The migration boom is easing ever so slightly.

Latest Stats NZ figures show annual net migration reached just under 126,000 in the year to December.

That's down 6.3% on the record high for the year to November.

The net migration gain is still one of the largest recorded, equivalent to the population of Taranaki.

Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Mike Hosking that he thinks we’re beginning to reach our peak.

He said he’d be surprised if we continued to see these numbers this time next year.

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The migration boom is easing ever so slightly. 
Latest Stats NZ figures show annual net migration reached just under 126,000 in the year to December. 
That's down 6.3% on the record high for the year to November. 
The net migration gain is still one of the largest recorded, equivalent to the population of Taranaki. 
Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Mike Hosking that he thinks we’re beginning to reach our peak. 
He said he’d be surprised if we continued to see these numbers this time next year. 
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Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist thinks we're reaching the peak of migration inflows

Pilot shortages in the aviation sector has some sounding the alarm, concerned that flights could be grounded in four years. 

There are calls for the Government to intervene, to encourage more young people to pursue the profession. 

Ardmore Flying School Chief Executive Irene King told Ryan Bridge the financial strains are to blame, with their income not keeping up with costs. 

She says they're trying to operate with the same income as in 2013. 

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Pilot shortages in the aviation sector has some sounding the alarm, concerned that flights could be grounded in four years.&nbsp;
There are calls for the Government to intervene, to encourage more young people to pursue the profession.&nbsp;
Ardmore Flying School Chief Executive Irene King told Ryan Bridge the financial strains are to blame, with their income not keeping up with costs.&nbsp;
She says they're trying to operate with the same income as in 2013.&nbsp;
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Irene King: Ardmore Flying School CEO on the shortage of pilots in the aviation sector

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Judith Collins says race shouldn't be a factor in prosecution decisions. 

Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC has been under fire after advising prosecutors to "think carefully about particular decisions... where a person is Māori". 

Collins —in her capacity as Attorney-General— is refusing to endorse the directive. 

She told Ryan Bridge all prosecution decisions should be carefully thought about, but based on circumstances, not on race. 

Collins says it's not just about whether someone can be prosecuted, but whether they can be prosecuted in those circumstances. 

The HMNZS Manawanui’s navigation book has also been found by the crew of a British ship. 

A New Zealand Defence Force spokesman has confirmed Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Tamar was able to recover the book 

The navigation record book and black box are expected to be key evidence in the Court of Inquiry. 

Defence Minister Collins told Bridge the HMS Tamar has found good information.  

She says the ship was in the area to see what they could do to help, and that information will be part of the investigation. 

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Judith Collins says race shouldn't be a factor in prosecution decisions.&nbsp;
Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC has been under fire after advising prosecutors to "think carefully about particular decisions... where a person is Māori".&nbsp;
Collins —in her capacity as Attorney-General— is refusing to endorse the directive.&nbsp;
She told Ryan Bridge all prosecution decisions should be carefully thought about, but based on circumstances, not on race.&nbsp;
Collins says it's not just about whether someone can be prosecuted, but whether they can be prosecuted in those circumstances.&nbsp;
The HMNZS Manawanui’s navigation book has also been found by the crew of a British ship.&nbsp;
A New Zealand Defence Force spokesman has confirmed Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Tamar was able to recover the book&nbsp;
The navigation record book and black box are expected to be key evidence in the Court of Inquiry.&nbsp;
Defence Minister Collins told Bridge the HMS Tamar has found good information. &nbsp;
She says the ship was in the area to see what they could do to help, and that information will be part of the investigation.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Judith Collins: Defence Minister and Attorney-General on the directive around race in prosecution and the finding of the Manawanui's navigation book

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Green Party delegates have voted to ask Speaker Gerry Brownlee to remove the now independent Darleen Tana from parliament.  

It's now down to Brownlee to decide if Tana's resignation from the party —but not Parliament— affects the proportionality of the House.  

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls told Ryan Bridge the party was previously against the legislation even being in place.  

He says it's remarkable for as many delegates to come together and agree, and it draws a line under the situation. 

He said former co-leader Metiria Turei being involved was a surprise move, as even Chloe Swarbrick had no idea she would be contributing to the call.  

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Green Party delegates have voted to ask Speaker Gerry Brownlee to remove the now independent Darleen Tana from parliament. &nbsp;
It's now down to Brownlee to decide if Tana's resignation from the party —but not Parliament— affects the proportionality of the House. &nbsp;
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls told Ryan Bridge the party was previously against the legislation even being in place. &nbsp;
He says it's remarkable for as many delegates to come together and agree, and it draws a line under the situation.&nbsp;
He said former co-leader Metiria Turei being involved was a surprise move, as even Chloe Swarbrick had no idea she would be contributing to the call. &nbsp;
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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on the Green Party voting to invoke the waka jumping legislation for Darleen Tana

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/bc2f8572-ca99-4c93-9248-b20c013560bd/transcript

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist thinks we're reaching the peak of migration inflows

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