Public transport leaders say increasing fares is counter productive.  

NZTA's ordering councils take a higher revenue share from users and agree to new targets by December 19.  

As an example, the move would mean a Wellington commuter currently spending $10 on buses a day would have to spend $17. 

Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Darran Ponter told Ryan Bridge the amount coming from users has slipped, but there needs to be a compromise.  

He says this has a lot to do with the Covid-19 period and operators trying to get people back onto buses.  

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Public transport leaders say increasing fares is counter productive. &nbsp;
NZTA's ordering councils take a higher revenue share from users and agree to new targets by December 19. &nbsp;
As an example, the move would mean a Wellington commuter currently spending $10 on buses a day would have to spend $17.&nbsp;
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Darran Ponter told Ryan Bridge the amount coming from users has slipped, but there needs to be a compromise. &nbsp;
He says this has a lot to do with the Covid-19 period and operators trying to get people back onto buses. &nbsp;
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Darran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair says higher revenue targets will hike public transport fare prices

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Retailers across the country are gearing up for an influx of customers keen to get their hands on some Black Friday sales. 

First Retal Group managing director Chris Wilkinson tells Ryan Bridge that the best deals are the reoccurring ones.  

“It’s the likes of the Dysons that drop massively at this time of year.”  

Wilkinson added the week ahead and beyond Black Friday make a difference for the sales made leading into Christmas. 

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Chris Wilkinson: First Group Retail Managing director on Black Friday deals

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There’s more sanctions from New Zealand for those involved in Russia's war with Ukraine. 

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced sanctions targeting those linked to supplying chemical weapons, ballistic missiles, and drones for Russia. 

He says concern is growing about illegal Russian and North Korean naval activity. 

Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge it comes as Russia has launched another major drone attack on Ukraine's power grid and warned of more attacks on the way. 

He says that around a million people have been left without power, as Russia aims to make this winter as difficult as possible for Ukraine. 

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There’s more sanctions from New Zealand for those involved in Russia's war with Ukraine.&nbsp;
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced sanctions targeting those linked to supplying chemical weapons, ballistic missiles, and drones for Russia.&nbsp;
He says concern is growing about illegal Russian and North Korean naval activity.&nbsp;
Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge it comes as Russia has launched another major drone attack on Ukraine's power grid and warned of more attacks on the way.&nbsp;
He says that around a million people have been left without power, as Russia aims to make this winter as difficult as possible for Ukraine.&nbsp;
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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on New Zealand's sanctions for weapon suppliers for Russia, the drone attack on Ukraine's power grid

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There's a belief an apology is due over some Government measures undertaken during our pandemic response. 

Phase One of the Royal Commission Inquiry has delivered 39 recommendations.  

It highlights that Government messaging was initially effective but became more challenging as objectives shifted. 

It notes some vaccine requirements were too broad and continued too long. 

Trust Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer Lady Deborah Chambers told Ryan Bridge people who lost their jobs due to mandates remain angry. 

She says there's a large group of people who remain hurt, which negatively impacts our social cohesion. 

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There's a belief an apology is due over some Government measures undertaken during our pandemic response.&nbsp;
Phase One of the Royal Commission Inquiry has delivered 39 recommendations. &nbsp;
It highlights that Government messaging was initially effective but became more challenging as objectives shifted.&nbsp;
It notes some vaccine requirements were too broad and continued too long.&nbsp;
Trust Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer Lady Deborah Chambers told Ryan Bridge people who lost their jobs due to mandates remain angry.&nbsp;
She says there's a large group of people who remain hurt, which negatively impacts our social cohesion.&nbsp;
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Lady Deborah Chambers: Trust Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer on the need for an apology for measures undertaken during Covid

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Darran Ponter: Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair says higher revenue targets will hike public transport fare prices

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