Opportunity is moving to try and end the cycle of short-term political thinking.

The party is pledging to establish a Future Generations Commissioner - appointed through Parliament for five years, to hold Governments and public bodies accountable for the long-term consequences of their decisions.

Leader Qiulae Wong says they've followed international modelling - and New Zealand needs to think more about the long-term.

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Opportunity is moving to try and end the cycle of short-term political thinking.
The party is pledging to establish a Future Generations Commissioner - appointed through Parliament for five years, to hold Governments and public bodies accountable for the long-term consequences of their decisions.
Leader Qiulae Wong says they've followed international modelling - and New Zealand needs to think more about the long-term.
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Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader on the party's pledge to establish Future Generations Commissioner

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What you leave behind when you're gone is probably on a lot of peoples' minds, regardless of age. 

But is a will something everyone should have? Or is it something to think about once you have a family, or reach a certain age? 

Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.

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What you leave behind when you're gone is probably on a lot of peoples' minds, regardless of age.&nbsp;
But is a will something everyone should have? Or is it something to think about once you have a family, or reach a certain age?&nbsp;
Managing Director for NZ Family Trust Services Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money.
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Janet Xuccoa: Who needs a will?

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Some people are aware of their Osteoporosis, some aren't and might chalk it up to an annoying pain rather than a long-term medical issue. So how do you know which is which?

And if you think you have it, who's the first person you should go see? Is it something the GP can handle, or should you head straight for a physio or someone who specialises in bone health?

Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.

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Some people are aware of their Osteoporosis, some aren't and might chalk it up to an annoying pain rather than a long-term medical issue. So how do you know which is which?
And if you think you have it, who's the first person you should go see? Is it something the GP can handle, or should you head straight for a physio or someone who specialises in bone health?
Sports Biomechanist and Owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.
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Greg Pain: The do's and dont's of Osteoporosis

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National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected.

The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory.

Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental leave, boosting Pharmac funding for cancer medicines and capping council rates increases.

Nicola Willis says the party's been campaigning hard on these issues and voters should know what to expect.

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National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected.
The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory.
Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental leave, boosting Pharmac funding for cancer medicines and capping council rates increases.
Nicola Willis says the party's been campaigning hard on these issues and voters should know what to expect.
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson on the party's plan for first 100 days of re-election

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Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader on the party's pledge to establish Future Generations Commissioner

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