A Northland holiday park's scrapping its TVs to allow nature to take centre stage. 

Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park is one of the first holiday parks in New Zealand to go completely TV-free. 

It's encouraging guests to unplug from screens and reconnect with the natural world. 

Park Manager Shane Maddren told Mike Hosking they have plenty of activities to keep guests occupied. 

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A Northland holiday park's scrapping its TVs to allow nature to take centre stage.&nbsp;
Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park is one of the first holiday parks in New Zealand to go completely TV-free.&nbsp;
It's encouraging guests to unplug from screens and reconnect with the natural world.&nbsp;
Park Manager Shane Maddren told Mike Hosking they have plenty of activities to keep guests occupied.&nbsp;
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Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation

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Shane Jones says many businesses won't survive without help moving away from natural gas. 

The Government's setting money aside in Thursday's Budget to back loans for firms transitioning to other forms of energy. 

The Associate Energy Minister told Mike Hosking many industries reliant on natural gas have been seeing their energy costs surge. 

He says unless the Crown steps in, many face dire options and will fail. 

Recipients can transition to any other type – not necessarily renewable energy.   

Jones told Hosking it's up to each business what they use. 

He says some may go towards LPG, some to electricity if local lines company can cope, and some to coal. 

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Shane Jones says many businesses won't survive without help moving away from natural gas.&nbsp;
The Government's setting money aside in Thursday's Budget to back loans for firms transitioning to other forms of energy.&nbsp;
The Associate Energy Minister told Mike Hosking many industries reliant on natural gas have been seeing their energy costs surge.&nbsp;
He says unless the Crown steps in, many face dire options and will fail.&nbsp;
Recipients can transition to any other type – not necessarily renewable energy. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Jones told Hosking it's up to each business what they use.&nbsp;
He says some may go towards LPG, some to electricity if local lines company can cope, and some to coal.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the Government's $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme for businesses

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.

AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.
AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.

The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.

Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. 

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.
The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e159ef8f-f06f-4249-b42b-b454016871ab/transcript

Shane Maddren: Russell–Orongo Bay Holiday Park Manager on removing all TVs from its accommodation

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