The Transport Agency has spent nearly $800 million on traffic management in the past three years, according to new reports.

The Government has revealed the spend went to road cones, temporary traffic management, state highway maintenance and capital works. 

Transport Minister Simeon Brown says this is an 'exorbitant' sum and the spending needs to come down. 

"We need to see a much more efficient use of taxpayers' money when it comes to maintaining our roads and keeping road workers safe - we have to get that balance right."

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The Transport Agency has spent nearly $800 million on traffic management in the past three years, according to new reports.
The Government has revealed the spend went to road cones, temporary traffic management, state highway maintenance and capital works.&nbsp;
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says this is an 'exorbitant' sum and the spending needs to come down.&nbsp;
"We need to see a much more efficient use of taxpayers' money when it comes to maintaining our roads and keeping road workers safe - we have to get that balance right."
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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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on NZTA spending $800 million on traffic management and road cones over three years

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There's proof regulating children's screen time can reduce the risk of childhood obesity.

An Auckland University study has found cutting young children's device use and ensuring they get enough sleep both lower obesity risk.

Professor Boyd Swinburn says it used data from more than 5,000 children aged between two to four-and-a-half

He says the World Health Organisation recommends pre-schoolers have less than an hour of screentime a day.

"In this cohort, 70 percent of them actually had more than an hour of screen time a day - it is a challenge keeping these young kids from the screens."

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There's proof regulating children's screen time can reduce the risk of childhood obesity.
An Auckland University study has found cutting young children's device use and ensuring they get enough sleep both lower obesity risk.
Professor Boyd Swinburn says it used data from more than 5,000 children aged between two to four-and-a-half
He says the World Health Organisation recommends pre-schoolers have less than an hour of screentime a day.
"In this cohort, 70 percent of them actually had more than an hour of screen time a day - it is a challenge keeping these young kids from the screens."
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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University researcher explains how regulating screen time can lower risks of childhood obesity

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New Zealand's new Police Commissioner is keeping an open mind about arming front line staff. 

Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers is replacing Andrew Coster - and has just returned from secondment with Interpol in France. 

He says he's worked with many jurisdictions over the years, and hopes New Zealand doesn't get the point of arming cops. 

But Chambers says policing is complex and volatile, and he'll do all he can to protect his staff. 

"I've got to keep an open mind -what do my staff need? What sort of support do they need? I think we need to get to that place as a country." 

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New Zealand's new Police Commissioner is keeping an open mind about arming front line staff.&nbsp;
Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers is replacing Andrew Coster - and has just returned from secondment with Interpol in France.&nbsp;
He says he's worked with many jurisdictions over the years, and hopes New Zealand doesn't get the point of arming cops.&nbsp;
But Chambers says policing is complex and volatile, and he'll do all he can to protect his staff.&nbsp;
"I've got to keep an open mind -what do my staff need? What sort of support do they need? I think we need to get to that place as a country."&nbsp;
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Richard Chambers: new Police Commissioner outlines plans for New Zealand's front line

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The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role.

Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's ready to get stuck in on the eve of the Government's new patch ban.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chambers has been rising through the ranks for decades - and he's a good fit for the job.

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The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role.
Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's ready to get stuck in on the eve of the Government's new patch ban.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chambers has been rising through the ranks for decades - and he's a good fit for the job.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Richard Chambers being appointed the new Police Commissioner

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Simeon Brown: Transport Minister on NZTA spending $800 million on traffic management and road cones over three years

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