There's a small silver lining for regional councils amid slowing local economic growth.

The March Infometrics Monitor reveals economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first Covid-19 lockdown.

Building consents have dropped almost 60% in the Tasman District and fell around 25% for all regions.

Tasman District Mayor Tim King told Roman Travers that despite hard times for regions, it does present councils an opportunity

He says with the current economic downturn it's ironically a good time to invest in infrastructure.

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There's a small silver lining for regional councils amid slowing local economic growth. 
The March Infometrics Monitor reveals economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first Covid-19 lockdown. 
Building consents have dropped almost 60% in the Tasman District and fell around 25% for all regions. 
Tasman District Mayor Tim King told Roman Travers that despite hard times for regions, it does present councils an opportunity 
He says with the current economic downturn it's ironically a good time to invest in infrastructure. 
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Tim King: Tasman District Mayor on the slowing economic growth in the regions

The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10. 

Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each. 

It's the first time they've won the competition in more than two decades.

Newstalk ZB Sports Anchor, Andrew Alderson, told Mike Hosking “I thought it was going to be closer – but the Blues were so convincing.”

Alderson said “Ever since I’ve been working here, we’ve been talking about the Blues resurgence – and it’s finally come.”

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The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10.  
Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each.  
It's the first time they've won the competition in more than two decades. 
Newstalk ZB Sports Anchor, Andrew Alderson, told Mike Hosking “I thought it was going to be closer – but the Blues were so convincing.” 
Alderson said “Ever since I’ve been working here, we’ve been talking about the Blues resurgence – and it’s finally come.” 
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Andrew Alderson: ZB Sports Anchor gives a Super Rugby finals recap

The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today. 

If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair, Malcolm Mulholland, told Mike Hosking “From our perspective – this was always going to be the option that the government would land on.”

Mulholland said “The problem doesn’t go away – but we expect it will put a significant dent in Pharmac’s options for investment lists.”

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The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today.  
If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more. 
Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair, Malcolm Mulholland, told Mike Hosking “From our perspective – this was always going to be the option that the government would land on.” 
Mulholland said “The problem doesn’t go away – but we expect it will put a significant dent in Pharmac’s options for investment lists.” 
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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair on the government's expected announcement for cancer drugs

Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal.

The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went public.

The BBC revealed that Tory candidate Laura Sanders, wife of Lee, is also being investigated by Britain’s Gambling Commission.

UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it’s a huge scandal that these people have seemingly used insider information to infringe the UK’s betting laws.

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Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal. 
The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went public. 
The BBC revealed that Tory candidate Laura Sanders, wife of Lee, is also being investigated by Britain’s Gambling Commission. 
UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Mike Hosking that it’s a huge scandal that these people have seemingly used insider information to infringe the UK’s betting laws. 
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Tim King: Tasman District Mayor on the slowing economic growth in the regions

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