It feels like Auckland is entering its big city era.

New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project ever, the City Rail Link will open to passengers on September 13.

It’s being touted as being truly transformative for the country’s biggest city ... a city that is rapidly growing.

And that’s partly thanks to the Fast-Track scheme – which has meant developers don’t need to jump through as many hoops to get things moving. But, at what cost?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson is with us to unpack what this all means for Auckland’s future.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

It feels like Auckland is entering its big city era.
New Zealand&rsquo;s largest transport infrastructure project ever, the City Rail Link will open to passengers on September 13.
It&rsquo;s being touted as being truly transformative for the country&rsquo;s biggest city ... a city that is rapidly growing.
And that&rsquo;s partly thanks to the Fast-Track scheme &ndash; which has meant developers don&rsquo;t need to jump through as many hoops to get things moving. But, at what cost?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson is with us to unpack what this all means for Auckland&rsquo;s future.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

CRL: The long road to Auckland’s big city future

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Unemployment has risen again – and it’s worse than everyone expected. 

Stats NZ figures show the unemployment rate increased to 5.6 percent in the June quarter. 

That's up from 5.4 percent in the March quarter and it's slighter higher than most economists were predicting. 

So, what does that mean? Should we panic? Or is this just part and parcel of an economy in recovery? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to break down the numbers and what it means for our future.

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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
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Unemployment has risen again&nbsp;&ndash; and&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;worse than everyone expected.&nbsp;
Stats&nbsp;NZ figures show the unemployment rate increased to 5.6 percent in the June quarter.&nbsp;
That's&nbsp;up from 5.4&nbsp;percent in the March&nbsp;quarter&nbsp;and&nbsp;it's&nbsp;slighter higher than most economists were predicting.&nbsp;
So, what does that mean? Should we panic? Or is this just&nbsp;part and parcel&nbsp;of an economy in recovery?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is with us to break down the numbers and what it means for our future.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Is 5.6% unemployment just the start of a longer slump?

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The Prime Minister is in damage control mode after telling struggling business owners in Rotorua to “be adult”. 

Christopher Luxon made the remarks at a business event, and they’ve sparked a fierce backlash. 

He’s since had to apologise after being labelled out of touch and patronising. 

So, is this a gaffe that’ll keep haunting him, or just a bad week in a challenging political environment? And what does it say about how the Government sees its role in supporting or stepping back from struggling businesses? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Chief Political Reporter Jamie Ensor joins us to break down how National’s caucus is reacting, and what next. 

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

The Prime Minister&nbsp;is in damage control mode after telling struggling business owners in Rotorua to &ldquo;be&nbsp;adult&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Christopher Luxon made the remarks at a&nbsp;business event,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&rsquo;ve&nbsp;sparked a fierce backlash.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s&nbsp;since had to&nbsp;apologise&nbsp;after being labelled out of touch and&nbsp;patronising.&nbsp;
So, is this a gaffe&nbsp;that&rsquo;ll&nbsp;keep haunting him, or just a bad week in a challenging political environment? And what does it say about how the Government sees its role in supporting or stepping back from struggling businesses?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald Chief Political Reporter Jamie Ensor joins us to break down how National&rsquo;s caucus is reacting, and&nbsp;what next.&nbsp;
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Can Luxon repair the damage with small business before the election?

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Act wants to give teachers the legal power to remove disruptive students from the classroom. 

Staff would be able to use “reasonable force” to do so – and there’d be a mandatory stand-down or suspension for any students who assaulted another student, teacher, or staff member. 

Parents would be required to attend a meeting – if they don’t rock up, they could be fined $300 for a first offence, rising to $3000 for repeat offenses.  

But just how big is the problem here? Are classrooms really this disrupted and would these changes actually help? 

Today on The Front Page, Post Primary Teachers’ Association president Chris Abercrombie is with us to unpack what’s happening in schools, and whether this plan would make a difference or risk making things worse. 

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Act&nbsp;wants to give teachers the legal power to remove disruptive students from the classroom.&nbsp;
Staff would be able to use &ldquo;reasonable force&rdquo; to do so &ndash; and&nbsp;there&rsquo;d&nbsp;be a mandatory&nbsp;stand-down or suspension for any students who assaulted another student, teacher, or staff member.&nbsp;
Parents would&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to attend a meeting &ndash; if they&nbsp;don&rsquo;t&nbsp;rock up, they could be fined $300 for a first offence, rising to $3000 for repeat offenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But just how big is the problem here? Are classrooms really this&nbsp;disrupted and&nbsp;would these changes&nbsp;actually help?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Post Primary Teachers&rsquo; Association president Chris Abercrombie is with us&nbsp;to unpack&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;happening in schools, and whether this plan would make a difference&nbsp;or risk making things worse.&nbsp;
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

‘It’s a stupid policy’: Union slams Act’s proposal to remove disruptive students

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CRL: The long road to Auckland’s big city future

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