It's being argued the government has taxed beer to a point where people can't afford it as consumption levels plummet.  

Stats NZ data shows the volume of all alcoholic beverages made last year fell by 8.3%, with beer dropping by 10%.  

It follows the beer excise tax rising more than 20% in five years. 

Garage Project Brewery co-owner Jos Ruffell told Mike Hosking the multi-billion-dollar industry is feeling the pain of this bizarre tax.  

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It's being argued the government has taxed beer to a point where people can't afford it as consumption levels plummet. &nbsp;
Stats NZ data shows the volume of all alcoholic beverages made last year fell by 8.3%, with beer dropping by 10%. &nbsp;
It follows the beer excise tax rising more than 20% in five years.&nbsp;
Garage Project Brewery co-owner Jos Ruffell told Mike Hosking the multi-billion-dollar industry is feeling the pain of this bizarre tax. &nbsp;
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Jos Ruffell: Garage Project Brewery Co-Owner blames government taxes for beer consumption falling by 10%

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Opioid detections in workplaces are rising sharply. 

Workplace testing firm the Drug Detection Agency says detections of opioids like morphine and fentanyl has increased by more than a third in the past year. 

In Taranaki, it's recording almost five times as many opioids as the previous year. 

Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking the stats will vary in comparison to wastewater, but they’re certainly a reflection of a subset of society.

He says anecdotally, they’re hearing a softening attitude around some drug taking.  

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Opioid detections in workplaces are rising sharply.&nbsp;
Workplace testing firm the Drug Detection Agency says detections of opioids like morphine and fentanyl has increased by more than a third in the past year.&nbsp;
In Taranaki, it's recording almost five times as many opioids as the previous year.&nbsp;
Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking the stats will vary in comparison to wastewater, but they’re certainly a reflection of a subset of society.
He says anecdotally, they’re hearing a softening attitude around some drug taking. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the rise in workplace opioid detections

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The idea of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, including the Green Party's new electrification plan, is often met with criticism that not everything can be switched over, but Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, says that isn't the immediate goal. 

"My focus is mainly on households at the moment, which is basically gas in the households and also electric vehicles, putting solar on the roof and batteries in the garage. We've got to start somewhere," Casey told Mike Hosking.

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The idea of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, including the Green Party's new electrification plan, is often met with criticism that not everything can be switched over, but Mike Casey, CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, says that isn't the immediate goal.&nbsp;
"My focus is mainly on households at the moment, which is basically gas in the households and also electric vehicles, putting solar on the roof and batteries in the garage.&nbsp;We've got to start somewhere," Casey told Mike Hosking.
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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO says shift away from fossil fuel doesn't have to happen all at once

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Far-right politician Pauline Hanson's party One Nation has seen an unexpected surge in popularity ahead of this year's election, and Hanson's stardom has skyrocketed as a result. 

Australia correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking about his encounter with her at a local football club.

"She walked in and got a standing ovation from people, and then a queue formed to her right of mainly young people I would say. And they all wanted a selfie, they all wanted to have a picture taken with Pauline Hanson."

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Far-right politician Pauline Hanson's party One Nation has seen an unexpected surge in popularity ahead of this year's election, and Hanson's stardom has skyrocketed as a result.&nbsp;
Australia correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking about his encounter with her at a local football club.
"She walked in and got a standing ovation from people, and then a queue formed to her right of mainly young people I would say.&nbsp;And they all wanted a selfie, they all wanted to have a picture taken with Pauline Hanson."
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent chats Pauline Hanson's unprecedented stardom

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Jos Ruffell: Garage Project Brewery Co-Owner blames government taxes for beer consumption falling by 10%

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