Water lost to leaks could be costing New Zealand more than $100 million each year.

Otago University research found across the country, 20% of treated drinking water is lost to leaky pipes, at an estimated cost of $122 million.

Co-author of the report, Marnie Prickett told Mike Hosking that our levels of water loss are much higher than international comparisons.

She says Tokyo loses only 5% of water and US cities lose around 10%, so our levels are significant.

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Water lost to leaks could be costing New Zealand more than $100 million each year. 
Otago University research found across the country, 20% of treated drinking water is lost to leaky pipes, at an estimated cost of $122 million. 
Co-author of the report, Marnie Prickett told Mike Hosking that our levels of water loss are much higher than international comparisons. 
She says Tokyo loses only 5% of water and US cities lose around 10%, so our levels are significant. 
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Marnie Prickett: Co-author on the Otago University report that found New Zealand's water leaks could be costing millions

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The country's property sector is opening its doors to establish branded residences. 

Bayleys Real Estate is facilitating the opportunity for developers to partner with brands. 

The concept has been successful overseas – with high end fashion brand Bvlgari partnering with a residency in Dubai. 

General Manager Gavin Lloyd told Mike Hosking they're focusing on Auckland and Queenstown first, with plans to grow.  

He says as it expands the market matures, there could be an opportunity to expand to the Bay of Islands and the wine regions. 

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The country's property sector is opening its doors to establish branded residences.&nbsp;
Bayleys Real Estate is facilitating the opportunity for developers to partner with brands.&nbsp;
The concept has been successful overseas – with high end fashion brand Bvlgari partnering with a residency in Dubai.&nbsp;
General Manager Gavin Lloyd told Mike Hosking they're focusing on Auckland and Queenstown first, with plans to grow. &nbsp;
He says as it expands the market matures, there could be an opportunity to expand to the Bay of Islands and the wine regions.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Gavin Lloyd: Bayleys General Manager of Residential Projects on their investment in bringing branded residences to New Zealand

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The Media Minister believes it's important to watch the moves made by Australia in its new deal with Microsoft. 

An agreement's been made between Microsoft and the media company Nine. 

It'll see the tech giant pay to reference journalists' work from its masthead content, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Financial Review. 

Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the first point of call for Kiwi businesses is to talk to each other. 

He says we can learn from Australia's approaches, see what works, and shamelessly borrow what works well. 

Goldsmith says New Zealand media companies should be hustling similar deals, and if that doesn't work, the Government could get involved down the track. 

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The Media Minister believes it's important to watch the moves made by Australia in its new deal with Microsoft.&nbsp;
An agreement's been made between Microsoft and the media company Nine.&nbsp;
It'll see the tech giant pay to reference journalists' work from its masthead content, including the Sydney Morning Herald and the Financial Review.&nbsp;
Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the first point of call for Kiwi businesses is to talk to each other.&nbsp;
He says we can learn from Australia's approaches, see what works, and shamelessly borrow what works well.&nbsp;
Goldsmith says New Zealand media companies should be hustling similar deals, and if that doesn't work, the Government could get involved down the track.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Paul Goldsmith: Media Minister on the deal between Microsoft and Australian media company Nine

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Marnie Prickett: Co-author on the Otago University report that found New Zealand's water leaks could be costing millions

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