A view the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws is a needed re-balance for licence-holders. 

The Bill would only let people object to a premise's licence application, if they live or work in the same council area or live within one kilometre.  

It also gives applicants a right of reply to objections.   

Hospitality New Zealand Head of Advocacy told Ryan Bridge the current licensing process has led to some vexatious objections from those outside of the area.  

He says applications aren’t often declined because of objections, but it does add unnecessary time and cost to the process.  

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A view the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws is a needed re-balance for licence-holders.&nbsp;
The Bill would only let people object to a premise's licence application, if they live or work in the same council area or live within one kilometre. &nbsp;
It also gives applicants a right of reply to objections. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Hospitality New Zealand Head of Advocacy told Ryan Bridge the current licensing process has led to some vexatious objections from those outside of the area. &nbsp;
He says applications aren’t often declined because of objections, but it does add unnecessary time and cost to the process. &nbsp;
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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to alcohol laws

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Hopes that whoever takes the reins at Fonterra can continue the current CEO's good work.  

Miles Hurrell will leave the company in six months to ensure a smooth transition.  

Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says the next CEO should continue Hurrell's approach to honest communication.  

He told Ryan Bridge farmers have been told that a spade’s a spade, and that’s what needs to continue.  

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Hopes that whoever takes the reins at Fonterra can continue the current CEO's good work. &nbsp;
Miles Hurrell will leave the company in six months to ensure a smooth transition. &nbsp;
Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says the next CEO should continue Hurrell's approach to honest communication. &nbsp;
He told Ryan Bridge farmers have been told that a spade’s a spade, and that’s what needs to continue. &nbsp;
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Miles Hurrell resigning as Fonterra CEO

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Treasury has released numbers on the potential fallout for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war.

It estimates that under a worst‑case scenario — a conflict lasting until the end of the year with elevated oil prices — inflation would rise from 3.1 percent to 3.7 percent.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says that number is too high - but is lower than Australia's current inflation - which is sitting at 3.8 percent. 

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge forecasting in this climate is difficult. 

He says other spikes in oil prices have led to higher inflation - but this will all depend on how long the conflict lasts. 

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Treasury has released numbers on the potential fallout for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war.
It estimates that under a worst‑case scenario — a conflict lasting until the end of the year with elevated oil prices — inflation would rise from 3.1 percent to 3.7 percent.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says that number is too high - but is lower than Australia's current inflation - which is sitting at 3.8 percent.&nbsp;
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Ryan Bridge forecasting in this climate is difficult.&nbsp;
He says other spikes in oil prices have led to higher inflation - but this will all depend on how long the conflict lasts.&nbsp;
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March 2025, ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks the "worst case scenario" for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war. 

And Ryan explains why he agrees with Nicola Willis' call to not splash the cash in response to the Iran crisis. 

Hospitality NZ want the government's liquor law changes to go further - they tell Ryan what exactly they want. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March 2025, ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks the "worst case scenario" for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war.&nbsp;
And Ryan explains why he agrees with Nicola Willis' call to not splash the cash in response to the Iran crisis.&nbsp;
Hospitality NZ want the government's liquor law changes to go further - they tell Ryan what exactly they want.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 17 March 2026 

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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed changes to alcohol laws

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