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With an influx of gifts being sent in the post in the build-up to Christmas, police are warning Kiwis to be aware of potential theft threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A repayable cash injection of NZ$75.4 million will see professional firefighters receive a pay rise between 20 to 24 percent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's been a journey, and we've been lucky to be riding that journey in a Lexus. A journey you've all joined us on. And it's been a privilege. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He told Lloyd Burr he is happy to see the Government's drug-buying agency are responding to the reports they receiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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They recommend customers get parcels in the mail as soon as possible for the best chance of them being delivered before Christmas day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's time for an update on the markets with Generate Kiwisaver joining us now is Generate Portfolio Manager Ayrton Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given there's so much angst about whether Trikafta has funding or not - I decided to make it clear instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announced the end is near for the discounts it announced as part of its cost-of-living-crisis package earlier this year.   The 25 cent fuel discount has been extended - but only just and it'll be phased out by the end of March. Half price public transport will also be gone at the end March - except for those with a Community Services Card.  And say goodbye to the Road User Charges discount - that'll be scrapped on January 31.  So how will it affect Kiwis? Particularly Kiwis who earn their living on the road?  Chief executive of Transporting New Zealand Nick Leggett told Lloyd Burr 93 percent of New Zealand's freight travels on the back of a truck, so come February 1, Kiwis are going to see an increase in everything that travels on a truck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The problem is we don't fund it anywhere near well enough," she said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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First Light host Rachel Smalley joined Lloyd Burr following the interview with the Pharamac Chief executive and shared her thoughts on what Fitt had to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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He said they have seen visas approved for about 280 chefs and 870 cooks to come into New Zealand under the current settings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"We are dealing here with the most extreme, coercive action by a government, that is, you the citizen, cannot return to New Zealand as a right," he said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If recreational drugs like cocaine, MDMA and ecstasy were treated like alcohol, they would be safer than alcohol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Earlier this year the Government announced a temporary subsidy making public transport fares half-price, alongside a discount on fuel prices to ease the pressure on people's wallets as inflation spiked.  The policy isn't likely to stay - but many are hoping it does, with a recent 1 News/Kantar poll showing 74 percent of people in favour.  One of the people hoping the discounted fares will stick around is Auckland Councillor Richard Hills. Hills spoke to Lloyd Burr on Thursday afternoon and explained why the policy should remain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The undercurrent of hate directed towards women in leadership is quickly turning into a torrent.  Social media, the internet, and other online forums have seen an explosion in sexist and racist abuse levelled at women in central and local politics.  It's become a safety concern for many, with security plans being considered to ensure their well-being.  It has even prompted former MP and former Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel to form a support group to help them deal with it.  Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has copped a fair amount of abuse herself, telling Lloyd Burr on Wednesday afternoon she doesn't know why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Opinion: Could Christmas this year be more bleary and dreary, than merry and cheery? More time in bed than celebrating the man in red?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sports New Zealand has published its guiding principles for transgender inclusion in community sports.  It doesn't come up with rules, instead acknowledging that a one size fits all approach won't work for differing sporting codes. But said that every New Zealander has the right to participate in sports and be treated with respect and empathy.  It also states that transgender people should be able to take part in sports in the gender they identify with - with no questions asked. Sports sociologist Professor Holly Thorpe from the University of Waikato contributed to the consultation process of these guiding principles and spoke to Lloyd Burr on Tuesday afternoon explaining how positive the move is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Opinion: I'm stoked Pharmac is funding the cystic fibrosis wonder drug Trikafta.  But there's another drug you should fund, Pharmac, and it's one you need to take yourself: truth serum.  The reason for my diagnosis is because you didn't tell the truth to us on Friday. Not just one of your spin doctors, but three of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today FM has launched into Christmas and the silly season, since Tova Switched on Christmas on Thursday morning. This means Christmas carols are blasting all over the place and office Christmas Parties are underway, which got the Lloyd Burr Live team thinking about unusual presents. Everyone is bound to have received a strange gift or given something they aren't sure if the other would like, but have you ever given a cow for Christmas?  This year ChildFund is encouraging Kiwis to help out Kenyans with its Gifts that Grow campaign. You can gift a cow, a chicken, a goat or a farming bundle. ChildFund CEO Mark Collins spoke to Lloyd Burr on Friday afternoon and explained the process of how ChildFund gifts cows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been talking about it constantly since Dom George tried it at Fieldays so we had to find out more. Wilhelmina Shrimpton found out about Kinda ice cream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today FM understands an update on the funding of the Cystic Fibrosis wonder drug Trikafta will be given by Pharmac on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"Oranga Tamariki has to put up their hand and say that they missed the first opportunity to intervene," he told Lloyd Burr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Speaking on 'Lloyd Burr Live', Dame Karen Poutasi said while cases like Malachi's have occurred multiple times before, she is confident the issues she raised are being addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Generate Kiwisaver Portfolio Manager Andrew Bolland joined Lloyd Burr to talk about companies reporting their earnings in NZ, the market reaction, aged care and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pitch is where we profile some awesome Kiwi businesses and give them the chance to sell their ideas to you.  If you've got a business to pitch, get in touch - our email is lloyd@todayfm.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you have a good enough understanding of te reo Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti? A new survey of our cultural competency has found we're lacking in knowledge - particularly when it comes to the workplace.  And young New Zealanders in particular want to see that change. The research was carried out by Ask Your Team. Its Pou Tikanga - or Cultural Advisor - Conrad Waitoa joined Lloyd Burr to go through the survey's findings.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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But seriously, why is it ok to call Sanna Marin the 'party PM'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.