The Silver Ferns are set to face Australia in round 2 of the Constellation Cup, after claiming victory in match 1.

But Sportstalk Host D'Arcy Waldegrave told Heather du Plessis-Allan that doind the double is, 'no easy task'.

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The Silver Ferns are set to face Australia in round 2 of the Constellation Cup, after claiming victory in match 1.
But Sportstalk Host D'Arcy Waldegrave told Heather du Plessis-Allan that doind the double is, 'no easy task'.
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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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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on match 2 of Constellation Cup

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Wellington City Council believes it could earn another $21 million in rates if government buildings paid commercial rates.

At the moment, government buildings do no pay council rates. This includes parliament, schools, hospitals, and so on.

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, "More cities and towns provide infrastructure that those government buildings use, and there's a fair question about, why shouldn't they contribute to it?" 

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Wellington City Council believes it could earn another $21 million in rates if government buildings paid commercial rates.
At the moment, government buildings do no pay council rates.&nbsp;This includes parliament, schools, hospitals, and so on.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, "More cities and towns provide infrastructure that those government buildings use, and there's a fair question about, why shouldn't they contribute to it?"&nbsp;
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Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor calls for government buildings to pay rates to city

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Strong support for looking at longer sentences for child sexual abuse cases.

Both National Leader Christopher Luxon and Labour Leader Chris Hipkins have said they're open to exploring life sentences for child sex offenders at last night's Stuff Leaders' Debate.

Sexual harm prevention group, Stop Demand founder Denise Ritchie told Heather du Plessis-Allan that a crack down on sentences and parole times is needed.

She says in some cases, 10 year sentences are getting whittled down to two years, so victims barely have time to prepare for their offenders' release.

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Strong support for looking at longer sentences for child sexual abuse cases.
Both National Leader Christopher Luxon and Labour Leader Chris Hipkins have said they're open to exploring life sentences for child sex offenders at last night's Stuff Leaders' Debate.
Sexual harm prevention group, Stop Demand founder Denise Ritchie told Heather du Plessis-Allan that a crack down on sentences and parole times is needed.
She says in some cases, 10 year sentences are getting whittled down to two years, so victims barely have time to prepare for their offenders' release.
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Denise Ritchie: Stop Demand founder calls for longer prison sentences for child sex abuse cases

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The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up. 

National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%. 

Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence.

'That'll no doubt Chris, Luxon some encouragement, and that's probably why, I don't know whether you noticed, but he seemed more relaxed in the debate last night.'

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The latest 1News Verian poll is out, and National are looking up.&nbsp;
National have climbed 4 points to 32%, but Labour have slipped down to 27%. The Green party has also made ground, reaching 16%.&nbsp;
Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper says this will give the National Party some confidence.
'That'll no doubt Chris, Luxon some encouragement, and that's probably why, I don't know whether you noticed, but he seemed more relaxed in the debate last night.'
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Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent discusses latest 1News Verian poll

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on match 2 of Constellation Cup

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