Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Government has introduced some new measures to crack down on shoplifting - do we see these working? 

Do we see the Government helping to fund Wegovy? The obesity crisis impacts a significant amount of Kiwis - but what about the costs?

National have been talking about removing Treaty of Waitangi references and removing special treatment for certain ethnicities, but ACT and NZ First have criticised the party for not following through. What do we make of this?

Jaffas are being discontinued - will we all miss them?

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Labour minister Stuart Nash and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Government has introduced some new measures to crack down on shoplifting - do we see these working?&nbsp;
Do we see the Government helping to fund Wegovy? The obesity crisis impacts a significant amount of Kiwis - but what about the costs?
National have been talking about removing Treaty of Waitangi references and removing special treatment for certain ethnicities, but ACT and NZ First have criticised the party for not following through. What do we make of this?
Jaffas are being discontinued - will we all miss them?
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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 think the new anti-shoplifting measures will work?

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Kiwibank is looking to take on its Australian rivals - and they're looking to reveal how many of their savers are missing out on interest on their 'bonus saver' accounts.

Bonus saver accounts are those where the highest rate of interest is only available if a saver complies with certain requirements like making a deposit each month and not making any withdrawals.

Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says many savers don't understand how these arrangements work, and the 'complexity' of banking has made it tough for people to understand.

"The real story here is, of course, that life happens. And so, you think you're going to be able to put that money away, you think you're not going to have to touch it - and then, surprise, surprise, something happens and you do need to touch it." 

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Kiwibank is looking to take on its Australian rivals - and they're looking to reveal how many of their savers are missing out on interest on their 'bonus saver' accounts.
Bonus saver accounts are those where the highest rate of interest is only available if a saver complies with certain requirements like making a deposit each month and not making any withdrawals.
Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich says many savers don't understand how these arrangements work, and the 'complexity' of banking has made it tough for people to understand.
"The real story here is, of course, that life happens. And so, you think you're going to be able to put that money away, you think you're not going to have to touch it - and then, surprise, surprise, something happens and you do need to touch it."&nbsp;
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank urging politicians to investigate Australian rivals over 'bonus saver' accounts

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Electric vehicle sales are entering overdrive.

BMI research forecasts sales of EVs, including plug-in hybrids, will rise 219 percent annually by next year.

It expects adoption will accelerate - as lower-cost Chinese models enter the market.

Drive Electric chair, Kirsten Corson, says they're cost-effective to run, and getting cheaper.

"I plug mine in tonight, it's going to cost me around $3 per 100 kilometres - if you're driving an average petrol car, it's around $25."

EV drivers must also pay Road User Charges.

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Electric vehicle sales are entering overdrive.
BMI research forecasts sales of EVs, including plug-in hybrids, will rise 219 percent annually by next year.
It expects adoption will accelerate - as lower-cost Chinese models enter the market.
Drive Electric chair, Kirsten Corson, says they're cost-effective to run, and getting cheaper.
"I plug mine in tonight, it's going to cost me around $3 per 100 kilometres - if you're driving an average petrol car, it's around $25."
EV drivers must also pay Road User Charges.
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Kirsten Corson: Drive Electric chair on the surge in EV sales

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.

The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.

Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.

"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing." 

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Gloriavale Christian School's facing closure again, after a review found information was withheld from Education Review Office investigators.
The Ministry of Education's cancelled the school's registration for a second time, and applied to lift High Court orders preventing its closure.
Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder, Liz Gregory, says when it finally shuts will depend on the court's availability for urgent hearings.
"The one that kept the school open happened within a day or two, it was very quick. But I suspect that they want to sit down with the Gloriavale School, they'll want to discuss appropriate timeframes for closing."&nbsp;
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Liz Gregory: Gloriavale Leavers' Trust founder on the school facing closure after ERO review

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The Huddle: Do we think the new anti-shoplifting measures will work?

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