Road carriers are pleased the spotlight's being shone on regional roads. 

Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced plans for a new Roads of Regional Significance programme alongside the already established Roads of National Significance.

He says it will single out projects of priority to fund first.

It'll replace the former government's NZ Upgrade Programme.

National Road Carriers Association Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Mike Hosking that this announcement will be welcomed by freight operators. 

He says it's especially pleasing because regional roads are often overlooked.

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Road carriers are pleased the spotlight's being shone on regional roads.  
Transport Minister Simeon Brown's announced plans for a new Roads of Regional Significance programme alongside the already established Roads of National Significance. 
He says it will single out projects of priority to fund first. 
It'll replace the former government's NZ Upgrade Programme. 
National Road Carriers Association Chief Executive Justin Tighe-Umbers told Mike Hosking that this announcement will be welcomed by freight operators.  
He says it's especially pleasing because regional roads are often overlooked. 
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the introduction of Roads of Regional Significance programme

World leaders and surviving veterans of the Normandy landings gathered on both sides of the Channel on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

In France, Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Princess Anne have been taking part in commemorations.

And in the UK, King Charles, Rishi Sunak and Prince William have been paying tribute to those who fought to "replace tyranny with freedom", in a service at the key departure point of Portsmouth.

Biden delivered a speech at the commemorations linking the allied efforts on D-Day with the challenges posed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that he then said in a separate interview that Vladimir Putin is “not a decent man” and is struggling to keep his country together while continuing the assault.

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World leaders and surviving veterans of the Normandy landings gathered on both sides of the Channel on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 
In France, Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Princess Anne have been taking part in commemorations. 
And in the UK, King Charles, Rishi Sunak and Prince William have been paying tribute to those who fought to "replace tyranny with freedom", in a service at the key departure point of Portsmouth. 
Biden delivered a speech at the commemorations linking the allied efforts on D-Day with the challenges posed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that he then said in a separate interview that Vladimir Putin is “not a decent man” and is struggling to keep his country together while continuing the assault. 
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Joe Biden's address at the D-Day commemorations

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.



Elections: 8/10

Democracy in action is always good, especially in a world where democracy doesn’t reach all corners and not everyone gets a say.



The Crusaders: 3/10

A year to forget and a dynasty undone. Plenty of work-ons as they say, but that old hackneyed "sack the coach" thing reminds us how trigger happy and superficial we can be.



The Trump fundraising record: 6/10

Does that mean crime pays?



Labour asking for your tax cut: 2/10

Surely in Opposition when you are not actually doing anything, you can keep the stupidity down to a minimum.



The Māori wards submissions: 3/10

Yet more angsting around race. We already have the best system and it's called democracy, and anyone can run, and everyone gets a free and fair go. Try it. It works.



The hunger striker: 0/10

He had three demands and not one was met, nor were they ever going to be, obviously. Which simply reminds us that the self-absorbed know no bounds.



The Radio Awards: 8/10

ZB station of the year, Niva newsreader of the year, the people who produce this were producers of the year, and so it went. It turns out in a media landscape littered recently with casualties there are still quite a few who have it together, deliver the goods, make the profits and revel in a future that’s pretty bright.



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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/rod-liddle-uk-correspondent-on-the-first-debate-between-rishi-sunak-and-keir-starmer-for-the-general-election/">Elections: 8/10</a> 
Democracy in action is always good, especially in a world where democracy doesn’t reach all corners and not everyone gets a say. 
 
The Crusaders: 3/10 
A year to forget and a dynasty undone. Plenty of work-ons as they say, but that old hackneyed "sack the coach" thing reminds us how trigger happy and superficial we can be. 
 
The Trump fundraising record: 6/10 
Does that mean crime pays? 
 
Labour asking for your tax cut: 2/10 
Surely in Opposition when you are not actually doing anything, you can keep the stupidity down to a minimum. 
 
The Māori wards submissions: 3/10 
Yet more angsting around race. We already have the best system and it's called democracy, and anyone can run, and everyone gets a free and fair go. Try it. It works. 
 
The hunger striker: 0/10 
He had three demands and not one was met, nor were they ever going to be, obviously. Which simply reminds us that the self-absorbed know no bounds. 
 
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/wrapping-the-week-with-kate-hawkesby-and-tim-wilson-radio-awards-and-coffee-kiosks/">The Radio Awards: 8/10</a> 
ZB station of the year, Niva newsreader of the year, the people who produce this were producers of the year, and so it went. It turns out in a media landscape littered recently with casualties there are still quite a few who have it together, deliver the goods, make the profits and revel in a future that’s pretty bright. 
 
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Mark the Week: The Crusaders had a year to forget

Lack of access to specialist healthcare is having a significant effect on patients and health professionals.

An Otago University report has found that between 2018 and 2022 the risk of being declined following a GP referral increased by 5.2% per year.

Co-author Professor Robin Gauld told Mike Hosking that it's more than 17,000 extra people being denied over that time.

He says there are longstanding issues with workforce, availability of staff such as theatre technicians, and funding.

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Lack of access to specialist healthcare is having a significant effect on patients and health professionals. 
An Otago University report has found that between 2018 and 2022 the risk of being declined following a GP referral increased by 5.2% per year. 
Co-author Professor Robin Gauld told Mike Hosking that it's more than 17,000 extra people being denied over that time. 
He says there are longstanding issues with workforce, availability of staff such as theatre technicians, and funding. 
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO on the introduction of Roads of Regional Significance programme

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