Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend. 

It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia. 

Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town. 

He's hoping to replicate that economic success. 

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Taupō's hoping for a local economy rev up with the Supercars in town this weekend.&nbsp;
It's the second year hosting the Taupō Super 440 – with 60-thousand people expected in town from around the country and Australia.&nbsp;
Mayor David Trewavas told Andrew Dickens measurements done after last year's event showed a minimum of $20 million was pumped through the town.&nbsp;
He's hoping to replicate that economic success.&nbsp;
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David Trewavas: Taupō Mayor ahead of this year's Taupō Super 440

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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026 

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Banks and economists expect the Official Cash Rate to hold at 2.25% despite global uncertainty.  

It's the first OCR announcement since conflict erupted in the Middle East, with September the hot pick for when the rate will next lift. 

Co-operative Bank CEO Mark Wilshire told Ryan Bridge he expects a cautious approach by both the Reserve Bank and the Government in the coming days.  

He says it'll be interesting to see the bank's outlook and Budget announcements tomorrow, which will probably be fairly constrained in terms of spending. 

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Banks and economists expect the Official Cash Rate to hold at 2.25% despite global uncertainty. &nbsp;
It's the first OCR announcement since conflict erupted in the Middle East, with September the hot pick for when the rate will next lift.&nbsp;
Co-operative Bank CEO Mark Wilshire told Ryan Bridge he expects a cautious approach by both the Reserve Bank and the Government in the coming days. &nbsp;
He says it'll be interesting to see the bank's outlook and Budget announcements tomorrow, which will probably be fairly constrained in terms of spending.&nbsp;
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Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

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Health NZ is apologising for the Manage My Health cyber-attack.  

The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect sensitive patient information. 

Over 90% of the 100 thousand patients affected late last year were Northlanders. 

Health NZ says it's working on a response plan after commissioning its own report from Deloitte.  

Chief Financial Officer Bevan McKenzie told Ryan Bridge cyber risks are something to be highly aware of, and people themselves need to be vigilant as well. 

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Health NZ is apologising for the Manage My Health cyber-attack. &nbsp;
The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect sensitive patient information.&nbsp;
Over 90% of the 100 thousand patients affected late last year were Northlanders.&nbsp;
Health NZ says it's working on a response plan after commissioning its own report from Deloitte. &nbsp;
Chief Financial Officer Bevan McKenzie told Ryan Bridge cyber risks are something to be highly aware of, and people themselves need to be vigilant as well.&nbsp;
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Bevan McKenzie: Health NZ Chief Financial Officer on the inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber-attack

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David Trewavas: Taupō Mayor ahead of this year's Taupō Super 440

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