The government has announced more sanctions for those receiving an unemployment benefit. 

A new job search initiative requires individuals to complete a minimum of three employment searches a week and reporting to the Ministry of Social Development. 

In addition to this, a mandatory upskilling course has been implemented for five hours per week.

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston talks to Mike Hosking about what the new sanctions involve. 

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The government has announced more sanctions for those receiving an unemployment benefit.&nbsp;
A new job search initiative requires individuals to complete a minimum of three employment searches a week and reporting to the Ministry of Social Development.&nbsp;
In addition to this, a mandatory upskilling course has been implemented for five hours per week.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston talks to Mike Hosking about what the new sanctions involve.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment Minister - on new benefit sanctions coming into place, including weekly five-hour training course

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European leaders are meeting to work out how they can talk Donald Trump down from attempting to force the sale of Greenland. 

The US President's announced increasing tariffs starting next month, against six European countries, the UK and Norway, unless he gets a purchase deal. 

Observer Foreign Editor Andrew Rettman told Mike Hosking that Trump is known for flip-flopping on decisions, so leaders are working out if there's wiggle room. 

He says there's still hope this is just Trump's crazy way of negotiating. 

But Rettman says others are concerned a trade war could just be American soft power - with greater force to come. 

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European leaders are meeting to work out how they can talk Donald Trump down from attempting to force the sale of Greenland.&nbsp;
The US President's announced increasing tariffs starting next month, against six European countries, the UK and Norway, unless he gets a purchase deal.&nbsp;
Observer Foreign Editor Andrew Rettman told Mike Hosking that Trump is known for flip-flopping on decisions, so leaders are working out if there's wiggle room.&nbsp;
He says there's still hope this is just Trump's crazy way of negotiating.&nbsp;
But Rettman says others are concerned a trade war could just be American soft power - with greater force to come.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Andrew Rettman: Observer Foreign Editor says European leaders scoping out wiggle-room in Trump's bid for Greenland

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A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers. 

The Prime Minister is giving his State of the Nation speech at the International Convention Centre in Auckland this afternoon. 

Newstalk ZB understands Chris Luxon will try to draw attention away from turbulent affairs overseas - and back to the Government's successes at home. 

But Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking that it's important for Luxon to level with the public. 

LISTEN ABOVE

A former Finance Minister says many people aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers.&nbsp;
The Prime Minister is giving his State of the Nation speech at the International Convention Centre in Auckland this afternoon.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB understands Chris Luxon will try to draw attention away from turbulent affairs overseas - and back to the Government's successes at home.&nbsp;
But Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking that it's important for Luxon to level with the public.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says Kiwis aren't feeling economic relief despite positive markers

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A shock for some New Zealanders moving across the ditch - as they face hidden taxes and fewer benefits they didn't expect.
 
Record numbers are moving to Australia for work opportunities and higher wages - but growing numbers are struggling with housing and financial stresses.

New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive David Cooper told Mike Hosking that he estimates 20 to 25 percent of people move over without doing their homework - and are unpleasantly surprised. 

He says there are people who think Australia is the lucky country, there are jobs everywhere and things will work out - but it simply doesn't. 

LISTEN ABOVE

A shock for some New Zealanders moving across the ditch - as they face hidden taxes and fewer benefits they didn't expect. &nbsp; Record numbers are moving to Australia for work opportunities and higher wages - but growing numbers are struggling with housing and financial stresses.
New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive David Cooper told Mike Hosking that he estimates 20 to 25 percent of people move over without doing their homework - and are unpleasantly surprised.&nbsp;
He says there are people who think Australia is the lucky country, there are jobs everywhere and things will work out - but it simply doesn't.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

David Cooper: New Zealand Immigration Partners Chief Executive says Kiwis are crossing the ditch without doing their homework

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/468f0fbd-1dbb-4c1a-905a-b3d601332e20/transcript

Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment Minister - on new benefit sanctions coming into place, including weekly five-hour training course

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