Controversial plans to build a new airport in Central Otago is coming under further scrutiny.

Eleven academics have penned an open latter against Christchurch Airport's plans to build an international airport on 750 hectares in Tarras.

They've joined the growing opposition from local residents.

Otago University tourism expert James Higham who brought the academics together told Tim Dower the airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago.

He says it also contradicts all sorts of other regional, national and global imperatives to decarbonise.

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Controversial plans to build a new airport in Central Otago is coming under further scrutiny.
Eleven academics have penned an open latter against Christchurch Airport's plans to build an international airport on 750 hectares in Tarras.
They've joined the growing opposition from local residents.
Otago University tourism expert James Higham who brought the academics together told Tim Dower the airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago.
He says it also contradicts all sorts of other regional, national and global imperatives to decarbonise.
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James Higham: Otago University tourism expert says Tarras airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago

The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s. 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next year. 

It'll prevent under-16s accessing apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, but won't cover messaging platforms like WhatsApp. 

Starmer says they know teenagers will have ways of getting around a ban, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try. 

UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer’s sudden speed on the legislation is a result of the Labour Party’s ongoing leadership struggles. 

He says Starmer needs results and wants a legacy. 

“I think he wants to be able to say that if he is booted out by Christmas, that look, at least I did this for British children.” 

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The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next year.&nbsp;
It'll prevent under-16s accessing apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, but won't cover messaging platforms like WhatsApp.&nbsp;
Starmer says they know teenagers will have ways of getting around a ban, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer’s sudden speed on the legislation is a result of the Labour Party’s ongoing leadership struggles.&nbsp;
He says Starmer needs results and wants a legacy.&nbsp;
“I think he wants to be able to say that if he is booted out by Christmas, that look, at least I did this for British children.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the youth social media ban, Labour Party leadership struggles

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What does it take to be a winner? 

Neurologist Kerry Spackman has spent decades researching the cognitive element to success.

He’s worked with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Jackie Stewart, as well as the All Blacks and New Zealand’s Olympic teams.  

And now Spackman has distilled his research into a book, ‘The Winner’s Formula’, detailing exactly what happens in the brain when someone is developing a skill and what happens if pressure isn’t dealt with correctly. 

He uses his experience with F1 drivers to illustrate how the brain works in fast-paced, competitive, and stressful situations, and how that applies to the skills someone is learning in their own life. 

While not everyone has the natural aptitude or skill of someone like Jackie Stewart or Novak Djokovic, Spackman believes you can still learn how they do it.  

“My thesis, and it’s been proven time and time again, is that if you’re shown the technique, you will learn vastly better than if you’re not shown a technique,” he told Mike Hosking. 

“I think each person has aptitudes, but I think they’re so trainable,” Spackman said. 

“This is my key thing; that you can train people outside their normal comfort zone to learn skills that they would normally fail at.”  

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What does it take to be a winner?&nbsp;
Neurologist Kerry Spackman has spent decades researching the cognitive element to success.
He’s worked with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Jackie Stewart, as well as the All Blacks and New Zealand’s Olympic teams. &nbsp;
And now Spackman has distilled his research into a book, ‘The Winner’s Formula’, detailing exactly what happens in the brain when someone is developing a skill and what happens if pressure isn’t dealt with correctly.&nbsp;
He uses his experience with F1 drivers to illustrate how the brain works in fast-paced, competitive, and stressful situations, and how that applies to the skills someone is learning in their own life.&nbsp;
While not everyone has the natural aptitude or skill of someone like Jackie Stewart or Novak Djokovic, Spackman believes you can still learn how they do it. &nbsp;
“My thesis, and it’s been proven time and time again, is that if you’re shown the technique, you will learn vastly better than if you’re not shown a technique,” he told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
“I think each person has aptitudes, but I think they’re so trainable,” Spackman said.&nbsp;
“This is my key thing; that you can train people outside their normal comfort zone to learn skills that they would normally fail at.” &nbsp;
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Kerry Spackman: Neuroscientist and Author on his new book 'The Winner's Formula'

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The CEO of NZ Football believes the All Whites have a chance in their first FIFA World Cup clash. 

They’re going up against Iran at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium – returning to the tournament for the first time since 2010. 

In terms of global rankings, the All Whites are currently ranked 85th, while Iran is ranked 20th. 

But Andrew Pragnell told Mike Hosking that anything is possible. 

He says Iran is not to be underestimated, and they expect them to throw the kitchen sink at the All Whites.  

But as long as they remain competitive, Pragnell says, they absolutely have a chance to win.  

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The CEO of NZ Football believes the All Whites have a chance in their first FIFA World Cup clash.&nbsp;
They’re going up against Iran at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium – returning to the tournament for the first time since 2010.&nbsp;
In terms of global rankings, the All Whites are currently ranked 85th, while Iran is ranked 20th.&nbsp;
But Andrew Pragnell told Mike Hosking that anything is possible.&nbsp;
He says Iran is not to be underestimated, and they expect them to throw the kitchen sink at the All Whites. &nbsp;
But as long as they remain competitive, Pragnell says, they absolutely have a chance to win. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Andrew Pragnell: NZ Football CEO previews the All Whites' FIFA World Cup opener against Iran

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ef4d8604-5caf-4eea-bf9c-b46a0169d67a/transcript

James Higham: Otago University tourism expert says Tarras airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago

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