Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers.

Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Protein is seeing a surge in popularity all over the world, and that's great news for Kiwi farmers.
Reports claim a boom industry has developed around supplying high protein calories for those who are losing muscle mass from taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

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Over in the UK, Labour's bracing itself for a set of local, Scottish and Welsh election results.

Reports claim a poor showing in these elections could bring about the end of Keir Starmer’s prime ministership, and significant losses are projected. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's growing calls for Starmer's resignation already - and people are losing confidence as Reform gets more attention. 

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Over in the UK, Labour's bracing itself for a set of local, Scottish and Welsh election results.
Reports claim a poor showing in these elections could bring about the end of Keir Starmer’s prime ministership, and significant losses are projected.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's growing calls for Starmer's resignation already - and people are losing confidence as Reform gets more attention.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on whether Labour's at risk of losing Wales in the local election

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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.

The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.
The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Government has confirmed it plans to investigate the City Rail Link project, after reports revealed it could have cost $2 billion less. Do we think this review is needed?

Is it time to lift the Super age from 65? Another economist has warned we can't keep kicking the can down the road. What do we think? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Government has confirmed it plans to investigate the City Rail Link project, after reports revealed it could have cost $2 billion less. Do we think this review is needed?
Is it time to lift the Super age from 65? Another economist has warned we can't keep kicking the can down the road. What do we think?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Is it time to lift the Super age from 65?

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

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