The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role.

Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's ready to get stuck in on the eve of the Government's new patch ban.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chambers has been rising through the ranks for decades - and he's a good fit for the job.

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The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role.
Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's ready to get stuck in on the eve of the Government's new patch ban.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chambers has been rising through the ranks for decades - and he's a good fit for the job.
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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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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Richard Chambers being appointed the new Police Commissioner

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20 November.

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 20 November. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 20 November 2024 

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There's more power pain to come next year - as Kiwi households can expect a slight increase to their bills come April.

The Commerce Commission has warned the average power bill will go up by $10, and there's room for additional increases to come.

Commissioner Vhari McWha says additional funding is needed to create a safe and reliable power network.

"For Transpower in particular, some of their assets are quite old and they need to be replaced - and some of them are less old and they'll be maintaining those."

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There's more power pain to come next year - as Kiwi households can expect a slight increase to their bills come April.
The Commerce Commission has warned the average power bill will go up by $10, and there's room for additional increases to come.
Commissioner Vhari McWha says additional funding is needed to create a safe and reliable power network.
"For Transpower in particular, some of their assets are quite old and they need to be replaced - and some of them are less old and they'll be maintaining those."
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Vhari McWha: Commerce Commission Commissioner on power bills going up from April 2025

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New Zealand has pledged $10 million to a global fund to help developing countries respond to climate change damage. 

Minister-in-charge, Simon Watts has made the commitment at the UN Climate Change Summit in Azerbaijan.

Watts says the contribution will help deliver effective support to help people in the most-affected regions build stronger communities.

He explained that this will come out of New Zealand's overseas aid budget.

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New Zealand has pledged $10 million to a global fund to help developing countries respond to climate change damage.&nbsp;
Minister-in-charge, Simon Watts has made the commitment at the UN Climate Change Summit in Azerbaijan.
Watts says the contribution will help deliver effective support to help people in the most-affected regions build stronger communities.
He explained that this will come out of New Zealand's overseas aid budget.
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Simon Watts: Climate Change Minister on New Zealand pledging $10 million to help developing countries respond to climate change

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Richard Chambers being appointed the new Police Commissioner

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