To tax sugar, or not to tax sugar – that's the debate that’s raged on for years.

More than 100 countries worldwide have taxed sugary drinks, but New Zealand hasn’t made the plunge yet.

As the number of countries making the move to tax sugar increases, so has the data into how well it's worked, or not.

So how do we delve through this information to make an informed decision on what would be best for New Zealand?

Today on The Front Page, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland, Boyd Swinburn, joins us to explore the ongoing debate.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

To tax sugar, or not to tax sugar – that's the debate that’s raged on for years.
More than 100 countries worldwide have taxed sugary drinks, but New Zealand hasn’t made the plunge yet.
As the number of countries making the move to tax sugar increases, so has the data into how well it's worked, or not.
So how do we delve through this information to make an informed decision on what would be best for New Zealand?
Today on The Front Page, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland, Boyd Swinburn, joins us to explore the ongoing debate.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

Every day, The Front Page takes you behind the scenes of the biggest story from the New Zealand Herald. Hosted by Damien Venuto

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Sugar tax: Is it time NZ finally introduces one?

Tensions between Māoridom and the coalition Government have been bubbling up since the latter was sworn in last year. 

Outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori has seen multiple protests, mostly recently the ‘Carkoi’ rally across the motu on Budget Day. 

That same protest saw this animosity take on a new angle, with Te Pati Māori issuing a declaration of political independence and calling for a separate Māori Parliament.  

So how serious are these calls, and is there any path back from the precipice?  

Today on The Front Page, we discuss the details behind the tension with Dr Carwyn Jones, co-editor of the Māori Law Review and honorary adjunct professor in Māori Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.  

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

Tensions between Māoridom and the coalition Government have been bubbling up since the latter was sworn in last year. 
Outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori has seen multiple protests, mostly recently the ‘Carkoi’ rally across the motu on Budget Day. 
That same protest saw this animosity take on a new angle, with Te Pati Māori issuing a declaration of political independence and calling for a separate Māori Parliament.  
So how serious are these calls, and is there any path back from the precipice?  
Today on The Front Page, we discuss the details behind the tension with Dr Carwyn Jones, co-editor of the Māori Law Review and honorary adjunct professor in Māori Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.  
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Tensions growing between Māori and the Government - is there a way back?

Even if you wouldn’t say it out loud, we've all fantasised about winning Lotto.

Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a couple of million, you can’t how amazing taking home a win would be.

And the prize pool keeps getting bigger – in 2016, $40 million was still the limit, but now, someone could take home $43 million tonight, and it'd be the second largest draw for an individual ever. 

So, what happens when a life-changing amount is won? And what are some of the best ways to splash your new cash?  

Today on The Front Page, Lotto's Head of Corporate Communications Lucy Fullarton discusses the process of winning, and Forsyth Barr investment advisor Jeff Matthews, shares financial advice for handling millions.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

Even if you wouldn’t say it out loud, we've all fantasised about winning Lotto.
Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a couple of million, you can’t how amazing taking home a win would be.
And the prize pool keeps getting bigger – in 2016, $40 million was still the limit, but now, someone could take home $43 million tonight, and it'd be the second largest draw for an individual ever. 
So, what happens when a life-changing amount is won? And what are some of the best ways to splash your new cash?  
Today on The Front Page, Lotto's Head of Corporate Communications Lucy Fullarton discusses the process of winning, and Forsyth Barr investment advisor Jeff Matthews, shares financial advice for handling millions.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

What happens after winning a Lotto jackpot - and what should you do with your millions?

As the country’s economy continues to take a hit, one of the biggest sectors to struggle has been retail.  

Figures over the last few quarters have consistently shown low spending on retail as Kiwis prioritise where they put their money.

There’s the closure of physical TradeAid stores, the sale of Torpedo7, the closure of TheMarket.com, and now the end of Auckland icon Smith and Caughey’s and the Flybuys loyalty scheme.

So amidst a struggling economy, is there a way for retail to survive, or is the long-awaited end of the brick-and-mortar store finally coming to fruition?

Today on The Front Page, First Retail's Chris Wilkinson joins us to discuss the challenging times for the retail sector.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

As the country’s economy continues to take a hit, one of the biggest sectors to struggle has been retail.  
Figures over the last few quarters have consistently shown low spending on retail as Kiwis prioritise where they put their money.
There’s the closure of physical TradeAid stores, the sale of Torpedo7, the closure of TheMarket.com, and now the end of Auckland icon Smith and Caughey’s and the Flybuys loyalty scheme.
So amidst a struggling economy, is there a way for retail to survive, or is the long-awaited end of the brick-and-mortar store finally coming to fruition?
Today on The Front Page, First Retail's Chris Wilkinson joins us to discuss the challenging times for the retail sector.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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