New Zealanders were warned last week that we were at risk of nationwide energy blackout. 

High demand combined with a winter snap meant that we weren’t generating enough power to keep up. 

So why does this keep happening? And could things become worse as more electric cars are plugged into the grid?  

Today, Electric Kiwi CEO Luke Blincoe joins Damien to discuss what it will take to make New Zealand’s energy supply more secure. 

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Host: Damien Venuto
Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

New Zealanders were warned <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nationwide-power-worries-transpower-issues-warning-as-winter-big-chill-kicks-in-threat-now-under-control/LTVY6JOP73HO6TFUD4BCMN4MM4/">last week</a> that we were at risk of nationwide energy blackout.    High demand combined with a winter snap meant that we weren’t generating enough power to keep up. 
So why does this keep happening? And could things become worse as more electric cars are plugged into the grid?      Today, Electric Kiwi CEO Luke Blincoe joins Damien to discuss what it will take to make New Zealand’s energy supply more secure. 
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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: Damien Venuto Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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. 

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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.
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.

After winter warnings, is our national power grid fit for purpose?

Violent crime is on the rise again. 

New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year – up 9000 on the previous quarter. 

But dig into the numbers, and the picture gets a bit more complicated. 

So what is really happening with violent crime in New Zealand – and how much can we actually say about the Government’s record? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior journalist Derek Cheng is with us to crunch the numbers. 

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

Violent crime is on the rise again.&nbsp;
New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year &ndash; up 9000 on the previous quarter.&nbsp;
But dig into the numbers, and the picture gets a bit&nbsp;more complicated.&nbsp;
So what is really happening with violent crime in New Zealand &ndash; and how much can we actually say about the Government&rsquo;s record?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald senior journalist Derek Cheng is with us to crunch the numbers.&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

Violent crime figures reveal worsening trend for repeat victims

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New Zealand’s housing market has taken another step backwards. 

Property values have now fallen for six months in a row, with the national median value dropping below the previous cycle low. 

And while buyers have more choice and bargaining power, there’s still little sign of a sharp rebound - with high mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and plenty of houses on the market keeping a lid on prices. 

So, what’s happening in the housing market, and how much longer could this subdued period last? 

Today on The Front Page, Cotality NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson is with us to break it all down.

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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

New Zealand&rsquo;s housing market has taken another step backwards.&nbsp;
Property values have now fallen for six months in a row, with the national median value dropping below the previous cycle low.&nbsp;
And while buyers have more choice and bargaining power, there&rsquo;s still little sign of a sharp rebound - with high mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and plenty of houses on the market keeping a lid on prices.&nbsp;
So, what&rsquo;s happening in the housing market, and how much longer could this subdued period last?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Cotality NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson is with us to break it all down.
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

NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the upper hand

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New Zealanders are working. The economy is growing. So why aren’t we getting much more out of it? 

For more than a decade, New Zealand’s productivity growth has been painfully weak – and that could be one of the biggest economic problems facing the next Government. 

But you wouldn’t necessarily know it from the election campaign. 

The parties are promising tax cuts, more housing, cheaper groceries, changes to immigration and more spending on public services. 

But how many of those policies will actually make New Zealand more productive? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago economics associate professor Dennis Wesselbaum reckons productivity is the economic elephant in the room this election. He joins us now.

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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

New Zealanders are working. The economy is growing. So why aren&rsquo;t we getting much more out of it?&nbsp;
For more than a decade, New Zealand&rsquo;s productivity growth has been painfully weak &ndash; and that could be one of the biggest economic problems facing the next Government.&nbsp;
But you wouldn&rsquo;t necessarily know it from the election campaign.&nbsp;
The parties are promising tax cuts, more housing, cheaper groceries, changes to immigration and more spending on public services.&nbsp;
But how many of those policies will actually make New Zealand more productive?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago economics associate professor Dennis Wesselbaum reckons productivity is the economic elephant in the room this election. He joins us now.
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 NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?

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After winter warnings, is our national power grid fit for purpose?

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