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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! RNZ reports police staff have been directed to not investigate shoplifting below $500 and online fraud below $1000. There's also a new 'value threshold' to determine which retail crimes will be investigated - what kind of message does this send? Nicola Willis raised some eyebrows over her choice of outfit on Budget Day - does this really matter? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The media make a big deal of the Budget every year, even though the big money's already been announced. But what was in it for the media this year? Also: vanguard vs the rearguard on AI in the media; political push-back on social media and more bad language - and the perils of cold-calling folks live on air. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteThe media make a drama out of Budget Day every year, even though the big plot twists have been revealed in advance and big bits of the backstory aren't in the script. How did the critics rate this one? And what was in it for the media themselves?There's a vanguard in the media that wants to embrace the latest digital technology - and rearguard that resists it. Will the media ever see eye to eye on AI?Also: political bids to push back social media, more bad behaviour in politics - and bad language in the wake of the ‘c-bomb' affair.In this episode:Budget coverageWhat was in the Budget for the media? And what got cut?The BBC's Laura Ellis on the media's split over AI.Learn more:Mediawatch: How a Budget is covered | RNZ NewsGuests:Laura Ellis - BBC head of technology forecastingIf you have any thoughts for us - or ideas for us to follow up - get in touch. E-mail mediawatch@rnz.co.nz. You'll also find us @MediawatchNZ on X.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joins Todd Zaner to recap the big wins, big cuts, and big moments from finance minister Nicola Willis' second budget.
The 2025 Budget has been unveiled and it's been met with divided responses across Parliament. Cost-cutting measures have pulled back $4.8 billion per year - a large portion from the recent rushed overhaul of pay equity claims. Savings have also come from halving its KiwiSaver contribution, slashing family Best Start payments and restricting 18 and 19 year olds' access to welfare - moving the load to parents. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says ACT and NZ First have voiced support - but the Greens and Te Pati Māori aren't happy with it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The opening stanzas of a new budget begin in quiet formality, but get loud and political quickly. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
It’s Budget Day! So, what would the Leader of the Opposition do if he were running the cutter? Why the love-in with Federated Farmers? And why are we not seeing any agricultural policy from Labour?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experts believe Budget Day is a useful tool for outlining the latest forecasts for the economy. Treasury has responded positively so far - with GDP predicted to rise, unemployment predicted to drop and house prices predicted to go up again. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Budget's been picked up from the printers and the Finance Minister's promising no rainbows, no unicorns, and no BS. There's just one sleep to go until New Zealand finds out who's getting what - and where that money is going to come from. With a low operating allowance, the money is going to have to come from somewhere, with opposition parties poised and ready to scrutinise every line. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.
The Pasifika community is bracing for what is expected to be tightened government spending. From community support at home to aid for the wider region, Pasifika are hoping for the best, but many of those working in the community are feeling pessimistic about what Budget Day has in store for them. Kaya Selby has more.
Tonight on The Huddle, Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should Tonkin + Taylor sack the staffer who was caught heckling Winston Peters? Waitakere Hospital ED raised some eyebrows when they started handing out vouchers for patients to go to urgent care clinics. What do we make of this? It's Budget Day tomorrow - what do we hope to get out of it? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's law faculty joins Emile Donovan to explain the bureaucracy and the politics at play with the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs, a motion which itself has been suspended until after Budget Day.
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a 'lolly scramble' and plenty of cuts will have to take place. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further, LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a 'lolly scramble' and plenty of cuts will have to take place. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further, LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 19 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to Heather ahead of Budget Day later this week. Is she worried the debate about the suspension of Maori Party MPs will overshadow her big week? US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley has details about former President Joe Biden's terminal cancer diagnosis. Butter has got so expensive that people are buying boxes of cheap butter from Costco. Former Costco boss Patrick Noone explains why butter at Costco is half as expensive as elsewhere. Plus, the Huddle debates whether a Mt Eden homeowner should be made to rip out his new aluminium windows because they're not compliant with heritage rules. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 Budget is due out this week - and the Finance Minister's feeling hopeful despite the concerns around Te Pāti Māori's antics. Prime Minister Chris Luxon made it clear earlier today that National will not make any concessions on the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs from Parliament. Nicola Willis says this week is all about the Budget - which aims to address concerns Kiwis have about the cost of living. "We just need to focus on the things that will make a difference to people. We can't control Te Pāti Māori, they will do what they want to do." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's First Up pod: our Tokyo correspondent Chris Gilbert updates us on the unfortunate trend of tourists getting stuck on Japan's mountains; we catch up with Black Ferns co captain Kennedy Tukuafu - after that nail biting draw against Canada on the weekend; we have the latest on the new deal between the UK and EU and with Budget Day this Thursday, Nicola Willis tells us she's sticking to tradition. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
Buongiorno! Italia is going to host the 38th America's Cup in summer 2027. The Auld Mug once again heads to European waters - the first time the Italians will play host. They've had the World Series but never the big one. It'll be Mt Vesuvius in the background, not Rangitoto. Pizza lining the bellies of fans, not fish and chips. Auckland has missed, which we already knew. Athens has missed out. Giorgia Meloni's excited. Luna Rossa, obviously pumped. But the question for you this morning: do you wake up feeling jealous? Was there a pit of disappointment in your stomach? Do we lambaste our messily, stingy government for not prioritising a sailing race? My feelings are, well it's nice they have somewhere to sail and good luck to them. But I don't feel FOMO. We were on the hook for tens of millions of dollars - Wayne hasn't got his bed tax, yet. Politically, it was the right call, too. Imagine with this announcement coming a week out from Budget Day the outcry from the unions and Opposition. You're spending how much on men sailing round the harbour while cutting women's pay? Can you just imagine it? Plus, when we debated all this a few months back, we didn't know at that point Dalton was quietly walking away contract negotiations with Peter Burling. So, we would have spent millions a race for a boat with an Aussie at the helm, not our beloved Burling. And that's fine. We've had one before in Glen Ashby, but there's no doubt the preference was for Burling to continue. Grant Dalton told me that at the time. But there's a bigger point here. When times are tough, when the kitty's running on low, you can't afford the nice to haves. For Team New Zealand, that was Burling. For us, it was the competition itself. And if you're worried Dalton has regrets about Auckland failing to get a look in, take a look at the press release for today's announcement. He say's Italians, not us Kiwis, are quote "the most passionate and engaged America's Cup audience in the world and the city is the best option for growing global audiences". It's summer in Europe. If you're sailing mad, might be time to look at some flight options for a mid-winter getaway. Some difficult Captain's calls have been made, but for us, and for them, it sounds like they were necessary ones and the necessary choices are always the right ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's First Up pod with Melissa Chan-Green: One week til Budget Day - we put the Greens alternative budget to Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and ask what the party be willing to work with; we cross to Islamabad for the latest on the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan and in Northland, reporter Peter De Graaf tells us about an MMA champion's homecoming in Kaikohe. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
With less than two weeks to Budget Day, RNZ understands the government will soon make an announcement on its plans for redress for abuse in care survivors. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Well, they passed a budget, but still have no way to fund it. We'll discuss all the details and more in hour one. Then in hour two we'll chat with Rep Will Stapp, who was not amused by the nonsense and gimmicks used to put the whole thing through.
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It's a special edition of On the Go as Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled her 6th budget today. It did not have a lot of pre-election goodies, with Coady calling it a secure, stable and responsible budget. During our special coverage we hear parts of the finance minister's speech.and get reaction from the leader of the PC opposition Tony Wakeham, NDP leader Jim Dinn, Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, Jessica McCormick, president of the NL Federation of Labour, Choices for Youth executive director Jen Crowe, and Trent Langdon, president of the NL Teachers' Association. Additionally, in the first hour we speak with CBC reporter Darryl Roberts, and Larry Short - senior financial advisor at Short Financial - was with us for budget analysis.
This Week, Parliament had the debate on the Budget Policy Statement, which gave us a few hints as to what we can expect come Budget Day on 22 May.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Stephen Grootes speaks to Charles de Wet, Executive at ENS in Tax Practice, and John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual about the implications of the budget speech on personal taxation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters The Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Were there any standouts or surprises in yesterday's budget announcement? Rob Shaw comes on to help us figure that out! It's day 2 of the Trump tariff war! What's the latest?! Is BC's housing crisis actually a policy problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's Budget Day in Alberta; what can we expect? Will the Keystone Pipeline move forward now that Trump is pushing for it? More changes to the Tariffs conversation. Is Trump a relentless bullsh*tter? And how are sports reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with guest host Alex Guye.
Numbers and shenanigans on Budget Day, empty dwellings, expensive car insurance, reconsidering our climate change targets plus Douglas Bay longshore drift and the new sea wall. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 18th February 2025
The Finance Minister's painting a grim picture of the economy - signalling the Government will further cut into the Public Service. Treasury's opened its books for the half-year economic and fiscal update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. Nicola Willis has adjusted the way the surplus is calculated, but says come Budget Day next year, she'll be forced to make some tough decisions. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government inherited a tough situation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize recap the third day of this week's Budget meeting as States members laid the groundwork for some big decisions tomorrow... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize round-up today's budget debate as States members edge towards a vote on what is now three options — raise income tax for two years followed by GST-plus, introduce GST-plus only from 2027, or do nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is momentum building behind GST-plus? Simon De La Rue and Matt Fallaize review day one of this week's Budget debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveils the new Labour government's tax and spending plans, Will Bain hears from people across the UK about what they'd like to see. As well as people's views from around the UK we get opinion from business voices in food production, manufacturing, hospitality, the financial sector, the UK's biggest theme park chain and not one but two former government advisors.
Tomorrow is the big day! Budget Day looms, and we're bringing you a special feature from The Times' brand new show: Feel Better About Money.In her inaugural money chat, Holly Mead is talking about budgeting and the budget. She looks at the many different aspects of money to help you make better financial decisions about pensions, mortgages, investments. With so many suggestions, rumours and supposed leaks about the upcoming budget, what should we be preparing for now and how? Find the new show here: https://shows.acast.com/times-money.Regular Giles programming to resume later in the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected the suggestion that the UK government was considering raising capital gains tax as high as 39% ahead of the October 30 budget. It comes as he tries to reset the narrative of his administration after a shaky first 100 days in office. Starmer spoke exclusively to Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders at the International Investment Summit in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's Budget Day today and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure are pumped and ready for their big day in the spotlight.
It's exactly one month until the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' first Budget and rumours abound over what could be in it for businesses - Sean Farrington discusses what rules could be changed and why there's a rush of mergers and acquisitions ahead of it.We also hear what individuals are hoping for, including some of those in Rachel Reeves' constituency who are finding it hard.And as new figures on job vacancies suggest the ball is back in the employer's court, we ask Wake Up to Money listeners for their experiences of looking for work.
The Clare based former President of the Irish Road Haulier's Association is warning further fuel hikes on Budget Day will cause extensive damage to the national economy, far beyond the haulage industry. It's expected a carbon tax increase of 2c per litre will be introduced on October 1st, which would make Ireland the most expensive country in Europe for Diesel. There has been some reprieve for motorists this week though, with reductions in the price of a barrel of Crude Oil reducing the price of Petrol and Diesel by 7c per litre respectively. Owner of Spa Transport in Ennis Eugene Drennan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the situation is volatile though and there's a real risk the carbon tax hike will remove Ireland's competitive edge in the freight and goods exports market.
A Clare Government senator insists a new Model 3 hospital in the Midwest region can be funded without dipping into the Apple tax windfall. Speculation around how the State will spend the €14 billion in Apple tax revenue is continuing unabated as the Taoiseach has told members of his party that the money's use will be revealed on Budget Day. It's now over a week since the European Commission ruled that Apple must come up with the €13 billion in tax it failed to pay to the Irish Government. The ruling was the culmination of a long-running legal battle in which Ireland took the side of Apple. In 2016, the lower General Court of the European Court of Justice found that the American multinational corporation had underpaid taxes due to Ireland amounting to €13.1 billion between 2003 and 2014 which was a decision both Apple and the Government took umbrage at. Following the latest ruling, it's been confirmed the total amount in the third party account containing tax money owed by Apple is now €14.1 billion. Speaking in the Dáil, Finance Minister Jack Chambers has defended the Government's approach to the legal battle, claiming the case was "complex" and that the goal was to protect Ireland's tax sovereignty. Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has challenged this position, saying it's incredible the State fought so hard not to receive such a large amount of money given the service deficits in Ireland across multiple sectors. With calls coming from all sides for the windfall to be put towards improvements in health, housing, infrastructure and countless other areas, Taoiseach Simon Harris has told a Fine Gael party meeting that its use will be made known in Budget 2025 on October 1st. Sources close to the Taoiseach say he's suggested it will go towards infrastructure and investments which can "create a better future" but that the money will not fund day-to-day costs. Chief Executive of Ireland's Foreign Direct Investment Agency Michael Lohan says infrastructure in particular is essential to attract companies from abroad. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has this week called for a portion of the tax windfall to be set aside as funding for a new Model 3 hospital in the region. The Government has yet to commit to such a facility, with the findings of a HIQA review examining the need for a second emergency department in the region not expected to be released until May 2025. Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley insists the new emergency department should be in Clare but claims the State has enough in its coffers already to develop a funding stream.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says that they want to strengthen and deepen trade ties with the United States. She also says that the tax burden is high in the UK. Reeves spoke with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicola Willis has delivered tax cuts in her first budget, largely as promised. But has the coalition government managed to square the circle of relieving cost of living pressures while avoiding the quicksand of encouraging inflation? In a special crossover episode of Gone By Lunchtime meets When the Facts Change, Toby Manhire quizzes Bernard Hickey on all that, plus: Is Willis right to say the tax cuts are not paid for by borrowing, and can she reasonably blame Labour for the bleak fiscal outlook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson speaks to Lisa Owen about police plans for the mass protests around the country on Budget Day.
Dundas Street employment lawyer Megan Vant speaks to Lisa Owen about workers' rights when it comes to the 'strike' organised for Budget Day.
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