More Aussies are hopping over the ditch following a tourism campaign.  

Since the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign, almost eight thousand extra Australian visitors have come to New Zealand.  

It's estimated those tourists spent about $22 million.  

Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking there's plenty more room for growth. 

She says about four million Australians are considering a trip, so we need to get in their face more.  

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More Aussies are hopping over the ditch following a tourism campaign. &nbsp;
Since the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign, almost eight thousand extra Australian visitors have come to New Zealand. &nbsp;
It's estimated those tourists spent about $22 million. &nbsp;
Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking there's plenty more room for growth.&nbsp;
She says about four million Australians are considering a trip, so we need to get in their face more. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors

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US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA.

Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which included forces to be withdrawn from near Iran's borders, and for all hostilities to cease including Israel's attacks in Lebanon.

And, the fleet of fluro-yellow Spirit Airlines planes have been grounded as the company closes it's doors.

"They've been in the game for 15 years and they revolutionised the game of American flying," Marks said. 

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US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA.
Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which included&nbsp;forces to be withdrawn from near Iran's borders, and for all hostilities to cease including Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
And, the fleet of fluro-yellow Spirit Airlines planes have been grounded as the company closes it's doors.
"They've been in the game for 15 years and they revolutionised the game of American flying," Marks said.&nbsp;
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Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates

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ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. 

Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries. 

"We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said. 

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ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries.&nbsp;
"We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said.&nbsp;
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas

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Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386.

The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue.

Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report.

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Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386.
The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue.
Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report.
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Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors

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