New documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed the truth about the highly publicised case of three women who travelled from Auckland to Northland in October 2021 in the midst of a Delta outbreak, putting Northland into an alert level 3 lockdown.

The OIA papers show the women - who had earlier been blamed for using "false information" to get travel permits - had no links to gangs and weren't sex workers, as had been suggested, and their permit had been approved in error.

NZ Herald crime and justice senior journalist Anna Leask spoke to one of the women involved not long after the incident and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons.

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New documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed the truth about the highly publicised case of three women who travelled from Auckland to Northland in October 2021 in the midst of a Delta outbreak, putting Northland into an alert level 3 lockdown.
The OIA papers show the women - who had earlier been blamed for using "false information" to get travel permits - had no links to gangs and weren't sex workers, as had been suggested, and their permit had been approved in error.
NZ Herald crime and justice senior journalist Anna Leask spoke to one of the women involved not long after the incident and joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons.
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Anna Leask:NZ Herald journalist who spoke to woman in centre of Northland lockdown debacle

Kieran McAnulty has been a Labour MP in Wairarapa since 2017.

He’s previously held the portfolios of Minister for Rural Communities, Regional Development, Racing, Local Government and Emergency Management as well as Deputy Leader of the House.

Before politics he’s been a local Work and Income case manager, a bookie at the TAB and economic development manager for the Masterton district.

Kieran McAnulty joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song.

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Simon Barnett with Kieran McAnulty aged 6 at the Wellington Santa Parade.

Kieran McAnulty has been a Labour MP in Wairarapa since 2017.
He’s previously held the portfolios of Minister for Rural Communities, Regional Development, Racing, Local Government and Emergency Management as well as Deputy Leader of the House.
Before politics he’s been a local Work and Income case manager, a bookie at the TAB and economic development manager for the Masterton district.
Kieran McAnulty joined Simon Barnett &amp; James Daniels for Six and a Song.
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Simon Barnett with Kieran McAnulty aged 6 at the Wellington Santa Parade.

Six and a Song with Kieran McAnulty

Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors.

He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.

Today, another varied bunch of questions including one about your obligations employment wise if you are prescribed cannabis.

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Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace &amp; Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers &amp; Solicitors.
He regularly joins Simon Barnett and James Daniels to answer listeners' employment related questions.
Today, another varied bunch of questions including one about your obligations employment wise if you are prescribed cannabis.
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Employment Layer Gareth Abdinor 21.05.24

This week on The Highlight Reel, as the excitement over the aurora faded the Government announced details of how they will deal to gangs. Si & James asked how gangs have affected your life and got some interesting stories. 

A big focus on transport this week with a suggestion the Cook Strait ferry service should be sold off. Plus the boys debate the validity of the Te Huia commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.

Rowena Duncum from The Country gave her thoughts as Fonterra looks to sell key brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti.

Simon had a difficult drive to work, and James andproducer Tyler had no time for his woes -  they told him his driving sucks!

Plus they discuss the new portrait of King Charles, and Simon tells us about going school uniform shopping with his grandson Monty.

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This week on The Highlight Reel, as the excitement over the aurora faded the Government announced details of how they will deal to gangs. Si &amp; James asked how gangs have affected your life and got some interesting stories. 
A big focus on transport this week with a suggestion the Cook Strait ferry service should be sold off. Plus the boys debate the validity of the Te Huia commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland.
Rowena Duncum from The Country gave her thoughts as Fonterra looks to sell key brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti.
Simon had a difficult drive to work, and James and producer Tyler had no time for his woes -  they told him his driving sucks!
Plus they discuss the new portrait of King Charles, and Simon tells us about going school uniform shopping with his grandson Monty.
LISTEN ABOVE

Anna Leask:NZ Herald journalist who spoke to woman in centre of Northland lockdown debacle

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