Despite being at 4.7 percent in the latest Reid Research-RNZ poll, the Opportunity Party hasn't managed to attract many farmers.

The party is promising a 'Citizen's Income', compulsory KiwiSaver and a land value tax - and these haven't been received well by rural communities. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Despite being at 4.7 percent in the latest Reid Research-RNZ poll, the Opportunity Party hasn't managed to attract many farmers.
The party is promising a 'Citizen's Income', compulsory KiwiSaver and a land value tax - and these haven't been received well by rural communities.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers' response to the Opportunity Party

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Heatwave conditions are set to continue across the UK over the next few days, according to new reports. 

More than eight million households in England are now living under hosepipe bans, and some parts have recorded a wet weather shortage. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says more people are also working from home to beat the heat.

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Heatwave conditions are set to continue across the UK over the next few days, according to new reports.&nbsp;
More than eight million households in England are now living under hosepipe bans, and some parts have recorded a wet weather shortage.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says more people are also working from home to beat the heat.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on heatwave conditions continuing in the UK

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Paul Henry has confirmed he's standing for the ACT Party ahead of the election - what do we make of this? Will this help ACT's chances? Do we see him making a difference in Parliament? 

National underperformed in another poll - should we be worried? 

Does it surprise us that Kiwis spent more than a billion dollars in takeaway deliveries in the first three months of the year?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Paul Henry has confirmed he's standing for the ACT Party ahead of the election - what do we make of this? Will this help ACT's chances? Do we see him making a difference in Parliament?&nbsp;
National underperformed in another poll - should we be worried?&nbsp;
Does it surprise us that Kiwis spent more than a billion dollars in takeaway deliveries in the first three months of the year?
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The Huddle: Is the Opportunity Party on course to get into Parliament?

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Strategic Pay’s latest Directors’ Fees Survey shows the non-executive director pay gap has narrowed to just 0.5 percent.

The findings highlight a significant narrowing of the gender pay gap across New Zealand boardrooms - with women earning 5.9 percent less than their male counterparts in 2025.

Strategic Pay managing director Cathy Hendry says growth in the public sector has helped move this change. 

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Strategic Pay’s latest Directors’ Fees Survey shows the non-executive director pay gap has narrowed to just 0.5 percent.
The findings highlight a significant narrowing of the gender pay gap across New Zealand boardrooms - with women earning 5.9 percent less than their male counterparts in 2025.
Strategic Pay managing director Cathy Hendry says growth in the public sector has helped move this change.&nbsp;
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Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the non-executive director gender pay gap closing

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ea347258-3ecb-405e-a2f2-b487007e36e6/transcript

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers' response to the Opportunity Party

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