Te Papa is going to start charging a $35 entry fee for international tourists starting next month.

The national museum says it's because rising energy costs, insurance and paying staff is all becoming too expensive.

The move's expected to bring in an additional $5-$10 million per year.

Te Papa spokesperson Kate Camp told Heather du Plessis-Allan it will be good value for visitors.

Te Papa is going to start charging a $35 entry fee for international tourists starting next month.
The national museum says it's because rising energy costs, insurance and paying staff is all becoming too expensive.
The move's expected to bring in an additional $5-$10 million per year.
Te Papa spokesperson Kate Camp told Heather du Plessis-Allan it will be good value for visitors.

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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Kate Camp: Te Papa spokesperson on charging a $35 entry fee for international visitors from next month

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 16 August 2024, the Waitangi Tribunal says the Government's Treaty Principals Bill is discriminatory and unfair. Former Waitangi Tribunal historian Dr Sam Carpenter explains what the issue is.

Consumer NZ is hitting out at supermarkets and the Grocery Commissioner after news that shoppers still regularly get overcharged at the till.

Damien McKenzie has apologised to the All Blacks after missing a bus from San Diego back to LA - should he be punished? The Sports Huddle weighs in.

Plus, should we be nervous about TVNZ looking to start charging you to watch on demand?

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 16 August 2024, the Waitangi Tribunal says the Government's Treaty Principals Bill is discriminatory and unfair. Former Waitangi Tribunal historian Dr Sam Carpenter explains what the issue is.
Consumer NZ is hitting out at supermarkets and the Grocery Commissioner after news that shoppers still regularly get overcharged at the till.
Damien McKenzie has apologised to the All Blacks after missing a bus from San Diego back to LA - should he be punished? The Sports Huddle weighs in.
Plus, should we be nervous about TVNZ looking to start charging you to watch on demand?
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 16 August 2024

Not everyone loves the idea of LIV golf holding an event in Christchurch.

Rumour has it that the saudi-backed breakaway competition is looking at holding a tournament in the garden city, possibly as soon as next year.

LIV officials have visited christchurch golf club to have a look.

Sir Bob Charles is a patron of that club and told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're creating turmoil in the golf industry.

Not everyone loves the idea of LIV golf holding an event in Christchurch.
Rumour has it that the saudi-backed breakaway competition is looking at holding a tournament in the garden city, possibly as soon as next year.
LIV officials have visited christchurch golf club to have a look.
Sir Bob Charles is a patron of that club and told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're creating turmoil in the golf industry.

Sir Bob Charles: Christchurch Golf Club Patron on LIV golf coming to the Garden City

New Zealand and Australia have committed to working "in lock step" like never before over security issues.

Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese have wrapped up their bilateral meeting in Canberra.

Luxon says they have agreed to activate the alliance if either nation faces a severe cyber attack, and have invited defence ministers to renew closer ties.

International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Heather du Plessis-Allan when these leaders meet, it's turning everything up a notch each time and very much in opposition to China.

New Zealand and Australia have committed to working "in lock step" like never before over security issues.
Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese have wrapped up their bilateral meeting in Canberra.
Luxon says they have agreed to activate the alliance if either nation faces a severe cyber attack, and have invited defence ministers to renew closer ties.
International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Heather du Plessis-Allan when these leaders meet, it's turning everything up a notch each time and very much in opposition to China.

Kate Camp: Te Papa spokesperson on charging a $35 entry fee for international visitors from next month

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