It’s been revealed three artworks by street artist Banksy have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning operations and security so far - with the cost projected to go up.

The most significant expense relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025, where removal efforts and security have so far cost more than £85,000.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a risk of people trying to chip the art off the walls and causing property damage.

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It’s been revealed three artworks by street artist Banksy have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning operations and security so far - with the cost projected to go up.
The most significant expense relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025, where removal efforts and security have so far cost more than £85,000.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's a risk of people trying to chip the art off the walls and causing property damage.
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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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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Banksy works costing taxpayers nearly £150,000

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The brother of Princess Diana, Earl Spencer, has gone on to do an interview ahead of his new memoir being released - and it's raised a few eyebrows.

He accused King Charles of insensitively telling Spencer, in the wake of Princess Diana's death in 1997, that 'we'll forget her soon enough'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the interview further - and discussed whether Spencer is set to release more claims ahead of the book's release. 

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The brother of Princess Diana, Earl Spencer, has gone on to do an interview ahead of his new memoir being released - and it's raised a few eyebrows.
He accused King Charles of insensitively telling Spencer, in the wake of Princess Diana's death in 1997, that 'we'll forget her soon enough'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the interview further - and discussed whether Spencer is set to release more claims ahead of the book's release.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Earl Spencer's recent interview ahead of new memoir

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins recently confirmed the party won't be removing interest deductibility for landlords, despite being critical of the current Government for making changes.

Labour initially dubbed the policy as 'tax cuts for landlords' but Hipkins since claimed that the proposed capital gains tax would remove the need to make changes.

Resident Economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight says he's feeling 'chipper' about this news.

"I just feel like that because interest deductibility was not ever a new tax in that they've put up our tax rates - it was a change to how they calculated our profits as landlords."

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins recently confirmed the party won't be removing interest deductibility for landlords, despite being critical of the current Government for making changes.
Labour initially dubbed the policy as 'tax cuts for landlords' but Hipkins since claimed that the proposed capital gains tax would remove the need to make changes.
Resident Economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight says he's feeling 'chipper' about this news.
"I just feel like that because interest deductibility was not ever a new tax in that they've put up our tax rates - it was a change to how they calculated our profits as landlords."
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Ed McKnight: Resident Economist at Opes Partners on Chris Hipkins confirming Labour won't remove interest deductibility for landlords

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The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan both made headlines over their recent moves to lift official cash rates, leaving experts to wonder what could be next.

Investors are wondering if there's a longer hiking cycle to come, especially off the back of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan both made headlines over their recent moves to lift official cash rates, leaving experts to wonder what could be next.
Investors are wondering if there's a longer hiking cycle to come, especially off the back of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether bond markets are positioned for more interest rate hikes

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Banksy works costing taxpayers nearly £150,000

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