The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going forward.

For decades, all parties involved in a build have been jointly liable for problems, with local councils mostly picking up the tab.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going forward.
For decades, all parties involved in a build have been jointly liable for problems, with local councils mostly picking up the tab.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on building industry associations potentially taking on the liability for defective work

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Kate Winslet is set to return to New Zealand shores for a new role in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to start production this year.

Andy Serkis is set to reprise his role as Gollum and direct the movie, and Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are set to return too. 

Entertainment journalist and film reviewer Dominic Corry says there's clear demand for new Lord of the Rings content among film fans.

"It still feels rather under-exploited, if that's a word we can use. And also, I still think there's a huge amount of goodwill on the audience's side for this franchise." 

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Kate Winslet is set to return to New Zealand shores for a new role in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to start production this year.
Andy Serkis is set to reprise his role as Gollum and direct the movie, and Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are set to return too.&nbsp;
Entertainment journalist and film reviewer Dominic Corry says there's clear demand for new Lord of the Rings content among film fans.
"It still feels rather under-exploited, if that's a word we can use. And also, I still think there's a huge amount of goodwill on the audience's side for this franchise."&nbsp;
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Dominic Corry: entertainment journalist and film reviewer on the new Lord of the Rings project set to enter production

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One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights.

The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers.

It's already raised fares to help cover costs.

Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread.

"They have a wholly different problem than Jetstar, which is operating trunk services and jets only."

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One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights.
The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers.
It's already raised fares to help cover costs.
Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread.
"They have a wholly different problem than Jetstar, which is operating trunk services and jets only."
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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

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All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues.

Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking.

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat.

Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict.

"Kiwis expect their Government to be proactive, Kiwis expect us to deal with the fact that other countries are hoarding their fuel."

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All options are on the table for conserving fuel if the US-Israel war on Iran continues.
Iran's retaliating with hits on neighbouring countries, and blocking shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz - sending global fuel prices spiking.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says the Government's working on a plan in case our supplies come under threat.
Jones says we have 50 days fuel here and on the way, but continued supply rests on the length of the conflict.
"Kiwis expect their Government to be proactive, Kiwis expect us to deal with the fact that other countries are hoarding their fuel."
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the plans for conserving fuel if the Middle East conflict continues

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on building industry associations potentially taking on the liability for defective work

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