Street artists are calling for clearer rules around their craft, after one prominent artist was charged.

Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has voiced support for prolific graffiti artist Karl Truell - aka 'Pork' - after he was fined in Auckland.

Auckland street artist Jesse Jensen says there's no spaces for people to paint legally - and changes need to be made.

"There just isn't an outlet, it's like how skating used to be - now you've got skate parks. Well, where's the art parks?"

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Street artists are calling for clearer rules around their craft, after one prominent artist was charged.
Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has voiced support for prolific graffiti artist Karl Truell - aka 'Pork' - after he was fined in Auckland.
Auckland street artist Jesse Jensen says there's no spaces for people to paint legally - and changes need to be made.
"There just isn't an outlet, it's like how skating used to be - now you've got skate parks. Well, where's the art parks?"
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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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Jesse Jensen: Auckland street artist on the debate over whether graffiti counts as street art

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The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop.

It's held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but is forecasting inflation could surge to 4.2 percent this quarter.

Governor Anna Breman says that figure could be much lower if things settle in the Middle East.

But she says if not, fuel costs could rise more, pushing inflation even higher.

"The worst case scenario is that firms that are already squeezed feel like they have to pass these costs onto consumers, and that we see inflation getting embedded into the economy."

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The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop.
It's held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but is forecasting inflation could surge to 4.2 percent this quarter.
Governor Anna Breman says that figure could be much lower if things settle in the Middle East.
But she says if not, fuel costs could rise more, pushing inflation even higher.
"The worst case scenario is that firms that are already squeezed feel like they have to pass these costs onto consumers, and that we see inflation getting embedded into the economy."
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Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether the Middle East conflict could drive up the OCR

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It remains an open question if Iran will continue to toll ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with moves to reopen the critical shipping lane.

Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks.

Israel says it supports suspending strikes on Iran - but not on Lebanon.

Middle East correspondent Gordon Robison says Iran's made huge profits tolling the few ships it's let through the Strait since the war began.

"The ship owners don't care much about paying the tolls, as long as they can get out. What we can all hope is that the American administration decides to look the other way, at least for now."

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It remains an open question if Iran will continue to toll ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with moves to reopen the critical shipping lane.
Iran and the US have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks.
Israel says it supports suspending strikes on Iran - but not on Lebanon.
Middle East correspondent Gordon Robison says Iran's made huge profits tolling the few ships it's let through the Strait since the war began.
"The ship owners don't care much about paying the tolls, as long as they can get out. What we can all hope is that the American administration decides to look the other way, at least for now."
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Gordon Robison: Middle East correspondent on whether Iran will continue to toll ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

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Some mixed messaging on a ceasefire being worked through by Iran and the US, that quickly sent global oil prices below $100USD a barrel.

Both countries have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks and the US President's backtracked on threats to obliterate Iran.

Iran's put forward a 10-point plan, which includes letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying the US will help with the traffic buildup.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked today's announcement further.

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Some mixed messaging on a ceasefire being worked through by Iran and the US, that quickly sent global oil prices below $100USD a barrel.
Both countries have accepted Pakistan's proposal to pause fighting two weeks and the US President's backtracked on threats to obliterate Iran.
Iran's put forward a 10-point plan, which includes letting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying the US will help with the traffic buildup.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked today's announcement further.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the US and Iran agreeing to a ceasefire

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/042c52e5-d70e-4b22-97e6-b426005d02e8/transcript

Jesse Jensen: Auckland street artist on the debate over whether graffiti counts as street art

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