Kicking off the second half: Small domestic airlines are welcoming the 30 million dollars of loans to help with rising costs. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said reliable air services to the regions are crucial. Rob Inglis is the CEO of Originair, who will close their Palmerston North to Hamilton service next month He joins The Panel to discuss the initiative. And then: Is it a boat - or is it a house? That's what you may well ask yourself if you are driving the picturesque road around Whangarei Harbour in Northland . Roland and Maureen Mosley's unique floating house is in the middle of the harbour at Parua Bay, and has become quite the talking point in the area. Maureen Mosley joins The Panel from on board her floating house.
Nelson-based airline Originair will begin flying between Westport and Wellington in January 2025. Photo: Supplied
