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Morning Report for Tuesday 5 July 2016
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Historic artefacts found under Auckland's St James theatre
8:55 AM.The discovery of relics underneath the floorboards of Auckland's St James theatre is providing a glimpse into the business history of Queen Street. Audio
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Taranaki wind farm opponents voice concern
8:50 AM.A 325-million dollar wind farm planned for Taranaki is causing alarm among environmentalists, who fear it will endanger migratory birds, and concern from residents who say their treasured mountain… Read more Audio
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Nigel Farage quits as leader of UKIP
8:45 AM."I said I wanted my country back... now I want my life back." And with those words Nigel Farage, the head of UK Independence Party, announced he is stepping down. We talk to another UKIP politician… Read more Audio
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Decision to axe programme for at-risk families criticised
8:41 AM.The Government is cancelling more than a quarter of the 114 Strengthening Families contracts and moving the funding to the newly established Children's Teams. Critics say they're dumping a proven… Read more Audio
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Act weighs in on landbanking debate
8:36 AM.The Act Party weighs in on the landbanking debate. Its leader, David Seymour, says the compulsory purchase of land should only be used for building roads, not for development. We ask him why. Audio
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Vote counting resumes in Australia
8:20 AM.The counting of votes resumes in Australia's nail-biter election today, with no certainty that either of the main parties will emerge with a parliamentary majority. Michelle Grattan from The… Read more Audio
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Aust election uncertainty helps NZ holidaymakers
8:17 AM.Business leaders say as if the high value of the Kiwi against the Australian dollars is not enough of a headache, the deadlocked Australian election is making matters worse. But for holidaymakers it's… Read more Audio
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Airport security workers to strike in Auckland, Wellinton
8:11 AM.Airport security staff reject an wage offer and for the first time in three decades give notice they'll walk off the job. Kelvin Ellis from the E Tu union explains why they're prepared to strike. Audio
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Grey Power to present AT HOP card petition to Winston Peters
7:55 AM.Pensioners in Auckland are hopping mad about changes to the AT Hop cards used on public transport. Only about half of them have signed up to the new system that gives them free travel. Greypower's… Read more Audio
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Mihingarangi Forbes answers listeners questions on Te Reo Maori
7:51 AM.It's the second day - Rātū - of Te Wiki o te reo Māori. Mihingarangi Forbes joins us to answer more of your questions about the Māori language. Audio
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St John asking for shake up of air ambulance disptach
7:48 AM.Air ambulances are being sent to emergencies when they're not needed and not being sent when they ARE wanted under a system that's being called ineffective, random and a risk to patients. Audio
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Labour poised to announce housing policies
7:43 AM.Labour's set to announce its housing policies this week. Its leader Andrew Little calls National's policies a hotch-potch, and promises a comprehensive approach. Audio
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Government responds to land banking issue
7:37 AM.Business leaders are worried about the government's proposal to buy up unused land. We put those concerns to the Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith. He says it's a work in progress. Audio
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NZTA will 'ramp up' enforcement of Uber drivers
7:27 AM.The Transport Agency responds to the Taxi Federation claims. We talk to the National Operations Manager at the Transport Agency, Kate Styles. Audio
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Taxi Federation demands tighter regulations for Uber
7:23 AM.The taxi alternative service Uber is rapidly growing in popularity but taxi drivers say they're being put out of business by an illegal operation. They're demanding the Transport Authority crack down… Read more Audio
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Nigel Farage steps down as leader of UKIP
7:14 AM.Nigel Farage, the man who pushed for a European Union referendum in Britain, has stood down as leader of the UK Independence Party, and says his long-held ambition of leaving the EU has now been… Read more Audio
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Business briefs
6:59 AM.The number of new vehicle registrations continues to rise beyond expectations, with sales up more than 5 percent in June, over the year earlier. Audio
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Treasury sees little impact on NZ from Brexit, but uncertainty
6:57 AM.The Treasury says it does not expect much impact from Brexit on New Zealand for the time being at least. Audio
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China Construction will help Hawkins with supply chain
6:53 AM.A large private construction company, Hawkins Group, says working with China Construction will help it manage its supply chain and free it up to meet growing demand in Auckland. Audio
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Deadline looms for Nuplex shareholders on Allnex takeover
6:52 AM.The resins manufacturer, Nuplex Industries, is making a last ditch bid to get shareholders out to vote on the proposed billion dollar takover by Belgium's Allnex. Audio
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Container company looks at future options
6:51 AM.An Auckland based container manufacturer and depot operator, Container Co, is looking at options to fund its expansion and future growth. Audio
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Business concerned land acquistion could affect property rights
6:40 AM.Business leaders say they're worried by suggestions the Government might give councils the power to force owners to sell idle land that could be used for housing. But others say tough measures are… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 5 July 2016
6:20 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Fight for French compensation over nuke tests wages
6:16 AM.Workers affected by the nuclear tests in French Polynesia say they will continue to hold the French Government accountable over the impact. RNZ International's Lucy Smith reports. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 5 July 2016
6:00 AM.Nigel Farage, resigns as the leader of UKIP - saying he's achieved his life's ambition. The Taxi Federation is demanding the Government crack down on the alternative taxi service Uber with the full… Read more Audio