Misleading information, unanswered questions, and more than $30 million down the drain and nothing to show for it.

You may have heard about immigration officials being in hot water lately over scrapping an IT upgrade and apparently obscuring information relating to the project’s cost blowouts.

Even the Prime Minister has admitted his confidence in the public service has taken a knock over the debacle.

So, what exactly happened? How could it happen? And how do we make sure public money isn’t squandered on stupid projects?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse is with us to take us through what has happened, and where to from here.

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

Misleading information, unanswered questions, and more than $30 million down the drain and nothing to show for it.
You may have heard about immigration officials being in hot water lately over scrapping an IT upgrade and apparently obscuring information relating to the project&rsquo;s cost blowouts.
Even the Prime Minister has admitted his confidence in the public service has taken a knock over the debacle.
So, what exactly happened? How could it happen? And how do we make sure public money isn&rsquo;t squandered on stupid projects?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse is with us to take us through what has happened, and where to from here.
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&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.
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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.

Immigration IT scandal: What happens when Ministers stop trusting their officials?

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Tourism is booming again, but who should pay for the pressure that comes with it? 

A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is pushing for a nationwide accommodation levy, or bed tax. 

They argue tourists should help fund the roads, rubbish collection, public facilities and major events that keep our biggest destinations running.  

Supporters say it’s a common-sense user-pays model, one that would take pressure off local ratepayers.  

But critics say it’s just another tax, one that could make New Zealand more expensive and harder to compete as a travel destination.  

So why is this idea back on the table now? Why has it failed to get across the line before? And if a levy does happen, who pays, who collects it, and where should the money go? 

Today on The Front Page, Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with us to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy.

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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

Tourism is booming again,&nbsp;but who should pay for the pressure that comes with it?&nbsp;
A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is pushing for a nationwide accommodation levy,&nbsp;or bed tax.&nbsp;
They argue tourists should help fund the roads, rubbish collection, public&nbsp;facilities&nbsp;and major events that keep&nbsp;our&nbsp;biggest destinations running.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Supporters say&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;a common-sense user-pays model, one that would take pressure off local ratepayers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But critics say&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;just another tax, one that could make New Zealand more expensive and harder to compete as a travel destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;
So why is this idea back on the table now? Why has it failed to get across the line before? And if a levy does happen, who pays, who collects it, and where should the money go?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with us to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy.
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

Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure?

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One major theme has emerged for this year’s election... money.

Two parties at the weekend launched ideas to get the country’s finances in order and future-proof our economy for generations to come.

 National held its annual party conference in high spirits, despite a polling support slide since the last election. They announced policy that would make KiwiSaver compulsory, raise minimum contributions, and require employers pay for staff over 65.

On the other hand, the Greens are focusing on taxing the rich, imposing a levy on the four big banks, and taxing offshore profits earned by tech giants.

NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor is with us to break it all down.

One major theme has emerged for this year&rsquo;s election... money.
Two parties at the weekend launched ideas to get the country&rsquo;s finances in order and future-proof our economy for generations to come.
&nbsp;National held its annual party conference in high spirits, despite a polling support slide since the last election. They announced policy that would make KiwiSaver compulsory, raise minimum contributions, and require employers pay for staff over 65.
On the other hand, the Greens are focusing on taxing the rich, imposing a levy on the four big banks, and taxing offshore profits earned by tech giants.
NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor is with us to break it all down.

KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide

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The Super Rugby Pacific final is here, and the excitement is already at fever pitch.

Tickets for the decider on Saturday sold out in just 15 minutes, as the Hurricanes and Chiefs prepare to meet in Wellington in what shapes as one of the biggest rugby nights of the year.

So what makes this matchup so compelling? Which team has the edge, which players could define the contest, and what does the huge demand for tickets say about the state of rugby in New Zealand right now?

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Rugby Direct podcast co-hosts the Herald’s Liam Napier and NewstalkZB’s Elliott Smith to break down the final, the key storylines, and why this game has captured so much attention.

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

The Super Rugby Pacific final is here, and the excitement is already at fever pitch.
Tickets for the decider on Saturday sold out in just 15 minutes, as the Hurricanes and Chiefs prepare to meet in Wellington in what shapes as one of the biggest rugby nights of the year.
So what makes this matchup so compelling? Which team has the edge, which players could define the contest, and what does the huge demand for tickets say about the state of rugby in New Zealand right now?
Today on The Front Page, we&rsquo;re joined by Rugby Direct podcast co-hosts the Herald&rsquo;s Liam Napier and NewstalkZB&rsquo;s Elliott Smith to break down the final, the key storylines, and why this game has captured so much attention.
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

How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for the title showdown

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Immigration IT scandal: What happens when Ministers stop trusting their officials?

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