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Nelson Parker: Owner of Kaihu Kauri on backlash against PM's gift to President BidenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Richardson: Aotearoa Water Action on court win overturning consents to extract water from Chch aquifersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Fuller: Hnry CEO on report finding NZ is losing an estimated $3 billion a year in unproductivitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union executive director on being banned from LGNZ ConferenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Plunket: Save the St Theatre Group spokesperson says Auckland theatre burglary was a planned operationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuariki Delamere: Former Immigration Minister says he's unsure why language test is required for foreign investorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Murray: Former rower on HPSNZ action plan on athlete well-being after Olivia Podmore deathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on potential Rugby Club World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation executive director on wanting easier access to naloxone after fentanyl arrivalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is speaking English really important for offshore investors who want to move here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Nash: Minister expects new visa laws to bring greater level of investment into NZ businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Huddle: Jack Tame and Sam Johnson on Youth Parliament photo, Ian Foster and Three WatersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The longer this Ian Foster stuff drags on, the more obvious or like it’s becoming that the New Zealand Rugby Union aren’t going to fire Fozzie.Of course, they should fire Fozzie, he should never have been appointed.I’m not saying this with malice, you’ll recall just last month I was arguing that the man deserved a chance, but he’s had his chance and the stats are horrible.First coach to lose to Ireland, first coach to lose to Argentina, first coach to lose a home series in nearly 30 years.But then even if they wanted to get rid of him they’re running out of time now. They haven’t got time to fire him and replace him before the Rugby Championship starts in two weeks.They need to be in South Africa in two weeks’ time for the first game, they were supposed to announce their squad for the trip today, that’s not enough time to get a new coach.They won’t want to fire him half way through the Rugby Championship, because that’s a sure fire way to destabilise a squad and lose.So, they can do it after the Rugby Champio

Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter, Jason Walls, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss whether our businesses can expect any new help from the Government, the Prime Minister's photo with youth MPs in which just one person can be seen wearing and mask and Ardern's stand up with media today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB sports reporter Elliott Smith, who was one of the journalists that turned up for the cancelled All Blacks media briefing on Sunday, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan and was asked whether he feels Ian Foster will be at the helm when the All Blacks head to South Africa.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Coromandel school that rejected a $2500 scholarship tied to a game fishing tournament says it made the decision in order to avoid embroiling students in controversy.But that decision has turned into a public spat over the merits of the sport - and how much influence teachers with strong views should have when a school makes decisions.Teacher at Mercury Bay school, Thomas Everth, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A disability advocate wheeled herself to hospital after waiting 12 hours for an ambulance, because she was told they couldn't take wheelchairs.The Health Ministry has announced it will begin now only report the deaths of people who died because of Covid or as a contributor.Simon Wilson and Kerre Woodham joined Andrew Dickens on The Huddle.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An innovative new play and learning space is coming to New Plymouth's Kāwaroa Park.Destination Play at Kāwaroa will feature water play, climbing platforms and a pump track, and many more things for all ages to enjoy.It is being led by the Taranaki Foundation in partnership with Ngāti Te Whiti, New Plymouth District Council and NP Partners.Destination Play will be created next year and is designed as a legacy for future generations.A range of interactive experiences as well as new learning and public facilities will be included in 12 conceptually themed zones.Woven into the ground-breaking layout are the rich stories of the area, hapū and communities as well as our city's culture, heritage, and ecology.With work set to begin early next year, the $5.5 million project to replace the ageing playground and transform Kāwaroa into a regional destination has already secured 65 per cent of the funding, and the rest is being raised through public and philanthropic donations, sponsorship and other channels.Taranaki Foun

Toy company Zuru appears to have won a US legal battle to force review site Glassdoor to reveal the identities of aggrieved former workers who posted scathing reviews of the company.It intends to sue for defamation here.Barrister Chris Patterson says it's not often a company runs to an American judge seeking an order for a potential defendant to hand over information, so they can be sued here.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims it's past time New Zealand begins recording Covid-19 deaths accurately.The Health Ministry has announced it will begin now only report the deaths of people who died because of Covid or as a contributor.Until now, anyone who died within 28 days of having an infection has been recorded as a Covid death, similar to other countries.Act Party leader David Seymour told Andrew Dickens it will help build trust.He says the Government has an obligation to collect accurate information and share it in real time, shutting down the fear factory.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.