The Mike Hosking Breakfast

• Jane Rogers: Auditor-General's Sector Manager for Schools on the audit of school board spending

  Auditors are calling out schools for questionable spending on overseas trips and travel. The Auditor-General’s latest report flagged concerns with more than 170 school boards last year, many involving how principals used coaching and wellbeing funds. Around a third were tied to travel. Sector Manager for Schools, Jane Rogers told Heather du Plessis-Allan some boards allowed personal travel to be added onto work trips. She says spending public money has to have a justifiable purpose, so they wouldn't expect it to be spent on personal travel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the NZ Navy ship being shadowed by Chinese warships

  A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea. The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throughout. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan it indicates China firmly believes in its sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait. He says a growing consciousness of military might means China's less tolerant of infringements on what it sees as its sovereign claim. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Alan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO on the Government announcing changes to consenting in their RMA reform

  Contractors want one thing from the Government’s RMA overhaul: a simpler system. Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up to the Resource Management Act. It's expected to cut the need for consents in 46% of cases that currently need them. Civil Contractors NZ CEO Alan Pollard told Heather du Plessis-Allan RMA is the biggest barrier to getting projects off the ground quickly. He says the act is complicated, vague, and creates significant costs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on high support for social media ban and Anika Wells travel drama

  Australian Correspondent Steve Price joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about a recent poll showing 70% of Australian parents are in support of this weeks social media ban. But, only 35% are confident that the platforms will effectively block children. And, Sports Minister Anika Wells is in more hot water after charging taxpayers more than $4000 in flights so her husband could join her at three cricket events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on alleged war crimes, Kristi Noem's potential replacement, and Waymo

  United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will not confirm whether the video footage of a strike on a Venezuelan boat will be released. Critics have called the strike a war crime. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the replacement of long-time ally and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And, self driving car company Waymo has recalled software after its cars repeatedly failed to stop for school buses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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