Warnings that price hikes for international visas could chill the workforce. 

The Government is increasing costs across almost all categories from October to bring in an extra $536 million over four years. 

The cost for a skilled residence visa will rise by over $2000, and work visas are more than doubling in price.

New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment chair Arunima Dhingra told Heather du Plessis-Allan this will put some people off. 

She says students will come no matter what because of the benefits, but migrants like tilers and carpenters with no residency pathways won't even bother.

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Warnings that price hikes for international visas could chill the workforce.  
The Government is increasing costs across almost all categories from October to bring in an extra $536 million over four years.  
The cost for a skilled residence visa will rise by over $2000, and work visas are more than doubling in price. 
New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment chair Arunima Dhingra told Heather du Plessis-Allan this will put some people off.  
She says students will come no matter what because of the benefits, but migrants like tilers and carpenters with no residency pathways won't even bother. 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Arunima Dhingra: NZ Association for Migration and Investment chair on the impact of international visa price hikes on migrant workers

The knives appear to be out for Auckland Transport.

Wayne Brown's putting forward a proposal to strip AT of its policymaking functions and have elected representatives control it.

It also includes plans to abolish the council’s development agency and its events and economic development agency.

He'll need the backing of councillors, and in the case of AT's control, a law change.

Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s sick of being blamed for things he doesn’t control.

He said that AT has had 12 years of complete independence to the point where the council almost seems to be more of a nuisance than an owner, and they’re not listening as much as he’d like.

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The knives appear to be out for Auckland Transport. 
Wayne Brown's putting forward a proposal to strip AT of its policymaking functions and have elected representatives control it. 
It also includes plans to abolish the council’s development agency and its events and economic development agency. 
He'll need the backing of councillors, and in the case of AT's control, a law change. 
Brown told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he’s sick of being blamed for things he doesn’t control. 
He said that AT has had 12 years of complete independence to the point where the council almost seems to be more of a nuisance than an owner, and they’re not listening as much as he’d like. 
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Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor explains why he wants control of Auckland Transport back in the council's hands

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 9 August 2024, Pan Pac Managing Director Tony Clifford explains why sky-high electricity prices have meant he's had to stop Hawkes Bay's paper pulp mill.

Christchurch City Councillor Tim Scandrett reacts to news that the Christ Church Cathedral is set to be mothballed as it's run out of money.

Turns out the Olympic medals are not what they used to be – with one athlete complaining his new Bronze medal has suffered a lot of wear and tear after just a week.

Plus, the Huddle debates whether the Paris Olympics will be remembered as a bit of a shambles.  

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 9 August 2024, Pan Pac Managing Director Tony Clifford explains why sky-high electricity prices have meant he's had to stop Hawkes Bay's paper pulp mill. 
Christchurch City Councillor Tim Scandrett reacts to news that the Christ Church Cathedral is set to be mothballed as it's run out of money. 
Turns out the Olympic medals are not what they used to be – with one athlete complaining his new Bronze medal has suffered a lot of wear and tear after just a week. 
Plus, the Huddle debates whether the Paris Olympics will be remembered as a bit of a shambles.   
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2024

This year’s Olympic medals don’t seem to be up to standard.

A US Olympic skateboarder has criticised the quality of his bronze medal after it began to deteriorate only a week after he won it.

The backside of the medal is chipped, and it’s already losing its bronze colour.

Former Olympian Ian Ferguson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his are 40 years old and look exactly the same as the day they were made. 

He said that they were made differently at the time, solid silver and gold plated, with a decent coating of gold on them.

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This year’s Olympic medals don’t seem to be up to standard. 
A US Olympic skateboarder has criticised the quality of his bronze medal after it began to deteriorate only a week after he won it. 
The backside of the medal is chipped, and it’s already losing its bronze colour. 
Former Olympian Ian Ferguson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his are 40 years old and look exactly the same as the day they were made.  
He said that they were made differently at the time, solid silver and gold plated, with a decent coating of gold on them. 
LISTEN ABOVE

Arunima Dhingra: NZ Association for Migration and Investment chair on the impact of international visa price hikes on migrant workers

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