Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The police are facing some pushback after they took an organised cultural trip to China. Was this a bad move?

The Government has announced some changes to the Local Government Act to encourage them to get back to basics and cut down on pet projects and rate rises. Do we agree with these changes? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The police are facing some pushback after they took an organised cultural trip to China. Was this a bad move?
The Government has announced some changes to the Local Government Act to encourage them to get back to basics and cut down on pet projects and rate rises. Do we agree with these changes?&nbsp;
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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

The Huddle: Do we agree with the Local Government Act changes?

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Prisoners who were freed under the Government's last early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate, according to new reports.

Many of these inmates were let out as part of the 2024 early release scheme to ease overcrowding - with one prison governor describing it as a 'revolving door'. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed interest in making changes, and no has Reform's Nigel Farage.   

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Prisoners who were freed under the Government's last early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate, according to new reports.
Many of these inmates were let out as part of the 2024 early release scheme to ease overcrowding - with one prison governor describing it as a 'revolving door'.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed interest in making changes, and no has Reform's Nigel Farage.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK prisoners reoffending after early prison release

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New Zealand business confidence fell 2 points in August to 54 from 56 last month - and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean for the OCR.

There's speculation the cash rate could be set for an increase this Wednesday.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly outlined his prediction further ahead of the next update.

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New Zealand business confidence fell 2 points in August to 54 from 56 last month - and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean for the OCR.
There's speculation the cash rate could be set for an increase this Wednesday.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly outlined his prediction further ahead of the next update.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what a drop in business confidence could mean for the OCR

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Jewellery chain Michael Hill is reporting a 376 percent increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business.

New Zealand retail revenue is up 3.1 percent.

CEO Jonathan Waecker says it's a great result that profit has gone up in all three markets, including New Zealand.

"Our offer in New Zealand is resonating really, really strongly, and in Australia, we are seeing some softness with certain consumers - so we're just needing to go to market a little bit differently." 

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Jewellery chain Michael Hill is reporting a 376 percent increase in annual statutory net profit from its global business.
New Zealand retail revenue is up 3.1 percent.
CEO Jonathan Waecker says it's a great result that profit has gone up in all three markets, including New Zealand.
"Our offer in New Zealand is resonating really, really strongly, and in Australia, we are seeing some softness with certain consumers - so we're just needing to go to market a little bit differently."&nbsp;
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Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's profit jumping 376 percent to A$10m

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The Huddle: Do we agree with the Local Government Act changes?

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