Talks are underway between McDonald’s and New Zealand's arable industry to encourage the fast food giant to use locally grown grain for its burger buns.

The New Zealand branch of McDonald’s currently uses grain sourced from imported Australian wheat - which then gets processed in Auckland.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Talks are underway between McDonald’s and New Zealand's arable industry to encourage the fast food giant to use locally grown grain for its burger buns.
The New Zealand branch of McDonald’s currently uses grain sourced from imported Australian wheat - which then gets processed in Auckland.
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 the NZ arable industry's pitch to McDonald’s

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against UK police following his arrest in connection to the Epstein files.  

The former Duke of York is reportedly challenging the lawfulness of search warrants related to the arrest. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.  

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against UK police following his arrest in connection to the Epstein files.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The former Duke of York is reportedly challenging the lawfulness of search warrants related to the arrest.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady explained further.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Andrew's legal challenge against police going to court

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The US mid-term elections are set to take place in four weeks, and experts are speculating about what this means for the economy.

Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen - and it's increased the likelihood that the Democrats could take the House.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained what this could all mean for investors. 

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The US mid-term elections are set to take place in four weeks, and experts are speculating about what this means for the economy.
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen - and it's increased the likelihood that the Democrats could take the House.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained what this could all mean for investors.&nbsp;
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impact of the US mid-terms

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  

Labour's promising automatic refunds for cancelled flights - where do we sit on this?   

Off the back of the debate - what's with all the hate on billionaires? Why are we so quick to condemn this? Does John Key have a point?    

National has pledged to introduce more random drug-testing for beneficiaries - do we think this is a good idea? Do we need to tighten up Government benefits?   

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Labour's promising automatic refunds for cancelled flights - where do we sit on this?&nbsp; &nbsp;
Off the back of the debate - what's with all the hate on billionaires? Why are we so quick to condemn this? Does John Key have a point?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
National has pledged to introduce more random drug-testing for beneficiaries - do we think this is a good idea? Do we need to tighten up Government benefits?&nbsp; &nbsp;
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The Huddle: Could Arena Williams lead Labour someday?

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ arable industry's pitch to McDonald’s

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