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Families are booking holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape and airlines and accomodation providers are wise to people sneaking off a day or so before official school holidays, one travel agent told Checkpoint. Air New Zealand expects more than 745,000 to take to the skies over the july break; 465,000 domestic and 280,000 international travellers. Associate Minister for Education David Seymour has previously warned parent condoned truancy, like taking days off to bag cheap flights, could result in prosecution. Managing Director of World Travellers Motueka Silvana Gottini spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode, we chat to Honourable Shane Jones, member of the NZ government and the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Resources, Associate Minister of Finance, and Associate Minister for Energy. Shane entered Parliament in 2005 and joined New Zealand First as an MP in 2017. As a proud born and bred Northlander, Shane has always asked the tough questions, identified policy solutions, and accelerated implementation in his political life …and has been a very vocal supporter of the mining industry, including the possibility of seabed mining. He very much sees New Zealand's own natural resources as a pathway to economic prosperity, creating regional wealth and jobs.  On the podcast, we discuss what the mining industry means to NZ, the policies the government have, and are looking to implement to make the industry more attractive and why companies should invest into NZ's mining industry and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The New Zealand government, under the leadership of Shane Jones, is committed to revitalising the mining industry, reversing previous bans on oil and gas New Zealand has developed a Critical Minerals List and a mineral strategy aimed at restoring pride in the natural resources sector The introduction of Fast Track legislation aims to streamline the environmental permitting process for mining projects, allowing for quicker allocation of permits  A $200 million co-investment fund has been established to encourage both local and international investment in the mining sector, addressing concerns about potential future government changes BEST MOMENTS "I believe a lot of the climate change hysteria is actually going to wreck Western economies unless we restore some balance to it."  "We've got a kind of figurative Sahara desert of iron sands resource, largely in the ocean."  "Any economy that races ahead, demonises, cancels its fossil fuels industry without an affordable strategy... is dicing with economic calamity."  "No one enjoys a perfect history. So what we've got to do is ensure that mining as it goes forward is strongly defended." VALUABLE RESOURCES A Minerals Strategy for New Zealand - Read more: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and-energy/energy-and-natural-resources/minerals-and-petroleum/strategies/a-minerals-strategy-to-2040 New Zealand's Critical Minerals List - Read more: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and-energy/energy-and-natural-resources/minerals-and-petroleum/critical-minerals-list/critical-minerals-list-2025 Free access to geoscience data: https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/maps-geoscience/geodata-catalogue https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/maps-geoscience/core-store https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/the-mineral-potential-of-new-zealand-part-1-overview-of-new-zealands-mineral-deposits-and-their-resources.pdf Improving regulatory settings - Read more: https://www.nzpam.govt.nz/nz-industry/rules-regulations/fast-track-approvals-process Connecting with New Zealand's mining sector - Read more: https://mineralscouncil.co.nz/ -Invest NZ - Read more: https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/invest-or-raise-capital-with-nzte Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org This episode is sponsored by Hawcroft, leaders in property risk management since 1992. They offer: Insurance risk surveys recognised as an industry standard Construction risk reviews Asset criticality assessments and more Working across over 600 sites globally, Hawcroft supports mining, processing, smelting, power, refining, ports, and rail operations. For bespoke property risk management services, visit www.hawcroft.com CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/

The Government is backing the expansion of a New Zealand voluntary nature credits market. Associate Minister for the Environment Andrew Hoggard explains. 

Men’s Health Week. Sponsored by Vedafil®. Viatris Ltd, New Zealand This week is Men’s Health Week and we’re checking in with my good mate Mark Sainsbury to talk about smoking & alcohol. - Look at how we think about smoking & drinking differently now. - Explore Mark’s personal thoughts on quitting smoking & reducing alcohol intake. - Discuss the importance of adopting healthier habits for long-term well-being. Plus... - Hipkins needs to cut Te Pāti Māori loose if he wants any chance of winning the next election! It's clear his affiliation with the party is tanking his numbers - as seen in a recent poll of kiwi farmers and who they'd vote for. - Joining me to discuss this poll is Associate Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Hoggard. - And some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chiefInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast -------------------------------------------- The information contained in this podcast and any statements made herein are for educational purposes only and are of a general nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnostic, or therapeutic recommendations. Please consult a healthcare professional for individual medical advice. All views expressed, and any scientific publications referenced, are provided for general informational purposes only , and do not imply endorsement by the sponsor, any publication author or publisher. Vedafil® (sildenafil citrate) 25 mg, 50 mg & 100 mg tablets, for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment in adult men. Unfunded prescription medicine. Doctor and Pharmacy fees apply. Medicines have benefits & risks. Ask your doctor or qualified pharmacist if Vedafil® is right for you. Take as directed. If symptoms persist or side effects occur, see your healthcare professional. View the Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Vedafil® is a Viatris company trade mark, Viatris Limited, Auckland. TAPS NP22850.

This Sunday, Rev. Sheridan Irick preaches from the book of Acts, chapter 2, verses 1 through 21. We also celebrate the installation of Rev. Irick as Associate Minister at Mayflower. Livestreamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Questions to Ministers TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about increasing the speed limit on State Highway 1? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism growth and international visitor spending? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made about reforming freshwater rules? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding pay equity? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Are local road controlling authorities required to increase speed limits under the Government's policy if one of the reasons for a speed limit reduction since 2020 was proximity to a school, and are impacts on road safety a factor that allows local road controlling authorities to retain safe speeds on streets? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has he made about Milford Sound? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Conservation: Has he received any advice on the impact of Conservation funding cuts on jobs and communities; if so, how many jobs have been identified as at risk? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What recent announcements has he made in the Hunting and Fishing portfolio? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that New Zealand farmers are the "No. 1 most carbon-efficient in the world"; if so, on what factual basis? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: Has the Treasury advised the Government that "Demand for tertiary education and training is currently forecast to exceed the volume able to be funded"; if so, what advice has she received about the potential for job losses at New Zealand's Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, and universities? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Vocational Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made regarding school property as part of Budget 2025? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to pay equity in the education sector? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What recent reports has he seen about tools to reduce retail crime? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement that the previous pay parity regime for early childhood education was "putting enormous funding pressure on the centers"; if so, does he view increasing pay for ECE teachers to be a funding pressure? CARL BATES to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcement has she made about regional events funding? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will the 13,200 low-income households who will have their housing assistance reduced due to the Government's changes to the calculation of housing subsidies be better or worse off as a result? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Immigration: How many people were informed in error following Immigration New Zealand's online ballot in May that they had won the right to apply for a parent residence visa?

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What recent announcements has she made about reforming WorkSafe? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about business tax? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement about the Budget that "Wages are forecast to grow faster than the inflation rate, making wage earners better off, on average, in real terms"; if so, what is the effect on wage growth over the forecast period of removing the $12.8 billion from future pay equity claims? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made on reforming national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Minister for Resources: What announcements has he made regarding energy security in New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement in relation to emergency department wait times, "I expect Health New Zealand to empower clinicians at local levels to fix bottlenecks in real time"; if so, is he confident this has occurred ahead of winter 2025? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made regarding learning support as part of Budget 2025? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her proposed changes to WorkSafe; if so, why? PAULO GARCIA to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about social housing tenancies? Question to Member Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee: Why did he respond to the referral by the House to the Finance and Expenditure Committee of the Regulatory Standards Bill with a six-month reporting deadline by issuing a call for submissions with a four-week deadline?

You might have heard ACT leader David Seymour on the Breakfast show this morning. He says there will almost certainly be prosecutions against parents of absent students this year as the Government intensifies its crackdown on school truancy. And it's not even truancy, in my mind truancy are kids doing a bunk, wagging, taking a day off. What this is, is parental neglect. Parents who are failing to ensure that their kids get to school and get to school on time. According to Ministry of Education figures, around 11.3% of students were chronically absent from school and term 4 last year, equating to around 93,000 young people. Chronically absent means a student attends 70% of school or less. The Associate Minister for Education spelled out what's going to happen next to parents who will not send their kids to school. “Basically, a school will go to the Ministry of Education, say look, we've got someone who they're not a can't, they're a won't. We've tried. We've gone out. We've engaged with them. They're basically giving us the middle finger and saying education is not important and you've got no right to demand that my kid enrols and attends a school. And in that case I've been told by the youth aid, police, by the attendance officers, by the deputy principal, we need another sanction, another step we can take. At that point they will go to the Ministry of Education and say, look, this is a potential prosecution case. Ministry of Education will weigh it up and if it stacks up, they'll take the prosecution, ultimately go before the courts. Now you can be fined $30 bucks a day up to $300 initially. For repeat offending the fine on parents can be $3000.” Which of course many parents won't be able to pay in that category. They're not going to be able to pay it, but the message is clear from the Government. They are quite happy to be the bad guy in getting your kids to school. And principals have said they've already noticed a difference. The expectation is that young people will attend school. Schools have to deliver statistics on the numbers of children who are turning up and they have to deliver those to the Ministry of Education – if their figures are slipping, or if there's no improvement, then action is taken by branches and agencies of the ministry to encourage children to attend school. So is it going to help the parents who've rung in and told me they cannot get their children to school? These are the older students who cannot and will not get out of bed. That makes it a bit tricky. We have had, on the face of it, perfectly “normal parents” who are trying to do the right thing by their children and by the community who want their kids to get ahead in life, who want their kids to go to school, tell us that they cannot get their teenagers out of bed and into the classroom. If you can say, well, if I have to pay that fine, then that's going to come out of the money for your wardrobe or the money for your school trip, or the money for your phone plan, will that help? I mean, 11% of kids who are chronically absent, that's quite a lot of children, 93,000 young people, as a lot of young Kiwis who are missing out. And they're not just missing out on learning they're missing out on the structure and the discipline of getting up and going to work. And what if the parents and grandparents like me, who take the kids out of school for a jolly? I guess there are exceptions to every rule, but should we be fined as well? If you're willingly, wilfully disobeying the edict from the government to get your kids to school should parents and grandparents like me be fined for basically sticking the middle finger, as David Seymour said, to the attendance expectations? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just 60% of Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights jetted off on time last month. A report by the Ministry of Transport shows aviation performance for April. It reveals 82% of the airline's domestic flights were on time, taking off within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. Air New Zealand's highest cancellation rate was on its Rotorua to Auckland route, with just 52 of 65 scheduled flights flown. Associate Transport Minister James Meager told Mike Hosking these figures aren't acceptable, but will be helpful. He says it will help them focus on the regions that are suffering from poor performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Jim Keck welcomes Jeremy Roberts, Associate Minister of Music at First Plymouth Church, to the latest Friendly Fire.

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government's objective for net core Crown debt? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by her answer to oral question No. 4 on Thursday, 15 May that "The initial conversation I had with the Minister of Finance regarding pay equity occurred on 9 November 2024"; if so, on what date did she first inform the Ministry for Women of potential pay equity changes? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding rail funding in Budget 2025? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement in relation to Budget 2025 that "The vast bulk of these initiatives will be funded from savings. As in last year's Budget, existing areas of spending will be redirected towards higher priorities"? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for Regulation: What recent announcements has he made on progressing the Regulatory Standards Bill? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding pay equity and workforce conditions in the education sector? TAKUTAI TARSH KEMP to the Associate Minister of Housing: What role, if any, have the Government's policies and decisions played in contributing to the 53 percent increase in homelessness in Tamaki Makaurau between September 2024 and January 2025, particularly for rangatahi? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Maori Development: What recent announcements has he made about Maori Wardens? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for ACC: Does he stand by his statements and actions in relation to the Accident Compensation Corporation?

Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent reports has he seen about New Zealand's Infrastructure Pipeline? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Rail: What recent announcements has the Government made regarding rail? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with Hon Brooke van Velden that "the Government, under Minister Nicola Willis' pay equity reset, suggested that the funded sector would not be funded by the Government for pay equity"; if so, how much was set aside in Budget 2024 for the funded sector pay equity claims? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on delivering new and improved urgent and after-hours services? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement that "the Government, under Minister Nicola Willis' pay equity reset, suggested that the funded sector would not be funded by the Government for pay equity"; if not, why not? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions relating to pay equity? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about building social housing?

How do we define healing when grief never fully goes away? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Rev. Kevin W. Hartman on his new book Journey Through Grief: A Long Road Ahead. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Rev. Kevin W. Hartman is a passionate preacher, mental health advocate, community leader with over a decade of ministry experience, and author of Journey Through Grief. He began preaching in 2013 at Lovely Baptist Church under the mentorship of his grandfather, Pastor Wilbert Crew, eventually serving as Youth Leader and Associate Minister. His leadership was especially impactful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he introduced virtual services and partnered with city officials and nonprofits to support the community's emotional and spiritual needs. By emphasizing mental health awareness and support, Rev. Hartman demonstrated his commitment to a holistic ministry that extends beyond the pulpit.  Rev. Hartman holds an Associate of Arts in Communications from Montgomery County Community College, a Mental Health First Aid certification, and has completed coursework at Palmer Theological Seminary. He currently serves in pastoral ministry in the Philadelphia area and sits on several nonprofit boards focused on social impact. https://www.kevwhartman.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Questions to Ministers Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement about the pay equity changes that "the process that we have set up is fair. It's robust"; if so, how is cancelling 33 pay equity claims under urgency fair? CAMERON BREWER to the Associate Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen about tax and spending in New Zealand? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Health: Does he support GP services being free, publicly owned, and adequately resourced to reach underserved communities? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Women: Has she sought advice on the impact on closing the gender pay gap from moving the pay equity claim threshold from a 60 percent to a 70 percent female-dominated workforce; if not, why not? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made about supporting the Government's target of raising student achievement? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Is it accurate that 180,000 workers are affected by the cancelling of 33 pay equity claims? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: Does he believe bottom trawling is damaging; if so, should it be banned? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: How is the Government progressing with its plan to restore law and order? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Was cancelling 33 current pay equity claims consistent with her commitment to reduce persistent disadvantage as outlined in her employment action plan; if not, why not? NANCY LU to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has the Government made about increasing competition in banking? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement, "That is why we are prioritising disabled people, their families and carers"; if so, why? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcements has he made about strengthening regulation to support the welfare of dogs?

Questions to Ministers DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made regarding school attendance? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding the Government's crackdown on drunk drivers? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with Christopher Luxon, when describing FamilyBoost, that "Our view is it doesn't cost much more to administer"; if so, how much has been spent on administering the scheme relative to the amount paid out? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by his statement that "Over the past 50 years, the Tribunal has made significant contributions to the Maori Crown relationship and informed the settlement of both historical and contemporary Treaty claims impacting generations of whanau across the country"? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with Andrea Vance, who said about the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, "It is a curious feminist moment, isn't it? Six girlbosses - Willis, her hype-squad Judith Collins, Erica Stanford, Louise Upston, Nicola Grigg, and Brooke van Velden - all united in a historic act of economic backhanding other women"; if not, how is unilaterally stopping 33 pay equity claims not a historic act of economic backhanding other women? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Immigration: What update can she provide about the recent changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa to attract more global investment to New Zealand? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service: What impact will recent changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972 have on public sector workers, particularly women? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Veterans: What investments is the Government making to support veterans in Budget 2025? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions?

A government call for mayors to help battle truancy is cheeky and completely at odds with earlier instructions for councils to stick to roads and pipes and keep their noses out of everything else. That from Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, in reponse to a letter from the Associate Minister of Education. David Seymour has written to Aotearoa's mayors asking them to help boost school attendance. He's refered them to daily attendance data and is encouraging them to quote "lead the change they want to see." Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Questions to Ministers JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Have Maori-Crown relations improved since the coalition Government took office? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the fiscal policy response to economic shocks? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Is she committed to the purpose of the Education and Training Act 2020 that establishes and regulates an education system that "honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports Maori-Crown relationships"; if so, how? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Does he accept evidence that a person struck by a vehicle travelling at 30 km/h has a 90 percent chance of surviving, dropping to only 20 percent if hit at 50 km/h; if so, will he listen to the pleas from school principals, aged care residents, and communities who want to keep safer speeds of 30 km/h? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement, "That is why we are prioritising disabled people, their families, and carers"; if so, is she confident that all Government agencies are acting in the best interests of disabled people? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What assurances can he provide, if any, that his proposed fisheries reforms will not diminish Maori customary gathering rights or the ability of New Zealanders to gather kai moana to feed their whanau? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Can he guarantee that cutting a net 673 roles at Kainga Ora will not impact any front-line services, including those working with the Ministry of Social Development to place people in public housing? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What reports has he seen on the housing market? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Education: What evidence, if any, does she have that supports the removal of the relationship and sexuality education guidelines? MILES ANDERSON to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about the Ashburton Bridge? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Children: What recent announcements has she made regarding a safety-first approach for Oranga Tamariki?

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th April 2025, The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 25 basis points, Infometrics Principal Economist shares whether or not it was the right move. Legislation to merge Niwa and MetService, will be introduced later this year, Weather Watch Head Analyst Philip Duncan tells Andrew Dickens about the difference it will make. The Government's directing agencies to use wool where appropriate, but will it come at a cost? Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson shares the details. Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann shares the latest on the markets and tariff turmoil. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wool industry believes New Zealand will enjoy the benefits of the Government's new building directive. From July, all new Crown agency builds costing more than nine-million-dollars, and refurbishments topping 100-thousand, must use New Zealand wool where possible. It follows Kainga Ora reversing its price-based decision to not use more-expensive wool products in January. Associate Minister of Agriculture, Mark Patterson told Andrew Dickens it does change the price, but you're getting a better-quality product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent advice has she received about the potential impact of global uncertainty on New Zealand's economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "So yes, there are global headwinds but actually New Zealand's pretty well positioned to navigate our way forward", and what is the expected effect of the United States tariffs on the New Zealand economy? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made about granny flats? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "Timely and quality access to healthcare for the people of Tairawhiti is a priority for our government"; if so, why has the vacancy rate for Gisborne Hospital's Senior Medical Officers increased from 35 percent to 44 percent under this Government? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What actions has the Government taken to increase New Zealanders' access to medicine? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Defence: What steps has she taken to boost the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her employment action plan that states, "We will support people-across different population groups, different regions and facing different challenges-to use their skills so that people can lead happier, healthier and more productive lives"; if so, why? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Police: What feedback has he seen on the Community Beat Teams? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for Media and Communications: Does he stand by his statement that the Government is taking "immediate action to support New Zealand's media and content production sectors"; if so, how many people in the news sector have lost their jobs in the 281 days since he made that statement?

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Questions to Ministers SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister of Climate Change: What was the rationale behind the decision to give Tiwai Point aluminium smelter an extra $37 million per year subsidy of carbon credits? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent reports has he seen on the Government's health targets? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Children: What action is the Government taking to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is at the forefront of decision making for Oranga Tamariki? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Health: Is the primary healthcare sector structured to serve the public good; if not, why not? CARL BATES to the Minister of Police: What recent reports has he seen on the public's perception of safety? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Are workforce shortages in regional hospitals limiting access to health services; if so, when will normal services be restored? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Resources: What reports has he received on the resources sector? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Associate Minister of Police: Does she stand by the Minister of Police's statement on the coalition commitment to deliver 500 front-line police by 27 November 2025, "It's aspirational"; if not, why not? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Children: Does she think provisions in the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill allowing the use of physical force against children in State care breach the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to be protected from all forms of physical violence? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Universities: Does he expect increases in tertiary sector enrolment levels, given the unemployment rate is 5.1 percent? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister for Building and Construction: What is the Government doing to support tradies?

The ball is in the Government's court after Auckland council has decided to back an Eden Park upgrade over a waterfront stadium. $100 million is needed from either the Government of the council. Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: Why is this Government adjusting the funding criteria for the Proceeds of Crime Fund? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Minister for Rail: Is the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme on track? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will the average jobseeker beneficiary subjected to compulsory money management be able to afford their rent and bills? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector): What recent reports has she seen on grocery competition? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement yesterday that "The Treasury got its forecasts before the election plain wrong"; if so, why should the public believe future Treasury forecasts? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What actions has the Government taken to restore real consequences for crime? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement regarding the release of the rates of reoffending by participants of the military-style academy pilot that "Oranga Tamariki is of the understanding that they follow my instructions that these young people's privacy is the most important thing, and making sure that we're taking care of the wellbeing and the safety of these young people comes first and foremost before anything else"; if so, did she direct Oranga Tamariki to withhold the rates of reoffending by participants of the military-style academy pilot? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for the Public Service: What recent reports has she seen from the Public Service Commission? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Local Government: Does he agree with Standard & Poor's that their ratings downgrade of 18 councils and three council-controlled organisations "reflects factors including the quick passage and repeal of several key laws governing local councils, the cancellation of various Crown grant programs, an increase in unfunded mandates, and recent announcements about infrastructure financing options"; if not, why not? LAN PHAM to the Minister of Conservation: Does he agree with the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries' statement that "Locals have raised serious concerns about the decline of spiny rock lobster in the inner Hauraki Gulf, and this has been backed up by fishery-independent research. I share these concerns and ... I've decided to stop spiny rock lobster fishing in the inner Gulf"; if so, is he also committed to protections in the Hauraki Gulf? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Police: Does he agree with the statement by the member for Wellington Central that people "do not want to see police officers everywhere, and, for a lot of people, it makes them feel less safe"; if not, why not? Question to Member Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Chairperson of the Justice Committee: Will he report the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill to the House before all submissions have been processed and considered by members?

Animal welfare group SAFE has renewed its call for a ban on rodeo after five animals died this season. Most recently a bull had to be killed after it apparently broke its leg while being forced to buck at the Waimarino rodeo. Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard is still reviewing a draft Rodeo Code of Welfare, that could effectively decide whether the sport has a future. Mr Hoggard spoke to Lisa Owen.

Questions to Ministers TAKUTAI TARSH KEMP to the Minister for Economic Growth: Will she ensure that her proposal to scrap the living wage requirement in Government contracts for cleaning, catering, and security guard services will not result in pay cuts for these workers? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Revenue: What recent announcements has he made on the foreign investment fund rules? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What steps, if any, has he taken to guard against regulatory capture of the Ministry for Primary Industries by New Zealand's commercial fishing sector? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with Brooke van Velden's statement, "I think a lot of people in New Zealand do live on minimum wage and we have to allow people to make ends meet"; if so, how many Government contractors are currently paid the minimum wage? KATIE NIMON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on refreshing New Zealand's eating disorders strategy? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: Does he agree that trade access to overseas markets is a key component of protecting the export performance of New Zealand's agricultural sector? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What is the Government doing to support small businesses and manufacturers? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for Rail: Has the Government received any alternative proposals for the procurement of new Cook Strait ferries from the private sector; if so, how many? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made regarding upgrades to New Zealand's air ambulance fleet? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What work has the Government done to support the hunting and fishing community? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: How will the Government back up its promise to ensure fair prices for Kiwi consumers?

Questions to Ministers JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Minister for Rail: Does he stand by his statements and actions regarding Cook Strait ferries? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcements has he made about positive health outcomes for pets? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Is he concerned that two international offshore wind investors have now withdrawn or paused their New Zealand projects, citing current Government policy as the reason; if not, why not? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on increasing penalties for illicit drug use? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister of Immigration: What recent changes have been made to the Accredited Employer Work Visa to support businesses to access the skills and experience they need? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: Does he agree with the Science System Advisory Group's finding, "Note the critical importance of the science and innovation workforce, and that actions will be needed at multiple levels to develop and retain a high calibre workforce of researchers, scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs"; if so, why? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of State for Trade and Investment: What actions has the Government taken to support trade with South-east Asia? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Is he committed to the same health outcomes for Maori as his immediate predecessor? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Minister for Whanau Ora: How many audits and reviews has Whanau Ora failed since its establishment in 2010, if any?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Finance: When will the Treasury's next set of economic and fiscal forecasts be released? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "We are taking steps to ensure that we will grow faster than we otherwise would"; if so, what is her growth target for jobs and incomes? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made on the Northland Expressway? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about increasing visitor numbers to New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: How many procedures were performed in the new Totara Haumaru surgical building for the most recent month other than January for which data is available, and how does this compare to the monthly average if Totara Haumaru's projected annual capacity of 15,500 surgical and endoscopic procedures were evenly distributed throughout the year? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement that "Emergency housing will always be available as a last resort for those who need it"? MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Regulation: What recent announcements has he made about cutting red tape? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister for Land Information: What announcements has the Government made about making it easier to deliver critical infrastructure projects? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Trade and Investment: Will the Government honour Christopher Luxon's pre-election promise for a free-trade agreement with India within its first term?

Questions to Ministers MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Finance: What are the Government's priorities for Budget 2025? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on improving access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that she is looking at "changes to strengthen transparency and fiscal responsibility"; if so, is she confident that the fiscal risks in Budget 2024 are manageable? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What steps have been taken to improve the delivery of school property for students across the country? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: What changes, if any, does she intend to make in response to the Aroturuki Tamariki Independent Children's Monitor's Experience of Care in Aotearoa 2023/24 report that found that Oranga Tamariki social workers are under significant pressure? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Education: Is she confident that her actions will improve education achievement for all rangatahi? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement, "my focus is and always will be on improving patient outcomes. Patients will be my number one priority", and what is the role of health workers in achieving those outcomes for patients? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Police: What recent announcements has he made about Police's work to tackle gangs? MARK CAMERON to the Associate Minister of Justice: How are firearms prohibition orders intended to make New Zealand safer? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by his statements and actions in respect of extended powers of arrest and detention for ordinary citizens?

A group representing more than 2000 principals is calling on the government to ditch its new school lunch provider and fund schools to deliver their own lunches locally. In a letter to David Seymour, the Principals Federation said the company hasn't delivered on the Minister's expectations or theirs and it notes one disturbing aspect is the huge increase in wastage reported by schools. Associate Minister of Education David Seymour spoke to Lisa Owen.

"This is the big idea. Jesus invited. He didn't force. He didn't power people into following Him. He didn't beg people to believe in Him. He didn't perform people into accepting Him. It's true that he taught with authority. It's true that Jesus wowed with His miracles and His signs. And it's true that there were times when Jesus attracted large crowds. But … for the person — for the individual who would come face-to-face with Jesus – they were offered an invitation. Jesus offers us an invitation to participate, to experience, to learn, and to follow. He offers us an invitation into a relationship with Him, and it matches the pattern that God had set from the very beginning." Ben Webb, Associate Minister

Questions to Ministers RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: Will the Government's policies and actions ensure Aotearoa meets the long-term target of reducing child material hardship to 6 percent by 2028; if not, will it change its policies to do so? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding resilient transport connections in Hawke's Bay? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to serious youth offenders and the military-style academies? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Associate Minister of Defence: What announcements has the Government made about Defence housing? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What changes is the Government making in phase one of its anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism reform, and how will these changes cut red tape to boost the economy, if at all? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement about speed limit increases that it is "safe to do these changes"; if so, what specific evidence has he received, if any, on the impact of reversing speed limit reductions on deaths and serious injuries? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Women: Does she have confidence that the Government is advocating on behalf of, and prioritising issues pertaining to, women? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcement has he made regarding funding from the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund for the Mental Health Foundation? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement that "The Government is focused on delivering services and supports that meet the needs of disabled people, their family and carers, both now and into the future"; if not, why not?

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino delves into the intricate balance of parenting while navigating the tumultuous landscape of mental health and public service, with Canada's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.. The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Associate Minister of Health, shares her personal insights and professional experiences. She highlights the challenges parents face in fostering open dialogue with their children, especially in an era filled with social media noise and misinformation. Saks reflects on her dual role as a public figure and a single mom to two teenage daughters, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations about mental health. She reveals how her children often describe the world as a 'dumpster fire', prompting a deeper exploration of how parents can provide reassurance and understanding in these complex times. By focusing on building trust and open communication, Saks believes that parents can empower their children to express themselves and navigate their feelings more comfortably. The discussion supports a greater understanding of the current mental health landscape, the resilience of youth, and the critical role parents play in supporting their children through these challenges.Takeaways: Navigating parenting in today's noisy environment requires discipline and effective communication with our children. Understanding the impacts of social media on our children's mental and physical health is crucial for modern parenting. Building independence in our kids involves teaching boundaries and the importance of consent in relationships. Addressing bullying and fostering emotional health in our children must be prioritized in today's digital age. Parents need to engage with their children's worlds—both virtual and real—to support their mental health effectively. Investing in youth mental health services is essential for equipping young people with tools to navigate life's challenges. This podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience.In this podcast, we explore the impact of hormonal changes, device usage, and social media on discipline, communication, and independence.You'll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health.Links referenced in this episode:whereparentstalk.com

Questions to Ministers TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he believe this Government is upholding its obligations to Maori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent announcements has he made about going for growth in infrastructure? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent announcements has she made about the new traffic light system? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with the Salvation Army's State of the Nation 2025 report that "During 2024, access to hardship grants was reducing as Work and Income tightened eligibility for assistance, at the same time as the number of children living in families needing this assistance was increasing"; if not, what are her expectations for how applications for hardship assistance are assessed and granted? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people are currently unemployed compared to this time last year? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What is the Government doing to support the New Zealand red meat sector? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she expect environmental protection to improve or get worse under her tenure as Minister? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: How many participants in the military-style academy programme have reoffended since participating, and how many are currently in youth justice facilities? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What steps has the Government recently announced to improve competition? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Is he satisfied with the Government's performance in the health portfolio across the motu? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What updates can she provide regarding consultation on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983?

Questions to Ministers TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Resources: What recent announcements has he made regarding the minerals sector? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all of his Ministers? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with the director of the Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, who said of their State of the Nation 2025 report, "We can't wish away the increasing levels of poverty and deprivation that this report is highlighting, but we can prioritise addressing the basic needs of people so that our whanau go beyond barely surviving to seeing them thrive"; if so, how does the level of children currently living in benefit-dependent households compare to 2023? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding better transport connections in Christchurch? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement that "We are focused on using every lever at our disposal in the housing market to improve affordability"; if so, how is opting for zero growth of the public housing stock using every lever? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made about driving better outcomes for Maori students? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement that "those people who have a genuine need for a short-term stay in temporary accommodation known as emergency housing have a pathway to do that"; if so, what is his reaction to the finding in the Salvation Army's State of the Nation 2025 report that "there are rising numbers of people who are homeless"? MILES ANDERSON to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about Kainga Ora? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Does he have confidence in New Zealand's health system?

"James says the proud are in competition with God. Have you ever felt like God is against you? Do you ever feel like your marriage isn't getting any better? Maybe, just maybe, you have an issue. Maybe you need to be broken of your pride. James says the humble are on God's team. Do you want God to come back into your marriage? Do you want God to bring healing? Invite Him back... with humility. Don't try to manipulate Him into giving you what you want. Just approach Him with humility." Ben Webb, Associate Minister

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the cost of living? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent milestones have been reached in the new fast-track consenting scheme? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Chris Bishop, National spokesperson for Housing's statement on 27 September 2022 that "We will build enough state and social houses so that there is no social housing waitlist"; if so, is the Government on track to eliminate the social housing waitlist? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcements has she made about attracting more global investment to New Zealand? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does he stand by all of his statements and actions? MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Biosecurity: What recent announcements has he made in his portfolio? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Immigration: What projections, if any, has she seen on the amount of money expected to be invested through each category of her Active Investor Plus visa for the next three years, and what is the projected cost of these new residents using the public health system over the same three years? DAVID MacLEOD to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about Maori housing? Questions to Members Hon JO LUXTON to the Chairperson of the Health Committee: How many submissions, if any, have been received on the Gene Technology Bill? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee: How many submissions, if any, have been received on the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Committee: How many submissions, if any, have been received on the Social Security Amendment Bill?

"If you step into the Bible, you'll find the word gentle in several places. If you look at the Greek language, something more robust reveals itself. The Greek word for gentleness is pra - ooh - tayce. Historically, this word originally described the space existing between having a hot temper … and having no temper at all. I think this definition gets at something our usual understanding of gentleness misses. Gentleness only exists when there's an opportunity not to be gentle — when harshness is an equally available option. To be kind or tender or mild-mannered is gentleness … IF you have the ability to NOT be kind or NOT be tender or NOT be mild-mannered. So, what I'm saying is this: the foundation of gentleness is actually power. It's authority. It's the ability to use force — but choosing to restrain … to be gentle. A gentleman is someone with strength – someone who could do harm – but instead treats people with gentleness and kindness. Let me show you how this plays out in our lives." Ben Webb, Associate Minister

Questions to Ministers HUHANA LYNDON to the Associate Minister of Health: Does she stand by her statement that "Nicotine is incredibly addictive"; if so, what evidence-based actions, if any, has she taken to support people to quit nicotine? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister of Customs: What updates can she provide about the New Zealand Customs Service's efforts to improve services using technology? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Transport: What reaction has he seen to the announcement yesterday that the previous Government's speed limit reductions are being reversed by 1 July 2025? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What recent reports has she seen about the processing of citizenship applications? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Finance: When did she ask for advice on the purpose and performance of State-owned enterprises, and what does she intend to do with any assets she deems to be underperforming? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that Crown-Maori relations are "probably worse" under the coalition Government? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 9 yesterday that "those people who have a genuine need for a short-term stay in temporary accommodation known as emergency housing have a pathway to do that"; if not, why not? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What reports has she seen on employment in New Zealand? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she accept that she has ministerial responsibility for advocating on disability issues? PAULO GARCIA to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about emergency housing? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Immigration: Did she direct her officials to ensure Pacific labour-sending countries were consulted before the changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme were announced in August last year?

Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Economic Growth: What are her priorities for the economic growth portfolio? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding speed limits? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What responsibility, if any, does she have for economic growth, and does the current recession reflect on her execution of that responsibility? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Is he committed to equitable healthcare for all New Zealanders; if not, why not? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What actions has the Government taken to lift achievement in literacy and numeracy as part of its plan to teach the basics brilliantly? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Andrew Crisp, Chief Executive of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, who said that "both the register and people that apply does not represent effectively ... severe housing deprivation"; if so, is he confident that the need for emergency housing has reduced? NANCY LU to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcements has the Government made about boosting economic growth? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How many additional tourists are projected to visit New Zealand as a result of the digital nomads policy, and what, if any, is the estimated amount of economic benefit from this policy? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: Does she accept that children living in material hardship are more likely to do poorer in school due to a lack of food; if so, why did the Government remove food insecurity from the Child Poverty Related Indicators?

The Honorable Nicole McKee, member of New Zealand's Parliament and cabinet member for NZ's Prime Minister, and heads firearm policy in that role as the Associate Minister of Justice - and even though she was raised as a non-hunter has become a passionate gun owner herself and even supporter of SCI New Zealand. Robbie & the Minister sit down and talk about her views on firearms, the controversy around them in New Zealand, including the history of things in New Zealand, and the importance of the topic to sportsmen and women even halfway around the world! Get to know the guest: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/biography/nicole-mckee https://www.act.org.nz/nicole-mckeehttps  www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_cUOhtdmns  Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Global Hunters Coalition: https://globalhunterscoalition.org/  International Order of T. Roosevelt: https://t-roosevelt.org/  Rivers & Glen Trading Co.: https://www.riversandglen.com/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Guys, we have a God who is not a God of less than the best. He is not one to give us the minimum expectation. We have a God who is a God of excellence. And when He became man, it was nowhere near the least that God could do; it was His best. I said this last week, but God becoming man was accomplishing excellence in the same way He made mountains, beaches, and sunsets. So, can we see why this is such a big deal to Him? Can you see why He's so disappointed when our lives don't worship Him? Can you see why He would not be pleased with something that we offer Him on a Sunday morning, but that we don't even think about until the next Sunday morning? We want to worship with excellence. We're going to start this year by setting this as a goal: that we would be a people who take this opportunity to worship with excellence. But it isn't something that can only happen for a few minutes on a Sunday morning. It's not something that we can program. It's not something that Steve can simply create. As a church, we've got to take seriously our call to worship God with our lives — that we would worship God with excellence on Monday through Saturday, knowing and believing that if we would live with excellence, if we would worship with excellence, we think it'll actually make your life better. We think it'll give you a purpose, something to live for, something with meaning, something bigger than your life, something that you could be a part of that's bigger than your small individual life. If you worship Monday through Saturday, it would make your life better and you better at life." Ben Webb, Associate Minister

The Rangitata MP James Meager will be working outside of cabinet as Minister for the South Island, Hunting and Fishing, Youth and Associate Minister of Transport. Meager spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:14-16Sermon: “Let Your Light Shine”Preaching: Rev. Elizabeth Byrd, Associate Minister The post 12.29.24 | Let Your Light Shine appeared first on Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.

In this episode, Jay interviews Ashley Chesnut, Brook Hills' Associate Minister of Young Adults. We are reviewing breakouts from our Fall Small Group Leader Gathering. The full title of Ashley's breakout was Choosing Curriculum for Your Group: Identifying Where Your People Are and Selecting What's Next.  Join us for some thoughts on choosing curriculum for your Small Group.Choosing Curriculum HandoutPsalm 119 Small Group TemplateBrook Hills' Recommended CurriculumBrook Hills Leader ResourcesSend us a textThanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.We'd love to hear from you! Click here for our contact form. Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister for Rail: Does he agree with the statement of the Minister of Finance that "the Government's alternative ferry solution for the Cook Strait will cost less than the iRex project"; if so, how much will the total Crown contribution be, compared to the $2.2 billion Crown contribution that was planned for project iRex? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Why is the Government progressing the Fast-track Approvals Bill? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister of Climate Change: What proportion of total emissions cuts projected between the period 2026-2035 are attributed to unproven or disproven technologies? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: How is the Government proposing to strengthen the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What actions has the Government taken to protect highly productive food-producing land in New Zealand? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by his statements regarding the Maori-Crown relationship? Hon SCOTT SIMPSON to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has he made about Mautohe Cathedral Cove?

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made on banking? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "We have a responsibility to ensure the public gets value for its money"; if so, is she confident that the Government's alternative ferries will be less than the $551 million contract with Hyundai that was cancelled? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to the Military-Style Academy Pilot and youth offending; if so, why? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on restoring democratic accountability to transport in Auckland? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: Is she comfortable with her decision to cut social sciences and humanities research from the Marsden Fund; if so, why? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent announcements has the Government made regarding new work-focused support for people on jobseeker benefits? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement, "Having considered my performance over the last year in Government, I believe that I have delivered on my promise for New Zealanders to see change in my first 12 months as Police Minister"; if so, why? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Building and Construction: What announcements has he made around reducing the cost of building? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister for Energy: What recent announcements has he made regarding fuel security?

"Money and stuff are needed in this world — they're a required part of our lives. But don't let them become what your life revolves around. Paul warns Timothy in the NT, "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” Don't let your pursuit of money and the stuff it can get you become your first pursuit — your central pursuit. Because money has the potential to become our master — our god. And money makes for a dangerous master. Money is dangerous, and it can crush. It can pull the fingers and the hand in. It can crush your entire body. It's high voltage. It's dangerous. That's why the Bible offers warnings. So, pay attention to the warnings. Don't disregard them. Don't go past them. Please don't ignore them. I want you to recognize the way in which Doc and I are even talking about this stuff. Last week, we talked about our confusion — the ways we've misunderstood the role of money and the myths around it. We've interacted with those myths to make ourselves feel more comfortable about money. But they're just myths. This week, it's warnings. Money is dangerous. There's something on the line here. There are ways this can go very badly. And next week we'll talk about health. We'll talk about the right ways to handle our money and practical ways to live that will help resolve the temptation of money becoming our master." Ben Webb, Associate Minister

The government has launched a pilot programme aimed at getting single or childless long term emergency housing tenants out of the likes of motels and into permanent homes. The two year trial will focus on people who've been in emergency housing for 12 months or more, and use targeted wrap around services, like counselling, budgeting, healthcare and driver licence services. The government has an overall goal of reducing the number of people living in emergency housing by 75 percent by 2030. The pilot, that is part of its social investment approach, will support up to 100 people and will be run by Wellington City Mission and Waikato's Emerge Aotearoa. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Lisa Owen.