Over the coming weeks, many Kiwis will be heading to our national parks and great walks for their summer holidays.

But if you're doing so for a cheap summer break, enjoy the free ride while it lasts.

The Department of Conservation is $1.65 billion short every year on what it needs to cover its responsibilities - and the Government is looking at a number of ways to swell DoC’s coffers.

Environmental advocates say an overhaul is needed, but they’re nervous about what squeezing money out of public land will mean for protecting nature.

And that’s without considering what it might mean for your next holiday. 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng is with us to discuss the changes coming to DoC land.

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Producer: Ethan Sills

Over the coming weeks, many Kiwis will be heading to our national parks and great walks for their summer holidays.
But if you're doing so for a cheap summer break, enjoy the free ride while it lasts.
The Department of Conservation is $1.65 billion short every year on what it needs to cover its responsibilities - and the Government is looking at a number of ways to swell DoC’s coffers.
Environmental advocates say an overhaul is needed, but they’re nervous about what squeezing money out of public land will mean for protecting nature.
And that’s without considering what it might mean for your next holiday. 
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng is with us to discuss the changes coming to DoC land.
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/Producer: Richard Martin 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.

DoC reset on the cards: How revenue raising plans could impact your next tramp

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New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 is expected to be a recovery from the previous two years of weakness.

With inflation stagnant and the number of Kiwis leaving the country appearing to have peaked, economists are predicting we will see an uptick.

Yet it could be a long road to get to the light at the end of the tunnel – with the Government’s books at the end of December painting a grim picture for the years ahead, and the impacts of job cuts likely to still be felt this year.

But, the Government has the economy on its hit list – with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon focusing on it in his State of the Nation speech – saying that ‘economic growth is the key to better days ahead’.

So how long do we have to wait for some good news, and what are the Government’s plans to get on top of things?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to dig into the economic outlook for 2025.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 is expected to be a recovery from the previous two years of weakness.
With inflation stagnant and the number of Kiwis leaving the country appearing to have peaked, economists are predicting we will see an uptick.
Yet it could be a long road to get to the light at the end of the tunnel &ndash; with the Government&rsquo;s books at the end of December painting a grim picture for the years ahead, and the impacts of job cuts likely to still be felt this year.
But, the Government has the economy on its hit list &ndash; with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon focusing on it in his State of the Nation speech &ndash; saying that &lsquo;economic growth is the key to better days ahead&rsquo;.
So how long do we have to wait for some good news, and what are the Government&rsquo;s plans to get on top of things?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to dig into the economic outlook for 2025.
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/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Inflation, growth and tariffs: How will the economy perform in 2025?

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The political year is ready to kick off.

While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon may have got an early start with his Cabinet reshuffle, over the next coming days we’ll see a flurry of party caucus retreats, state of the nation speeches, and the annual visit to Ratana as politicians return from their summer holidays.

And while central government has plenty to tend to this year – local politicians are preparing for the country to return to the polls in October to vote for our councils and mayors.

Today on The Front Page we're joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls for a preview of the year ahead in politics, and Newstalk ZB news director Michael Sergel lets us know what to expect when it comes to this year's local elections.

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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/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

The political year is ready to kick off.
While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon may have got an early start with his Cabinet reshuffle, over the next coming days we&rsquo;ll see a flurry of party caucus retreats, state of the nation speeches, and the annual visit to Ratana as politicians return from their summer holidays.
And while central government has plenty to tend to this year &ndash; local politicians are preparing for the country to return to the polls in October to vote for our councils and mayors.
Today on The Front Page we're joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls for a preview of the year ahead in politics, and Newstalk ZB news director Michael Sergel lets us know what to expect when it comes to this year's local elections.
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/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

The year ahead in politics: Parliament predictions and local government elections

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After 15 months and the deaths of around 47,000 Palestinians, the war between Israel and Hamas has ended – for now.

A six-week ceasefire has begun in Gaza, after agreements were reached for the release of Israeli hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners and aid.

The start of the agreement coincides with Donald Trump returning to the White House, with the US President taking credit for the deal – though so did his predecessor, Joe Biden.

So, what will happen next in Gaza, and what does Trump’s comeback mean for other world issues?

Today on The Front Page, University of Waikato Professor of Law, Alexander Gillespie, joins us to discuss the long-awaited ceasefire and what’s next in world politics.

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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: Georgina Campbell
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

After 15 months and the deaths of around 47,000 Palestinians, the war between Israel and Hamas has ended &ndash; for now.
A six-week ceasefire has begun in Gaza, after agreements were reached for the release of Israeli hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners and aid.
The start of the agreement coincides with Donald Trump returning to the White House, with the US President taking credit for the deal &ndash; though so did his predecessor, Joe Biden.
So, what will happen next in Gaza, and what does Trump&rsquo;s comeback mean for other world issues?
Today on The Front Page, University of Waikato Professor of Law, Alexander Gillespie, joins us to discuss the long-awaited ceasefire and what&rsquo;s next in world politics.
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: Georgina Campbell Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Gaza ceasefire to Greenland purchase: What are Trump's foreign policy plans?

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DoC reset on the cards: How revenue raising plans could impact your next tramp

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