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First Up for Monday 18 May 2020

  • Previous Episode: Monday, 23 March 2020
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 19 May 2020
  • Malls can open under level 2 - Glenfield Mall almost normal

    business
    Glenfield Mall.

    5:52 AM.Well, during lockdown our only option was to shop online - at level 4 it was essentials only, at level 3 it was almost anything - but malls are now back open, and it seems people were happy to hit the… Read more Audio

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  • The Facebook page supporting NZ made business

    business
    Stock image of boxes with Made in New Zealand stamped on the side.

    5:45 AM.Buying and supporting local plays a key part in our Covid recovery - and many New Zealand small businesses have received a boost in the past few weeks thanks in part to a Facebook page.

    The 'NZ made'… Read more Audio

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  • Farmers markets opening up slowly again

    food rural
    More than 1000 market-goers turned out to show their support for the Riccarton Bush market on Saturday.

    5:36 AM.Farmers markets were able to open again at the weekend for the first time in seven weeks. The risk of spreading Covid 19 meant they were forced to close under level four and three, leaving the many… Read more Audio

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  • Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth

    food
    Assortment of  fresh fruits and vegetables

    5:23 AM.We're joined now for the first time in AGES by our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth.. Audio

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  • Taiwan urging WHO to set politics aside, use knowledge

    world
    Wavy and rippled national flag of Taiwan background.

    5:12 AM.Taiwan's representative in New Zealand is urging the World Health Organisation to put politics aside and accept the island nation into its ranks when it meets this week. New Zealand, the US, Australia… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Monday, 23 March 2020
  • Next Episode: Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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