The Panel with Andrew Clay and Ellen Read (Part 1)

Air New Zealand is suspending its service between Kapiti Coast and Auckland. Many are shocked and disappointed at the move, which they believe will put a dent in the region's economy and put a strain on those who use the service. We talk to Donna Ryder, from the Kapiti Caci Clinic, about what it means for her business. A new study shows Americans think artifical intelligence will impact jobs in the future - just not theirs. The robots are coming but that someone else's problem. Speaking of jobs, should young people be advised to go to university or to go into a trade? Pay-wise, it's always been assumed uni is better but new figures in Australia show trades jobs are closing the gap in wages. A Rodney Ward Councillor has resigned from a committee over a $100 million unbudgeted money approved for mis-managed projects. Meanwhile Auckland Transport is under fire from business owners for spending millions on failed plans and proposals. In Christchurch,Victoria Square is about to be reopened after a $7 million upgrade. And finally, Dunedin ratepayers are forking out thousands of dollars for a mural of singer Ed Sheeran, who will be perfroming there. We speak to Gary Holmes of the Dominion Road Business Association.