/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/rss ob体育接口 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:06:15 Z en /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-inflation-rate-rising-to-25/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-inflation-rate-rising-to-25/ Inflation is officially on the rise again.  The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index rose 2.5% in the year to March – up from a 2.2% rise in the year to December.  The numbers cover the 12 months to March 31, and don't reflect the impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs and other new trade barriers.  NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told John MacDonald that despite the increase, economists are reasonably confident the Reserve Bank will be able to continue cutting interest rates.  He says the economy is very slow, so they’re expecting non-tradable inflation to continue going down.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:45:29 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-alison-vaughan-spca-scientific-officer-on-the-new-regulations-cracking-down-on-prolonged-dog-tethering/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-alison-vaughan-spca-scientific-officer-on-the-new-regulations-cracking-down-on-prolonged-dog-tethering/ The Government’s cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for too long.  MPI and SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors will now be able to issue fines topping $1,000.  The regulation targets dogs tethered in poor conditions with signs of mistreatment like excessive barking.  SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan told John MacDonald that the regulations won’t be targeting people who tether their togs temporarily, such as when they pop out to the shops.  She says the issue is prolonged tethering, sometimes known as life chaining, in which dogs are living out their whole lives on a chain.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:28:49 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ruth-money-chief-victims-advisor-on-the-latest-crime-figures-showing-a-downwards-trend-in-victim-numbers/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ruth-money-chief-victims-advisor-on-the-latest-crime-figures-showing-a-downwards-trend-in-victim-numbers/ The Justice and Police Minister says the Government's surpassed its own violent crime reduction target.  It set a goal in March last year of having 20 thousand fewer victims of serious violent crime, with an initial 2029 deadline.  It claims it’s already beat the deadline, but admits the data is volatile and subject to change.  Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told John MacDonald that although she’s delighted by the figures, she’s cautious in her celebrations since it’s only quarterly data.  But she says we do also need to acknowledge that there are a lot of crimes that aren’t disclosed willingly, so these numbers, although encouraging, are volatile.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:10:33 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/greg-murphy-road-safety-campaigner-and-kiwi-driving-legend-on-changes-to-the-driver-licensing-system/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/greg-murphy-road-safety-campaigner-and-kiwi-driving-legend-on-changes-to-the-driver-licensing-system/ The driver licensing system may be in for a government overhaul. Under proposals released yesterday, the practical driving test for a full licence will go, and fewer eyesight tests will be needed. A clean record would be needed for restricted drivers to gain to their full licence, the demerit threshold for learner and restricted drivers would fall to 50, and there'd be zero alcohol limits for learner and restricted drivers of any age. Road Safety Campaigner Greg Murphy joins the show to discuss the changes.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:52:57 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/henry-and-lani-air-new-zealand-workers-on-the-newly-unveiled-uniforms/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/henry-and-lani-air-new-zealand-workers-on-the-newly-unveiled-uniforms/ Air New Zealand’s new uniform has been unvieled.   It was designed by world-renowned Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead and comes 14 years after the airline’s last uniform update.  An onboard wearer trial is beginning in May, and the new uniform will be rolled out in full from 2026.  Henry, a pilot for Air New Zealand, told Kerre Woodham it’s definitely a change, but airlines all around the world are bringing back double-breasted jackets as part of their uniforms.  Flight attendant Lani says it’s exciting to have such a meaningful uniform – with beautiful hand drawn designs from Te Rangitu Netana and iconic New Zealand symbolism.  LISTEN ABOVE  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newstalk ob体育接口 (@newstalkzb) Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:31:26 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ryan-cosgrove-campaign-for-wool-chairperson-on-the-government-directive-to-build-using-wool/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ryan-cosgrove-campaign-for-wool-chairperson-on-the-government-directive-to-build-using-wool/ Industry celebrations over a directive to use Kiwi wool in Government buildings.   New builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing over $100 thousand must use wool where possible from July, meeting a Coalition deal.  The directive orders state agencies to follow the directive where practical.  Campaign for Wool Chairperson Ryan Cosgrove told Kerre Woodham they’re stoked to see this formalised into policy.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:17:57 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/chris-quin-foodstuffs-north-island-ceo-on-the-latest-supermarket-announcement-competition-prices/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/chris-quin-foodstuffs-north-island-ceo-on-the-latest-supermarket-announcement-competition-prices/ Pak’nSave shoppers seem to be getting the best deal.  A recent study by Foodstuffs North Island has found that New Zealand stores offer the lowest grocery prices when compared to leading retailers in Australia and the UK.  The study compared 20 everyday necessities, and after adjusting for sales tax and exchange rates, Pak’nSave came out on top – cheaper than Woolworths NZ, Woolworths Australia, Tesco UK, and Aldi Australia.  Foodstuff North Island CEO Chris Quin told Kerre Woodham that when they look at that data, there’s a really competitive, innovative story being told.   He says they don't have price match guarantees because there's just too many products to cover.   Quin says supermarkets may hold up to 18 thousand different products so it would be too tricky to match them all.  He told Woodham they have more holistic aims.   Quin says for Pak N Save stores it's about getting the cheapest basket possible, and with New World it's about providing a good shopping experience.   LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:45:59 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mary-holm-personal-finance-journalist-on-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs-on-investment-funds/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mary-holm-personal-finance-journalist-on-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs-on-investment-funds/ Kiwis are being urged to stay calm and stay the course as stock markets tumble.  There’s global uncertainty off the back of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and investment funds like KiwiSaver have been taking a hit.  Mortgage brokers have been facing concerns from first-home buyers, wondering what to do about the slump in their balance as they look to purchase.   Personal Finance Journalist Mary Holm told Kerre Woodham that people should always keep money they plan to spend soon out of high-risk funds.   She says that if you plan on spending a significant chunk of money within the next two to three years, you should request your KiwiSaver moved to the lowest risk fund.   For those who cut it close, Holm says to sit tight.  She told Woodham that share markets often overreact to economic events like the tariffs, and they’ll recover eventually.   LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:27:33 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/pete-wolfkamp-newstalk-zbs-resident-builder-on-the-governments-decision-to-ease-construction-regulations-for-granny-flats/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/pete-wolfkamp-newstalk-zbs-resident-builder-on-the-governments-decision-to-ease-construction-regulations-for-granny-flats/ Backyard granny flats are about to get bigger, and easier to build. The Government's announced it's going further to ease construction regulations, allowing for an estimated 13-thousand new flats to be built without consents. The proposed 60 square metre maximum is now increasing to 70. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, says removing these barriers is critical for increasing housing supply. Newstalk ob体育接口's resident builder Pete Wolfkamp talks to Kerre Woodham.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:04:08 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/matt-doocey-mental-health-minister-on-the-results-of-the-latest-quarterly-target-updates/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/matt-doocey-mental-health-minister-on-the-results-of-the-latest-quarterly-target-updates/ Slow and steady improvements in mental health and addiction service access.   Minister Matt Doocey's latest quarterly target updates have been released and show a small increase in the proportion of people being seen by specialist and primary services in under a month.   However shorter ED department stays are still far below the 95% target, rising slightly to 65%.   Doocey told Kerre Woodham it's a work in progress.   He says he believes there is no silver bullet, but improvements happen through the sum of every action, which is why they now have very clear targets.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:44:56 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/todd-mcclay-trade-minister-on-the-new-tariffs-coming-out-of-the-us/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/todd-mcclay-trade-minister-on-the-new-tariffs-coming-out-of-the-us/ Our Government is asking the US for more details on its new import rules for New Zealand.  Donald Trump's announced 10% tariffs on almost all goods entering the country from around the world – including New Zealand.  Many countries face much higher tariffs, with goods from China being hit by a combined 54% levy.  Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed officials are still seeking information.  He told Kerre Woodham that while a trade war isn’t ideal, New Zealand has a very diverse trade strategy, with agreements with most parts of the world.   He says that trade will adapt, and exporters will have other opportunities.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:04:32 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tony-mitchell-residential-property-managers-association-chairperson-on-the-new/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tony-mitchell-residential-property-managers-association-chairperson-on-the-new/ Kiwis seem to be on the move.  Ministry of Housing and Urban Development data shows that half of New Zealand tenancies are less than two years old, and just 1% have been in place for more than 18 years.  The average tenancy is now 50 months long, up from 28 in 2010, and the median has reached 25, up from 14 in 2010.   Residential Property Managers Association Chairperson Tony Mitchell told Kerre Woodham that it comes down to flexibility – mostly on the part of the tenant.  He says most landlords would prefer a long-term agreement, but tenants prefer the flexibility of shorter contracts as it allows them to move or upsize as needed.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:54:45 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-talks-the-new-us-tariffs-future-coalition-partners-future-of-the-labour-party/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-talks-the-new-us-tariffs-future-coalition-partners-future-of-the-labour-party/ Labour's leader says the US tariffs on New Zealand aren't justified in a retaliatory sense.   A US chart states New Zealand imposes 20% tariffs on US imports, and Chris Hipkins is wondering if this includes GST, which isn't a tariff.   He told Kerre Woodham New Zealand's one of the world's lowest no-tariff countries.  Hipkins also says New Zealand won’t just be impacted by the tariffs directly imposed on us, but we could be hit harder by indirect knock-on effects from the higher amounts Trump is imposing on other countries.   The Labour leader says the party’s learned from its last stint in Government.   Hipkins says the Labour Government tried to do too many things at once, preventing them from doing many things well enough.   He says watching the current Government has made him reflect on another lesson.   Hipkins told Woodham the Government had also spent too much consulting and asking people what they thought, and sometimes people just want them to get on with it.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:44:49 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-orams-aut-sailing-professor-on-the-dropped-bid-to-host-the-americas-cup-in-auckland/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-orams-aut-sailing-professor-on-the-dropped-bid-to-host-the-americas-cup-in-auckland/ Auckland's chance of hosting the next America's Cup has gone the way of the wind.  Auckland Unlimited confirmed yesterday that the city is unable to proceed with its bid for the 2027 event, as the Government isn’t contributing any funding.   AUT Sailing Professor and former world champion sailor, Mark Orams told Kerre Woodham that the professionalisation of sport has resulted in finances playing a more significant role when it comes to decision making.  He says New Zealand lagged behind the trend as much of our sport remained amateur, but sailing has now caught up to the transition.  “The days of hosting the America’s Cup or having Team New Zealand sponsored by a family of five New Zealand sponsors are now gone.”  “The costs associated with both mounting a competitive campaign and hosting a major international sporting event are just beyond our ability to fund within New Zealand.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:45:41 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tex-edwards-monopoly-watch-research-director-on-supermarket-duopoly/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tex-edwards-monopoly-watch-research-director-on-supermarket-duopoly/ The Government announced a formal Request for Information looking into what it could take to bring a third supermarket chain to the country.  Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis isn't ruling out a major restructure as she says all options are on the table.  Monopoly Watch Research Director Tex Edwards talks to Kerre Woodham about the announcement.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:24:55 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/jamie-cleine-buller-mayor-on-the-plans-to-move-the-town-of-westport/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/jamie-cleine-buller-mayor-on-the-plans-to-move-the-town-of-westport/ Westport residents have been berating their council over a plan to move the flood-prone town.  Draft master planning began in 2023 on a proposal to move to Government-owned Pamu-Landcorp farmland southwest of the current settlement.  Buller Councillors yesterday voted to continue to the third stage.  Mayor Jamie Cleine told Kerre Woodham that step enables more conversations.  He says the plan has never been to just pick up and move Westport, it will be an inter-generational process.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:02:37 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/hamish-firth-mt-hobson-group-director-on-the-changes-to-the-resource-management-act/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/hamish-firth-mt-hobson-group-director-on-the-changes-to-the-resource-management-act/ The Government's scrapping the Resource Management Act and replacing it with new planning laws.  RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says current rules make it too hard to build the infrastructure and houses New Zealand desperately needs.  He says Cabinet's agreed on a blueprint for reform, which will standardise zoning and remove differences for each local council – aiming to implement it before councils start their 2027 long-term plans.   He claims the replacement RMA will cut admin and compliance costs by 45 percent.  Mt Hobson Group Director Hamish Firth told Kerre Woodham he’s expecting a much more liberal planning system – one that presumes land use will be permitted unless it significantly affects other people's property rights.   LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:50:54 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/bruce-bernacchi-denton-tax-partner-on-new-zealands-tax-system-and-the-calls-from-the-un-to-ensure-tax-systems-are-fair/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/bruce-bernacchi-denton-tax-partner-on-new-zealands-tax-system-and-the-calls-from-the-un-to-ensure-tax-systems-are-fair/ A tax expert says achieving a fair tax system is hard, but not impossible.  A UN committee is calling on governments to check their tax policies are being applied proportionally to wealthier individuals.  It says regressive and ineffective policies could disproportionately affect low-income households, women, and disadvantaged groups.  Denton Tax Partner Bruce Bernacchi told Kerre Woodham tax can become disproportional when measuring how much tax is paid overall against incomes.  He says New Zealand sticks out because higher income-earners are earning capital gains but not paying tax on it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:28:45 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/john-mccullum-western-springs-speedway-manager-on-the-final-race-at-the-stadium/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/john-mccullum-western-springs-speedway-manager-on-the-final-race-at-the-stadium/ After 96 years, Western Spring's Speedway's final race will take place tomorrow night.  The Legends Night will be headlined by Midgets, Sprintcars, and other open-wheel categories.  In October last year, Auckland councillors voted 11-8 to move all speedway events to Waikaraka Park, which will undergo an $11 million upgrade.  Western Springs Speedway Manager John McCullum told Kerre Woodham their focus is on having a good season and sending it out on the right note.  He says that under different conditions they could’ve have still operated out of Western Springs, but the stadium belongs to the city, and the city has made it abundantly clear they see a better use for the stadium.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:47:05 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-gdp-growing-nz-leaving-the-technical-recession/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/liam-dann-nz-herald-business-editor-on-the-gdp-growing-nz-leaving-the-technical-recession/ A big bounce back for our economy, despite many sectors still doing it tough. New Zealand's officially out of technical recession, with new GDP figures showing our economy grew 0.7% between October and December. Economists had predicted a growth rate of just 0.3-to-0.5%. NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham while some areas still look gloomy, the bounce back from tourism and agriculture has been strong.  He says it looks like farmers will go a long way to saving us in this current cycle as well.  “Strong export prices combined with a good production season – that really makes a big difference.”  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:45:34 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-stevens-essity-general-manager-on-the-world-first-geothermal-steam-powered-tissue-machine/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-stevens-essity-general-manager-on-the-world-first-geothermal-steam-powered-tissue-machine/ A Kawerau paper mill has found a new power source as New Zealand struggles with a looming winter power crunch.  A newly released briefing to the Minister shows electricity supply is tight, and gas supply needs to be maintained until suitable alternatives are found.  Essity’s Kawerau Paper Mill has become the first in the world to create a machine that runs entirely on geothermal steam.  Essity General Manager Mark Stevens told Kerre Woodham that the main area of benefit is sustainability – with the mill producing the same amount of paper with 66% less carbon output.  LISTEN ABOVE  Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:34:02 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/alan-mcdonald-employers-and-manufacturers-association-head-of-advocacy-on-the-government-looking-to-increase-kiwisaver-rates/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/alan-mcdonald-employers-and-manufacturers-association-head-of-advocacy-on-the-government-looking-to-increase-kiwisaver-rates/ Finance Minister Nicola Willis is looking at upping the amount employees and employers contribute to their KiwiSaver accounts.  She's seeking advice and taking advice on where we take KiwiSaver in the future. Commentator Shane Te Pou is saying we should be paying the same as they do in Australia where employer contributions are around 11%. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald talks to Kerre Woodham about the proposal.  LISTEN ABOVE.  Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:44:10 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/blair-christiansen-eden-park-turf-manager-on-preparing-the-grounds-to-host-three-sports-in-four-days/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/blair-christiansen-eden-park-turf-manager-on-preparing-the-grounds-to-host-three-sports-in-four-days/ Next week will see three sporting codes play Eden Park in the span of four days.  A T20 international double header on Friday, a clash between the Blues and the Crusaders on Saturday, and then on Monday the stadium is hosting the FIFA Oceania Qualifier.  It’s a massive undertaking for the grounds staff, involving months of planning.  Eden Park Turf Manager Blair Christiansen told Kerre Woodham that 40 years ago, there was no chance of this tight of a turnaround being possible.  He says it’s an evolution from people, but also the technology grounds staff now utilise.   LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:46:27 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/don-mckinnon-former-foreign-affairs-minister-on-phil-goff-losing-his-job-as-high-commissioner-to-the-uk/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/don-mckinnon-former-foreign-affairs-minister-on-phil-goff-losing-his-job-as-high-commissioner-to-the-uk/ A former Foreign Minister says Winston Peters was right to fire Phil Goff.  Goff made comments at a public event questioning US President Donald Trump's understanding of history.  The remarks have cost him his job as High Commissioner to the UK.  Foreign Affairs was one of a number of portfolios held by Sir Don McKinnon under National.  He told Kerre Woodham it's unacceptable for a diplomat to say such things.  McKinnon says there's a line that ambassadors and High Commissioners should not cross.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:29:51 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/robert-macculloch-university-of-auckland-business-school-professor-on-adrian-orrs-resignation-as-reserve-bank-governor/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/robert-macculloch-university-of-auckland-business-school-professor-on-adrian-orrs-resignation-as-reserve-bank-governor/ There's confusion around the Reserve Bank Governor's resignation.  Adrian Orr's announced he's quitting, two years into his second five-year tenure.  Neither the Prime Minister nor Finance Minister are giving any details of why he's abruptly quit.  University of Auckland Business School Professor Robert MacCulloch told Kerre Woodham that while we don’t know for certain, the criticism Orr has received over the years likely played a factor.   He recommends not getting too political about it, saying that one shouldn’t take their eye off the ball that he was a bad governor, and the country stagnated due to significant mistakes made during his tenure.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:47:59 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tim-groser-former-trade-minister-on-the-impact-of-the-us-trade-war/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tim-groser-former-trade-minister-on-the-impact-of-the-us-trade-war/ Divisions are deepening between the US and other western countries over Ukraine, and now trade.  The US President's slapped a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, and 20% on some from China.  Canada's responded by imposing the same amount back, which Donald Trump says he'll match again.  Former Trade Minister and Ambassador to the US Tim Groser told Kerre Woodham countries like Canada are fighting the US on trade, while trying to form closer security ties.  He says that the two strategies are inherently in conflict with each other – you can’t start a trade war with someone you want to curry favour with.  Groser told Woodham he argues that even if Trump was next to them right now, he also wouldn’t be able to say what the end game is.  He says it’s difficult to sift through and find the real logic of the situation, resulting in unprecedented uncertainty.   LISTEN ABOVE  Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:36 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ryan-peake-australian-golfer-on-winning-the-new-zealand-open/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/ryan-peake-australian-golfer-on-winning-the-new-zealand-open/ In terms of sports stories, it really doesn't get much better than this. Ryan Peake has won the 104th New Zealand Open by a stroke, finishing at 23 under par after a thriller down the stretch. Newstalk ob体育接口's Andrew Alderson was at Millbrook and said:  “In one of the tournament’s most captivating denouements, the Australian sank a three-metre putt under the lens of a buzzing amphitheatre as rain fell for the first time across the four days on the last hole”. Ryan Peake joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:40:25 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/andrew-geddis-otago-university-law-professor-on-the-governments-proposal-to-expand-the-citizens-arrest-powers/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/andrew-geddis-otago-university-law-professor-on-the-governments-proposal-to-expand-the-citizens-arrest-powers/ There are two camps when it comes to the Government’s proposal to loosen citizen’s arrest laws.  The measure is being pitched as a remedy for retail crime, by allowing workers and the public to detain suspected thieves with "reasonable force".  However, concerns have been raised about the risks involved and what constitutes “reasonable force”.  Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis believes the proposal is risky, telling Kerre Woodham it seems like an extreme expansion of the power for one particular problem.  He says it also runs the risk of someone carrying out a citizen’s arrest only for the police to be unable to attend to it, potentially creating a false promise for retailers.   LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:18:56 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/gary-morrison-security-association-ceo-on-the-potential-loosening-of-the-citizens-arrest-laws/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/gary-morrison-security-association-ceo-on-the-potential-loosening-of-the-citizens-arrest-laws/ The Security Association is weighing in on speculation citizen's arrest and security guard powers are about to open up.  The Government is making an announcement this afternoon on its response to a ministerial advisory group's recommendations on retail crime.  Association CEO Gary Morrison says they've been advocating for additional security powers with training, which wouldn't apply to all guards.   Morrison says situational awareness is crucial - and the general public people would have to be very careful and know their own capabilities.    LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:04:43 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-talks-charities-infrastructure-nursing-shortage/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-talks-charities-infrastructure-nursing-shortage/ Hints from the Prime Minister around upcoming changes to charities and taxes.  Christopher Luxon told Kerre Woodham the Goverment's speaking about whether people are "rorting the system" and taking advantage of charities registration.  He says he spoke with Finance and Economic Growth Minister, Nicola Willis, about the matter just yesterday.  Luxon told Woodham some organisations present as a charity but maybe aren't doing charitable work.  He's telling people to keep their eyes on the Budget - around taxation and charity status.  The Prime Minister's also calling for some nurses to take on roles outside hospitals to ease burden on the system.  Christopher Luxon admitted we've got a lot of nurses coming through the system, but don't always have places for them in hospitals.  Luxon told Kerre Woodham we desperately need them in primary and aged care, and in some cases, it takes weeks to get a GP appointment.  He says there's an opportunity to think about how we use our nurses - like nurse practitioners who can increasingly do the work a GP does.  The Prime Minister's also keen to reach across the political aisle in a bid to secure a bipartisan approach to infrastructure.   Luxon revealed he's been in conversation with Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds, who's supportive of elements of the Government's infrastructure pipeline plan.   Luxon told Woodham that for the Government to actually get things done when it comes to the country's infrastructure problems, a bipartisan solution must be found.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:57 Z