Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, and director Taika Waititi, have purchased Auckland-based Studio West with the goal to bring more jobs and Polynesian storytelling to the country.

"It's still a pretty tough time for the screen industry, but it is some positive news in the middle of all of that," Screen Production and Development Association President, Irene Gardiner said. 

Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, and director Taika Waititi, have purchased Auckland-based Studio West with the goal to bring more jobs and Polynesian storytelling to the country.
"It's still a pretty tough time for the screen industry, but it is some positive news in the middle of all of that," Screen Production and Development Association President, Irene Gardiner said.&nbsp;

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Irene Gardiner: Screen Production Association President on kiwi film stars purchasing local film studio

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A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases. 

CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites. 

"So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens.

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A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases.&nbsp;
CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites.&nbsp;
"So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens.
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Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most builders feeling fuel price increases

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Pop-duo Foley has just spent four weeks on the Hot 20 singles chart, peaking at number 1, following their EP release 'Like an Actress'. 

The duo is made up of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett. 

Ash Wallace joined Andrew Dickens to chat defining genre, the New Zealand music community, and aspirations. 

"I think it's always hard to narrow your own music down," Wallace said.

"You know, you think of all your different influences and tastes, and it's always hard to really pin it down to something."

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Pop-duo Foley has just spent four weeks on the Hot 20 singles chart, peaking at number 1, following their EP release 'Like an Actress'.&nbsp;
The duo is made up of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett.&nbsp;
Ash Wallace joined Andrew Dickens to chat defining genre, the New Zealand music community, and aspirations.&nbsp;
"I think it's always hard to narrow your own music down," Wallace said.
"You know, you think of all your different influences and tastes, and it's always hard to really pin it down to something."
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Ash Wallace: Half of pop-duo Foley chats genre, goals and their new EP

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In a Truth Social post Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran. 

Although Iran's military claims the US operation was "completely foiled."

Meanwhile, the historic Artemis 2 mission enters it's fifth day.

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In a Truth Social post Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran.&nbsp;
Although Iran's military claims the US operation was "completely foiled."
Meanwhile, the historic Artemis 2 mission enters it's fifth day.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on stranded pilot rescue and Artemis 2 mission

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Irene Gardiner: Screen Production Association President on kiwi film stars purchasing local film studio

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