On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 4th of June, our international visitor spending is up, but the Government hasn't taken inflation into account. Why not? A LIV Golf-type rugby competition is attempting to get off the ground. It's called R360 and is backed by Mike Tindall. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk the polls, the Sport New Zealand review, the fireworks petition, and whether either of them had read Jacinda Ardern's book. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Webster: Privacy Commissioner on Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial
Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial might have the tick of approval overall, but there's still work to do. The Privacy Commission's ruled the trial was compliant with the Privacy Act and was successful in reducing harmful behaviour. But Commissioner Michael Webster told Mike Hosking they're recommending Foodstuffs keep systems updated and review impacts of skin tone on identification accuracy. Webster says there are still concerns over technical bias issues due to the software coming from overseas. It's also made recommendations for other interested businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kali Mercier: Helen Clark Foundation Deputy Director on the report into New Zealand's infrastructure management
Renewing existing infrastructure rather than investing in new shiny projects is the best way to go, according to a new report. The Helen Clark Foundation claims 99% of the infrastructure New Zealand needs, has already been built. Foundation Deputy Director Kali Mercier says renewals and repairs are much cheaper. She told Mike Hosking one of their recommendations is keeping scorecards so the management and condition of major infrastructure can be tracked. Mercier says that currently, just one of six central government agencies keeps a full asset register, and just two have comprehensive asset management plans in place. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players Association CEO on the new R360 rugby competition
New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol admits their members have been approached to join a new global breakaway club competition. R360 —backed by former England international Mike Tindall— is set to launch in 2026. The league plans to mirror the likes of sevens and F1, moving from port to port with events at major cities and stadia around the globe. Nichol told Mike Hosking they've been across the proposal since last year. He says that from a player perspective, it’s about waiting and seeing as competitions like this have to get through some pretty strong headwinds to succeed. Nichol says one of R360's proposed calendar blocks from April to June is likely to face strong opposition from the sport's global governors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the need for firmer electricity sources
Concerns bad investment choices in electricity generation will keep our supply unreliable. Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is ramping up production reversing previous restrictions, to ease winter supply concerns. Meridian Energy says the hydro storage is looking much healthier this winter. Major Electricity Users' Group Chair John Harbord told Mike Hosking restrictions will likely be back in force next winter, without investment in firmer electricity supply like geothermal and hydro plants. He says solar panels only generate electricity 25% of the time and wind turbines only create energy 40% of the time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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