The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country.

It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals next year. 

They'll open at the same time as an already-announced new ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery Blake Lepper, told Mike Hosking that the budget has allowed them to get one extra unit than what they were expecting.

He says they're ordering buildings that can be sent to wherever the highest needs are around the country.

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The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country.
It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals next year.&nbsp;
They'll open at the same time as an already-announced new ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery Blake Lepper, told Mike Hosking that the budget has allowed them to get one extra unit than what they were expecting.
He says they're ordering buildings that can be sent to wherever the highest needs are around the country.
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Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ

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The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny. 

Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last year.  

But profits for the big four gentailers spiked 42% in the six months to December.   

Electricity Retailers and Generators Association Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy told Mike Hosking the reliable and modern power delivery Kiwis expect comes at a cost.  

She says a range of factors are occurring together, requiring an increase in spending.  

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The big power companies are officially on notice, with electricity prices under scrutiny.&nbsp;
Household bills are climbing an average 8% this year – the same as last year. &nbsp;
But profits for the big four gentailers spiked 42% in the six months to December. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Electricity Retailers and Generators Association Chief Executive Bridget Abernethy told Mike Hosking the reliable and modern power delivery Kiwis expect comes at a cost. &nbsp;
She says a range of factors are occurring together, requiring an increase in spending. &nbsp;
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Bridget Abernethy: Electricity Retailers and Generators Association CEO on the Electricity Authority questioning power price hikes

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It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date. 

They discussed the Maiki Sherman situation, the amount of drinking that goes on at Parliament and whether it's appropriate, and whether Labour mislead ratings agency Fitch on the details of its Capital Gains Tax. 

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It's Politics Wednesday and Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to delve into some of the biggest political stories of the week to date.&nbsp;
They discussed the Maiki Sherman situation, the amount of drinking that goes on at Parliament and whether it's appropriate, and whether Labour mislead ratings agency Fitch on the details of its Capital Gains Tax.&nbsp;
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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on drinking at Parliament, Maiki Sherman, the situation with Labour and Fitch

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones discusses the deal that would bolster our supply of diesel – plus, power companies are set to raise their prices again. 

Mike gives his take on the Maiki Sherman saga and the role this show had in the story. 

And Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk drinking in Parliament, Maiki Sherman, and whether Labour misled Fitch over tax plans on Politics Wednesday.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of April, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/shane-jones-associate-energy-minister-on-the-deal-with-z-energy-to-stockpile-another-90-million-litres-of-diesel/">Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones</a> discusses the deal that would bolster our supply of diesel – plus, power companies are set to raise their prices again.&nbsp;
Mike gives his take on the Maiki Sherman saga and the role this show had in the story.&nbsp;
And <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-nationals-mark-mitchell-and-labours-ginny-andersen-on-drinking-at-parliament-maiki-sherman-the-situation-with-labour-and-fitch/">Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell</a> talk drinking in Parliament, Maiki Sherman, and whether Labour misled Fitch over tax plans on Politics Wednesday. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026 

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Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ

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