Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year.  

Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days. 

Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla. 

Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games.  

Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting the city for the festival.  

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Excitement in Christchurch as the city gears up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. &nbsp;
Electric Avenue is officially the biggest festival in Australasia, with 90 thousand attendees over the two days.&nbsp;
Kiwi band Split Enz is headlining, joined by Australian DJ Dom Dolla.&nbsp;
Last year's festival brought in $10.5 million in visitor spend – the largest local event since the 1974 Commonwealth Games. &nbsp;
Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager Anne Newman told Ryan Bridge 23 thousand people are visiting the city for the festival. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

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The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country. 

Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date.  

It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory.  

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her.  

He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost, which she may be capitalising on. 

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The Danish Prime Minister has called a snap election, hailing it a decisive next four years for her country.&nbsp;
Mette Frederiksen says the election will be held on March 24 instead of the original end of October date. &nbsp;
It comes after months of politics dominated by Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous Danish territory. &nbsp;
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge before that, polls had been unfavourable towards her. &nbsp;
He says her handling of Trump gave her a popularity boost, which she may be capitalising on.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Danish Prime Minister calling a snap election

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The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route.  

Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss. 

It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation.  

Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time. 

He says they have a good relationship with Air New Zealand and isn't expecting any changes.  

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The Taupō Mayor says he'd be surprised if Air New Zealand cut its popular regional route. &nbsp;
Some regional flights could be on the chopping block after the airline posted a $40 million half-year loss.&nbsp;
It's pointed to ongoing fleet constraints, a slower recovery in domestic demand, and persistently high aviation system inflation. &nbsp;
Mayor John Funnell told Ryan Bridge he understands costs are rising, but the Taupō to Auckland flights are close to full every time.&nbsp;
He says they have a good relationship with Air New Zealand and isn't expecting any changes. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

John Funnell: Taupō Mayor on the risk of regional flight routes being cut after Air NZ reported a $40m half-year loss

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A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing.  

Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49 thousand fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years. 

The Government says there's no doubt the gang patch ban has played a part.  

Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Ryan Bridge many victims think it is because of a bolstered police presence.  

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A victims advocate is attributing a switch up of crime figures to changes in policing and sentencing. &nbsp;
Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49 thousand fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years.&nbsp;
The Government says there's no doubt the gang patch ban has played a part. &nbsp;
Chief Victims Advisor Ruth Money told Ryan Bridge many victims think it is because of a bolstered police presence. &nbsp;
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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the number of victims of violent crime dropping by 49 thousand

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Anne Newman: Christchurch NZ Visitor Economy Manager on Electric Avenue

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