Northland businesses are unsure whether they'll be insured for last week's power outage.

A pylon tipped over on Thursday after too many nuts were removed from the legs, letting it tip.

Transpower says it is an inconceivable and unprecedented situation, and consumers can apply for compensation.

But NorthChamber Chief Executive, Darryn Fisher says they're still in the dark about what's next.

"I don't know if you can insure for negligence in this respect, so as far as businesses here are concerned - I'm not sure whether they're covered or not."

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Northland businesses are unsure whether they'll be insured for last week's power outage.
A pylon tipped over on Thursday after too many nuts were removed from the legs, letting it tip.
Transpower says it is an inconceivable and unprecedented situation, and consumers can apply for compensation.
But NorthChamber Chief Executive, Darryn Fisher says they're still in the dark about what's next.
"I don't know if you can insure for negligence in this respect, so as far as businesses here are concerned - I'm not sure whether they're covered or not."
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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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Darryn Fisher: NorthChamber Chief Executive says several Northland businesses unsure if they're insured for recent power outage

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Paddy Gower and David Farrar from Kiwiblog joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

A harrowing report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic abuse and neglect of New Zealanders in state and faith institutions has been branded a 'national disgrace'. What do we make of this? 

A new report has revealed Health NZ is encouraging staff to incorporate Karakia - or prayer - into their work. Does this need to go?

Trump's VP JD Vance has been taking digs at Kamala Harris over her lack of biological children. Is this a serious political strategy?

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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Paddy Gower and David Farrar from Kiwiblog joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
A harrowing report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic abuse and neglect of New Zealanders in state and faith institutions has been branded a 'national disgrace'. What do we make of this? 
A new report has revealed Health NZ is encouraging staff to incorporate Karakia - or prayer - into their work. Does this need to go?
Trump's VP JD Vance has been taking digs at Kamala Harris over her lack of biological children. Is this a serious political strategy?
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The Huddle: Does Health NZ need to ditch the Karakia terms for staff?

A new investigation has revealed Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protection infrastructure is not fit for purpose. 

An independent review's found there was a lack of Regional Council planning and preparedness for a flood that breached stopbanks, like in Cyclone Gabrielle.

Risk was underestimated in some areas, and historic large floods were not considered.

Wairoa mayor Craig Little says this is very worrying.

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A new investigation has revealed Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protection infrastructure is not fit for purpose. 
An independent review's found there was a lack of Regional Council planning and preparedness for a flood that breached stopbanks, like in Cyclone Gabrielle.
Risk was underestimated in some areas, and historic large floods were not considered.
Wairoa mayor Craig Little says this is very worrying.
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Craig Little: Wairoa mayor on on the review revealing Hawke's Bay Regional Council was not prepared for Cyclone Gabrielle

The ACT Party wants Health NZ to stop encouraging staff to incorporate a Karakia - or prayer - into their daily routine.

A leaked email revealed the organisation wants staff to include more prayers into their work - and included instructional videos. 

ACT health spokesperson Todd Stephenson has labelled this a 'distraction'.

"We want a culturally and religiously neutral public service... and we believe that these prayers or rituals are actually a distraction from what the public service should be doing."

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The ACT Party wants Health NZ to stop encouraging staff to incorporate a Karakia - or prayer - into their daily routine.
A leaked email revealed the organisation wants staff to include more prayers into their work - and included instructional videos. 
ACT health spokesperson Todd Stephenson has labelled this a 'distraction'.
"We want a culturally and religiously neutral public service... and we believe that these prayers or rituals are actually a distraction from what the public service should be doing."
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Darryn Fisher: NorthChamber Chief Executive says several Northland businesses unsure if they're insured for recent power outage

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