The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, has made his first official visit to New Zealand.

Trade Minister Todd McClay welcomed him to Wellington today - and trade agreements appear to be on the agenda.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains the significance of this visit.

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The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, has made his first official visit to New Zealand.
Trade Minister Todd McClay welcomed him to Wellington today - and trade agreements appear to be on the agenda.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains the significance of this visit.
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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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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the OECD Secretary-General visiting New Zealand for the first time

British rock band Oasis said today they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in 2025.

The pair confirmed on social media that tickets would go on sale on August 31, with first show taking place in Cardiff on July 4 next year.

UK correspondent Enda Brady recalls his experience meeting Noel Gallagher.

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British rock band Oasis said today they would reunite after 15 years, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher planning a series of live shows in 2025.
The pair confirmed on social media that tickets would go on sale on August 31, with first show taking place in Cardiff on July 4 next year.
UK correspondent Enda Brady recalls his experience meeting Noel Gallagher.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Oasis reuniting for 2025 tour after 15 years

Sources claim dairy giant Fonterra is set to make a big announcement tomorrow.

This follows the company predicting a 50 percent increase to the milk forecast price. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay speculates about what the upcoming announcement might reveal.

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Sources claim dairy giant Fonterra is set to make a big announcement tomorrow.
This follows the company predicting a 50 percent increase to the milk forecast price. 
The Country's Jamie Mackay speculates about what the upcoming announcement might reveal.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fonterra's big announcement

As tourists descend on Barcelona for the America's Cup, the welcome from locals isn't as warm as the weather.

The city has been grappling with the after-effects of over-tourism - and residents have been spotted wearing anti-America's Cup merchandise in protest.

BloggerAtLarge.com's Megan Singleton says people are fed up with tourism pushing up the prices of services and accommodation. 

"You've got the tourists coming over and taking all the Airbnbs - that's why the locals are finding their accommodation prices have gone sky-high, that there's nowhere for them to stay."

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As tourists descend on Barcelona for the America's Cup, the welcome from locals isn't as warm as the weather.
The city has been grappling with the after-effects of over-tourism - and residents have been spotted wearing anti-America's Cup merchandise in protest.
BloggerAtLarge.com's Megan Singleton says people are fed up with tourism pushing up the prices of services and accommodation. 
"You've got the tourists coming over and taking all the Airbnbs - that's why the locals are finding their accommodation prices have gone sky-high, that there's nowhere for them to stay."
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the OECD Secretary-General visiting New Zealand for the first time

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