Parliament will sit under urgency this week - with the new government pushing through the first changes in its 100 day plan.

Part of this is repealing Fair Pay Agreement legislation.

Former National ministerial adviser Brigitte Morten told Tim Dower every opposition complains about the use of urgency - then use it themselves when in government.

She says the last Labour government used it considerably more - and while it'd argue Covid meant it had to respond with emergency legislation, they were pushing a lot more through under urgency even in August.



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Parliament will sit under urgency this week - with the new government pushing through the first changes in its 100 day plan.
Part of this is repealing Fair Pay Agreement legislation.
Former National ministerial adviser Brigitte Morten told Tim Dower every opposition complains about the use of urgency - then use it themselves when in government.
She says the last Labour government used it considerably more - and while it'd argue Covid meant it had to respond with emergency legislation, they were pushing a lot more through under urgency even in August.
 
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Parliment Will Sit Under Urgency This Week As Govt Push Through First Changes

ACT's pledging to abolish the Climate Commission. 

The Party claims it's cost $100 million since it was established and only writes reports, duplicates work, and proposes ridiculous ideas. 

They're proposing folding responsibility for assessing emissions reduction progress into mega-Ministry MCERT, culling the Commission and its Board. 

NZ Climate Change Research Institute's Adrian Macey told Ryan Bridge while there are some issues with the Commission's target recommendations, having an independent voice is important.  

He says they don't just make targets, they also look at how the country can prepare for the impact and adapt to climate change. 

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ACT's pledging to abolish the Climate Commission.&nbsp;
The Party claims it's cost $100 million since it was established and only writes reports, duplicates work, and proposes ridiculous ideas.&nbsp;
They're proposing folding responsibility for assessing emissions reduction progress into mega-Ministry MCERT, culling the Commission and its Board.&nbsp;
NZ Climate Change Research Institute's Adrian Macey told Ryan Bridge while there are some issues with the Commission's target recommendations, having an independent voice is important. &nbsp;
He says they don't just make targets, they also look at how the country can prepare for the impact and adapt to climate change.&nbsp;
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Adrian Macey: NZ Climate Change Research Institute Adjunct Professor on ACT's pledge to scrap the Climate Commission

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b0c59bdb-2ae0-4222-9709-b4b300030212/transcript

The dairy sector's booming, but some are calling for more support to ensure it continues. 

A report commissioned by DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association has found dairy exports reached almost $29 billion in 2025, and supports more than 51 thousand jobs. 

It also finds the dairy sector is a backbone of much of regional New Zealand's economy, wages, and job market.  

Association Executive Director Kimberly Crewther told Ryan Bridge farmers want policy that supports innovation. 

She says there needs to be reliable infrastructure domestically, with abundant and affordable energy 

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The dairy sector's booming, but some are calling for more support to ensure it continues.&nbsp;
A report commissioned by DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association has found dairy exports reached almost $29 billion in 2025, and supports more than 51 thousand jobs.&nbsp;
It also finds the dairy sector is a backbone of much of regional New Zealand's economy, wages, and job market. &nbsp;
Association Executive Director Kimberly Crewther told Ryan Bridge farmers want policy that supports innovation.&nbsp;
She says there needs to be reliable infrastructure domestically, with abundant and affordable energy&nbsp;
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Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director on the sector's exports and job creation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1aef7eba-8b52-4209-a193-b4b2018af15a/transcript

The overall economy seems to be holding together as it slowly gets back on track. 

Westpac's August overview forecasts 2% growth across this year – accelerating to 3% in 2027.  

It points to an uptick in activity after falling flat in the three months to June.   

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge the war in Iran has played into a lot of uncertainty in recent months, but the economy's bounced back well. 

He says import and export numbers have been phenomenal, and a lot of that's coming from regional growth. 

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The overall economy seems to be holding together as it slowly gets back on track.&nbsp;
Westpac's August overview forecasts 2% growth across this year – accelerating to 3% in 2027. &nbsp;
It points to an uptick in activity after falling flat in the three months to June. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge the war in Iran has played into a lot of uncertainty in recent months, but the economy's bounced back well.&nbsp;
He says import and export numbers have been phenomenal, and a lot of that's coming from regional growth.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on Westpac's GDP forecasts

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/023bdaa5-f172-47f9-94d1-b4b201829b26/transcript

Parliment Will Sit Under Urgency This Week As Govt Push Through First Changes

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