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Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby Community Rugby GM on the resurgence of rugby union 3:20

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Is rugby union having a revival? Player registrations were up by 6% in 2024, with the critical bracket of teenage boys experiencing a 5% in of itself. There were 156 thousand registered players across the country, with Heartland provinces setting new records. NZR Community Rugby GM Steve Lancaster told Mike Hosking that enjoyment drives registratio…

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Mike's Minute: Should newspapers be endorsing candidates? 2:13

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It's kind of odd that it took Jeff Bezos to explain what I would have thought was the bleeding obvious. There is a 'to do' in the US election among the elites over a couple of newspapers not endorsing a candidate. This is an American thing – we don’t do it here and we are wise not to. It started with the LA Times, who decided no endorsement would b…

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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on the increasing scrutiny on Anthony Albanese for allegedly asking for Qantas freebies 8:21

19h ago8:21

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Australia's Prime Minister is facing increasing scrutiny for allegedly asking the boss of Qantas for personal flight upgrades. Anthony Albanese is accused of asking for upgrades on 30 flights, dating all the way back to a flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 1999. Albanese claims he's doing everything by the book. But Australia correspondent Steve…

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Pollies: Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Mark Mitchell on the building consents scheme, Ginny Andersen's faux pas 10:41

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Labour says homeowner protections will need to go hand-in-hand with Government's proposed building consents scheme. The reforms will allow tradespeople to consent their own work for basic housing, foregoing inspections. Criteria is also being considered for businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects to access streamlined consentin…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2024 1:29:30

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of October, we get the pros and cons of the Government's self-certified building consents scheme from different industry professionals. The lab-grown diamond business is booming in this country. So, can you tell the difference? And will they flood the market? Kieran McAnulty and Mar…

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David Clifton: Institute of Building Surveyors President on the Government's proposed building consents scheme 3:59

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Not everyone in the industry is on board with the Government’s proposed building consents scheme. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects, will be able to access streamlined consenting. Qualified tradespeople will be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Institute of Buil…

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Olly Sundstrum: GJ Gardner General Manager on the Government's proposed building consents scheme 3:37

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The Government’s proposed building consents scheme is being hailed as a ‘common sense’ approach by one construction company. Qualified tradespeople will also be able to forego inspections for low risk builds through the opt in 'self-certification scheme'. Businesses with a track record of delivering bigger projects will be able to access streamline…

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Greg Holland: Holland & Co Fine Jewellery owner on the lab-grown diamond market overtaking the traditional market 2:56

21h ago2:56

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Lab-grown diamonds are dulling the sparkle of the real thing. The jewellery trend is taking over the traditional diamond market, mainly due to their cheaper price. Auckland's Holland & Co Fine Jewellery owner Greg Holland told Mike Hosking people can't tell the difference between lab grown and real with the naked eye. He says someone would need str…

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Ruth Shinoda: Education Review Office Deputy CEO on the chronic absence crisis in schools 5:34

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The Education Review Office says there's a chronic absence crisis. This Term 2, one in ten students were chronically absent. Chronic absence has doubled in secondary schools since 2015, and almost tripling in primary schools. By age 20, chronically absent students can cost the state three times more than a student who went to school. ERO Ruth Shino…

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Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO says the Government needs to ease the burden on small businesses, not politicise it 4:10

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Small businesses want the Government to rethink regulations it describes as a burden. A new report from Business NZ claims small Kiwi businesses are bogged down by compliance hurdles and complicated regulations, which it says cost time and money. Business NZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking politicians need to ease the burden, and not politicis…

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Mike's Minute: When did public service become about freebies? 2:08

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Fresh off the back of new Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accepting free suits and glasses (is it just me or is accepting free glasses even weirder than accepting free suits?), the Deputy Leader of the British Labour Party accepted a free apartment in New York. I can understand that a little bit more readily. You're in New York, a donor says…

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Commentary Box: Formula 1, Black Caps, Silver Ferns, Auckland FC 10:47

2d ago10:47

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Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss some of the biggest sporting news from the weekend. They discussed the Black Caps history-making win in India, the Silver Ferns claiming a win over Australia and taking the Constellation Cup, the latest from Formula 1 and Liam Lawson's eyebrow-raising behaviour, and Auckland FC's second …

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Full Show Podcast: 29 October 2024 1:29:34

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 29th of October, we do a deep dive into the health spending figures with Minister Shane Reti. The Prime Minister talks meeting the King at CHOGM, the plans for Kiwibank, and whether we should let Singapore invest in our infrastructure. After a long weekend of sport Andrew Saville and Guy He…

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Patrick Moynahan: Echo Technology CEO on the growing market for electronic recycling companies amid AI boom 2:44

2d ago2:44

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There's a growing market for electronic recycling companies as the Generative Artificial Intelligence industry booms. Nature Computational Science has published a study finding the rise of the technology, means hardware and chip technology is quickly becoming outdated. It finds that it could create potentially five million tonnes of e-waste between…

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Shane Reti: Health Minister on the health system costing $30 billion in 2024 3:17

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The Health Minister believes Health NZ is funded enough, it's just not spending it well. Treasury warned that health spending's been increasing rapidly due to demographics, with costs increasing faster than inflation due to an ageing population. The total health system's estimated to cost $30 billion this year. Documents show Treasury suggested fur…

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Claire Matthews: Massey University Business School associate professor on the advice to boost Kiwibank's capital 4:58

2d ago4:58

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Treasury's advised the Government of three options to boost Kiwibank's capital to better compete with the Australian-owned banks. They include borrowing money for Crown investment, third party investment, or an Initial Public Offering on the share market. It comes in response to the Commerce Commission market study on personal banking. Massey Unive…

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Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the potential for Singapore to invest in New Zealand's infrastructure 3:25

2d ago3:25

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Singapore has its eye on New Zealand as the place to invest. This is the message that has been relayed by Minister Shane Jones, who's just returned from a visit to the wealthy city state. He says Singapore is keen to invest in infrastructure, including the government’s planned road building programme and water infrastructure. Queen City Law managin…

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the European Union's preparations for the US Election 4:12

2d ago4:12

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Plans are being put in place across Europe for the possibility of Donald Trump winning the US election. Europe Correspondent Catherine Field says the European Union has already set up a special taskforce prepared for next week's election. She told Mike Hosking the officials have concern over the former president's potential policies, including pull…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Singapore, Kiwibank advice 10:48

2d ago10:48

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The Prime Minister believes a major Commonwealth diplomatic summit does have a future, with certain priorities. Christopher Luxon joined his Commonwealth counterparts for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, held this year in Samoa. King Charles and Queen Camilla also attended. Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking it was a good opportunity …

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Vision Insights Series, Season 1 Ep 1, with Kurt Hunzeker, NLL and Kevin Couture, USL and 44:31

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If Your Church Is a Neighborhood Church, Act Like It 12:30

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Many churches are located in neighborhoods they are not reaching. Thom highlights two important steps churches can take to act like a neighborhood church. Resources: Upward Sports Know Your Community Know Your Community Politics “The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church: Discover How Your Church Is Primed to Reach Your Neighbors” by Sam Rai…

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How to Assimilate People Who Come to Events at Your Church 12:13

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We at Church Answers hear from church leaders who want to know how to get guests who attend church events assimilated into the church. Thom shares two simple steps that work almost every time. You will be surprised at its simplicity. Resources: Upward Sports The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Members…

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Don’t Fight Sports Leagues – Join Them 12:36

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Many pastors and church leaders express frustration when Sunday sports have priority over church. Thom shares the simple step many churches have taken to respond positively to this challenge. Resources: Upward Sports “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link) The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initia…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent discusses declining news interest in New Zealand amid ABC Radio changes 7:58

6d ago7:58

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Australian media executive, Kim Williams has been made chair of the ABC Radio. He aims to raise the importance of news radio in Australia. William said that there's far too much fluff on the website and that they need to tidy it up and tighten it up, he has got rid of the National Morning Pres, Breakfast Presenter Patricia Karvelas and has advised …

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Mark the Week: Inexplicable behaviour from Andrew Bayly 2:16

6d ago2:16

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Andrew Bayly: 2/10 Inexplicable behaviour. We still don’t really know the details of it, but it's also been hopelessly explained, thus dragging it out. Darleen Tana: 1/10 A person who should have never found her way to a House of …

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Mike's Minute: Are the banks the bad guys? 2:19

6d ago2:19

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If you are looking for cogent arguments, then there was no shortage of them from the banks this week in front of the Parliamentary committee looking into banking. They are doing this because the Government has decided banks need some kind of reform and there is not enough competition. What they plan to do about it we don’t know, but it’s the same a…

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Gordon Stevenson: Just For The Record Owner on the revival of vinyl records 3:59

6d ago3:59

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New Zealand is experiencing a vinyl revival, a new generation getting hooked on the old-school technology. It’s not just the cities experiencing the boom, Napier’s ‘Just For The Record’ filled with customers. Gordon Stevenson, the store’s owner, told Mike Hosking that there’s very few artists that aren’t on vinyl these days. He said that vinyl soun…

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Stacey Jones: Kiwis Head Coach ahead of the league match against the Kangaroos 3:22

6d ago3:22

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There’ll be carnage in Canterbury this Labour Day weekend. The Kiwis are facing the Kangaroos for the first time since November in a sell-out league double-header. Their last match saw them claim a historic win in Hamilton, claiming 30 points and leaving the Aussies with zero. Coach Stacey Jones told Mike Hosking he’s confident they can put togethe…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Ranking this week's scandals, working from home vs teacher-only days 10:53

6d ago10:53

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Friday has come so Tim Wilson and Kate Hawkesby joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. It’s been a scandal filled week, with Darleen Tana being ousted from Parliament, Andrew Bayly’s offensive comments, and the new Crown Observer for Wellington City Council, so they decided to play a game of Rank the Scandal. They also stand on one leg as t…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2024 1:29:58

6d ago1:29:58

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of October, Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks contract expectations for social services. International rugby league is back in Christchurch with a huge game between the Kiwis and Australia. Stacey Jones talks the young Kiwi team's chances. Kate and Tim stand on one leg while discuss…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on Donald Trump edging ahead in the polls 4:16

6d ago4:16

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Donald Trump has edged ahead of Kamala Harris in the latest polls, with less than two weeks until the US election. A Wall Street Journal poll shows the Republican two points ahead of the Democrat – a direct swap from when they last did the poll in August. A CNBC poll also shows Trump ahead of Harris by two points. US correspondent Mitch McCann told…

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Rob Buchanan: Channel Infrastructure CEO on the new predictions of when NZ will hit peak petrol imports 3:02

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There’s been a shift in when New Zealand will hit peak petrol imports. After initially predicting it will peak around next year, Channel Infrastructure says the early 2030s is now the more likely date. It comes as the company announced plans for an energy precinct at Marsden Point. Chief executive Rob Buchanan told Mike Hosking some of the reasons …

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Lesley Max: Great Potentials Foundation Co-Founder on the crackdown on Oranga Tamariki after its handling of complaints 3:57

6d ago3:57

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“It must be better than this” is the message from children's advocate Dame Lesley Max following the Chief Ombudsman's crack down on Oranga Tamariki. Peter Boshier has taken aim at the organisation over its handling of complaints against a man, accused of abusing his partner's young children, despite nine separate reports. Great Potentials Foundatio…

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Jason Te Brake: Zespri CEO on the success of the kiwifruit industry 3:38

6d ago3:38

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Zespri is optimistic for 2025 after what it says has been an encouraging year for growers. Its last charter vessel for the season has left for Japan, expecting to arrive early next month with just over 4,500 tonnes of fruit. The company says Europe has been performing really well, while China has seen a 40% increase in volume. CEO Jason Te Brake to…

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Nicola Willis: Social Investment Minister on the new Social Investment Fund and outcomes contracts 4:19

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There’s going to be a major overhaul in the way the Government contracts social services. The Government's announcing what it calls outcomes contracts in a bid to deliver results, but also scrap initiatives that are not working. It's also working on a Social Investment Fund, soon to be spearheaded by social investment secretary and former Police Co…

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The Quiet Denomination: Why You Need to Know More about Free Will Baptists 48:49

6d ago48:49

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In an era where many denominations are known for their controversies and in-fighting, here is a story of a denomination that quietly and methodically demonstrates obedience to the gospel in a positive light for the world to see. Thom and Jess interview Dr. Eddie Moody, the Executive Director of The National Association of Free Will Baptists. Heed h…

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Mike's Minute: Should NZ no longer be nuclear free? 1:47

7d ago1:47

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We have to ask some simple questions around our attitude to nuclear and whether we are capable of becoming slightly more mature about it. This country got semi-famous for its anti-nuke stance. We are still anti-nuke, but we got famous a lifetime ago and the world has changed. Amazon and Google and Oracle are building their own nuclear reactors and,…

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Craig Parker: Kiwi Actor on his upcoming mystery film project, working in the US, Armageddon Expo 12:48

7d ago12:48

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An iconic Kiwi actor is back in the country. Craig Parker mostly lives in the United States these days, but has been back in New Zealand for a while, filming a mystery project before he guests at Auckland’s Armageddon Expo. The last time he was back on this side of the world was a couple of Christmases ago, but he told Mike Hosking that he likes to…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 October 2024 1:29:49

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 24th of October, there’s yet more inequality and poor performance in our schools, according to a new report. Education Minister Erica Stanford talks the ever-growing job before her. We hear all the time about how good it is across the ditch, but a new report in the construction industry t…

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Faye McCann: First Union National Ambulance Coordinator on the funding boost for ambulance services 2:08

7d ago2:08

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Some ambulance workers feel the Government's funding boost is too little, too late. The Government's increasing ambulance service funding by 6%. Hato Hone St John says the extra money has helped it settle pay disputes with unions, ending weeks of industrial action. First Union National Ambulance Coordinator Faye McCann told Mike Hosking that it has…

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Phil Aldridge: The Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council CEO on the new research on the financial opportunities in Australia vs New Zealand 4:23

7d ago4:23

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The construction sector says the grass isn't always greener in Australia. New research suggests the long-held belief of Australia offering better financial opportunities in the industry than New Zealand may no longer be true. The Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council says, in some cases, salary and housing prices paint New Z…

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Philly de Lacey: Screentime NZ CEO on their new studio in Queenstown 3:51

7d ago3:51

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Queenstown's film and TV industry finally has a home. An old department store has been transformed into Remarkable Studios NZ – already ticking off having its first major drama project filmed there. It's located just five minutes from Queenstown airport and close to several hotels. Screentime NZ chief executive Philly de Lacey told Mike Hosking the…

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Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb Chair on the rising concerns as farming land is sold off for forestry 2:46

7d ago2:46

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Rising concerns from the farming sector as more land is sold off for forestry. Beef + Lamb's new research reveals more than 51,000 hectares have been sold since the end of 2022. It estimates almost one million stock units are lost for every 100,000 hectares planted. Chair Kate Acland told Mike Hosking the issue isn’t forestry as such, but rather th…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Auditor-General's report on equity in the education system 5:57

7d ago5:57

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The Education Minister hopes curriculum changes gives policymakers more information to work with. An auditor-general report has found the Ministry of Education lacks information prior to someone entering the NCEA system. The report suggests it's difficult to identify and tackle equity issues in the education system without more information. Educati…

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Highlight Episode: Steve Patterson 8:56

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