The NZ Blood Service is encouraging people to donate, saying the demand doesn’t stop. 

Although the amount of hospital activity and the number of surgeries slow down over the holiday period, CEO Sam Cliffe says things like accidents, births, and long-term conditions are still prevalent.  

She told Kerre Woodham that they try to over-collect in the two weeks up to Christmas and for a little bit after, as their stocks tend to get a little bit spikey in January. 

Additional mobile donation stations have been set up across the country, so even if you’re not at home, there are options available. 

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The NZ Blood Service is encouraging people to donate, saying the demand doesn’t stop.&nbsp;
Although the amount of hospital activity and the number of surgeries slow down over the holiday period, CEO Sam Cliffe says things like accidents, births, and long-term conditions are still prevalent. &nbsp;
She told Kerre Woodham that they try to over-collect in the two weeks up to Christmas and for a little bit after, as their stocks tend to get a little bit spikey in January.&nbsp;
Additional mobile donation stations have been set up across the country, so even if you’re not at home, there are options available.&nbsp;
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Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO on the need for blood and plasma donations over the holiday period

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It’s been a tough run for the economy this year, but the Finance Minister is celebrating the progress that was made. 

Nicola Willis told Kerre Woodham the economy is growing, which means that when they look back on 2025, they’ll be able to say it ended a lot better than it started. 

She says that looking into next year, it’s set to grow much faster, with many more jobs being created. 

“People can look forward to their incomes rising faster than inflation and ongoing low interest rates – that's a positive way to start the next year.” 

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It’s been a tough run for the economy this year, but the Finance Minister is celebrating the progress that was made.&nbsp;
Nicola Willis told Kerre Woodham the economy is growing, which means that when they look back on 2025, they’ll be able to say it ended a lot better than it started.&nbsp;
She says that looking into next year, it’s set to grow much faster, with many more jobs being created.&nbsp;
“People can look forward to their incomes rising faster than inflation and ongoing low interest rates – that's a positive way to start the next year.”&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reflects on 2025, looks ahead to 2026

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Trains will be offline across the Auckland rail network from December 27 to January 28. 

KiwiRail says the closure is needed to allow for urgent repairs and maintenance which is needed for the upcoming City Rail Link, set to open in the second half of 2026. 

Public Transport Users Association National Coordinator Jon Reeves told Kerre Woodham that shutting down the trains over the summer for maintenance purposes is the classic cliché that's been going on for about 25 years.  

He says it's become a bit of a joke, and a different way to make these upgrades needs to be found.  

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Trains will be offline across the Auckland rail network from December 27 to January 28.&nbsp;
KiwiRail says the closure is needed to allow for urgent repairs and maintenance which is needed for the upcoming City Rail Link, set to open in the second half of 2026.&nbsp;
Public Transport Users Association National Coordinator Jon Reeves told Kerre Woodham that shutting down the trains over the summer for maintenance purposes is the classic cliché that's been going on for about 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;
He says it's become a bit of a joke, and a different way to make these upgrades needs to be found. &nbsp;
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John Reeves: Public Transport Users Association National Coordinator on Auckland trains shutting down over summer for maintenance

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New Zealand's economy grew more than expected between July and September. 

But between April and June, it shrank more than previously thought. 

GDP rose 1.1% in the September quarter, surpassing all expectation but Stats NZ has revised the numbers for the June quarter, finding GDP actually fell 1%, not the previously-reported 0.9%. 

That means the economy shrank 0.5% in the year to September. 

NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham the data is showing there’s some momentum in the economy, especially within manufacturing and business services. 

He says consumers take a bit longer to feel upbeat, but the business core of the economy is picking up.  

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New Zealand's economy grew more than expected between July and September.&nbsp;
But between April and June, it shrank more than previously thought.&nbsp;
GDP rose 1.1% in the September quarter, surpassing all expectation but Stats NZ has revised the numbers for the June quarter, finding GDP actually fell 1%, not the previously-reported 0.9%.&nbsp;
That means the economy shrank 0.5% in the year to September.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham the data is showing there’s some momentum in the economy, especially within manufacturing and business services.&nbsp;
He says consumers take a bit longer to feel upbeat, but the business core of the economy is picking up. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 1.1% in Q3

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Sam Cliffe: NZ Blood Service CEO on the need for blood and plasma donations over the holiday period

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