robinson Told Tim Dower that one spilled bean bag

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5:27

Ash Parmar: Switch In Burglary Tactics Is Concerning...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/27

A switch in burglary tactics is concerning Waikato dairy and bottle shop owners. Criminals are increasingly swapping ram-raiding in vehicles, for using power tools like angle grinders to break in. Waikato retailer Ash Parmar told Tim Dower that while using powers tools are noisy, it doesn't deter offenders. He says shops in his area don't always have a lot of neighbours like shops in places like Auckland's CBD. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Student Nursing Survey Reveals Significant Training...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/27

Latest figures suggest financial struggles are harming student nurses. The Nurses Organisation student survey states fewer people would drop out, if they got financial help while completing their courses. Union Delegate Shannyn Bristowe told Tim Dower that 30 percent of respondents say barriers make them question whether nursing is the right choice. She says petrol, parking, travel, and food are big struggles during clinical placements. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:21

Rod Liddle: Vast Majority of UK Do Not Support Either...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/27

A feeling of malaise seems to have descended on British politics. UK correspondent Rod Liddle told Tim Dower that according to the latest opinion polls, few people appear enthralled by either of the main parties. He says just six percent think the ruling Conservative party is good, while 15 percent back Labour. Liddle says that leaves the vast majority of the UK thinking neither of the major parties are any good. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Drones 'Extremely Useful' In Stopping Matakana Fire

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/26

Firefighters are continuing to battle hot spots on Matakana Island near Tauranga. A massive vegetation fire broke out on Saturday - it's since been contained to a perimeter. Incident Controller Jeff Maunder says drone technology has been extremely useful in fighting the fire as it eliminates guess work around where the hot spots are. He told Tim Dower this fire could be just the beginning. Maunder says it's expected to be a hot and dry summer which makes fires more likely. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:25

Summer With The Mayors: Wayne Brown

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/26

Summer With The Mayors continues again this morning as Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joins Tim Dower. Mayor Wayne Brown says there will be plenty of things to take advantage of these holidays - from the ASB Tennis Classic to Movies in the Park. He told Tim Dower businesses and restaurants are holding out for customers. Brown says they want it to be better than the rest of the year, which has been disrupted by weather events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:56

Major Increase in bookings to Fiji and Cook Islands...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2023/12/26

Kiwis are wanting a summer taste of the tropics - and they're after a guarantee of warmth. Flight Centre has seen an 80 percent boost in bookings to Fiji and the Cook Islands, in the past three months. General Manager, Heidi Walker told Tim Dower the sunshine is an appealing factor. She says families want to spend time together, and guarantee it's going to be warm. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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