David Seymour is outlining a new direction for Pharmac.

The Acting Prime Minister and Associate Health Minister told Mike Hosking he'll be outlining new expectations for the Government's drug-funding agency this afternoon.

He's eager to see Pharmac take a more holistic view on how it can save taxpayers' money, with fewer hospital admissions, more people working, and fewer people on benefits.

He says the Treaty of Waitangi shouldn't affect something as technical and tangible as which drugs to buy.

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David Seymour is outlining a new direction for Pharmac. 
The Acting Prime Minister and Associate Health Minister told Mike Hosking he'll be outlining new expectations for the Government's drug-funding agency this afternoon. 
He's eager to see Pharmac take a more holistic view on how it can save taxpayers' money, with fewer hospital admissions, more people working, and fewer people on benefits. 
He says the Treaty of Waitangi shouldn't affect something as technical and tangible as which drugs to buy. 
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David Seymour: Acting Prime Minister and Associate Health Minister plans to outline new expectations for Pharmac

Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations. 

Cabinet's agreed to end the ban stopping the imports in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills. 

It will also speed up overturning a ban on oil and gas exploration, and will review the electricity market's performance.

The port's Chief Executive Simon Craddock told Mike Hosking that the infrastructure to import LNG could be ready in 18 months, 

But, he says, it would take longer for vessels to be in the same position.

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Taranaki Port says it could be ready to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027, if Government passes new regulations.  
Cabinet's agreed to end the ban stopping the imports in efforts to boost energy supply and ease power bills.  
It will also speed up overturning a ban on oil and gas exploration, and will review the electricity market's performance. 
The port's Chief Executive Simon Craddock told Mike Hosking that the infrastructure to import LNG could be ready in 18 months,  
But, he says, it would take longer for vessels to be in the same position. 
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Simon Craddock: Taranaki Port CEO on the ability of the port to import Liquefied Natural Gas by 2027

The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry. 

Phase Two will cover matters of public interest like the use of vaccines and lockdowns. 

It will assess whether a reasonable balance was struck between health goals and social disruption and the economic impact of decisions. 

It's appointed Grant Illingworth KC chair, and Judy Kavanagh and Anthony Hill commissioners.

Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking the three have experience across litigation, economics, and health. 

She says these broad skills are needed to look into the lessons we can learn for any future pandemic.

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The Government's confirmed its terms of reference for the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry.  
Phase Two will cover matters of public interest like the use of vaccines and lockdowns.  
It will assess whether a reasonable balance was struck between health goals and social disruption and the economic impact of decisions.  
It's appointed Grant Illingworth KC chair, and Judy Kavanagh and Anthony Hill commissioners. 
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden told Mike Hosking the three have experience across litigation, economics, and health.  
She says these broad skills are needed to look into the lessons we can learn for any future pandemic. 
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Brooke van Velden: Minister of Internal Affairs on the terms of reference for Phase 2 of the Covid-19 inquiry

A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses.

The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors.

Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work. 

Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and operate similar to Uber.

He says there would be huge impacts on the country's economy, people, and work if the decision is carried in other appeals.

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A ruling against Uber could hold ramifications for many other Kiwi businesses. 
The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contractors. 
Uber says it will appeal, and claims the move will increase uncertainty for workers who enjoy the flexibility of contract work.  
Employment expert Max Whitehead told Mike Hosking that 97% of Kiwi enterprises are small businesses and operate similar to Uber. 
He says there would be huge impacts on the country's economy, people, and work if the decision is carried in other appeals. 
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David Seymour: Acting Prime Minister and Associate Health Minister plans to outline new expectations for Pharmac

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