The Supercar Sprints are kicking off in Taupo this weekend.

The event is expected to bring up to 70,000 attendees, giving a significant boost to the city and surrounding region.

Mayor David Trewavas told Mike Hosking that the town is absolutely buzzing. 

He said they had the parade through the CBD last night, and thousands of fans came out to see the cars.

Taupo has a three-year contract to keep the race in the city Trewavas confirmed, and although Taupo isn’t quite large enough to handle to influx on their own, it’s become a major regional event.

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The Supercar Sprints are kicking off in Taupo this weekend. 
The event is expected to bring up to 70,000 attendees, giving a significant boost to the city and surrounding region. 
Mayor David Trewavas told Mike Hosking that the town is absolutely buzzing.  
He said they had the parade through the CBD last night, and thousands of fans came out to see the cars. 
Taupo has a three-year contract to keep the race in the city Trewavas confirmed, and although Taupo isn’t quite large enough to handle to influx on their own, it’s become a major regional event. 
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David Trewavas: Taupo Mayor ahead of the Supercar events kicking off this weekend

UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney brings us the latest on the UK local elections and from London’s fatal sword attack. 

McAviney told Mike Hosking “If things are really bad for the Prime Minister, it could see a mutiny on his back benches.” 

McAviney said Rishi Sunak is expected to lose around half of their councillors in England and Wales. 

McAviney says the only thing that might stop his party from replacing him is that the British public don't want a sixth conservative Prime Minister in fourteen years. 

In other news, a man has been charged with murder for the sword attack on a fourteen-year-old boy. 

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UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney brings us the latest on the UK local elections and from London’s fatal sword attack.  
McAviney told Mike Hosking “If things are really bad for the Prime Minister, it could see a mutiny on his back benches.”  
McAviney said Rishi Sunak is expected to lose around half of their councillors in England and Wales.  
McAviney says the only thing that might stop his party from replacing him is that the British public don't want a sixth conservative Prime Minister in fourteen years.  
In other news, a man has been charged with murder for the sword attack on a fourteen-year-old boy.  
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Vincent McAviney: British PM expected to lose half his councillors across England and Wales

Is it time to review the attitudes of MPs inside parliament?

Political commentator Brigette Morten told Mike Hosking that in a week with MP pay rises and James Shaw’s exit - it has become all about her outburst. 

“It looks like there’s been a pattern of behaviour,” Morten said.

House Speaker Gerry Brownlee said there’s a justice process, during which Genter can make representations to the Speaker by midday Monday. 

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson told reporters that Genter was currently working from home.

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Is it time to review the attitudes of MPs inside parliament? 
Political commentator Brigette Morten told Mike Hosking that in a week with MP pay rises and James Shaw’s exit - it has become all about her outburst.  
“It looks like there’s been a pattern of behaviour,” Morten said. 
House Speaker Gerry Brownlee said there’s a justice process, during which Genter can make representations to the Speaker by midday Monday.  
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson told reporters that Genter was currently working from home. 
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Brigette Morten: Political Commentator on Julie Anne Genter's outburst in parliament

Are kiwis uninterested in New Zealand Fashion?

New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled this August and has decided to shift into a two-yearly schedule.

Owner Feroz Ali says there weren't enough designers to commit to the weeklong event because they're focused on the survival of their businesses.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that it's not that people don't want to buy local.

She says the biggest factor is that people don't have disposable income to spend on discretionary items.

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Are kiwis uninterested in New Zealand Fashion? 
New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled this August and has decided to shift into a two-yearly schedule. 
Owner Feroz Ali says there weren't enough designers to commit to the weeklong event because they're focused on the survival of their businesses. 
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that it's not that people don't want to buy local. 
She says the biggest factor is that people don't have disposable income to spend on discretionary items. 
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David Trewavas: Taupo Mayor ahead of the Supercar events kicking off this weekend

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