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Wednesday, 18 November 2020
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Evening business for 18 November 2020
18 Nov 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Crown accused of ignoring Māori rights to foreshore, seabed
18 Nov 2020The Crown is being accused of ignoring Māori rights to the foreshore and seabed.
It is the second day of the civil appeal by offshore mining company Trans-Tasman Resources in its bid to get previous… Read more Audio
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K Rd businesses at breaking point over ongoing roadworks
18 Nov 2020Karangahape Road businesses are up in arms after a years-long roadworks' project has pushed them to breaking point.
Owners say their complaints have fallen on deaf ears, with at least one business… Read more Audio
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Wellington homeowners balk at proposed 23 percent rates rise
18 Nov 2020Wellingtonians are balking at the idea of a double-digit rates raise to fund a series of important infrastructure projects.
RNZ understands a discussion document has been presented to city… Read more Audio
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Canberra offers $2k for Kiwis to pick crops across the ditch
18 Nov 2020The Australian government is making a play for Kiwi pickers, offering a cash reward if they cross the ditch.
Canberra is offering New Zealanders $2,000 in relocation fees to move across to pick… Read more Audio
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Backpackers very valuable visitors to NZ - tourism operators
18 Nov 2020Tourism operators are surprised their new minister has been so dismissive of the benefit of backpackers to the country.
Some also believe the promised benefits of wealthy visitors is a hollow one.
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Automation problems behind Auckland port delays - wharfie
18 Nov 2020An Auckland wharfie estimates Ports of Auckland is half as efficient as it used to be, because of problems switching to an automated system to load and unload freight containers.
Some ships are… Read more Video, Audio
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Import delays force Christmas shopping squeeze for retailers
18 Nov 2020The costs are piling up for retailers and importers who are waiting on shipments to pass through the Ports of Auckland.
A backlog of ships waiting to get into the port is compounding worldwide… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
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Cricket: Devon Conway to debut with Black Caps in T20
17 Nov 2020The long inevitable Black Caps debut of Devon Conway is finally on the cards.
Having become eligible for New Zealand selection in August - the South African batsman has been named in the Black Caps… Read more Audio
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Is Sport NZ's long-awaited $7m boost for Māori sport enough?
17 Nov 2020Māori sporting organisations have today received their first ever splash of cash from Sport New Zealand after years of calling for some support.
But the $7 million investment is being described by… Read more Audio
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Auckland Erebus memorial gets green light
17 Nov 2020The fate of a controversial national Erebus memorial in Auckland was hanging in the balance on Tuesday night, but soon after this Checkpoint story was broadcast, the Waitematā Local Board has given… Read more Audio
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Govt under pressure over skyrocketing house prices
17 Nov 2020Jacinda Ardern's considering options to help first home buyers bulk up their deposit - as the government comes under pressure from all sides over skyrocketing house prices.
The market continues to… Read more Audio
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Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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