Some early childhood centres will be open this week, for parents who need to drop their kids off.

But Early Childhood Council Chief Executive Simon Laube told Kate Hawkesby a number may remain closed.

"If you are in Auckland today, if you haven't heard from your centre, reach out, get in touch and see fi they're open."

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Some early childhood centres will be open this week, for parents who need to drop their kids off.
But Early Childhood Council Chief Executive Simon Laube told Kate Hawkesby a number may remain closed.
"If you are in Auckland today, if you haven't heard from your centre, reach out, get in touch and see fi they're open."
LISTEN ABOVE

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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says some centres will be open this week for parents who need to drop kids off

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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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Simon Laube: Early Childhood Council CEO says some centres will be open this week for parents who need to drop kids off

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