Tread carefully over plans to extend earthquake-strengthening work deadlines. 

The Government's announced it's giving people an extra four years to get unsafe buildings up to scratch.

It's also bringing forward a review into earthquake-prone buildings.

AUT construction expert John Tookey told Mike Hosking that four years or beyond kicks the issue into a future governmental cycle or two. 

He says this inevitably mixes politics with public safety considerations.

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Tread carefully over plans to extend earthquake-strengthening work deadlines.  
The Government's announced it's giving people an extra four years to get unsafe buildings up to scratch. 
It's also bringing forward a review into earthquake-prone buildings. 
AUT construction expert John Tookey told Mike Hosking that four years or beyond kicks the issue into a future governmental cycle or two.  
He says this inevitably mixes politics with public safety considerations. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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John Tookey: AUT Construction Expert on the issues with extending the earthquake-strengthening deadlines

There’s still no word on when Defence Force aircraft will be sent to retrieve tourists stuck in New Caledonia.

Commercial flights remain cancelled due to the unrest in Noumea; 231 Kiwis are registered as being there.

Defence Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking “The issue is that Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has to work with the French government.”

Collins said “Stay in your own home, don’t go out unnecessarily and understand that help is coming.”

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There’s still no word on when Defence Force aircraft will be sent to retrieve tourists stuck in New Caledonia. 
Commercial flights remain cancelled due to the unrest in Noumea; 231 Kiwis are registered as being there. 
Defence Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking “The issue is that Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has to work with the French government.” 
Collins said “Stay in your own home, don’t go out unnecessarily and understand that help is coming.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Judith Collins: Defence Minister on NZ tourists stuck in New Caledonia

Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.

After a week of Melbourne-wide protests – Police confirmed around 7,000 people were in attendance. 

This follows a pro-Palestinian demonstration that stormed a Labor Party conference on Saturday.

Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “The Premier and Deputy Premier had to be locked in a conference room.”

Price said “The Premier has stated ‘this is a federal problem, not a state problem. Australia must speak with one voice on the world stage.”

LISTEN ABOVE.

Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon. 
After a week of Melbourne-wide protests – Police confirmed around 7,000 people were in attendance.  
This follows a pro-Palestinian demonstration that stormed a Labor Party conference on Saturday. 
Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “The Premier and Deputy Premier had to be locked in a conference room.” 
Price said “The Premier has stated ‘this is a federal problem, not a state problem. Australia must speak with one voice on the world stage.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Melbourne CBD Protests

McDonalds is expected to face more community opposition as it launches a second bid to build a restaurant in Auckland's Orakei. 

A previous application to build on Kepa Road was withdrawn,  after community concerns around traffic, anti-social behaviour and litter.

Orakei board member Troy Churton told Mike Hosking “the community’s said they don’t want a proliferation of fast food businesses in Orakei.”

Churton says “There is a degree of brand ill-will against McDonalds.”

LISTEN ABOVE.

McDonalds is expected to face more community opposition as it launches a second bid to build a restaurant in Auckland's Orakei.  
A previous application to build on Kepa Road was withdrawn,  after community concerns around traffic, anti-social behaviour and litter. 
Orakei board member Troy Churton told Mike Hosking “the community’s said they don’t want a proliferation of fast food businesses in Orakei.” 
Churton says “There is a degree of brand ill-will against McDonalds.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

John Tookey: AUT Construction Expert on the issues with extending the earthquake-strengthening deadlines

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