Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February

This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry Association says a loophole that lets vape shops to set up within dairies and petrol stations should be closed. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello joined us; We were live across the North Island this morning as wild weather hit, we also spoke to Manawatu District Mayor Michael Ford.