Famed rural broadcaster Jamie Mackay has been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

He was recognised earlier this year as part of the King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and the rural community.

Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap the ceremony.

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Famed rural broadcaster Jamie Mackay has been appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
He was recognised earlier this year as part of the King’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and the rural community.
Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap the ceremony.
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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 his New Zealand Order of Merit honours

Survivors of London's Grenfell Tower Fire are urging swift change from the UK Government in the wake of a scathing report.

The 1600-page report from the public inquiry, published seven years after the tragedy, says all 72 deaths were avoidable.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says dishonest companies and political failings have been blamed for the disaster - and prosecutions will likely take place.

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Survivors of London's Grenfell Tower Fire are urging swift change from the UK Government in the wake of a scathing report.
The 1600-page report from the public inquiry, published seven years after the tragedy, says all 72 deaths were avoidable.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says dishonest companies and political failings have been blamed for the disaster - and prosecutions will likely take place.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the damning findings concerning London's Grenfell Tower fire tragedy

The US housing market has been undergoing an unusual period.

Various aspects of the sector have been found to be running at different speeds - with new builds selling at significant highs and older homes selling at record lows.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what's going on with the economy.

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The US housing market has been undergoing an unusual period.
Various aspects of the sector have been found to be running at different speeds - with new builds selling at significant highs and older homes selling at record lows.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what's going on with the economy.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the US housing market

Global financial market turmoil overnight has come with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year.

Cheaper petrol at the pump should follow in coming days after Brent Crude Oil fell 5 percent to US73.74 - a price not seen since mid-December 2023.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the economic factors behind the slump.

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Global financial market turmoil overnight has come with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year.
Cheaper petrol at the pump should follow in coming days after Brent Crude Oil fell 5 percent to US73.74 - a price not seen since mid-December 2023.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the economic factors behind the slump.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on his New Zealand Order of Merit honours

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