The wool sector is continuing its rebound. 

The latest auction prices are sitting around $6.80 a kilo – the best returns in 15 years. 

Strong demand and low global supply are driving the recovery.  

Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the rising cost of synthetics means they’re no longer the cheap and reliable option. 

He says the pressures caused by the war in the Middle East won’t last forever, but once people make a conscious decision to switch to wool and renewable fibres, they don’t generally go back.  

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The wool sector is continuing its rebound.&nbsp;
The latest auction prices are sitting around $6.80 a kilo – the best returns in 15 years.&nbsp;
Strong demand and low global supply are driving the recovery. &nbsp;
Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the rising cost of synthetics means they’re no longer the cheap and reliable option.&nbsp;
He says the pressures caused by the war in the Middle East won’t last forever, but once people make a conscious decision to switch to wool and renewable fibres, they don’t generally go back. &nbsp;
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Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on wool prices hitting a 15 year high, surging demand

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The All Blacks are back on TV3 – if you’re willing to wait. 

The July tests against France, Italy, and Ireland will be shown delayed on both the linear TV3 and on-demand Three Now.  

It’s the first major play since Sky bought the channel last year, and is aimed at converting casual viewers into paying subscribers. 

Sky TV’s Head of Sport Content Gary Burchett told Heather du Plessis-Allan that sports rights aren’t cheap, and the production itself can be “eye-wateringly” expensive.  

So, he says, they put value on their customers because their money is what allows them to actually acquire the rights and put on world-class rugby. 

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The All Blacks are back on TV3 – if you’re willing to wait.&nbsp;
The July tests against France, Italy, and Ireland will be shown delayed on both the linear TV3 and on-demand Three Now. &nbsp;
It’s the first major play since Sky bought the channel last year, and is aimed at converting casual viewers into paying subscribers.&nbsp;
Sky TV’s Head of Sport Content Gary Burchett told Heather du Plessis-Allan that sports rights aren’t cheap, and the production itself can be “eye-wateringly” expensive. &nbsp;
So, he says, they put value on their customers because their money is what allows them to actually acquire the rights and put on world-class rugby.&nbsp;
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Gary Burchett: Sky TV Head of Sport Content on the decision to stream All Blacks games for free in delay

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Thursday the 4th of June, Trade Minister Todd McClay shares his thoughts on Trump’s newest tariff.  

Sky TV are delivering All Blacks games this year for free on delay, but in the days of streaming and social media, are we still into sport on delay? 

And comedian Chris Parker explains why he’s worried about the world and discusses his upcoming tour of the country. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Thursday the 4th of June, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/todd-mcclay-trade-minister-on-the-new-round-of-tariffs-proposed-by-donald-trump/">Trade Minister Todd McClay</a> shares his thoughts on Trump’s newest tariff. &nbsp;
Sky TV are delivering All Blacks games this year for free on delay, but in the days of streaming and social media, are we still into sport on delay?&nbsp;
And comedian Chris Parker explains why he’s worried about the world and discusses his upcoming tour of the country.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 04 June 2026 

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Te Huia train fares are rising 25% as passenger numbers surge. 

Waikato Regional Council's voted to lift the $24.06 one-way fare for the trip between Hamilton and Auckland to $32.50. 

Patronage in recent months rose 52% on last year, with fewer track disruptions and more reliability. 

But Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher told Heather du Plessis-Allan that’s not why they’re putting the price up. 

He says the government is currently supporting it by 60%, but if it becomes a permanent service that will drop to 51% and as a user-pays service, it needs to reflect the cost users are actually paying for it. 

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Te Huia train fares are rising 25% as passenger numbers surge.&nbsp;
Waikato Regional Council's voted to lift the $24.06 one-way fare for the trip between Hamilton and Auckland to $32.50.&nbsp;
Patronage in recent months rose 52% on last year, with fewer track disruptions and more reliability.&nbsp;
But Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher told Heather du Plessis-Allan that’s not why they’re putting the price up.&nbsp;
He says the government is currently supporting it by 60%, but if it becomes a permanent service that will drop to 51% and as a user-pays service, it needs to reflect the cost users are actually paying for it.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Warren Maher: Waikato Regional Council Chair on Te Huia fares being increased by 25% amid a surge in passengers

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Richard Dawkins: Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on wool prices hitting a 15 year high, surging demand

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