The two-time Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale is hoping to deliver a prosperous "post-commissioner" future for Tauranga.

The Olympian has put his name in the ring for the election on July 20, with nominations closing on Friday.

Mahe Drysdale told Mike Hosking “I’m pretty central – I just want what’s best for the country.”

Drysdale said “I will form an opinion of what the community wants - I'm very focused on making Tauranga New Zealand's best small city.”

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The two-time Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale is hoping to deliver a prosperous "post-commissioner" future for Tauranga. 
The Olympian has put his name in the ring for the election on July 20, with nominations closing on Friday. 
Mahe Drysdale told Mike Hosking “I’m pretty central – I just want what’s best for the country.” 
Drysdale said “I will form an opinion of what the community wants - I'm very focused on making Tauranga New Zealand's best small city.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

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Mahe Drysalde: Olympian and mayoral candidate on his vision for Tauranga

Average Kiwis aren't the only ones shopping locally, McDonald's is too. 

The fast food giant spent more than $580 million on New Zealand produced ingredients last year, with around 90% of the ingredients it uses here being locally sourced. 

This includes 17 million kilograms of Canterbury potatoes, 10.5 million eggs, and more than 6,400 tonnes of beef.  

McDonald's NZ Head of Impact and Communications, Simon Kenny told Mike Hosking they're very fortunate in New Zealand that virtually everything on the menu can be sourced locally, and that's always their first point of call. 

He says in other markets, such as Asia, North America, and Western Europe, ingredients are sourced from all sorts of places.  

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Average Kiwis aren't the only ones shopping locally, McDonald's is too.&nbsp;
The fast food giant spent more than $580 million on New Zealand produced ingredients last year, with around 90% of the ingredients it uses here being locally sourced.&nbsp;
This includes 17 million kilograms of Canterbury potatoes, 10.5 million eggs, and more than 6,400 tonnes of beef. &nbsp;
McDonald's NZ Head of Impact and Communications, Simon Kenny told Mike Hosking they're very fortunate in New Zealand that virtually everything on the menu can be sourced locally, and that's always their first point of call.&nbsp;
He says in other markets, such as Asia, North America, and Western Europe, ingredients are sourced from all sorts of places. &nbsp;
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Simon Kenny: McDonald's NZ Head of Impact and Communications on 90% of their ingredients being locally sourced

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/cd534ed5-ae85-4d83-8563-b4bf016d3ac9/transcript

The Warriors have officially sold-out Mt Smart Stadium. 

Saturday's qualifying final against the Dolphins sold out within minutes of general tickets going on sale – around 25,000 fans set to pack the stadium. 

CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking the Dolphins are a good side, but they've trained well and the boys are up for it. 

He says there is no easy game and they've had tight games with the Australian side in the past, but they believe in themselves. 

"We're at home and we're ready to rumble." 

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The Warriors have officially sold-out Mt Smart Stadium.&nbsp;
Saturday's qualifying final against the Dolphins sold out within minutes of general tickets going on sale – around 25,000 fans set to pack the stadium.&nbsp;
CEO Cameron George told Mike Hosking the Dolphins are a good side, but they've trained well and the boys are up for it.&nbsp;
He says there is no easy game and they've had tight games with the Australian side in the past, but they believe in themselves.&nbsp;
"We're at home and we're ready to rumble."&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;&nbsp;

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the looming qualifying final clash against the Dolphins

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3183e379-6703-4e92-ba14-b4bf0161e8cc/transcript

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Mahe Drysalde: Olympian and mayoral candidate on his vision for Tauranga

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