The former Covid Response Minister says our vaccine mandates during the pandemic went too far. 

Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has received the first phase of the report from the Royal Commission Inquiry, with its 39 recommendations.

It found some vaccine requirements were too broadly applied and continued too long.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he hasn't drawn any conclusions on the length, as he hasn't read fully read through the report yet. 

"Do I think the vaccine mandates went a bit too wide? Yes, I actually accept that finding."

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The former Covid Response Minister says our vaccine mandates during the pandemic went too far.&nbsp;
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has received the first phase of the report from the Royal Commission Inquiry, with its 39 recommendations.
It found some vaccine requirements were too broadly applied and continued too long.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he hasn't drawn any conclusions on the length, as he hasn't read fully read through the report yet.&nbsp;
"Do I think the vaccine mandates went a bit too wide? Yes, I actually accept that finding."
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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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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader and former Covid Response Minister on the Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 29 November 2024, the Government inquiry revealing that 'human error' was behind the Manawanui sinking when crews failed to turn off autopilot - Defence Minister Judith Collins explains the findings.

Eden Park's Nick Saunter talks about the park announcing 12 concerts a year but with only six artists.

Plus the Sports Huddle debates whether or not New Zealand Rugby should finally loosen their eligibility laws.

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, 29 November 2024, <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/a254331b94434ca5b4892702de16f63e}" title="Judith Collins: Defence Minister says HMNZS Manawanui sinking is 'incomprehensible' after interim report release">the Government inquiry revealing that 'human error' was behind the Manawanui sinking when crews failed to turn off autopilot - Defence Minister Judith Collins explains the findings.</a>
Eden Park's Nick Saunter <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/3ca8a4ba87444f3195a1e717140fc2c7}" title="Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on getting consent to host double the number of concerts in a year">talks about the park announcing 12 concerts a year but with only six artists.</a>
Plus the Sports Huddle <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/75ae276432874664918e1fe8a5f792c8}" title="Sports Huddle: Black Caps v England, Damian McKenzie, eligibility rules">debates whether or not New Zealand Rugby should finally loosen their eligibility laws.</a>
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: 29 November 2024 

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The British Government intends to overhaul the country’s immigration system after new data shows arrivals had hit a record high.

New figures show net migration is at 900,000 in the year to June 2023, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer blames on the previous Conservative government — 22 percent higher than the original numbers.

He says they had pledged to get the numbers down multiple times and failed every time.

UK correspondent Kay Oliver told Heather du Plessis-Allan the big question remains how much of it is legitimate and genuine, but also how much of it is uncontrolled.

Meanwhile, ex-soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, and the world’s oldest man John Tinniswood, who was born the same year the Titanic sank, has died aged 112.

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The British Government intends to overhaul the country’s immigration system after new data shows arrivals had hit a record high.
New figures show net migration is at 900,000 in the year to June 2023, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer blames on the previous Conservative government — 22 percent higher than the original numbers.
He says they had pledged to get the numbers down multiple times and failed every time.
UK correspondent Kay Oliver told Heather du Plessis-Allan the big question remains how much of it is legitimate and genuine, but also how much of it is uncontrolled.
Meanwhile, ex-soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, and the world’s oldest man John Tinniswood, who was born the same year the Titanic sank, has died aged 112.
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on net migration hitting record highs

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China has been preparing for Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs.

The US President-elect is pledging to add another 10 percent on top of existing tariffs on Chinese exports, where he also slapped tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump has made more about curtailing the supply of drugs and reducing illegal immigration. 

But Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s hard to know what China can really do about that.

He says economists predict the tariffs will reduce exports by about 15 percent, knocking off about 0.5 percent of China’s GDP.

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China has been preparing for Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs.
The US President-elect is pledging to add another 10 percent on top of existing tariffs on Chinese exports, where he also slapped tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump has made more about curtailing the supply of drugs and reducing illegal immigration.&nbsp;
But Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s hard to know what China can really do about that.
He says economists predict the tariffs will reduce exports by about 15 percent, knocking off about 0.5 percent of China’s GDP.
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on how China has been preparing for Donald Trump's tariffs

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader and former Covid Response Minister on the Covid-19 Royal Commission Inquiry

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