The debate over asset sales has reared its head again, this time after a very grim result for our national carrier.

Air New Zealand has reported an after tax $40 million loss for the six months to December.

We’ve had a controversial and complicated history when it comes to selling off state assets.

From bailing out banks to the great 90s airport selloff, it’s always been a touchy subject for Kiwis who want to keep everything in house.

But, is it time for us to face facts that maybe privatisation isn’t that bad after all?

Today on The Front Page, Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is with us to chat about what should stay, and what should go.

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

The debate over asset sales has reared its head again, this time after a very grim result for our national carrier.
Air New Zealand has reported an after tax $40 million loss for the six months to December.
We&rsquo;ve had a controversial and complicated history when it comes to selling off state assets.
From bailing out banks to the great 90s airport selloff, it&rsquo;s always been a touchy subject for Kiwis who want to keep everything in house.
But, is it time for us to face facts that maybe privatisation isn&rsquo;t that bad after all?
Today on The Front Page, Act Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is with us to chat about what should stay, and what should go.
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.

“Other things I know about” – Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported financial downturn

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New figures show New Zealand women are significantly under-represented in property ownership. 

More than half (53%) of Gen Z men and two-thirds (66%) of Millennial men own the home they live in. 

That’s compared to the female figures of about a third and under half, respectively. 

Today on The Front Page, Cotality NZ’s chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson is with us to discuss what’s contributing to the discrepancy, and how we might be able to fix it. 

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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 figures show&nbsp;New Zealand women are significantly under-represented&nbsp;in property ownership.&nbsp;
More than half (53%) of Gen Z men and two-thirds (66%) of Millennial men own the home they live in.&nbsp;
That&rsquo;s&nbsp;compared to the female figures of about a third and&nbsp;under half,&nbsp;respectively.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Cotality&nbsp;NZ&rsquo;s chief property economist, Kelvin Davidson is with us&nbsp;to discuss&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;to the&nbsp;discrepancy, and how we might be able to fix it.&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

Why are young women less likely to own the home they live in?

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Is cash really still King?

For years, more stores are no longer accepting cash as payment and it’s easy to see why, with 94% of transactions in 2024 being digital. They’re also not obligated to either.

In 2023, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand found cash usage for everyday purchases had decreased from 95.8% in 2019 -- to 57.2% that year. 

Apparently just 8% of New Zealanders were regular or daily cash users. 

But today, the Reserve Bank’s opened public consultation on a proposal that would force banks to set up hundreds, if not thousands, of additional ATMs and branches to make sure people have access to cash.  

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins us to discuss why cash might be here to stay. 

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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

Is cash really still King?
For years, more stores are no longer accepting cash as payment and it&rsquo;s easy to see why, with 94% of transactions in 2024 being digital. They&rsquo;re also not obligated to either.
In 2023, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand found cash usage for everyday purchases had decreased from 95.8% in 2019&nbsp;--&nbsp;to 57.2%&nbsp;that year.&nbsp;
Apparently just&nbsp;8% of New Zealanders were regular or daily cash users.&nbsp;
But today,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Reserve Bank&rsquo;s opened public consultation on a proposal that would force banks to&nbsp;set up hundreds, if not thousands, of&nbsp;additional&nbsp;ATMs and branches to make sure people have access to cash.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald Wellington business editor&nbsp;Jen&eacute;e&nbsp;Tibshraeny&nbsp;joins&nbsp;us to discuss&nbsp;why&nbsp;cash might be here to stay.&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

Is cash still king, or should New Zealand go cashless?

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There are calls for urgent action – after yet another fatal dog attack.

The death of a 62-year-old woman in Northland marks the fourth fatal dog attack in four years.

It’s while dog-related injuries and hospitalisations rise every year.

ACC statistics show more than 29,200 dog-related injuries in 2024/25 - nearly half of them a result of dog bites.

So, how do we get on top of this issue? Should Dog Control Laws go further?

Today on The Front Page, SPCA chief scientific officer, Dr Arnja Dale, is with us to discuss how we could potentially move forward, so no one else dies from a dog attack.

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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

There are calls for urgent action &ndash; after yet another fatal dog attack.
The death of a 62-year-old woman in Northland marks the fourth fatal dog attack in four years.
It&rsquo;s while dog-related injuries and hospitalisations rise every year.
ACC statistics show more than 29,200 dog-related injuries in 2024/25 - nearly half of them a result of dog bites.
So, how do we get on top of this issue? Should Dog Control Laws go further?
Today on The Front Page, SPCA chief scientific officer, Dr Arnja Dale, is with us to discuss how we could potentially move forward, so no one else dies from a dog attack.
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

What will it take for dog laws to change in wake of another fatal attack?

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“Other things I know about” – Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported financial downturn

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