Whenever we come to the UK, it's always good to catch up with Kiwi Lucy Hockings.

She has her own show, Live with Lucy Hockings, and has gone from strength to strength since beginning with the BBC in 1999 as a producer.

She got the nod to be a chief presenter in February this year and Lucy Hockings joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast.

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Whenever we come to the UK, it's always good to catch up with Kiwi Lucy Hockings.
She has her own show, Live with Lucy Hockings, and has gone from strength to strength since beginning with the BBC in 1999 as a producer.
She got the nod to be a chief presenter in February this year and Lucy Hockings joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast.
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

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Lucy Hockings: Kiwi chief presenter at BBC on living in London and final build-up before the coronation

The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply.

It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far – including two $10 million loans for new plants near Rotoma and Kawerau. 

The aim is to cut upfront risk whilst doubling generation by 2040.

Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is a world leader in geothermal, and if we can maintain that edge, that’s a good thing. 

He says what excites them is the potential growth in the electricity market, which could supply new industries and attract new investment. 

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The Government is aiming to bolster our geothermal supply.
It announced $50 million in new funding, with $23 million has been committed so far – including two $10 million loans for new plants near Rotoma and Kawerau.&nbsp;
The aim is to cut upfront risk whilst doubling generation by 2040.
Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is a world leader in geothermal, and if we can maintain that edge, that’s a good thing.&nbsp;
He says what excites them is the potential growth in the electricity market, which could supply new industries and attract new investment.&nbsp;
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Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's $50 million investment in geothermal

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Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. 

A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. 

But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. 

Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a strong story to sell. 

He says the quality of our education and being in an attractive, safe country are big draw cards. 

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Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students.&nbsp;
A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year.&nbsp;
But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market.&nbsp;
Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a strong story to sell.&nbsp;
He says the quality of our education and being in an attractive, safe country are big draw cards.&nbsp;
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John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students

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Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says.

The latest food price index, published on Tuesday, showed food costs up 4.5% in the year to February, largely driven by red meat, but those increases came prior to the first attack on Iran on February 28th.

Quin told Mike Hosking Foodstuffs was trying to anticipate what the conflict would mean for New Zealand food prices.

"We are definitely seeing… dramatic increases in the cost of diesel, which is all about our supply chain fleet. And we're seeing our suppliers start to tell us that they really are seeing component costs like plastics start to increase pretty rapidly," he said.

The good news was that supply was not a risk.

"Our supply comes down through around the bottom of South Africa rather than coming through the Straits of Hormuz. So we are not concerned about having products on shelf. What we are keeping a very careful eye on is what is happening to cost.

"The company's own truck fleet, which moves product from warehouses to Foodstuffs stores, would see a multi-million dollar impact from diesel prices in the next few months.

"We're absorbing that at this point to try and do everything we can to have it minimise the impact on New Zealanders on shelf. But there is, if this continues, it is going to be very difficult to suppress.” 

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Cost increases from the war in Iran haven’t hit supermarket shelves yet, Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin says.
The latest food price index, published on Tuesday, showed food costs up 4.5% in the year to February, largely driven by red meat, but those increases came prior to the first attack on Iran on February 28th.
Quin told Mike Hosking Foodstuffs was trying to anticipate what the conflict would mean for New Zealand food prices.
"We are definitely seeing… dramatic increases in the cost of diesel, which is all about our supply chain fleet. And we're seeing our suppliers start to tell us that they really are seeing component costs like plastics start to increase pretty rapidly," he said.
The good news was that supply was not a risk.
"Our supply comes down through around the bottom of South Africa rather than coming through the Straits of Hormuz. So we are not concerned about having products on shelf. What we are keeping a very careful eye on is what is happening to cost.
"The company's own truck fleet, which moves product from warehouses to Foodstuffs stores, would see a multi-million dollar impact from diesel prices in the next few months.
"We're absorbing that at this point to try and do everything we can to have it minimise the impact on New Zealanders on shelf. But there is, if this continues, it is going to be very difficult to suppress.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the impact of the Middle East conflict on grocery prices and stock

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3f945a84-39ff-45f4-99d4-b410013ce537/transcript

Lucy Hockings: Kiwi chief presenter at BBC on living in London and final build-up before the coronation

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