The New Zealand China Council says the trade relationship between the two countries still has huge potential.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive to meet the Prime Minister in Wellington this week.

Two-way trade between the countries was worth nearly $38 billion last year.

Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Mike Hosking that trading opportunities will continue to grow.

He says despite some Covid related speed wobbles, it's predicted China's middle class will double from 400 million to 800 million in 15 years.

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The New Zealand China Council says the trade relationship between the two countries still has huge potential. 
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive to meet the Prime Minister in Wellington this week. 
Two-way trade between the countries was worth nearly $38 billion last year. 
Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Mike Hosking that trading opportunities will continue to grow. 
He says despite some Covid related speed wobbles, it's predicted China's middle class will double from 400 million to 800 million in 15 years. 
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Alistair Crozier: New Zealand China Council Executive Director on Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to New Zealand

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A T20 cricketing revolution is officially underway in New Zealand. 

The governing body is backing the proposed NZ20 privatised franchise league as a preferred option for the domestic game next season, which already has major association and players' association support. 

NZC say the decision is in principle only. 

Players Association CEO Heath Mills told Mike Hosking the level of interest in the competition and potential teams has been encouraging. 

He says New Zealand is institutionalised to believe we’re too small or don’t have enough money for a league, but other, smaller economies such as the West Indies have had incredibly successful leagues. 

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A T20 cricketing revolution is officially underway in New Zealand.&nbsp;
The governing body is backing the proposed NZ20 privatised franchise league as a preferred option for the domestic game next season, which already has major association and players' association support.&nbsp;
NZC say the decision is in principle only.&nbsp;
Players Association CEO Heath Mills told Mike Hosking the level of interest in the competition and potential teams has been encouraging.&nbsp;
He says New Zealand is institutionalised to believe we’re too small or don’t have enough money for a league, but other, smaller economies such as the West Indies have had incredibly successful leagues.&nbsp;
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Heath Mills: NZ Cricket Players Association CEO on NZ Cricket backing NZ20 to replace Super Smash

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It's a tale of two cities, with Canterbury crowned the top regional economy and Wellington finishing last.  

ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Canterbury outperformed in nearly every key measure, including employment, retail spending, housing activity, and population growth. 

Otago and Waikato tied for second and Auckland climbed to fourth. 

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking it follows the theme they’ve seen over the past few years of export-focused regions being more resilient.  

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It's a tale of two cities, with Canterbury crowned the top regional economy and Wellington finishing last. &nbsp;
ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Canterbury outperformed in nearly every key measure, including employment, retail spending, housing activity, and population growth.&nbsp;
Otago and Waikato tied for second and Auckland climbed to fourth.&nbsp;
ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking it follows the theme they’ve seen over the past few years of export-focused regions being more resilient. &nbsp;
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the results of ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard

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There are hopes aligning with Australian fuel standards could allow us to work together in an Anzac-type arrangement for fuel supply. 

The Government's changing the standards aiming to make it easier for importers to source fuel.  

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says they're currently drawing the line at higher-sulphur fuels until officials know if it'll damage new European emissions-compliant engines here. 

He told Mike Hosking Australasia is at the end of the railway track, so we should work together. 

He says our Prime Ministers have been talking so we can act robustly together to secure supply if needed. 

Jones told Hosking the Government's signed off on all the specifications which can be harmonised. 

He says the specifications are down to different temperatures between our countries, with fuel designed for Queensland not as useful in Twizel. 

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There are hopes aligning with Australian fuel standards could allow us to work together in an Anzac-type arrangement for fuel supply.&nbsp;
The Government's changing the standards aiming to make it easier for importers to source fuel. &nbsp;
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says they're currently drawing the line at higher-sulphur fuels until officials know if it'll damage new European emissions-compliant engines here.&nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking Australasia is at the end of the railway track, so we should work together.&nbsp;
He says our Prime Ministers have been talking so we can act robustly together to secure supply if needed.&nbsp;
Jones told Hosking the Government's signed off on all the specifications which can be harmonised.&nbsp;
He says the specifications are down to different temperatures between our countries, with fuel designed for Queensland not as useful in Twizel.&nbsp;
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Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government changing fuel specifications to align with Australia

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Alistair Crozier: New Zealand China Council Executive Director on Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to New Zealand

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