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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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5:05

Jimmy Ormsby: NZ is picky when it comes to fuel

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/02/06

The price of fuel isn't likely to cool anytime soon. Filling up at the pump is costing Kiwis up to nine dollars more than a month ago. Even 95 unleaded is topping more than three dollars a litre in some parts of New Zealand. Waitomo Group managing director, Jimmy Ormsby, told Tim Dower on top of supply issues, we're also picky when it comes to sourcing fuel. “New Zealand does have a bit of a quality premium on the products we bring here as well, so we can’t just get products from any

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3:42

Eco Design Advisor: Nelson Lebo on how to keep your...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/02/06

People in the North Island might be forgiven for thinking it’s the tropics the past couple of days. Hot, sticky humidity making life pretty uncomfortable. Eco Design Advisor, Nelson Lebo joined Tim Dower to talk us through how to keep our houses cool in this heat. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:28

Murray Olds: International tourists could return to...

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2022/02/06

International tourists could return to Australia in the coming weeks. The country's Home Affairs Minister says the decision is imminent, pending final health advice. Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower it's still unclear as to when that decision will be made public. “Karen Andrews the Home Affairs Minister, she also, more importantly, wouldn’t guarantee that the borders, once they open, will stay open.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Richard Arnold: Putin's biggest military build-up in...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/02/06

Ukraine's Foreign Minister is urging people to ignore "apocalyptic predictions" about a Russian invasion. It comes as the White House says Russia could take military action any day now. US correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Dower Russian president Vladimir Putin has put together the biggest military build-up in Europe since World War Two. “Those moves are said to amount to 70 percent of the forces required for a full-scale invasion, they’re positioned in a way that would suggest to perhaps a

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4:35

Richard Edwards: Otago University researcher says...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

Nicotine-free tobacco products could be the answer to helping us achieve our Smokefree 2025 goal. New research, published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal, has found the removal of nicotine could reduce smoking rates to well under five-percent by 2025. It projects one fifth of smokers would quit, if only nicotine-free cigarettes were allowed from next year. Otago University researcher Richard Edwards told Tim Dower the move would have a real impact on smokers and those experimenting with

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2:05

John Maurice: Hospitality New Zealand Northland...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

Northland businesses are hoping it's not too late to profit off the summer period. The region moved out of the Red Traffic Light setting this morning - joining the rest of the country at Orange. It means businesses can now operate at capacity if they use vaccine passes. Hospitality New Zealand Northland President John Maurice told Tim Dower he hopes businesses will be able to recover sooner, rather than later. “Business has suffered greatly from the lack of the people we normally get here over the

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3:35

Richard Arnold: Biden clarifies stance on a Russian...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

President Joe Biden on Thursday sought to clarify his stance on a potential Russian incursion in Ukraine, cleaning up remarks from the prior day's news conference during which he suggested a "minor incursion" by Russia would elicit a lesser response than a full-scale invasion of the country. "I've been absolutely clear with President Putin. He has no misunderstanding. If any -- any -- assembled Russian units move across Ukrainian border, that is an invasion. But it will be met with severe and

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7:05

Christopher Luxon: National leader says the...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

Christopher Luxon says the Government is being too slow in responding to the threat of Omicron. Three cases of the more infectious strain have been identified in Auckland, and health officials have reported a possible case in Palmerston North. The Prime Minister has confirmed the entire country will move to red within 48 hours, if there is an outbreak. She says there are 4.6 million rapid antigen tests in the country and more are on order. The National Leader says more tests should have already

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10:19

Ruby Tui: Black Ferns Sevens star on Tokyo and her...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

What a year it was for our Black Ferns Sevens team in 2021. It was a disjointed year with cancellations and postponements but they came through when it mattered - winning gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games after beating France in the final. One of the players is almost remembered as much for her on field achievements as off. Ruby Tui gave one of the great post-match interviews, that has even seen the moment be nominated by the Halbergs for best sporting moment of the year. Ruby Tui joined Tim

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3:01

Helen Beattie: Veterinarian says people are being...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/20

People are being reminded to think of their lonely pets stuck at home - as they return to the office. Veterinarian Helen Beattie told Tim Dower bringing pets into the office could help, but only if all the humans and pets are OK with it. “We do need to remember also, that there not are people who do not thrive in that environment, there are also animals who don’t.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

John Allen: Wellington CEO on misspelt sign on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/19

Some love, others not so much, Wellington's new waterfront sign which is purposely a little misspelt. It's a 9 metre wide collection of letters spelling out the city's name, except it doesn't have a letter I. The idea is for people to be the I - and post photos of themselves online. Wellington NZ CEO, John Allen joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

Chris Mac: Six60 bassist on their success in 2021

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/19

It was a tough year for the entertainment industry in general but, as always, one of the shining lights for NZ was Six60. Performing overseas when they could, continuing their shows in New Zealand, when they could, and the overwhelming success of a new song that rocketed to the top of the charts. Tim Dower caught up with bass guitarist Chris Mac on their year in 2021 and the success of their bilingual song Pepeha. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Riki Kinnaird: Northland tourism operators remain...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/19

Northland tourism operators remain hopeful the region will move from Red to Orange, as part of this afternoon's announcement. Riki Kinnaird - the co-owner of the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in the Bay of Islands - told Tim Dower the current restrictions are hitting them hard. “The Duke itself is about 35-40 percent down, and that’s partially down to the Red traffic light system and the optics of the borders.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:15

David White: New Zealand Cricket boss says they are...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/19

New Zealand Cricket remain cautious but optimistic that the postponement of their tour of Australia won't spoil the remaining summer fixtures. There was no certainty the team could return home either through MIQ or home isolation. Australia are due to return for three T20s in March. NZC boss David White says MIQ arrangements have not been made for that series at this stage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Jason Walls; Newstalk ZB chief political reporter on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/19

The Prime Minister is preparing to unveil a new Covid plan - as fears grow of a potential Omicron community outbreak. Jacinda Ardern is due to reveal the plan at the Labour's caucus retreat in New Plymouth this afternoon. It will include an outline of what will happen when we have community spread, and an update on traffic light settings for Northland and the rest of the country. Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls is at the retreat - and told Tim Dower it's been overshadowed by the Omicron

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3:16

Richard Wagstaff: Two thirds of New Zealanders don't...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/18

Two thirds of New Zealanders don't have the financial reserves they'd need to get through three months without a pay cheque. This has come from CTU research, saying the workforce is incredibly vulnerable to an economic shock, such as an Omicron Covid-19 outbreak. CTU president, Richard Wagstaff joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

Gin Wigmore: Kiwi musician on her 2021, upcoming tour...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/18

Summer Breakfast caught up with one of our favourite Kiwi musicians living abroad. Gin Wigmore is soon coming back to NZ for a five-date tour in March, as well as performing at various festivals such as Homegrown and Fortune Music Festival. Nowadays, she lives with her family in LA which is where she joined Tim Dower from. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Courtney Mayhew: In the Shade, Auckland's first...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/18

Festival films are back on the big screen in Auckland. In the Shade, Auckland's first international film festival since 2019, gets underway today. Spokesperson Courtney Mayhew told Tim Dower it's a great chance to support the city's struggling independent cinemas. “If you buy a ticket to the In the Shade film festival, you’re not only supporting that cinema that you’re going to, you’re supporting a long chain of people in New Zealand behind it.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:39

Peeni Henare: Defence Minister says more help is on...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/18

More help is on the way for Tonga - as more details emerge about the scale of death and destruction on the ground. Three people have now been confirmed dead -- and many more are injured. Two New Zealand naval ships are heading to the islands, carrying water, food, medical supplies, and a desalination plant. Defence Minister Peeni Henare told Tim Dower they've requested PPE gear because stores were impacted by the tsunami. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

James Shaw: Agreement with Labour gives Greens a...

Holiday Breakfast ·

2022/01/18

James Shaw is pushing back against claims the Greens' cooperation deal with Labour has been bad for the party. Several activists have stepped back from high-profile roles in frustration. Former leaders and MPs have also publicly criticised Shaw and the party for not taking a strong stance on core party issues like climate change. Shaw told Tim Dower he, and the vast majority of Green supporters, see things differently. “The cooperation agreement that we’ve got with the Labour Party at the moment,

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