A freight carriers advocacy group is pleased its concerns are being heard but worries change will come too late.  

The Government is preparing options in case the country moves to Phase Two of the fuel response plan. 

It includes increasing load limits for trucks and changing the time of day freight can move. 

Transporting New Zealand's Chief Executive Dom Kalasih believes it's irrational to hold off on the changes. 

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A freight carriers advocacy group is pleased its concerns are being heard but worries change will come too late. &nbsp;
The Government is preparing options in case the country moves to Phase Two of the fuel response plan.&nbsp;
It includes increasing load limits for trucks and changing the time of day freight can move.&nbsp;
Transporting New Zealand's Chief Executive Dom Kalasih believes it's irrational to hold off on the changes.&nbsp;
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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel

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Support for National's paid parental leave policy, from at least one business leader.

The party's promising to extend paid parental leave from the current 26 weeks,  to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected, with further increases possible if finances allow.

Parents would also have more flexibility to share, or take leave at the same time.

Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Andrew Dickens that most small businesses would already be paying for some additional cover regardless.

She says hiring someone for slightly longer, could make things easier, as it can be challenging finding someone for a short term role.

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Support for National's paid parental leave policy, from at least one business leader.
The party's promising to extend paid parental leave from the current 26 weeks, &nbsp;to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected, with further increases possible if finances allow.
Parents would also have more flexibility to share, or take leave at the same time.
Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Andrew Dickens that most small businesses would already be paying for some additional cover regardless.
She says hiring someone for slightly longer, could make things easier, as it can be challenging finding someone for a short term role.
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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 July.

Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 July. 
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2026 

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The Bay of Plenty MP says fresh slips at Mauao in Mt Maunganui put further strain on the community. 

Adams Avenue remains closed after eight-thousand cubic metres of debris came down over the weekend.  

Three have been three slips near the original landslide which claimed six lives in January. 

MP Tom Rutherford says told Andrew Dickens the restored track to the summit - hasn't been impacted by these events. 

He says the slips have been in the area of the original January landslide. 

The Bay of Plenty MP says fresh slips at Mauao in Mt Maunganui put further strain on the community.&nbsp;
Adams Avenue remains closed after eight-thousand cubic metres of debris came down over the weekend. &nbsp;
Three have been three slips near the original landslide which claimed six lives in January.&nbsp;
MP Tom Rutherford says told Andrew Dickens the restored track to the summit - hasn't been impacted by these events.&nbsp;
He says the slips have been in the area of the original January landslide.&nbsp;

Tom Rutherford: Bay of Plenty MP on fresh slips at Mount Maunganui landslide site

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Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel

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