There is a growing appetite for New Zealand’s rarest and most unusual fruit. 

Persimmons have had a 20% rise in exports in the last year, and demand has never been higher. 

Persimmon Industry Council Manager Ian Turk told Mike Hosking it's thanks to recent sunny weather in Gisborne, where the vast majority of the fruit is grown. 

He says after a rough five years for the industry —with impacts from the likes of Cyclone Gabrielle— growers are looking forward to a good season ahead. 

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There is a growing appetite for New Zealand’s rarest and most unusual fruit.&nbsp;
Persimmons have had a 20% rise in exports in the last year, and demand has never been higher.&nbsp;
Persimmon Industry Council Manager Ian Turk told Mike Hosking it's thanks to recent sunny weather in Gisborne, where the vast majority of the fruit is grown.&nbsp;
He says after a rough five years for the industry —with impacts from the likes of Cyclone Gabrielle— growers are looking forward to a good season ahead.&nbsp;
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Ian Turk: Persimmon Industry Council Manager on the rising demand for the fruit

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Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world. 

The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. 

The judges noted in the ceremony last night his driving innovation, empowerment of Kiwi tech leaders, and his venture philanthropy. 

He's involved in multiple projects including pushing for expansion of renewable power and electrified transport. 

Drury told Mike Hosking the world is scary, and Kiwis need to stick together and use our values to contribute to the world. 

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Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world.&nbsp;
The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.&nbsp;
The judges noted in the ceremony last night his driving innovation, empowerment of Kiwi tech leaders, and his venture philanthropy.&nbsp;
He's involved in multiple projects including pushing for expansion of renewable power and electrified transport.&nbsp;
Drury told Mike Hosking the world is scary, and Kiwis need to stick together and use our values to contribute to the world.&nbsp;
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Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

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Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation. 

About 28% of Kiwis experienced crime last year – the lowest rate since the Victims of Crime survey began in 2018. 

Numbers of people assaulted and robbed were down 33 thousand. 

Assistant Commissioner Jeanette Park told Mike Hosking officers can feel the change on the ground. 

She says teams have been using their initiative, talking to people, and the morale is high, which all drives results. 

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Better Police visibility and increased community engagement are being credited for a drop in crime victimisation.&nbsp;
About 28% of Kiwis experienced crime last year – the lowest rate since the Victims of Crime survey began in 2018.&nbsp;
Numbers of people assaulted and robbed were down 33 thousand.&nbsp;
Assistant Commissioner Jeanette Park told Mike Hosking officers can feel the change on the ground.&nbsp;
She says teams have been using their initiative, talking to people, and the morale is high, which all drives results.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Jeanette Park: Police Assistant Commissioner on the dropping rate of crime victimisation

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The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they need to balance the cost of living with the books. 

“We need to be conscious of debt and borrowing. 

“We need to look at working people in the low to middle income specifically and ask ‘what’s the way we could provide targeted relief’ without a blanket solution.” 

Willis said cutting wider costs like fuel excise tax could drive inflation up. 

“We are looking at doing something simple to get cash into bank accounts on time. Cash provides people flexibility.” 

She said her desire is for no paperwork to be involved. 

“I’m sorting advice from Treasury and IRD as we speak but I have a plan in front of me ready to go.” 

Willis said the challenge now is getting refined oil, with government in conversation with fuel suppliers. 

“We have shipment locked in for several weeks, but we are looking ahead to future challenges of how to actually source diesel, jet fuel and other things out of refineries. 

“This could create a limitation in the future.”   

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The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they need to balance the cost of living with the books.&nbsp;
“We need to be conscious of debt and borrowing.&nbsp;
“We need to look at working people in the low to middle income specifically and ask ‘what’s the way we could provide targeted relief’ without a blanket solution.”&nbsp;
Willis said cutting wider costs like fuel excise tax could drive inflation up.&nbsp;
“We are looking at doing something simple to get cash into bank accounts on time. Cash provides people flexibility.”&nbsp;
She said her desire is for no paperwork to be involved.&nbsp;
“I’m sorting advice from Treasury and IRD as we speak but I have a plan in front of me ready to go.”&nbsp;
Willis said the challenge now is getting refined oil, with government in conversation with fuel suppliers.&nbsp;
“We have shipment locked in for several weeks, but we are looking ahead to future challenges of how to actually source diesel, jet fuel and other things out of refineries.&nbsp;
“This could create a limitation in the future.” &nbsp;&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter

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Ian Turk: Persimmon Industry Council Manager on the rising demand for the fruit

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