It’ll come as no surprise that new data’s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living. 

The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials. 

More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020. 

Today on The Front Page, lead researcher Associate Professor Leah Watkins is with us to break down the numbers.

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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

It&rsquo;ll come as no surprise that new data&rsquo;s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living.&nbsp;
The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials.&nbsp;
More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, lead researcher Associate Professor Leah Watkins is with us to break down the numbers.
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

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news 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 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.&nbsp;
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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The Front Page

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.

Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?

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Governments around the globe are grappling with how to gain back control over social media giants. 

Labour is the latest to campaign on it – promising to progress the social media ban and giving people more of a say on what they see online. 

The party says it will get current legislation restricting social media for under 16s through to select committee within its first 100 days. 

They also want an online regulator that can fine platforms and, like Australia, would introduce a digital duty of care law. 

But how would these changes work in practice? And could New Zealand really force some of the world’s biggest tech companies to change the way they operate? 

Today on The Front Page, Victoria University of Wellington Senior Lecturer in Information Management Dr. Alex Beattie joins us to discuss.

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

Governments around the globe are grappling with how to gain back control over social media giants.&nbsp;
Labour is the latest to campaign on it &ndash; promising to progress the social media ban and giving people more of a say on what they see online.&nbsp;
The party says it will get current legislation restricting social media for under 16s through to select committee within its first 100 days.&nbsp;
They also want an online regulator that can fine platforms and, like Australia, would introduce a digital duty of care law.&nbsp;
But how would these changes work in practice? And could New Zealand really force some of the world&rsquo;s biggest tech companies to change the way they operate?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Victoria University of Wellington Senior Lecturer in Information Management Dr. Alex Beattie joins us to discuss.
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

Why banning under-16s from social media is easier said than done

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Getting a GP appointment, paying for treatment and waiting for hospital care are major concerns heading into the election. So what are the parties promising to change?

Chelsea Daniels hears from National, Labour, ACT, the Greens, NZ First and the Opportunity Party about their health priorities, and outlines Te Pāti Māori’s proposals — from free GP visits and more medicines to workforce support, prevention and long-term planning.

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

Getting a GP appointment, paying for treatment and waiting for hospital care are major concerns heading into the election. So what are the parties promising to change?
Chelsea Daniels hears from National, Labour, ACT, the Greens, NZ First and the Opportunity Party about their health priorities, and outlines Te Pāti Māori&rsquo;s proposals &mdash; from free GP visits and more medicines to workforce support, prevention and long-term planning.
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

Which party has the best plan to fix New Zealand’s health system?

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New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead.

A new industry survey shows overwhelming support for cross-party agreement, with 44 percent of responding organisations cutting staff in the past year.

Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett joins Katie Bradford to explain the cost of political stop-starts, why funding matters more than promises, and what the next government needs to do to get projects moving.

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.

Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee
Host: Katie Bradford

New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead.
A new industry survey shows overwhelming support for cross-party agreement, with 44 percent of responding organisations cutting staff in the past year.
Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett joins Katie Bradford to explain the cost of political stop-starts, why funding matters more than promises, and what the next government needs to do to get projects moving.
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.
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee Host: Katie Bradford

The high cost of building nothing

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Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?

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