The ACT Party has invoked the 'agree to disagree' provision in its coalition agreement with National and would not support the Fair Digital Bargaining News Bill, which aims to support news companies in New Zealand. ACT Leader David Seymour joined #PacificMornings to discuss why. 

Family members of the Pacific Island Coastwatchers, who kept watch for enemy aircraft and ships during the war were formally acknowledged — more than 80 years after their service. PMN News Political Reporter Ala Vailala was there and filed this report. 

Manawa Udy runs Ngahere Communities which drives economic development for South Auckland creatives and business owners and it also runs a retail business called Konei which provides smaller Maori and Pacific businesses a means to sell their items. And Udy joined #PacificMornings to discuss what the recession means for the businesses she works with and how they are trying to support them through this time.