A new report from JLL says almost 255-thousand square metres of new retail space is needed over the next five years, to meet demand.

It says Kiwi consumers still value in-store shopping, despite the rise of online shopping.

Retail NZ's Ann-Marie Johnson says told Ryan Bridge this shows there's a positive future for retail following a tough period for the industry.

She says we've been through cycles like this before - and it will eventually end.

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A new report from JLL says almost 255-thousand square metres of new retail space is needed over the next five years, to meet demand.
It says Kiwi consumers still value in-store shopping, despite the rise of online shopping.
Retail NZ's Ann-Marie Johnson says told Ryan Bridge this shows there's a positive future for retail following a tough period for the industry.
She says we've been through cycles like this before - and it will eventually end.
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Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ on a new report showing retail supply isn't keeping up with population growth

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Full Show Podcast: 05 May 2026 

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A union says the taxpayer pays the price for any cost blowout to the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme.  

A Treasury review last year found “back-to-front” planning and decaying port infrastructure's left the project exposed to delays and higher costs.  

Maritime Union Secretary Carl Findlay told Ryan Bridge Ferry Holdings was set up to sort all of this out.  

He says they should've pulled together the Port of Wellington and Picton, both councils, and KiwiRail so they're all on the same page. 

Findlay says they’ve known about these issues for several years, and from his understanding, nothing’s been done at either port to accommodate the ferries. 

Ferry Holdings says the groups planning shows costs are within the allocated budget.  

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A union says the taxpayer pays the price for any cost blowout to the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme. &nbsp;
A Treasury review last year found “back-to-front” planning and decaying port infrastructure's left the project exposed to delays and higher costs. &nbsp;
Maritime Union Secretary Carl Findlay told Ryan Bridge Ferry Holdings was set up to sort all of this out. &nbsp;
He says they should've pulled together the Port of Wellington and Picton, both councils, and KiwiRail so they're all on the same page.&nbsp;
Findlay says they’ve known about these issues for several years, and from his understanding, nothing’s been done at either port to accommodate the ferries.&nbsp;
Ferry Holdings says the groups planning shows costs are within the allocated budget. &nbsp;
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Carl Findlay: Maritime Union Secretary on the potential delays and cost blowouts to the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme

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The number of New Zealanders choosing to get divorced is outpacing those getting married.  

Stats NZ data shows a 3% drop in marriages and civil unions last year compared to 2024.  

In the same period, divorces were up 5%.  

Family Lawyer Jeremy Sutton told Ryan Bridge marriages are more likely to end in divorce after 25 years.  

He says if you're together for a longer period of time, you'll change and are more likely to get sick of each other. 

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The number of New Zealanders choosing to get divorced is outpacing those getting married. &nbsp;
Stats NZ data shows a 3% drop in marriages and civil unions last year compared to 2024. &nbsp;
In the same period, divorces were up 5%. &nbsp;
Family Lawyer Jeremy Sutton told Ryan Bridge marriages are more likely to end in divorce after 25 years. &nbsp;
He says if you're together for a longer period of time, you'll change and are more likely to get sick of each other.&nbsp;
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Jeremy Sutton: Family Lawyer on the divorce rate outpacing the marriage rate

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Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ on a new report showing retail supply isn't keeping up with population growth

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