It's hoped Government funding for 132 regional events will aid tourism outside our main cities.

The cash is going towards things like Central Otago's Goldrush Multisport Event, Taupo's Classic Disc Golf Tournament, and the New Zealand Cider Festival in Nelson.

Applicants were selected on their ability to encourage domestic visitors to explore beyond the main centres.

Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair David Perks told Mike Hosking it's about getting Kiwis out and about.

He says it's aimed to support the regions which normally miss out on the tourism limelight.

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It's hoped Government funding for 132 regional events will aid tourism outside our main cities. 
The cash is going towards things like Central Otago's Goldrush Multisport Event, Taupo's Classic Disc Golf Tournament, and the New Zealand Cider Festival in Nelson. 
Applicants were selected on their ability to encourage domestic visitors to explore beyond the main centres. 
Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair David Perks told Mike Hosking it's about getting Kiwis out and about. 
He says it's aimed to support the regions which normally miss out on the tourism limelight. 
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David Perks: Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair on the funding boost for regional events

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Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss the fanfare over Tasman Makos getting their mitts on the Ranfurly Shield, the AFL preliminary finals, the NFL getting back underway and the weekend’s Rugby Championship including the All Blacks’ 18-12 loss to the Springboks and Argentina thrashing Australia 67-27. 
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Commentary Box: Tasman Makos, All Blacks, AFL prelims

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for this weeks’ presidential debate. 

This will be the first time the pair have come face to face.

US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking a CNN Poll of Polls finds a tight race with no clear leader ahead of the televised showdown.

“In almost all of these places – Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia – the margin’s about a point either way.”

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for this weeks’ presidential debate.  
This will be the first time the pair have come face to face. 
US correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking a CNN Poll of Polls finds a tight race with no clear leader ahead of the televised showdown. 
“In almost all of these places – Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia – the margin’s about a point either way.” 
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Richard Arnold: US correspondent says new polls finds no clear leader ahead of televised debate

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David Perks: Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair on the funding boost for regional events

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