A new Government priority list is being described as a gimmick. 

The checklist includes reintroducing three strikes, delivering tax relief, and creating a plan to tackle school attendance problems by June 30. 

Former United Future leader and Political Commentator Peter Dunne says some of that will take real work to accomplish. 

He told Mike Hosking that part of it is building public perception. 

Dunne says the Prime Minister wants to be seen as a man of action who's constantly making progress.

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A new Government priority list is being described as a gimmick.  
The checklist includes reintroducing three strikes, delivering tax relief, and creating a plan to tackle school attendance problems by June 30.  
Former United Future leader and Political Commentator Peter Dunne says some of that will take real work to accomplish.  
He told Mike Hosking that part of it is building public perception.  
Dunne says the Prime Minister wants to be seen as a man of action who's constantly making progress. 
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Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on the Government's new action plan

New Zealand Apples and Pears says trading with India is about getting money back in the pockets of growers. 

Sign off on the Free Trade Agreement is still making its way through Parliament, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says exporters are already laying the groundwork.  

India's grown from being our seventh largest market for apples, to the fourth – and the number of Indian tourists is also up. 

Apples and Pears CEO Danielle Adsett told Mike Hosking it's important to start allocating some quota towards the Indian market. 

She says exports have increased in anticipation of the agreement, and the industry is excited for the season ahead. 

Adsett told Hosking the agreement's potential is untold, but growth should continue. 

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New Zealand Apples and Pears says trading with India is about getting money back in the pockets of growers.&nbsp;
Sign off on the Free Trade Agreement is still making its way through Parliament, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says exporters are already laying the groundwork. &nbsp;
India's grown from being our seventh largest market for apples, to the fourth – and the number of Indian tourists is also up.&nbsp;
Apples and Pears CEO Danielle Adsett told Mike Hosking it's important to start allocating some quota towards the Indian market.&nbsp;
She says exports have increased in anticipation of the agreement, and the industry is excited for the season ahead.&nbsp;
Adsett told Hosking the agreement's potential is untold, but growth should continue.&nbsp;
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Danielle Adsett: New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO on the export potential of the Free Trade Agreement with India

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A former Defence Minister says it's clear we have to voice our opposition to China testing a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific. 

It launched the long-range ballistic test missile yesterday, just hours after warning New Zealand of its plans. 

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's a move inconsistent with peace in the region. 

Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking it was in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, which we helped create. 

He says other nations test missiles, but none in this nuclear free zone. 

It's also his view that it's likely a coincidence that China tested the missile the same day Australia and Fiji signed a security alliance. 

Australia and Fiji signed a landmark alliance pledging mutual defence and left the door open to other Pacific nations joining the pact. 

Mapp told Hosking he doesn't think the test had much to do with the agreement – it takes a bit of time to set up a missile test, and isn't something which can be done in 24 hours. 

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A former Defence Minister says it's clear we have to voice our opposition to China testing a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific.&nbsp;
It launched the long-range ballistic test missile yesterday, just hours after warning New Zealand of its plans.&nbsp;
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's a move inconsistent with peace in the region.&nbsp;
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking it was in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, which we helped create.&nbsp;
He says other nations test missiles, but none in this nuclear free zone.&nbsp;
It's also his view that it's likely a coincidence that China tested the missile the same day Australia and Fiji signed a security alliance.&nbsp;
Australia and Fiji signed a landmark alliance pledging mutual defence and left the door open to other Pacific nations joining the pact.&nbsp;
Mapp told Hosking he doesn't think the test had much to do with the agreement – it takes a bit of time to set up a missile test, and isn't something which can be done in 24 hours.&nbsp;
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Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on China's missile test occurring the same day Australia and Fiji signed a security alliance

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Wellington looks to me to be in rude health.

For a city down in the dumps, with a reputation problem and a previously shocking council, public service issues and any number of surveys talking about negativity, how come Wellington looks so busy?

I was down for dinner Saturday night. The drive from the airport around the Bays was packed. Jervois Quay was packed, bumper to bumper.

If you had told me there was an All Black test down the end of the road at the stadium I would have believed you.

The restaurant was packed. They do two sittings a night and you can't get a table.

The restaurant next door was packed. They got a Michelin star earlier in the week but they told me it was always busy anyway.

The hotel was flat out. It could be because of school holidays. I stood in the hotel room after dinner looking down on the traffic. I have no idea where they were off to but there were a lot of them.

Having lived in Wellington for a decade I think it's probably the best looking of our cities. There is a lot of seriously good architecture, some beautiful buildings and a lot of suburbs with houses with spectacular views.

But it's reputation is still a problem. Katie asked on Instagram where the best place to eat in Wellington was. One person said the Koru lounge while another person said anywhere in Auckland.

In fact a lot of people made those jokes. There is a strong anti-Wellington vibe around the country and yet, and I guess this is the tourist snapshot problem, one night does not a proper impression make.
 
There were all those international travellers that talked about how fabulous the world was and how miserable New Zealand is when we went around the world the other day. I think we busted that myth because any place, when you are in a hotel or in a restaurant without a care in the world, seems better than home.

But it doesn’t mean they don’t have their issues.

Wellington seems like a good looking town. The hospitality scene, despite all you hear, on Saturday night was overflowing. It was busy, it was bustling and as I sat in the restaurant for breakfast at seven o'clock yesterday morning there was a lot more action out and about than you ever see in a place like Christchurch and Auckland at that time on a weekend.

And that’s before you get to the joggers on Evans Bay Parade running into a southerly and seven degrees. You've got to love that.

Wellington the image and Wellington the reality is not the same thing.

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Wellington looks to me to be in rude health.
For a city down in the dumps, with a reputation problem and a previously shocking council, public service issues and any number of surveys talking about negativity, how come Wellington looks so busy?
I was down for dinner Saturday night. The drive from the airport around the Bays was packed. Jervois Quay was packed, bumper to bumper.
If you had told me there was an All Black test down the end of the road at the stadium I would have believed you.
The restaurant was packed. They do two sittings a night and you can't get a table.
The restaurant next door was packed. They got a Michelin star earlier in the week but they told me it was always busy anyway.
The hotel was flat out. It could be because of school holidays. I stood in the hotel room after dinner looking down on the traffic. I have no idea where they were off to but there were a lot of them.
Having lived in Wellington for a decade I think it's probably the best looking of our cities. There is a lot of seriously good architecture, some beautiful buildings and a lot of suburbs with houses with spectacular views.
But it's reputation is still a problem. Katie asked on Instagram where the best place to eat in Wellington was. One person said the Koru lounge while another person said anywhere in Auckland.
In fact a lot of people made those jokes. There is a strong anti-Wellington vibe around the country and yet, and I guess this is the tourist snapshot problem, one night does not a proper impression make. &nbsp; There were all those international travellers that talked about how fabulous the world was and how miserable New Zealand is when we went around the world the other day. I think we busted that myth because any place, when you are in a hotel or in a restaurant without a care in the world, seems better than home.
But it doesn’t mean they don’t have their issues.
Wellington seems like a good looking town. The hospitality scene, despite all you hear, on Saturday night was overflowing. It was busy, it was bustling and as I sat in the restaurant for breakfast at seven o'clock yesterday morning there was a lot more action out and about than you ever see in a place like Christchurch and Auckland at that time on a weekend.
And that’s before you get to the joggers on Evans Bay Parade running into a southerly and seven degrees. You've got to love that.
Wellington the image and Wellington the reality is not the same thing.
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Mike's Minute: Does Wellington deserve it's reputation?

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Peter Dunne: Political Commentator on the Government's new action plan

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