The Kennedy Centre is facing a potential shutdown as President Donald Trump keeps pushing to add his name to the building.

The board, which was chosen by Trump and includes many of his allies, has voted to close it down for two years.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump says the any future renovations and repairs will not take place until his name is added to the building, according to social media.

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The Kennedy Centre is facing a potential shutdown as President Donald Trump keeps pushing to add his name to the building.
The board, which was chosen by Trump and includes many of his allies, has voted to close it down for two years.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump says the any future renovations and repairs will not take place until his name is added to the building, according to social media.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Kennedy Centre potentially shutting down amid Trump dispute

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New data shows one in seven Kiwi men aren't wearing seatbelts - and a new campaign has been launched to bring down the risks of injury or death.

NZTA is partnering with four provincial rugby teams to encourage young men to buckle up and stay safe.

Northern Rescue COO Karl Taylor says too many younger men between 18-40 think they're 'bulletproof' and that's a factor behind these stats.

"We need to get the message out there, and we just need to keep sounding that message out there and keep beating the drum."

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New data shows one in seven Kiwi men aren't wearing seatbelts - and a new campaign has been launched to bring down the risks of injury or death.
NZTA is partnering with four provincial rugby teams to encourage young men to buckle up and stay safe.
Northern Rescue COO Karl Taylor says too many younger men between 18-40 think they're 'bulletproof' and that's a factor behind these stats.
"We need to get the message out there, and we just need to keep sounding that message out there and keep beating the drum."
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Karl Taylor: Northern Rescue COO on the campaign designed to encourage Kiwi men to wear seatbelts

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A law expert says the Family Court's dismissed warnings before, like those raised about the Marokopa children. 

An inquiry's laid bare failures by police and Oranga Tamariki before and during the four-year search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his children.

Their mother repeatedly expressed fears before Phillips went on the run with them a second time, but Oranga Tamariki assured the Court, they were fine in his care. 

Auckland University associate professor Carrie Leonetti says such failures are well established.

She explained almost nothing stops fathers getting extensive, unsupervised access to their children - even mental health conditions, substance abuse and a history of violence. 

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A law expert says the Family Court's dismissed warnings before, like those raised about the Marokopa children.&nbsp;
An inquiry's laid bare failures by police and Oranga Tamariki before and during the four-year search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his children.
Their mother repeatedly expressed fears before Phillips went on the run with them a second time, but Oranga Tamariki assured the Court, they were fine in his care.&nbsp;
Auckland University associate professor Carrie Leonetti says such failures are well established.
She explained almost nothing stops fathers getting extensive, unsupervised access to their children - even mental health conditions, substance abuse and a history of violence.&nbsp;
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Carrie Leonetti: Auckland University associate professor of law on the failings uncovered in the Tom Phillips report

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The Finance Minister says the National's bid to break up Foodstuffs would be the most low-cost measure to ensure Kiwis can get cheaper groceries.

National is campaigning on separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - if the Commerce Commission believes it stacks up.

Nicola Willis says there's less benefits and more costs around restructuring Woolworths, as the retailer would have to set up an entirely new operator and brands.

"Whereas, Foodstuffs already has two different brands, it already has Pak'nSave vs New World. So the costs of that restructure are lower - and once you add in all of the extra costs of the Woolworths restructure, you end up with lower net benefits."

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The Finance Minister says the National's bid to break up Foodstuffs would be the most low-cost measure to ensure Kiwis can get cheaper groceries.
National is campaigning on separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - if the Commerce Commission believes it stacks up.
Nicola Willis says there's less benefits and more costs around restructuring Woolworths, as the retailer would have to set up an entirely new operator and brands.
"Whereas, Foodstuffs already has two different brands, it already has Pak'nSave vs New World. So the costs of that restructure are lower - and once you add in all of the extra costs of the Woolworths restructure, you end up with lower net benefits."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's bid to break up Foodstuffs

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the Kennedy Centre potentially shutting down amid Trump dispute

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