The new year is well and truly under way, and there's growing hopeful predictions about the state of the economy.

GDP is projected to grow by 2.5 percent, according to new reports from HSBC.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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The new year is well and truly under way, and there's growing hopeful predictions about the state of the economy.
GDP is projected to grow by 2.5 percent, according to new reports from HSBC.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham 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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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the predicted GDP growth for 2026

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King Charles has stated Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they look into allegations concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing whether there are grounds to investigate Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected misconduct following the latest Epstein files release. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Charles is getting heckled everywhere he goes - and it's clear the royals are rattled by this.

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King Charles has stated Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they look into allegations concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing whether there are grounds to investigate Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected misconduct following the latest Epstein files release.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Charles is getting heckled everywhere he goes - and it's clear the royals are rattled by this.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles claiming he'll support police as they investigate Andrew

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A new survey shows a significant percentage of Kiwi kids no longer hope to be All Blacks when they grow up.

Charity Variety released a new survey showing that more kids hope to be footballers - overtaking rugby stars, game developers or police officers.

Former All White Harry Ngata says it's 'absolutely fantastic' to see that more kids are seeing this as a pathway.

"When we talk about football being a true community game, we're definitely seeing that in some of those stats that New Zealand football released a couple of weeks ago. So the trajectory is very positive." 

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A new survey shows a significant percentage of Kiwi kids no longer hope to be All Blacks when they grow up.
Charity Variety released a new survey showing that more kids hope to be footballers - overtaking rugby stars, game developers or police officers.
Former All White Harry Ngata says it's 'absolutely fantastic' to see that more kids are seeing this as a pathway.
"When we talk about football being a true community game, we're definitely seeing that in some of those stats that New Zealand football released a couple of weeks ago. So the trajectory is very positive."&nbsp;
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Harry Ngata: former All White on the new survey showing more Kiwi kids hope to be footballers

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Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill.

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in  the proposed Resource Management legislation. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation further.

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Federated Farmers is calling on the Government to scrap any form of 'water tax' from the proposed RMA replacement bill.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out this tax, despite it being mentioned in &nbsp;the proposed Resource Management legislation.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the situation further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government confirming no 'water tax' will be implemented

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the predicted GDP growth for 2026

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