Publicly funding weightloss drugs may not be the answer to the country’s obesity problem.  

New Zealand has the third highest adult obesity rate in the OECD, with one in three adults classified as obese, and one in ten children.  

Associate Minister of Health David Seymour believes publicly funding things like Wegovy would help save money in the long run. 

But community leader and Founder of Butterbean Motivation, Dave Letele told Kerre Woodham that we can’t prescribe our way out of this issue. 

While he's not against weightloss drugs, he says they don’t change habits, mindsets, and they don’t break cycles for children.  

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Publicly funding weightloss drugs may not be the answer to the country’s obesity problem. &nbsp;
New Zealand has the third highest adult obesity rate in the OECD, with one in three adults classified as obese, and one in ten children. &nbsp;
Associate Minister of Health David Seymour believes publicly funding things like Wegovy would help save money in the long run.&nbsp;
But community leader and Founder of Butterbean Motivation, Dave Letele told Kerre Woodham that we can’t prescribe our way out of this issue.&nbsp;
While he's not against weightloss drugs, he says they don’t change habits, mindsets, and they don’t break cycles for children. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Dave Letele: Butterbean Motivation Founder on whether weightloss drugs should be publicly funded

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At least 16 people are dead and 38 others injured in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire.

Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow John Battersby told Kerre Woodham that police responded as quick as they could, but it can be difficult to predict these attacks. 

"Law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies are pretty good at what they do, but they do not have a crystal ball."

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At least 16 people are dead and 38 others injured in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Hundreds of people had gathered at Bondi for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire.
Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow John Battersby told Kerre Woodham that police responded as quick as they could, but it can be difficult to predict these attacks.&nbsp;
"Law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies are pretty good at what they do, but they do not have a crystal ball."
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John Battersby: Senior Fellow at Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies discusses mass-shooting at Bondi

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A New Plymouth lake is being drained in an effort to stop invasive clams. 

Lake Rotomanu's been closed to motorised watercraft since the gold clams were found there last month, marking the first discovery of the species outside of the Waikato River. 

The lake's outlet was opened yesterday, and it will take about four days to drain completely. 

Dave Cade told Kerre Woodham it’s the worst biosecurity threat to New Zealand’s freshwater that the country’s ever faced. 

He says the clams reproduce asexually, and they’ll smother the bottom of lakes, smothering native organisms and clogging hydro stations.  

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A New Plymouth lake is being drained in an effort to stop invasive clams.&nbsp;
Lake Rotomanu's been closed to motorised watercraft since the gold clams were found there last month, marking the first discovery of the species outside of the Waikato River.&nbsp;
The lake's outlet was opened yesterday, and it will take about four days to drain completely.&nbsp;
Dave Cade told Kerre Woodham it’s the worst biosecurity threat to New Zealand’s freshwater that the country’s ever faced.&nbsp;
He says the clams reproduce asexually, and they’ll smother the bottom of lakes, smothering native organisms and clogging hydro stations. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Dave Cade: On the draining of Lake Rotomanu in the fight against the invasive gold clams

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Nicola Willis is defending her economic track record in the face of a lobby-group's satirical campaign. 

The Taxpayers' Union has sent MPs Nicola Willis-branded fudge, claiming she favours treats today and taxes tomorrow. 

It suggests Willis should cut spending more. 

Willis says the Government has reduced taxes and delivered significant cost savings while keeping frontline services. 

Kiwiblog author and co-founder of the Taxpayers' Union, David Farrar told Kerre Woodham that putting aside personalities, it’s not a bad thing for people to realise we still have a real fiscal challenge in New Zealand.  

He says that while the Government has cut spending in a number of areas, we’re still spending more than we’re bringing in in taxes.  

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Nicola Willis is defending her economic track record in the face of a lobby-group's satirical campaign.&nbsp;
The Taxpayers' Union has sent MPs Nicola Willis-branded fudge, claiming she favours treats today and taxes tomorrow.&nbsp;
It suggests Willis should cut spending more.&nbsp;
Willis says the Government has reduced taxes and delivered significant cost savings while keeping frontline services.&nbsp;
Kiwiblog author and co-founder of the Taxpayers' Union, David Farrar told Kerre Woodham that putting aside personalities, it’s not a bad thing for people to realise we still have a real fiscal challenge in New Zealand. &nbsp;
He says that while the Government has cut spending in a number of areas, we’re still spending more than we’re bringing in in taxes. &nbsp;
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David Farrar: Kiwiblog author and co-founder of the Taxpayers' Union on the debate between Nicola Willis and Ruth Richardson

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Dave Letele: Butterbean Motivation Founder on whether weightloss drugs should be publicly funded

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