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Jamie Farmer: Buy Kiwi director says they are New Zealand's answer to Amazon
A new online company is calling itself New Zealand's answer to Amazon
Launching today, Buy Kiwi will allow New Zealanders to buy from businesses between 80 and 100-percent locally owned
Managing Director Jamie Farmer told Mike Hosking it gives shoppers protection under the Consumer Guarantees Act, something not always provided with online international shopping.
He says sourcing products locally will also help keep money in local communities...
James Smith: National Road Carriers COO says we need a robust roading network to boost our economy
The trucking industry says roads need to be king in any transport plan.
The Government has announced rebuilding roads following Cyclone Gabrielle damage is now top of its agenda.
Earlier, Newstalk ZB's newsroom had revealed that officials were working on a transport plan with emissions reduction as the top priority.
National Road Carriers Chief Operating Officer James Smith told Mike Hosking he's glad there's been a shift in thinking because that wouldn't have worked...
Liza van der Merwe: Deloitte report finds $64 billion could be added to economy by 2050 if decisive climate action is taken
According to a new report from Deloitte, $64 billion could be added to our economy by 2050 if decisive climate action is taken.
The report states that a mindset shift from both the Government and private sectors is needed to transition the economy away from fossil fuels, reducing emissions and investing in technology.
Deloitte access economics director Liza van der Merwe joined Mike Hosking.
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Mike Hosking: It was only week one, but hope for the Warriors' season
What a joy it is to start the week as we have for a decent number of years, with a sense that something good might be brewing at the Warriors.
It's easy to dismiss the Warriors and many have.
But it's also easy to get excited about a new year when you have a start that looked like the effort we saw on Friday night in Wellington.
I liked Andrew Webster when he came in to see us last week...
Al Brown: Celebrity Chef on the Cyclone Gabrielle dinner party Fundraiser
New Zealand's hospitality industry is cooking up a storm for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Eateries across Aotearoa will hold their biggest dinner party in a fortnight, with restaurants serving a two course meal.
Dinners will cost 69 dollars with more than half the proceeds going directly to the Mayoral Relief Funds.
Kiwi Celebrity Chef Al Brown says so far 60 restaurants have made an effort to participate.
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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO on National's childcare policy
Providers are welcoming National's childcare policy.
Family Boost would give families earning up to 180-thousand dollars a year up to 75 dollars back on their childcare costs a week.
Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube says in cities like Auckland, the number of people that are putting their kids in care are falling.
He told Mike Hosking that this could make all the difference.
Laube says the money will make some reconsider what options they have...
Chris Luxon: National Leader in defense of the Family Boost Policy
National is hitting back at criticism of its childcare policy.
Family Boost would give a rebate of up to 75 dollars a week for families earning up to 180-thousand dollars a year.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says if that was offered, more people would sign up to childcare which would cause a cost blowout.
But National Party Leader Chris Luxon says that's been factored in.
He told Mike Hosking that he'd welcome an increase in people signing up...
Michael Wood: Transport Minister on the Government's new transport strategy
The Government is neither ruling in nor out an increase in fuel taxes as it works on a new transport strategy.
The plan, which will go out for consultation this year, promises a pivot towards public transport and away from emissions-intensive investments like highways.
It could mean swapping car parks for new bus lanes and cycleways.
Transport Minister Michael Wood told Mike Hosking that they're yet to put out a draft document...
Joe Reeves: Public Transport Users' Association says its time for an independent inquiry into the state of ferries
Pressure is mounting on Cook Strait ferry services after yet another problem.
An engineering issue has forced the Interislander's Kaitaki out of action —again— only one day after it had the all-clear to sail again.
The ferry hasn't been able to take passengers from the end of January when it lost power and had to make a mayday call...
Craig Hobbs: Auckland Council's Director of Regulatory Services says out of home Aucklanders could be waiting a while
Aucklanders that are still out of their homes could be waiting years before they can safely live in them again.
Hundreds of furious Muriwai residents were left frustrated at a meeting with council staff yesterday, because they couldn't say when they could return.
The residents have been out for three weeks already...