Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.

A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning, and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under normal licence conditions.

Epic Hospitality CEO Greig Wilson says these laws are 'archaic' and they're difficult to enforce on public holidays.

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Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend.
A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning, and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under normal licence conditions.
Epic Hospitality CEO Greig Wilson says these laws are 'archaic' and they're difficult to enforce on public holidays.
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We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

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Greig Wilson: Epic Hospitality CEO on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions getting reduced

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!

Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!
Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026 

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This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor reveals how workers can prepare for the ongoing fuel crisis - and whether working from home is the way forward.

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This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor reveals how workers can prepare for the ongoing fuel crisis - and whether working from home is the way forward.
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Gareth Abdinor: employment lawyer on how to deal with working from home and the fuel crisis

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Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' for $68 million.

The process is expected to be completed by April 24, followed by a distribution to shareholders.

Its fourth-quarter earnings call was cancelled and no financials will be released for the period.

Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang unpacks what went wrong with Allbirds - after the company began with such a strong start.

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Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' for $68 million.
The process is expected to be completed by April 24, followed by a distribution to shareholders.
Its fourth-quarter earnings call was cancelled and no financials will be released for the period.
Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang unpacks what went wrong with Allbirds - after the company began with such a strong start.
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Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Allbirds selling its assets for $68 million

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Greig Wilson: Epic Hospitality CEO on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions getting reduced

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