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Te Huia train fares are rising 25% as passenger numbers surge. Waikato Regional Council's voted to lift the $24.06 one-way fare for the trip between Hamilton and Auckland to $32.50. Patronage in recent months rose 52% on last year, with fewer track disruptions and more reliability. But Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher told Heather du Plessis-Allan that's not why they're putting the price up. He says the government is currently supporting it by 60%, but if it becomes a permanent service that will drop to 51% and as a user-pays service, it needs to reflect the cost users are actually paying for it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past dairy season is all-but-confirmed as record breaking but remaining at those lofty heights will be farmers' next challenge. Rabobank expects milk supply to stay elevated into 2026-27, with farmgate prices forecast between $9.50 and $10 per kilogram. But rising inflation could squeeze margins. Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking in terms of returns, there's no doubt it's a good time. He says they've seen strong milk prices and Fonterra farmers have seen strong returns on their shares, but the thing to look out for are input costs, which are continuing to creep up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chair of Kentucky Jewish Council Rabbi Shlomo Litvin is no fan of Rep. Thomas Massie. Rabbi Litvin explained his delight with Massie's defeat at the hands of Trump endorsed Navy Seal (ret) Officer Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 6th congressional district Republican primary.

Out with the old...and in with the new secondary school qualifications, with more detail on what's replacing NCEA revealed. Year 11 students will now need to get a foundational literacy and numeracy award before they pass Year 12 and 13. Senior students will also face a compulsory exam in each subject, and must pass at least three subjects each year to pass. But Chair of the New Zealand Secondary Principals' Council, Steve McCracken, says while the new system seems easy to understand - NCEA is still a valid qualification. "What I think we've got is actually an advancement in terms of the minister's priorities - it makes it really clear and concise and able to be read really easily." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday night, both Presidents of CCRI and RIC voted to arm campus police officers. During the public hearing, some students pushed back against the proposal. Council Chair on PostSecondary Education, David Caprio, joins Gene to discuss this recent move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha speaks to WAMU about a slate of bills the council passed this week attempting to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement and possible legal challenges to those bills.

Fonterra's confident it will be able to make the best of bad global circumstances. The dairy giant has reported a 2.8% lift in first-half net profit to $750 million. It's also announced a 20 cent increase in the farmgate milk price with a midpoint now sitting at $9.70 per kilo of milksolids. Chief Executive Miles Hurrell says the war in Iran creates uncertainty. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Ryan Bridge that farmers are certainly worried. He says the key thing will be seeing how the company deals with the war and the potential impact. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a strong story to sell. He says the quality of our education and being in an attractive, safe country are big draw cards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra's preparing to recruit a new boss after the resignation of current CEO Miles Hurrell. Hurrell's given six months' notice to allow for a smooth transition. The board and management regularly discuss succession plans and they'll be running a robust process to appoint a new CEO. Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking it's unclear if Hurrell's replacement will come from inside or outside the organisation, but farmers have high expectations. He says Hurrell has built a strong team around them, but they'll be plenty of interest from outside Fonterra as well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Many Fonterra dairy farmers are planning to invest their upcoming capital return back into their farms. The dairy co-op's been given the green light by regulators to sell its consumer brands to France dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22 billion. Farmers will get back two-dollars a share, possibly by the middle of next month. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking that farmers will be trying to make the most of the money they receive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of touch-typing in schools is in the spotlight, as digital testing becomes the norm. A new NZQA report reveals Education Minister Erica Stanford weighed up adding it to the curriculum last year. The report doesn't make a call, instead suggesting technical and cognitive skills be taught across subjects. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Steve McCracken says there are pros and cons - and schools are already struggling with an overcrowded curriculum. "Anybody who's sat exams knows the pressure situations and you're trying to get your ideas down really quickly, and having that ability to type would be an advantage." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Principals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports. The nationally consistent assessments in reading, writing, and maths will roll out this year, with students from Years 0 to 10 ranked against one of five progress indicators twice a year. Reports are also planned to give advice to parents on how they can help out at home. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Steve McCracken told Ryan Bridge some subjects have a lot more nuance for marking, especially in Years 9 and 10 He says there's a lot more in the English curriculum than just putting things into five categories. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra has new plans to expand. It's bringing its organics business to the South Island, inviting farmers to join, with certification and processing targeted for 2028. Around 100 farms are already involved in the North Island programme as global demand continues to grow – driven by the US, China, and Europe. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking the key will be for Fonterra to grow at a rate where the demand doesn't get swamped. But, he says, it's a really good news story for their farmers down south. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools hit by staffing shortages are being forced to adapt as vacancies climb nationwide. Around 450 teaching and principal roles remain vacant - 12% more than this time last year. Secondary Principals Council Chair Steve McCracken told Andrew Dickens vacancies are taking longer to fill than in the past. He says schools are doing everything they can to manage with the staff and resources available. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland local government leaders are reacting cautiously to news of Te Tai Tokerau's first proposed rates freeze in a decade. The zero-rate increase has been put forward by Northland Regional Council for its 2026/2027 financial year and would affect 100,000 ratepayers. Chairman Pita Tipene told Andrew Dickens that council had been looking for savings and reductions that would not impact the services they can provide. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the development of guidelines and education, AORN helps advance the science of sterile processing and promote it as an integral part of the surgical continuum. One way AORN works toward meeting that goal is through the activities of the Sterile Processing & Supply Chain Specialty Assembly. In episode 141, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with Julie Gorog, a long-time member of the Specialty Assembly who also serves as a Clinical Education Consultant with ASP. She discusses how AORN intersects with Sterile Processing (SP), explains the type of work in which the Specialty Assembly is involved throughout the year, and shares how SP professionals can get involved. ABOUT OUR GUEST Julie Gorog Clinical Education Consultant ASP Julie Gorog, RN, BSN, CNOR, has 28 years of combined clinical and supply chain experience, beginning as a perioperative nurse in 1997. In 2016, she joined Advanced Sterilization Products as a clinical education consultant, providing clinical expertise in sterilization and high-level disinfection. She provides education on best practices at AORN, APIC and HSPA conferences, as well as to staff in Operating Room, Sterile Processing and Endoscopy departments. She has held the following positions within AORN of San Diego County: Chapter President, Board Member, and Chair of the Ways and Means and Research Committees. She currently serves as Council Chair of AORN’s Sterilization and Supply Chain Specialty Assembly. Gorog earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alaska Anchorage and is a Registered Nurse in California. Earn CE Now

The Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service could come off the tracks if it becomes too expensive for rate payers. Waikato Regional Council is writing to the NZTA board to ask for a one-year extension of the service, through to 2027. They want to test full integration with Auckland's City Rail Link, which opens next year. Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher told Heather du Plessis-Allan 60% funding through the Land Transport Fund will be vital to keep it going. He says if it drops back to 51%, they want the review of the trial to go ahead at NZTA's April meeting, and that could be the death nail for Te Huia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi consumers could finally see butter prices fall, thanks to increased global dairy production. New research from Rabobank shows EU, UK, and US production has been surging, pushing down global prices. Fonterra's already forecasting a lower farmgate payout than last season. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the change could be good news for supermarket shoppers. He says if the surge continues, there'll be an impact on our store shelves. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public transport users in the Capital can start using debit and credit cards and phones on buses and trains - from next March. Greater Wellington Regional Council will introduce contactless payments - at a cost of 5.5 million dollars. It's jumping the gun on the Government National Ticketing System, scheduled for mid-2027. Council Chair Daran Ponter told Ryan Bridge they don't trust the timeline. He says he's sick of telling Wellington commuters they can't have something that's available in Auckland and Australia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a belief support for first-time principals is falling short. Newstalk ZB analysis has found 970 principals quit in the past three years – one in five within their first year. Retirements jumped 26% over the same period. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Kate Gainsford told Mike Hosking other countries have solid systems to prepare principals, but we don't. She says part of the role teachers can get used to while they're middle and senior leaders, but part can't be learnt until you're actually in the role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of roles could be facing the axe as the Government looks to scrap regional councils. The Government's proposing replacing them with boards made up of Mayors in a particular region. The proposal aims to reduce duplication and put downward pressure on rates. Boards would be required to put plans in place around re-organising services and infrastructure, which will be checked over and ticked off for financial sustainability. Otago Regional Council Chair Hilary Calvert told Ryan Bridge says they employ a lot of staff. She says they have around 368 roles, which is twice as many as there were six years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are being encouraged to plan ahead as talks of an India-New Zealand trade deal continue. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says both regions are making progress on a new trade agreement, as Trade Minister Todd McClay holds talks with his Indian counterpart. India New Zealand Business Council chair Edwin Paul says discussions indicate it's likely we'll get an FTA by early 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fonterra Shareholders Council says farmers are taking a long-term view when deciding whether to sell off brands like Anchor and Mainland. Voting closes today, on a proposal to sell Fonterra's consumer arm to French company Lactalis for 4.2 billion dollars. Fonterra's targeting a capital return of about 400-thousand dollars to the average farmer. But Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking that farmers are thinking well beyond short-term benefits. He says farmers are also thinking about their long-term livelihoods, as they'll be continuing to supply milk well after any capital return. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent's trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025.  Dan's public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades.  Dan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency.  Dan's connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City's young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years.  Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG). Dan is proud to serve District 6, which includes the Bonneville Hills, East Bench, Foothill Sunnyside, Wasatch Hollow, and Yalecrest neighborhoods. He strives to be responsive to his constituents' concerns and help the entire city grow healthily and sustainably.    Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent's trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025.  Dan's public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades.  Dan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency.  Dan's connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City's young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years.  Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG). https://www.slc.gov/district6/council-member-bio/  

President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of his state visit to Great Britain. The two announce what they call a "U.K.-U.S. Tech Prosperity Deal" and answer questions at a news conference about the wars in Ukraine & Gaza. We hear from the leaders and talk about the state visit with C-SPAN's Westminster Correspondent Peter Knowles (13); President Trump praises ABC's suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, at the prodding of the FCC Chair, for the host's comments about Republicans' reaction to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Democrats are saying this is the latest example of the president stifling dissent; House debates a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, and condemn political violence of all stripes; Washington, DC's Mayor, Council Chair and Attorney General testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about crime in the DC and the effect of President Trump's federalization of the DC police and surge of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announces that, for the first time, an organization that distributes donated organs has been decertified for unsafe practices, administrative errors and underperformance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food prices are continuing to rise, with a 5% increase in the year to August. Dairy continues to be the main driver, with the price of milk rising 16%, cheese 26%, and butter 32%. Meat, poultry, and fish followed behind, up 8.1% annually. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking what they see is a pretty clear correlation between current prices and global markets. He says it's a good time to be a farmer now but it may not always be the case, and you only have to go back to the 23/24 season in which the headline milk price was below the cost of production to see that. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several factors are behind a flat-lining in investment from China. New research by the New Zealand China Council and NZIER has found Chinese investment grew steadily between 2014 and 2019, but has stalled since then. China now ranks as our 12th largest source of foreign investment. Council Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking there's a number of reasons why the investment has stalled. He says Covid, a slow down in the Chinese economy, and changes to the regulatory environment in both countries have contributed, and it's not worrying. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now welcomed Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to discuss key city issues, including the Wahiawa landfill site and efforts to retain police officers. Then City Council chair Tommy Waters discusses the recent shakeup in leadership at Honolulu Hale and the future of his political career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Port inefficiencies could undermine New Zealand's goals to double export earnings. The Cargo Owners Council says there's been a 30% drop in productivity since 2019. Chair Brent Falvey says there needs to be a comprehensive reset of our ports and a strategy for the whole supply chain. He told Mike Hosking we just aren't keeping up with rest of the world. Falvey says New Zealand is in the bottom 20% for port efficiency. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urgent action is needed to embed nursing home care within a rights-based, sustainable and person-centred system, according to stakeholders. Nursing Homes Ireland is warning the sector faces deepening fragmentation, widening inequities and unsustainable pressure on residents, families and staff. A new Insights Paper identifies 10 thematic priorities, including human rights, safeguarding, equitable access and workforce planning. It says a person-centred approach must shape all future policy decisions. To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Maurice Harvey, Clare Older People's Council Chair and Madge O'Callaghan, Kilbane resident.

The D.C. Council advanced a budget this week with deep cuts to social services, no tax increases, and $500 million to help build a new football stadium at the RFK site. It also includes funding to implement ranked choice voting in the District next year. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to break down the budget negotiations.. Plus, Mendelson discussed why his tipped minimum wage proposal failed, why ranked choice voting succeeded, and we asked about the Ward 8 special election, and whether he and his council colleagues will expel Councilmember-elect Trayon White again now that he's won his seat back.WAMU's new reporter covering Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Jenny Abamu, got behind the mic to weigh in on what federal cuts and layoffs mean for Maryland residents. She also discussed how Maryland Governor Wes Moore is addressing a looming budget crisis as he prepares for a re-election campaign and illegal house parties in Montgomery County.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

A regional council boss wants any changes to their make-up to be underpinned by good, solid governance. Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Doug Leeder spoke to Alexa Cook.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in scrapping regional councils as part of the new RMA reforms - and it's sparked debate among experts. NZ First's Shane Jones has expressed similar sentiments, having recently told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional Government. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter says there's a need to amalgamate local authorities. "Local Government's been up for that issue for quite a while for quite a number of years now - it's nearly 36 years since local Government reform gave us the current structure that we've got." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall will present the 2025 State of the County address on April 9. The virtual update will cover budget matters, law and justice funding, the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, and ways for the public to stay engaged. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/council-chair-sue-marshall-to-deliver-virtual-state-of-the-county-address/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #SueMarshall #ClarkCountyCouncil #StateoftheCounty #budget2025 #lawandjustice #ComprehensivePlan #civicengagement

The beef industry will be one of the hardest hit by tariffs, but will the US really stop demanding our contribution to their burgers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night aimed at reducing crime and increasing immigration enforcement in the District.  Kojo and Tom talked about what it means for D.C. and what might happen next.Maryland is on the verge of approving its state budget, but it came with contentious debate over tax increases, cuts, and changes to its ambitious education plan, Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Governor Wes Moore joined Kojo and Tom to explain what is - and isn't - in the state budget this year. And it's been a year since the Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed. We asked Governor Moore what is being done to prevent a tragic accident of this nature from happening again.There was a sudden shake-up in Prince George's County Council leadership this week, elevating Edward Burroughs to Council Chair and Krystal Oriadha to Council Vice Chair. It's a move expected to have significant political ramifications on the county as it grapples with "difficult" budget debates, a county executive election, and the likely loss of a new FBI headquarters. Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha got behind the mic to talk about her priorities and what the future holds for Prince George's County.Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a raft of Democratic-supported legislation this week, including a proposal to increase the minimum wage and one creating a retail cannabis market. Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell weighed in. Plus, what to expect next week when the General Assembly heads back into session to hammer out a budget.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

Direct flights to India are one step closer following a codeshare agreement signing between Air New Zealand and Air India. Passengers will be able to travel from Indian counties Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai on their national airline, and connect at Sydney, Melbourne or Singapore and onto New Zealand. Both airlines revealed they are aiming for direct flights in 2028. Indian New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla talks to Tim Beveridge about what this means for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is UK criminal justice really heading towards a two-tier sentencing system? A fierce debate has erupted over the Sentencing Council's new guidance on pre-sentence reports, which highlights the need for greater consideration of certain defendant groups, including ethnic minorities. Critics argue that this risks creating an uneven playing field, while supporters insist it's a necessary step toward fairness in sentencing. The Justice Secretary's reaction has only added fuel to the fire - prompting a scathing six-page rebuke from Lord Justice William Davis, the Chair of the Sentencing Council. You can find his letter here. Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC break down the implications of this controversy, before turning their attention to reports that No. 10 may introduce legislation to limit the influence of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in immigration cases. Does the threat of Europe-wide populism mean that we now have to view mass migration in a different way, and as a serious threat to the prevailing European culture of liberal democracy? 

TalkLP Podcast host Amber Bradley gets NRF's LP Council Chair and Chief Global Asset Protection Officer and CSO at American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Scott McBride, in the hot seat during the NRF BIG SHOW in NYC! They dive right into retail's future in 2026, discussing real-time inventory and the diversification of supply chains, how LP is the 2nd highest industry user of AI, and the move to the Total Retail Loss methodology. Scott also offers insights into the staggering statics surrounding Millennials and GenZ consumers and their perspective towards retail theft. His motto: Internal or external, you have to meet the customer where they are. Amber may have also coined herself as the Barbara Walters of LP News! Listen now! Connect with Scott here and check out the podcast from 2022 mentioned today here.

There are teacher shortages across a range of subjects in secondary school, as there generally are at the start of each year. More than 400 principal and teaching roles are currently being advertised in the Education Gazette. In 2024 there were almost 1600 vacancies, a similar number to recent comparable years. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Kate Gainsford told Ryan Bridge schools are employing a lot of teachers from overseas. She says it's a worldwide problem, but we also need to be building up a local pool of teachers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dairy sector's upbeat heading into the new year. Dairy prices are up 1.4% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, while Fonterra's still predicting farmgate milk prices to reach a record $10.50 midpoint this year. New Zealand's milk production in 2024 was also the highest in five years. Fonterra co-operative council chair, John Stevenson told Ryan Bridge it's looking really positive from an on-farm perspective. He says supplementary feed supplies, silage, and crops have had a good start to summer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, says his country is in urgent need of international assistance. Glen Craig is the Chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council and he was having lunch when the earthquake struck. Craig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hopes further negotiations with India eventuate in a successful trade deal. New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay's travelling to India today – meeting with his Indian political counterpart and business leaders to boost relations between the countries. He's already visited a number of times in the past year. India New Zealand Business Council Chair Bharat Chawla told Heather du Plessis-Allan this is a positive direction. He says this is good momentum - and the minister's going again and again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan on Sunday while her Republican rival Donald Trump will stop in three eastern battleground states just two days before Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. NZ-US Council chair Jonathan Mason spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The FBI arrested Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White on bribery charges this past weekend. The shocking turn of events had many in the District reacting and dealing with the fallout. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to weigh in on the allegations against his council colleague and to explain what comes next.Earlier in the week, the Chairman said he was forming a council committee to determine what action the council will take after White's arrest.On Friday's show, he announced At-Large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie would head the group. The committee will include the entire council, minus White. Council rules say there are three possible sanctions that could be levied against White: reprimand, censure, or expulsion. The committee has until December 16th to make its recommendation.Mendelson suggested on Friday a recommendation could come sooner."This is not just a criminal matter, but a political problem," he said. "And, for the politics, we'd like this to be resolved as quickly as possible."Mendelson also said that the council does not have to wait for the federal judicial process to play out to take their own action.Plus, what can the D.C. Council do to prevent more tech problems at D.C.'s 911 call center?Local leaders converged in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson was there as a Virginia delegate. She joined the show to tell us what she saw and heard on the convention floor.Plus, she talked about a new poll showing Harris now holding a slim lead over former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House. Jefferson said she believes reproductive rights will continue to be an issue driving voters to the ballot box."Virginia is the vanguard of the South," Jefferson said. "We have clinics that have waitlists, that have delays because we have people coming from other Southern states here to seek reproductive care."Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the ferries.

In this episode of Standpoint, Gabe Groisman interviews Israel Ganz, the head of the "Yesha Council," the governing settlement council in the "West Bank," better known as Judea and Samaria. They discuss the conflict in the region, the importance of the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and the threats posed by Hamas and other terrorist groups throughout Israel. Ganz emphasizes the deep historical and biblical significance of the land and the need to stand strong against terrorism. He also highlights the challenges faced by the Jewish communities, including difficulties in obtaining permits for construction and the lack of support for annexation. The conversation sheds light on the complex dynamics and risks involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. -- Remember to order your Contagion Kit from The Wellness Company today at twc.health/gabe - code GABE saves you 10% + FREE SHIPPING at checkout -- 00:00 Introduction and Setting 02:25 The Impact of the War on the Jewish Communities 05:22 The Significance of Judea and Samaria 08:06 The Misconception of the West Bank 09:30 Obstacles to Peace with the Palestinians 14:15 The Dangers of Establishing a Palestinian State 25:46 The Importance of Jewish Communities in Protecting Israel 28:53 Threats from Palestinian Controlled Cities 36:42 The Risks of Establishing a Palestinian State 43:21 Standing with the Jewish Communities