A construction expert worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee.

It includes switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel.

AUT Construction Expert John Tookey told Mike Hosking he hopes the panel approves projects other than just what politicians want.

He says no government has been willing to do the right thing for the maximum number of people.

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A construction expert worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop yesterday announced Cabinet will recommend changes to the proposed law, to the Environment Select Committee.
It includes switching who has the final say from Ministers to an independent panel.
AUT Construction Expert John Tookey told Mike Hosking he hopes the panel approves projects other than just what politicians want.
He says no government has been willing to do the right thing for the maximum number of people.
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John Tookey: Construction expert: worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects

Labour’s going to have to sort itself out over this Middle East situation. 

This is about Damien O'Connor's tweet. I was really surprised yesterday when I was listening to Carmel Sepuloni being interviewed on this, as the deputy leader of the Labour Party. 

She was asked if he should apologise for his tweet and instead of saying yes, which is the only answer to give, she made excuses for him, saying he feels strongly about the situation as if that makes it OK. 

Let me just remind you what he tweeted - "Palestinians have every right to do whatever they did on October 7th". 

And I'll remind you what Hamas did that day. They raped and murdered innocent people. 

It really doesn’t matter where you stand on this conflict. You can never, especially as a senior politician, say or think it’s okay for terrorists to kill teenagers out at a dance party just because you feel strongly about what the state of Israel is doing. 

He should absolutely apologise for that. 

I know that this is a conflict that is making people feel very upset and it’s scrambling people’s better judgment. 

Just this week in Australia we had the case of a young reporter questioning why Australia doesn’t ban the Israeli flag like it bans the Hezbollah flag. 

They’re not the same. 

There is no equivalence between a state and a terrorist organisation, no matter how much you don't like what a state is doing. 

But that’s exactly why Damien should apologise. 

Because right now, when people are as angry and confused about what's going on, what we need is our major and serious political parties and our MPs, especially the senior ones holding senior portfolios like Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson, to set an example for how to behave with decency. 

Not the opposite. 

Labour’s going to have to sort itself out over this Middle East situation.&nbsp;
This is about Damien O'Connor's tweet. I was really surprised yesterday when I was listening to Carmel Sepuloni being interviewed on this, as the deputy leader of the Labour Party.&nbsp;
She was asked if he should apologise for his tweet and instead of saying yes, which is the only answer to give, she made excuses for him, saying he feels strongly about the situation as if that makes it OK.&nbsp;
Let me just remind you what he tweeted - "Palestinians have every right to do whatever they did on October 7th".&nbsp;
And I'll remind you what Hamas did that day. They raped and murdered innocent people.&nbsp;
It really doesn’t matter where you stand on this conflict. You can never, especially as a senior politician, say or think it’s okay for terrorists to kill teenagers out at a dance party just because you feel strongly about what the state of Israel is doing.&nbsp;
He should absolutely apologise for that.&nbsp;
I know that this is a conflict that is making people feel very upset and it’s scrambling people’s better judgment.&nbsp;
Just this week in Australia we had the case of a young reporter questioning why Australia doesn’t ban the Israeli flag like it bans the Hezbollah flag.&nbsp;
They’re not the same.&nbsp;
There is no equivalence between a state and a terrorist organisation, no matter how much you don't like what a state is doing.&nbsp;
But that’s exactly why Damien should apologise.&nbsp;
Because right now, when people are as angry and confused about what's going on, what we need is our major and serious political parties and our MPs, especially the senior ones holding senior portfolios like Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson, to set an example for how to behave with decency.&nbsp;
Not the opposite.&nbsp;

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Damien O'Connor must apologise

While he’s well-known for fronting Kiwi rock band Shihad, Jon Toogood is striking out with his biggest solo project yet. 

His first ever solo album, Last of the Lonely Gods, drops next week, and to celebrate Toogood is embarking on a 19 date tour around New Zealand. 

The album is a ten-track acoustic collection, showcasing themes of loss, resilience, and healing, and showcasing his artistic evolution. 

Toogood told Heather du Plessis-Allan that performing solo is thrilling in the same way early Shihad gigs were. 

“I don’t quite know what I’m doing,” he said. 

“There’s nothing to hide behind. No big PA, no big light show, no other members of the band, it’s just me and my guitar.” 

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While he’s well-known for fronting Kiwi rock band Shihad, Jon Toogood is striking out with his biggest solo project yet.&nbsp;
His first ever solo album, Last of the Lonely Gods, drops next week, and to celebrate Toogood is embarking on a 19 date tour around New Zealand.&nbsp;
The album is a ten-track acoustic collection, showcasing themes of loss, resilience, and healing, and showcasing his artistic evolution.&nbsp;
Toogood told Heather du Plessis-Allan that performing solo is thrilling in the same way early Shihad gigs were.&nbsp;
“I don’t quite know what I’m doing,” he said.&nbsp;
“There’s nothing to hide behind. No big PA, no big light show, no other members of the band, it’s just me and my guitar.”&nbsp;
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Jon Toogood: Shihad frontman on his solo album 'Last of the Lonely Gods', New Zealand tour

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of October, as Air NZ make further reductions on regional routes, they come on to answer whether there is more to come. 

It's the annual Mood of the Boardroom today so Heather looks at who the business community thinks is doing well within the Government - and what Cabinet Minister has been a flop. 

Shihad frontman Jon Toogood is going solo and has his first ever solo album out very soon, so he popped into the studio for a chat.   

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3rd of October, as Air NZ make further reductions on regional routes, they come on to answer whether there is more to come.&nbsp;
It's the annual Mood of the Boardroom today so Heather looks at who the business community thinks is doing well within the Government - and what Cabinet Minister has been a flop.&nbsp;
Shihad frontman Jon Toogood is going solo and has his first ever solo album out very soon, so he popped into the studio for a chat. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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John Tookey: Construction expert: worries changes to the Fast Track Bill will limit the number of significant projects

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