January 20, 2025 • 34 mins
On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of January. Donald Trump has been sworn in as President for his second term. Election expert Sean Trende joins us from the U.S.
Water New Zealand's Chief Executive reacts to a new report which has found our water infrastructure is leaking at a very high rate compared to other countries.
Auckland Council is considering big changes to dog walking. What does it mean for you and professional dog walkers?
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Good morning, Welcome to Early Edition. I'm Franjessca Brudkin, filling
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On the show today, the CEO of Water New Zealand
joins us to talk about why our water infrastructure leaks
(00:35):
are at a rate far higher than leading European countries.
Auckland Council is considering increasing restriction on dogs. We find
out how this might affect dog walkers and also this
our All eyes are on Washington, DC today as Donald
Trumps once again sworn and as President of the United States.
We will head to America before the end of the hour.
(00:56):
We're expecting the oath of office to take place around
six am. Throughout the day, of course, News to B
will bring you all the updates from Washington, DC. It's
going to be a very busy day for the new president,
and as usual, we head around the regions this morning,
and our international correspondent is Donald Demeyo in Australia.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
The agenda.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
It's Tuesday, the twenty first of January. In his final
hours as president, Joe Biden has issued multiple preemptive pardons
ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Speaker 3 (01:25):
He is pardoning doctor Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milligan,
members of the House committee that investigated the January sixth
attack on the Capitol that includes Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff,
Adam Kinzinger, among others, as well as Capital and DC
police who testified before that committee.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Trump is set to make multiple executive orders on day
one of his second term. Officials from his administration say
he will issue around ten related to the border today,
including declaring illegal immigration at the Mexico border. In national emergency,
fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its second day
and is still holding ninety Palestinian prisoners have been freed
(02:05):
in exchange for three hostages. Meanwhile, people who fled to
the conflict are returning to their homes in Gaza.
Speaker 4 (02:12):
The whole thing of the bloodshed is an indescribable feeling. However,
when we returned to our homes, we found nothing but
ruin and destruction. I cannot describe the scene in words.
I don't know what to say.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Harmas is set to release two more hostages this week.
South Korea's impeached president is now refusing to be questioned
by authorities. It comes just a day after some of
his supporters were arrested after storming a court building, where
it was decided the president's detention could be extended up
to twenty days and back here. Electronic cards spending dart
of a December will be released later this morning and
(02:44):
economists are expecting it will be relatively flat. And tomorrow
the consumer price Index is out fore casts to be
in line with the Reserve Bank's target of one to
three percent.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
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Speaker 5 (03:05):
Dogs end being.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
So we're gonna have to talk about dogs this morning.
And over the last year or so, there have been
some issues with dogs in Auckland. You might remember the
story about a dog that died after being mauled by
other dogs when being walked in a pack by a
dog walker. That was last year. This raised concerns about
growing dog walking business, that it's attracting people without the
knowledge or experience to safely walk a pack of dogs.
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So Auckland Council have released their proposed changes to the
dog laws. They're based on recent feedback and animal management
complaints and callouts indicating people were not following dog access rules.
So the council is recommending some areas in fourteen regional
parks and sixty four local parks become completely dog free,
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as well as creating new off leash areas, and the
council also suggests in a maximum six dogs be walked together,
with only three being allowed off leash at a time. Now,
I'd like to stay it up front. I'm a cat person,
only have cats. Therefore, this does not affect me as
a dog owner. However, as someone who spends a lot
of time walking and running in our local parks and
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regional parks, taking dogs out of the picture would be
convenient makes life more relaxing not having to worry about
tripping over a free wheeling dog on an early morning
stint up Mount Eden. But you know what, here's the thing.
If I'm really honest, most people I pass on the
street in an urban parks walking a dog are responsible
dog owners. I can see them react to me lumbering
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towards them, making sure that dog is under control and
isn't going to react to me slowly jogging by and look.
I really appreciate that if you are going to take
dogs out of urban parks, there at least must be
really good dog specific alternatives available to people. Can be
more tricky when there isn't enough space on a bushy
track in our regional park, where both a dog and
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walker can get a fright when they suddenly come face
to face. There's also environmental reasons to take the dog
out of our regional parks, so limiting their access makes sense.
But I think the part of these changes that might
face some real opposition is around the possible new rules
for dog walkers, because of course, this is people's livelihoods
we're talking about, But I would argue a pack of
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dogs in the hands of a dog walker with little
experience or knowledge of dogs is more of an issue
than an individual dog. Limiting the number of dogs would
surely be good for everyone, dogs included, but should we
also be making sure dog walkers know what they're doing?
And they have that knowledge and experience to be dog walkers,
should we be making them grab a license? So we're
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going to be talking about this a little bit later
in the show. You're with early edition It is eleven
past five, first.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
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Speaker 2 (05:51):
EVY thirteen past five. New research is proving to be
grim reading for our water infrastructure. According to the latest
briefing from the pub Like Health Communications Center, our pipes
are leaking at a rate far higher than leading European
countries and it's wasting around one hundred and twenty two
million each year. Leakage levels and countries like the Netherlands
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and Germany are sitting at five percent and six percent
for us in New Zealand it's a twenty one percent.
What in New Zealand, CEO Jillian Blythe joins me, now,
good morning, Jillian.
Speaker 6 (06:21):
Good morning.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
What's your reaction to this? You surprised at all?
Speaker 6 (06:25):
No, I'm not surprised. We have had decades of under investment.
We have not spent enough money on renewing our pipes,
and so that means when you don't spend the money
you are going to get the leaks of the levels
that we've got at the moment.
Speaker 2 (06:41):
You make it sound like a very simple problem, but
it's quite a complex issue, isn't it.
Speaker 6 (06:47):
It is. It is complex because it's not just about
finding an increasing of ways of investment. We know we've
got to left the capacity and the capability of sector.
Speaker 5 (07:01):
To do this.
Speaker 6 (07:02):
We need to be able to look at the different technologies,
whether it's different prentch assessing assessing sensing gauges, or thermal
imagery or acoustic devices or ground penet penetrating radar, all
of those techniques to be able to discover where the
leaks are. Because it's not just the water fountain that
you see on a pipe down the street, you know,
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or it's not just what's on your private network, you
know with the leaking tap. There are leaks throughout the
system that need to be fixed and we need to
do this. We've got to increase the investment in our networks.
We've got to relist the capability, and we've got to
lift the capacity of the sector. But we also require
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improved oversight from the Commics Commission, which will now be
once we've got legislation that's before the House. Once that's passed,
the Commis Commission will be providing economic regulation over site
to join the Water Services Authority. So to matter, how
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do I in there looking at the quality and the
safety of our water?
Speaker 2 (08:09):
So, Julian, are these things that we should be doing
or are we just sitting and waiting for the coalition
government's local Water done Well reforms to kind of fully
kick in.
Speaker 6 (08:18):
Counfuls every day that are delivering water at the moment
are looking at how do we how do we, you know,
detect leaks and how do we improve that. So you've
got counsels at the moment that are introducing or beginning
the process of introducing water meters and looking towards volumetric charging.
That makes a difference to you and I when we
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are considering whether there's water that might be leaking on
our properties, when we suddenly realize we're having to pay
for it. That we've got work that's going on at
the moment in terms of putting more sensors into our
networks and understanding that and those other techniques I talked about.
But we've also got things that are happening. Because if
you think about you know, a busy street in any center.
(09:02):
You know, it takes time if you've got to dig
the road up, so that the work that's going on
in terms of Trencherst technologies such that we can fix
those pipes in ways that don't distruct you and I
as much as they would do if it was just
digging up the road.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Jillian, It's always lovely to talk to you, but I'm
always slightly apprehensive as well, because it feels like there's
never really good news. Do you've got Have you got
some hope that we're going to be able to get
this sorted?
Speaker 6 (09:29):
Oh, it's totally something that we can. We can address,
but this is because it's taken decades to develop the
types of problems that we've got. It's not an overnight face.
And so we've got to keep our focus. And that's
when I think one of the you know, some of
the attractions within the what's proposed by this government as
it was in the previous government, about having council controlled
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organizations that will be focusing on one topic, which is water,
recognizing that's drinking water and wastewater, and the summer will
be stormwater. It's so important that you've got that laser
focus on it and that you are asking all the questions.
You know that those professionals directors are asking those critical
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questions at the Order and Risk committees that will make
a difference to I think the water sector moving forward.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Thanks so much, Jillian, always appreciate your time. That was
Ward on New Zealand CEO Jillian B.
Speaker 7 (10:25):
Life.
Speaker 2 (10:25):
It is eighteen past five.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
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Speaker 2 (10:33):
Dogs'd be good to have you with us. It's five twenty.
Auckland Councils considering new restriction for dog walkers councils. The
council is suggesting a maximum of six dogs be walked
together at a time, with only threeving allowed off leash.
It's also looking at making more of Auckland's fourteen regional
parks and sixty four local parks completely dog free. Feedback
(10:54):
on the proposals is now being accepted. Cassie Jeffries is
a dog walker from the Professional Dog Walkers Association. She
joins me, now, good morning, Cassie, thanks for your time.
Speaker 5 (11:04):
Good morning. How are you doing good?
Speaker 7 (11:05):
Hey?
Speaker 2 (11:05):
What are these restrictions going to mean for professional dog walkers.
Speaker 5 (11:09):
At this stage, council hasn't given us any other options,
so it'll mean exactly what it means to everyone else.
Most likely a lot of services will have to change
if this thrall goes through.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
How will that apact impact your business?
Speaker 5 (11:24):
For me, we walk packs of about fourteen, so we
will be looking at dropping numbers, possibly maybe going to
private land. We haven't completely decided yet, but we are
looking at lots of different options.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Yeah, because you kind of get hit two ways. Don't
you get hit on where you can go, and you
can get hit on how many dogs you can take.
Speaker 5 (11:42):
Exactly, And for us, it's not necessarily about the numbers.
But the reason we run the service the way that
we do is so that it's affordable for people. We
pick up a group of dogs, we take them out
to the beach or the forest, places that do take
or require quite a bit of driving. So we do
spend a lot of money on petrol and the way
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we balance out all those costs taking the numbers that
we do, and we do want to keep our service
as affordable as we can for people to actually utilize it.
Because a massive three our adventure in the middle of
the day is so good for so many dogs when
they have quite high energy needs.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Okay, see, do you know how much of the complaints
to counsel are actually about walking multiple dogs?
Speaker 5 (12:25):
Zero point seven percent of all complaints received last year.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Right, So you're taking a hit here, and I imagine
you're taking I imagine you're taking a hit here because
there's probably a few people out there that aren't as
experienced and knowledgeable who have entered into the industry causing
some issues. Would that be fair to say?
Speaker 5 (12:43):
Yeah? Absolutely, So there's obviously been a lot of feedback,
especially last year due to an issue with a particular
dog walker, and we've been very aware of her for
quite a long time. We also tried to get her
to stop doing what she was doing and then unfortunately
it just went the wrong way. But yeah, there's been
a lot of negativity back. Realistically, though, the actual feed
(13:04):
that council has gotten is so much less.
Speaker 2 (13:06):
Okay, So if the council looked at easing the rules
for professional dog walkers, what would you like to see?
What would help?
Speaker 5 (13:13):
So we're pushing for a licensing system. We think it
would have a lot a much better effect. Basically, any
kind of limit it ignores the real situation. Walking multiple
dogs requires training for both handlers and dogs in the
establishment of processes and safety, and so that we can
create a quality service.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Right y, yeah, I mean, I agree, I agree with you.
I'm not a dog owner, but I'm out and about
walking around a lot, and I'd like to know that,
you know, whoever's got fourteen dogs knows what they're doing, right.
Speaker 5 (13:46):
Yeah, yeah, yeah, exactly that. And so with a licensing system,
we would actually be able to monitor those dog walkers.
We might be able to put in a certification system,
We might be able to ensure that they have a
certain level of dog first aid. And I'm sure they
actually have control of their dogs. And if they don't,
we can take those licenses off them and they can
stop operating.
Speaker 2 (14:06):
Oh sounds good. Thanks so much for your input, Cassie,
really appreciate that. That was Cassie. Jeffries, a dog walker
from the Professional Dog Walkers Association, can to hear what
you think about this. Wherever you are, is there a
problem with dogs? Would you like to see more restrictions
on dogs where they can go, how many dogs a
dog walker can take with them. I think the Council's
heading in the right direction here. But I think you
all say you've got to be really careful that you're
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not penalizing all those people who know what they're doing
and are really responsible dog owners. It's twenty four past
five the early.
Speaker 1 (14:34):
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Well, it's a big day in the United States today
and in Panama, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, in the many countries.
So we're going to feel the weight of President Trump's return.
Today is a day of ceremony, tradition, and balls, but
most importantly, a day of action, as Trump begins to
fire off the first of many executive artists promised on
the campaign trail. What I find most interesting about this
presidential transition is how transactional it has been. The New
(15:03):
York Times reports there at least a dozen billionaires among
Trump's cabinet picks or in line for senior roles in
his administration. Another publication worked out that the combined net
worth of the wealthiest members of his administration could surpass
four hundred and sixty billion. Many are his rich donors,
such as Elon Musk, who we all know spent a
large sum getting Trump elected. Some of the roles these
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billionaires are taking on will see them become responsible for
sectors they've been involved with. Off the back of this,
President Biden warned in his farewell address of an oligarchy
taking shape in America. And with the top one percent
of Americans owning around thirty five percent of the wealth
and capital in the country and the bottom fifty owning
about one point five percent, you could say conditions are
certainly ripe. What's notable, though, is the unabashed transparency about
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it all. Washington, DC has always been about power, but
now it's just as much about money. If you have
enough of it, you can get a seat at the table.
Such large donors have always expected a quiet word, you know,
a game of goal. A visit to mar Lago in Washington,
DC is filled with corporate lobbyists who petition the government
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and public to sway them on certain issues. But in
the past they preferred to do it with some discretion.
Not now. The other thing that is so startling is
that President Trump campaigned on doing what's right for working
class America, just one of the many demographics Democrats have
lost touch with. In exchange for their vote, they now
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have some of the richest men influencing this presidency and
protecting their self interest. I hate to say it, as
some of the consequences of this presidency, such as tariffs
and geopolitical decisions, may impact New Zealand. But it is
going to be fascinating to stand back and watch how
this plays out. Who will remain in President Trump's good graces,
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Who will see out the term, Who, like so many
of the big tech executives, will curry favor doing whatever
it takes to keep their businesses alive and kicking. It's
going to be very interesting four years. And yeah, that's
probably an understatement.
Speaker 1 (17:07):
Zimb.
Speaker 2 (17:09):
So do you think the American people will be concerned
about the incredible wealth of those holding power and influencing policy.
Look how people react to Prime Minister Luxm's wealth here
in New Zealand. It actually irks me how much the
media make a big deal about it. He's a successful businessman,
he's done well. We all know that's so what, But
there's an implication. It means he isn't in touch with
the ordinary Kiwi. And if you're buying a Washington, DC
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mansion for between seven and twenty four million, which is
what is happening. I seriously doubt you know the cost
of an average supermarket shop. Can you to hear your thoughts?
Ninety two ninety two.
Speaker 1 (17:48):
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Speaker 2 (18:00):
Everybody on Good Mornings. His earlier edition on Newstalks. I'm
Francesca Rudkin filling in for Ryan, who will be with
you at six. Thanks for being with us, and the
next half hour we head around the regions and to
Australia where the Novak Djokovic saga comes to a close,
(18:24):
and before the end of the hour we will head
to the UE East to get the latest on President
Trump's inauguration, which is taking place today. I'm keeping an
eye on it on our screen. The swearing in ceremony
is underway at the Capitol Rotunder. President elect Trump has
just entered the Rotunder. It's been interesting watching the rotunda
has been filling for about the last forty five minutes,
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and when everyone's arrived, they've all been just standing there
in a very solemn fashion. Not a lot of chat
going on, and I wonder whether that's because of Uncle
Trump really doesn't want somebody trying to read what she's
saying to her brother. So this is just taking place now.
We will keep you, of course, up to date throughout
the day on how things progress, because I think it's
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going to be a bit of a tsunami of news
for Americans today as Donald Trump is going to be
signing as many executive orders as he can. So we'll
get to the States before the end of the hour.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Some of you
would like the dogs out of cafes and restaurants as
well as the parks in the regional parks. Please it'll
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be a very interesting year ahead. In other text reads
have to say, though the Biden administration was horrible for America,
many saw little change ahead under Harris. The Dems are
so out of touch they can't see that they've become
that which they hate the Republicans. This time around, the
moneymakers are there, but with a twist. Thanks for your text, Luke,
and thank you for your feedback. You can keep that coming.
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You can text on ninety two ninety two what does
that be? Okay, let's head around the country and joining
me in Dunedin. Callum Proctor, good morning, Callum, we've got
some optimism in doned and over the government's health portfolio.
Changing hands, Yes.
Speaker 8 (20:07):
Sir, good morning, of course, here the singing and Brown
the new Health Minister, replacing Shane Ready in that major
cabinet reshuffle. Brown says he's focused on delivery and that's
something that our dned and Mayor Jill's Radick hopes will
be applied to the fraught Dunedin Hospital project, which is
still awaiting a decision from the government. Raddicks is Brown's
a logical and practical person, so he will get on
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with the logical and practical task of building the hospital
to its current plans. He's also welcoming news of a
South Island minister. He says he hopes it means the
area will get its fair share of the return for
what it delivers to New.
Speaker 2 (20:42):
Zealand and In Eden's weather today.
Speaker 8 (20:44):
Calm, low cloud clearing to find this morning light winds
the high today twenty oh sounds good.
Speaker 1 (20:49):
Thank you.
Speaker 2 (20:50):
Claire Sherwood is in christ Church and christ Church Mayor
Film Major has officially confirmed his bid for re election.
Speaker 9 (20:58):
Yes will he has locked this and this was after
his campaign website accidentally went live a bit earlier than
expected yesterday. Now Film Major has confirmed he'll seek this
second term come October and the local body elections. His
campaign will focus on six key priorities, things like affordable rates,
environmental protections, future proofing the water infrastructure and delivering essential.
Speaker 2 (21:22):
Service as well.
Speaker 9 (21:23):
He says he has a proven track record of success
and gets stuff done. He's very proud of his and
his council's achievements so far in his first term. He
has a strong vision and a strategy for christ Church's
future over the coming three years. He'll come up against
Councilor Sarah Templeton, the only other contender confirm so far.
Speaker 2 (21:42):
And the weather today fine aside from.
Speaker 9 (21:44):
A bit of cloud early and again by evening northeasterlyes
a maximum of twenty one.
Speaker 2 (21:49):
Thank you, Claire, have a good day. Max toll Is
in Wellington. Good morning, Good morning. Why are questions over
the Homegrown festival leaving Willington? Gosh, it has not been
a good start for music festivals.
Speaker 7 (22:00):
No, no, neither for Wellington. And this is the long
running music festival that takes place annually excuse me, on
Wellington's waterfront. It's staged in various parks along the waterfront
and the use of TSP Arena as well. Eighteen years
it's been here and the director is being a little
coy about why he wants to move it in twenty
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twenty six, personal and logistical reasons. He says they want
to enhance the festival and can't do that in the
space they currently have, so more money you'd assume would
typically be the reason that might highlight Auckland or christ Church. Perhaps,
he says, they have three to four options on the
table they're looking at. Perhaps somewhere it's easier to get
a liquor license. Homegrown always always been a success here
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in Wellington. It grew from about ten thousand and two
thousand and eight to roughly twenty three thousand. It's a
big lost businesses are gutted and there are some here
who feel like a jewel in Wellington's crown is being
given away.
Speaker 2 (22:56):
Yeah, it as a shime. What's Wellington's weather today?
Speaker 7 (22:59):
Mix a good one fine southerly's twenty five and the
high in the central city.
Speaker 2 (23:05):
Thank a Max. And in Auckland, never retremind who joins
me in the studio. Good morning, good morning, go for it.
Speaker 10 (23:11):
What do you got for it?
Speaker 5 (23:12):
Oh?
Speaker 11 (23:12):
I see, Oh I different.
Speaker 2 (23:15):
I'm leaving you to it. I mean, how many times
have you run? Have you won Newsreader of the Year
at the radio woods?
Speaker 1 (23:22):
Right?
Speaker 10 (23:22):
I thought you need me?
Speaker 11 (23:23):
Well I saw you're thinking, oh yeah, he comes nevare
m hey neither.
Speaker 2 (23:27):
There are numerous weather warnings in place as heavy rain
batters the upper North Island.
Speaker 11 (23:32):
I know some people be thinking, oh God, is she
talking about the flip and weather again. If Mike Hosking
was in here, he want to said neither, leave the room,
stop talking about the weather. Weather's just nextur.
Speaker 2 (23:43):
Could you sum up the story and today's weather all
in one fight?
Speaker 12 (23:46):
Shall I shall?
Speaker 11 (23:47):
Because you know that's the kind of person I am,
true broadcaster. So yes, the weather in Auckland, we had
a heavy rain warning, but it's the wind as well,
so you know that's happening in Northland starting apparently in
Auckland aroundabout now. So there's also the transport agencies come
into this and the usual story the warnings from motorists
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drive with care in these regions. So the regions are Auckland, Corimandel,
Northless and of course the warning and place were guess
what the Auckland Harbor Bridge ten am to four pm today,
so if you're crossing the bridge just watch out for that.
And of course putting all that weather together for us today, yeah,
it's going to be creep, really heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong wins.
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It's a good day for Netflix and pajamas. Thanks for
the good news, h I have twenty one, have a
good day.
Speaker 2 (24:33):
Thank you so much. Next, off for off to Australia.
Donald Demeyo is with us after.
Speaker 1 (24:38):
The break international correspondence with ends and eye insurance, peace
of mind for New Zealand business.
Speaker 2 (24:47):
Donad DeMeo joins me now from Australia and good to
have you with us, Donna. Finally there's Novak Djokovic. Saga
comes to a close.
Speaker 13 (24:56):
Yes, it was rather a protractioned drama, but we have
had a sh statement from Novak Djokovic. I'll tell you
what that said in a moment, but I'll just give
you the background though.
Speaker 3 (25:04):
Well.
Speaker 13 (25:05):
Tony Jones, a veteran TV journo, he pretty much upset
the TV star when he turned to the Serbian fans
during a live cross he was doing and he said
that Jokovic Djokovic was a has been and he also
said kick him out, which was rather contentious for the tenister.
He was not very happy about that, so Tony Joes
said he didn't mean to show any disrespect to Novak,
(25:26):
no intention to offend, but he had to apologize. Ultimately,
he did the apology on the Channel nine Today show
and the Djokovic camp was actually apologized to forty eight
hours earlier, according to Tony Jones, but he was still
not happy. He wanted this public apology, which he finally
(25:48):
did get. So Novak reacted pretty strongly when this first happened.
You know, he didn't do the postmatch interview with Jim Courier.
It was all very awkward. He was very, very very upset,
so Jones said, you know, he never actually meant to upset.
His humor was misinterpreted, as he put it. Well, Djokovic
(26:09):
now has acknowledged the public apology. Tennis Australia has issued
a statement on behalf of his camp as they say,
and he's now saying he's switching focus to the next
match and he's moving on, which I think everyone is
very thankful for. Meantime, Interestingly, the Serbian Council of Australia
still wants Tony Jones to resign and has referred the
(26:32):
matter to the Human Rights Commission.
Speaker 2 (26:34):
I'm not sure what happens with that next. There's just
always a drama when Jokovic comes to town, isn't there?
Speaker 6 (26:40):
Absolutely?
Speaker 2 (26:42):
Oh, Donald, good to get the good to get the
latest on it. Thank you so much. That was Donna
Demeyo there in Australia, zid be so as you know,
it is an inauguration day and about well, actually very shortly.
I think Donald Trump will take the oath of office
and become the forty seventh president of the United States.
It's the first time since eighteen ninety three year president
(27:04):
has been sworn in for a second, non consecutive term,
the last being Grover Cleveland. Real Clear Political Politics senior
election analyst Sean Trendy is worth me now, Good morning, Sewan.
Thank you so much for being with.
Speaker 12 (27:19):
Us, Thanks for having me.
Speaker 2 (27:21):
How will President Trump's second term be different from his first?
Speaker 12 (27:26):
I think the major difference is going to be that
this is not the ragtag band of people who didn't
expect to win in twenty sixteen. He has a much
more professionalized group behind him, and they expected to win,
so there's been planning. It's I think it's going to
be the same Trump, but we're going to see a
very different, more sophisticated administration.
Speaker 2 (27:50):
How does knowing how Washington work change things.
Speaker 12 (27:55):
Well, I think it's more of the same. When he
came into office, he didn't really know how to navigate
the very different the various different pitfalls that can befall
a new president, and he didn't really have anyone on
his team that knew much about that. That's different this time.
So again, I think a lot of his goals are
going to be the same. He's not going to be
(28:18):
someone that if he didn't like the first term, you're
going to like this time around. But I also think
it's going to be more a more effective administration a
term of achieving those goals.
Speaker 2 (28:29):
And he's attempting to achieve quite a lot even on
his first day.
Speaker 4 (28:33):
Isn't he.
Speaker 12 (28:35):
Yeah, we've already received news that he's issuing an executive
order ending what we call birthrights citizenship that if you're
born in the United States, you know, even to people
in the country illegally considered a citizen. That's flying in
the face of one hundred and thirty years as Supreme
Court precedent. But he's definitely hitting the ground running this time.
Speaker 2 (28:57):
We've seen a shift in Trump's clam What do they
bring to this presidency?
Speaker 12 (29:03):
Well, you know, I think I think we have, like
I said, a more serious and more experienced group of people.
You know, I think we were called back to twenty
sixteen where he needed a secretary of State and he
for some reason put the President Oil in that position.
(29:24):
And now you have Marco Rubio, who's a very different
member of that team. So I think, you know, it's
a different, different approach this time around.
Speaker 2 (29:34):
And a bit of a different inauguration ceremony taking place
this morning as well.
Speaker 12 (29:40):
Yeah, that's that's something that has some people kind of
scratching their heads a little bit. You know, it is
going to be cold, but it's not going to be
historically cold, but he is. He's moved it inside. There's
been some speculation that some of this is due to
security risks. You know, he did have the two assassination
attempts on him. But yeah, it's going to be a
(30:02):
more sedate inauguration this time around. At least we won't
be fighting about crowd sizes this time.
Speaker 2 (30:10):
Well, there wasn't. There was sort of a few comments
that maybe that's what he was concerned about as to
why he moved it inside. Is that fair?
Speaker 8 (30:20):
Yeah?
Speaker 12 (30:20):
I mean I think that that he was a little
bit concerned about the crowd sizes, that people wouldn't show
up if it was cold, that he would get negative
comparisons to Barack Obama, who you know, was really cold.
When he has inaugurated and he filled them all. Look,
I prefer this to what we had in twenty sixteen,
when the first thing he did was send his press
secretary out to lie about the crowd sizes. You know.
(30:44):
But at the end of the day, as long as
his hands on the book and he recites the oath
of office, he is president.
Speaker 2 (30:51):
Sean, are we seeing more celebration around this inauguration? I
see that an idol so ago, you know, who's who
of Silicon Valley was in Washington, DC celebrating at a party.
Speaker 6 (31:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 12 (31:04):
You know, there's been a little bit of a vibe shift,
as we say here in the states of our surrounding
the Silicon Valley. They seem to have moved rightward over
the course of the past decade. I also think, you know,
he won the most votes this time around, unlike twenty sixteen,
and so I think there's just a general sense of
(31:25):
legitimacy about this presidency that there wasn't in twenty sixteen
and is showing up in who supports it and how
they support it.
Speaker 2 (31:34):
Sean Trendy, thank you so much for your time this morning.
Appreciate it.
Speaker 12 (31:38):
Thank you say a.
Speaker 6 (31:40):
Hit of the curve earlyer.
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Ryan Bridge is up next with the Mike Hosking breakfast,
and he joins me, Now, good morning.
Speaker 10 (31:52):
Good morning. Most importantly about the inauguration, doesn't Milania look
fabulous willing? It's being described as a common sandy go hat.
Speaker 2 (32:00):
Of course, a few wishows issues though. When the president
leaked walked into the road under he went up to
give her a kiss, but the brim was so wide
he couldn't get He was about three inches away from
the cheeks. It was a bit awkward. It do I
keep going or not?
Speaker 10 (32:15):
It's a massive thing. It is a big roadblock. I
told you what's really interesting that's happened just before this
sparing and ceremony that's underway right now. I went ahead.
Biden has pardoned you know, Fauci, the COVID doctor, and
we know about that. Just in the last few minutes.
He has also pardoned, preemptively pardoned his brothers James and Frank,
and his sister Valerie and their spouses. Isn't this incredible
(32:39):
as sitting us president literally in the in the last
gasps of his presidency, is having to go out there
and say it.
Speaker 2 (32:46):
He will be doing that to protect you say that
my family suffer unnecessarily just because I've been the president.
Therefore I'm going to protect them, which is what he
said about Hunter. But the problem with that was he'd
always I didn't care that he pardoned the guy, but
he'd promised he wouldn't we who relies on his integrity,
But also the.
Speaker 10 (33:04):
Uproar about him pardoning his son Hunter to then in
the dying minutes, go and do your brothers and your
sisters And it's.
Speaker 2 (33:11):
A big it's a big raising that little thing or
I'm going to get this sorted.
Speaker 10 (33:15):
And he's at an age in a stage where he's going,
you know what, I'm on my way out both of
politics and soon gently yeah, Jemmie, right, but you know
and I want to make sure that they're protected. The
thing is, though, are you not in preemptively pardoning somebody
sort of implying that they might be guilty.
Speaker 2 (33:34):
Of So my first question she was going to be,
what of the brothers and the sisters meet up to you?
Speaker 1 (33:38):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (33:39):
Okay? What else is on the show's day?
Speaker 10 (33:40):
So Robins are going to go to Washington, D C.
For the latest on the inauguration. We've got Prime Minister tuesdays,
so lots to talk to him about not only the reshuffle,
but also we're going to ask about growth. This is
the big agenda for twenty twenty five. What exactly is
Nikola Willis's remit here? Can she just do whatever she wants?
We'll ask him here.
Speaker 2 (33:58):
It's a lovely they've got a lovely narrative out there,
but actually how they're going to do it would be
great to find out. Ryan Bridge is with you next
here on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Have a great day.
I'll be back tomorrow at five Circay
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On the show today, the CEO of Water New Zealand
joins us to talk about why our water infrastructure leaks
(00:35):
are at a rate far higher than leading European countries.
Auckland Council is considering increasing restriction on dogs. We find
out how this might affect dog walkers and also this
our All eyes are on Washington, DC today as Donald
Trumps once again sworn and as President of the United States.
We will head to America before the end of the hour.
(00:56):
We're expecting the oath of office to take place around
six am. Throughout the day, of course, News to B
will bring you all the updates from Washington, DC. It's
going to be a very busy day for the new president,
and as usual, we head around the regions this morning,
and our international correspondent is Donald Demeyo in Australia.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
The agenda.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
It's Tuesday, the twenty first of January. In his final
hours as president, Joe Biden has issued multiple preemptive pardons
ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Speaker 3 (01:25):
He is pardoning doctor Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milligan,
members of the House committee that investigated the January sixth
attack on the Capitol that includes Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff,
Adam Kinzinger, among others, as well as Capital and DC
police who testified before that committee.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Trump is set to make multiple executive orders on day
one of his second term. Officials from his administration say
he will issue around ten related to the border today,
including declaring illegal immigration at the Mexico border. In national emergency,
fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its second day
and is still holding ninety Palestinian prisoners have been freed
(02:05):
in exchange for three hostages. Meanwhile, people who fled to
the conflict are returning to their homes in Gaza.
Speaker 4 (02:12):
The whole thing of the bloodshed is an indescribable feeling. However,
when we returned to our homes, we found nothing but
ruin and destruction. I cannot describe the scene in words.
I don't know what to say.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Harmas is set to release two more hostages this week.
South Korea's impeached president is now refusing to be questioned
by authorities. It comes just a day after some of
his supporters were arrested after storming a court building, where
it was decided the president's detention could be extended up
to twenty days and back here. Electronic cards spending dart
of a December will be released later this morning and
(02:44):
economists are expecting it will be relatively flat. And tomorrow
the consumer price Index is out fore casts to be
in line with the Reserve Bank's target of one to
three percent.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
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Dogs end being.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
So we're gonna have to talk about dogs this morning.
And over the last year or so, there have been
some issues with dogs in Auckland. You might remember the
story about a dog that died after being mauled by
other dogs when being walked in a pack by a
dog walker. That was last year. This raised concerns about
growing dog walking business, that it's attracting people without the
knowledge or experience to safely walk a pack of dogs.
(03:30):
So Auckland Council have released their proposed changes to the
dog laws. They're based on recent feedback and animal management
complaints and callouts indicating people were not following dog access rules.
So the council is recommending some areas in fourteen regional
parks and sixty four local parks become completely dog free,
(03:50):
as well as creating new off leash areas, and the
council also suggests in a maximum six dogs be walked together,
with only three being allowed off leash at a time. Now,
I'd like to stay it up front. I'm a cat person,
only have cats. Therefore, this does not affect me as
a dog owner. However, as someone who spends a lot
of time walking and running in our local parks and
(04:11):
regional parks, taking dogs out of the picture would be
convenient makes life more relaxing not having to worry about
tripping over a free wheeling dog on an early morning
stint up Mount Eden. But you know what, here's the thing.
If I'm really honest, most people I pass on the
street in an urban parks walking a dog are responsible
dog owners. I can see them react to me lumbering
(04:32):
towards them, making sure that dog is under control and
isn't going to react to me slowly jogging by and look.
I really appreciate that if you are going to take
dogs out of urban parks, there at least must be
really good dog specific alternatives available to people. Can be
more tricky when there isn't enough space on a bushy
track in our regional park, where both a dog and
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walker can get a fright when they suddenly come face
to face. There's also environmental reasons to take the dog
out of our regional parks, so limiting their access makes sense.
But I think the part of these changes that might
face some real opposition is around the possible new rules
for dog walkers, because of course, this is people's livelihoods
we're talking about, But I would argue a pack of
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dogs in the hands of a dog walker with little
experience or knowledge of dogs is more of an issue
than an individual dog. Limiting the number of dogs would
surely be good for everyone, dogs included, but should we
also be making sure dog walkers know what they're doing?
And they have that knowledge and experience to be dog walkers,
should we be making them grab a license? So we're
(05:36):
going to be talking about this a little bit later
in the show. You're with early edition It is eleven
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EVY thirteen past five. New research is proving to be
grim reading for our water infrastructure. According to the latest
briefing from the pub Like Health Communications Center, our pipes
are leaking at a rate far higher than leading European
countries and it's wasting around one hundred and twenty two
million each year. Leakage levels and countries like the Netherlands
(06:11):
and Germany are sitting at five percent and six percent
for us in New Zealand it's a twenty one percent.
What in New Zealand, CEO Jillian Blythe joins me, now,
good morning, Jillian.
Speaker 6 (06:21):
Good morning.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
What's your reaction to this? You surprised at all?
Speaker 6 (06:25):
No, I'm not surprised. We have had decades of under investment.
We have not spent enough money on renewing our pipes,
and so that means when you don't spend the money
you are going to get the leaks of the levels
that we've got at the moment.
Speaker 2 (06:41):
You make it sound like a very simple problem, but
it's quite a complex issue, isn't it.
Speaker 6 (06:47):
It is. It is complex because it's not just about
finding an increasing of ways of investment. We know we've
got to left the capacity and the capability of sector.
Speaker 5 (07:01):
To do this.
Speaker 6 (07:02):
We need to be able to look at the different technologies,
whether it's different prentch assessing assessing sensing gauges, or thermal
imagery or acoustic devices or ground penet penetrating radar, all
of those techniques to be able to discover where the
leaks are. Because it's not just the water fountain that
you see on a pipe down the street, you know,
(07:23):
or it's not just what's on your private network, you
know with the leaking tap. There are leaks throughout the
system that need to be fixed and we need to
do this. We've got to increase the investment in our networks.
We've got to relist the capability, and we've got to
lift the capacity of the sector. But we also require
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improved oversight from the Commics Commission, which will now be
once we've got legislation that's before the House. Once that's passed,
the Commis Commission will be providing economic regulation over site
to join the Water Services Authority. So to matter, how
(08:04):
do I in there looking at the quality and the
safety of our water?
Speaker 2 (08:09):
So, Julian, are these things that we should be doing
or are we just sitting and waiting for the coalition
government's local Water done Well reforms to kind of fully
kick in.
Speaker 6 (08:18):
Counfuls every day that are delivering water at the moment
are looking at how do we how do we, you know,
detect leaks and how do we improve that. So you've
got counsels at the moment that are introducing or beginning
the process of introducing water meters and looking towards volumetric charging.
That makes a difference to you and I when we
(08:40):
are considering whether there's water that might be leaking on
our properties, when we suddenly realize we're having to pay
for it. That we've got work that's going on at
the moment in terms of putting more sensors into our
networks and understanding that and those other techniques I talked about.
But we've also got things that are happening. Because if
you think about you know, a busy street in any center.
(09:02):
You know, it takes time if you've got to dig
the road up, so that the work that's going on
in terms of Trencherst technologies such that we can fix
those pipes in ways that don't distruct you and I
as much as they would do if it was just
digging up the road.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Jillian, It's always lovely to talk to you, but I'm
always slightly apprehensive as well, because it feels like there's
never really good news. Do you've got Have you got
some hope that we're going to be able to get
this sorted?
Speaker 6 (09:29):
Oh, it's totally something that we can. We can address,
but this is because it's taken decades to develop the
types of problems that we've got. It's not an overnight face.
And so we've got to keep our focus. And that's
when I think one of the you know, some of
the attractions within the what's proposed by this government as
it was in the previous government, about having council controlled
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organizations that will be focusing on one topic, which is water,
recognizing that's drinking water and wastewater, and the summer will
be stormwater. It's so important that you've got that laser
focus on it and that you are asking all the questions.
You know that those professionals directors are asking those critical
(10:13):
questions at the Order and Risk committees that will make
a difference to I think the water sector moving forward.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Thanks so much, Jillian, always appreciate your time. That was
Ward on New Zealand CEO Jillian B.
Speaker 7 (10:25):
Life.
Speaker 2 (10:25):
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Dogs'd be good to have you with us. It's five twenty.
Auckland Councils considering new restriction for dog walkers councils. The
council is suggesting a maximum of six dogs be walked
together at a time, with only threeving allowed off leash.
It's also looking at making more of Auckland's fourteen regional
parks and sixty four local parks completely dog free. Feedback
(10:54):
on the proposals is now being accepted. Cassie Jeffries is
a dog walker from the Professional Dog Walkers Association. She
joins me, now, good morning, Cassie, thanks for your time.
Speaker 5 (11:04):
Good morning. How are you doing good?
Speaker 7 (11:05):
Hey?
Speaker 2 (11:05):
What are these restrictions going to mean for professional dog walkers.
Speaker 5 (11:09):
At this stage, council hasn't given us any other options,
so it'll mean exactly what it means to everyone else.
Most likely a lot of services will have to change
if this thrall goes through.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
How will that apact impact your business?
Speaker 5 (11:24):
For me, we walk packs of about fourteen, so we
will be looking at dropping numbers, possibly maybe going to
private land. We haven't completely decided yet, but we are
looking at lots of different options.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Yeah, because you kind of get hit two ways. Don't
you get hit on where you can go, and you
can get hit on how many dogs you can take.
Speaker 5 (11:42):
Exactly, And for us, it's not necessarily about the numbers.
But the reason we run the service the way that
we do is so that it's affordable for people. We
pick up a group of dogs, we take them out
to the beach or the forest, places that do take
or require quite a bit of driving. So we do
spend a lot of money on petrol and the way
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we balance out all those costs taking the numbers that
we do, and we do want to keep our service
as affordable as we can for people to actually utilize it.
Because a massive three our adventure in the middle of
the day is so good for so many dogs when
they have quite high energy needs.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
Okay, see, do you know how much of the complaints
to counsel are actually about walking multiple dogs?
Speaker 5 (12:25):
Zero point seven percent of all complaints received last year.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Right, So you're taking a hit here, and I imagine
you're taking I imagine you're taking a hit here because
there's probably a few people out there that aren't as
experienced and knowledgeable who have entered into the industry causing
some issues. Would that be fair to say?
Speaker 5 (12:43):
Yeah? Absolutely, So there's obviously been a lot of feedback,
especially last year due to an issue with a particular
dog walker, and we've been very aware of her for
quite a long time. We also tried to get her
to stop doing what she was doing and then unfortunately
it just went the wrong way. But yeah, there's been
a lot of negativity back. Realistically, though, the actual feed
(13:04):
that council has gotten is so much less.
Speaker 2 (13:06):
Okay, So if the council looked at easing the rules
for professional dog walkers, what would you like to see?
What would help?
Speaker 5 (13:13):
So we're pushing for a licensing system. We think it
would have a lot a much better effect. Basically, any
kind of limit it ignores the real situation. Walking multiple
dogs requires training for both handlers and dogs in the
establishment of processes and safety, and so that we can
create a quality service.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Right y, yeah, I mean, I agree, I agree with you.
I'm not a dog owner, but I'm out and about
walking around a lot, and I'd like to know that,
you know, whoever's got fourteen dogs knows what they're doing, right.
Speaker 5 (13:46):
Yeah, yeah, yeah, exactly that. And so with a licensing system,
we would actually be able to monitor those dog walkers.
We might be able to put in a certification system,
We might be able to ensure that they have a
certain level of dog first aid. And I'm sure they
actually have control of their dogs. And if they don't,
we can take those licenses off them and they can
stop operating.
Speaker 2 (14:06):
Oh sounds good. Thanks so much for your input, Cassie,
really appreciate that. That was Cassie. Jeffries, a dog walker
from the Professional Dog Walkers Association, can to hear what
you think about this. Wherever you are, is there a
problem with dogs? Would you like to see more restrictions
on dogs where they can go, how many dogs a
dog walker can take with them. I think the Council's
heading in the right direction here. But I think you
all say you've got to be really careful that you're
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not penalizing all those people who know what they're doing
and are really responsible dog owners. It's twenty four past
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Well, it's a big day in the United States today
and in Panama, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, in the many countries.
So we're going to feel the weight of President Trump's return.
Today is a day of ceremony, tradition, and balls, but
most importantly, a day of action, as Trump begins to
fire off the first of many executive artists promised on
the campaign trail. What I find most interesting about this
presidential transition is how transactional it has been. The New
(15:03):
York Times reports there at least a dozen billionaires among
Trump's cabinet picks or in line for senior roles in
his administration. Another publication worked out that the combined net
worth of the wealthiest members of his administration could surpass
four hundred and sixty billion. Many are his rich donors,
such as Elon Musk, who we all know spent a
large sum getting Trump elected. Some of the roles these
(15:25):
billionaires are taking on will see them become responsible for
sectors they've been involved with. Off the back of this,
President Biden warned in his farewell address of an oligarchy
taking shape in America. And with the top one percent
of Americans owning around thirty five percent of the wealth
and capital in the country and the bottom fifty owning
about one point five percent, you could say conditions are
certainly ripe. What's notable, though, is the unabashed transparency about
(15:50):
it all. Washington, DC has always been about power, but
now it's just as much about money. If you have
enough of it, you can get a seat at the table.
Such large donors have always expected a quiet word, you know,
a game of goal. A visit to mar Lago in Washington,
DC is filled with corporate lobbyists who petition the government
(16:10):
and public to sway them on certain issues. But in
the past they preferred to do it with some discretion.
Not now. The other thing that is so startling is
that President Trump campaigned on doing what's right for working
class America, just one of the many demographics Democrats have
lost touch with. In exchange for their vote, they now
(16:30):
have some of the richest men influencing this presidency and
protecting their self interest. I hate to say it, as
some of the consequences of this presidency, such as tariffs
and geopolitical decisions, may impact New Zealand. But it is
going to be fascinating to stand back and watch how
this plays out. Who will remain in President Trump's good graces,
(16:52):
Who will see out the term, Who, like so many
of the big tech executives, will curry favor doing whatever
it takes to keep their businesses alive and kicking. It's
going to be very interesting four years. And yeah, that's
probably an understatement.
Speaker 1 (17:07):
Zimb.
Speaker 2 (17:09):
So do you think the American people will be concerned
about the incredible wealth of those holding power and influencing policy.
Look how people react to Prime Minister Luxm's wealth here
in New Zealand. It actually irks me how much the
media make a big deal about it. He's a successful businessman,
he's done well. We all know that's so what, But
there's an implication. It means he isn't in touch with
the ordinary Kiwi. And if you're buying a Washington, DC
(17:31):
mansion for between seven and twenty four million, which is
what is happening. I seriously doubt you know the cost
of an average supermarket shop. Can you to hear your thoughts?
Ninety two ninety two.
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next half hour we head around the regions and to
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and before the end of the hour we will head
to the UE East to get the latest on President
Trump's inauguration, which is taking place today. I'm keeping an
eye on it on our screen. The swearing in ceremony
is underway at the Capitol Rotunder. President elect Trump has
just entered the Rotunder. It's been interesting watching the rotunda
has been filling for about the last forty five minutes,
(18:45):
and when everyone's arrived, they've all been just standing there
in a very solemn fashion. Not a lot of chat
going on, and I wonder whether that's because of Uncle
Trump really doesn't want somebody trying to read what she's
saying to her brother. So this is just taking place now.
We will keep you, of course, up to date throughout
the day on how things progress, because I think it's
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going to be a bit of a tsunami of news
for Americans today as Donald Trump is going to be
signing as many executive orders as he can. So we'll
get to the States before the end of the hour.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Some of you
would like the dogs out of cafes and restaurants as
well as the parks in the regional parks. Please it'll
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be a very interesting year ahead. In other text reads
have to say, though the Biden administration was horrible for America,
many saw little change ahead under Harris. The Dems are
so out of touch they can't see that they've become
that which they hate the Republicans. This time around, the
moneymakers are there, but with a twist. Thanks for your text, Luke,
and thank you for your feedback. You can keep that coming.
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You can text on ninety two ninety two what does
that be? Okay, let's head around the country and joining
me in Dunedin. Callum Proctor, good morning, Callum, we've got
some optimism in doned and over the government's health portfolio.
Changing hands, Yes.
Speaker 8 (20:07):
Sir, good morning, of course, here the singing and Brown
the new Health Minister, replacing Shane Ready in that major
cabinet reshuffle. Brown says he's focused on delivery and that's
something that our dned and Mayor Jill's Radick hopes will
be applied to the fraught Dunedin Hospital project, which is
still awaiting a decision from the government. Raddicks is Brown's
a logical and practical person, so he will get on
(20:29):
with the logical and practical task of building the hospital
to its current plans. He's also welcoming news of a
South Island minister. He says he hopes it means the
area will get its fair share of the return for
what it delivers to New.
Speaker 2 (20:42):
Zealand and In Eden's weather today.
Speaker 8 (20:44):
Calm, low cloud clearing to find this morning light winds
the high today twenty oh sounds good.
Speaker 1 (20:49):
Thank you.
Speaker 2 (20:50):
Claire Sherwood is in christ Church and christ Church Mayor
Film Major has officially confirmed his bid for re election.
Speaker 9 (20:58):
Yes will he has locked this and this was after
his campaign website accidentally went live a bit earlier than
expected yesterday. Now Film Major has confirmed he'll seek this
second term come October and the local body elections. His
campaign will focus on six key priorities, things like affordable rates,
environmental protections, future proofing the water infrastructure and delivering essential.
Speaker 2 (21:22):
Service as well.
Speaker 9 (21:23):
He says he has a proven track record of success
and gets stuff done. He's very proud of his and
his council's achievements so far in his first term. He
has a strong vision and a strategy for christ Church's
future over the coming three years. He'll come up against
Councilor Sarah Templeton, the only other contender confirm so far.
Speaker 2 (21:42):
And the weather today fine aside from.
Speaker 9 (21:44):
A bit of cloud early and again by evening northeasterlyes
a maximum of twenty one.
Speaker 2 (21:49):
Thank you, Claire, have a good day. Max toll Is
in Wellington. Good morning, Good morning. Why are questions over
the Homegrown festival leaving Willington? Gosh, it has not been
a good start for music festivals.
Speaker 7 (22:00):
No, no, neither for Wellington. And this is the long
running music festival that takes place annually excuse me, on
Wellington's waterfront. It's staged in various parks along the waterfront
and the use of TSP Arena as well. Eighteen years
it's been here and the director is being a little
coy about why he wants to move it in twenty
(22:21):
twenty six, personal and logistical reasons. He says they want
to enhance the festival and can't do that in the
space they currently have, so more money you'd assume would
typically be the reason that might highlight Auckland or christ Church. Perhaps,
he says, they have three to four options on the
table they're looking at. Perhaps somewhere it's easier to get
a liquor license. Homegrown always always been a success here
(22:43):
in Wellington. It grew from about ten thousand and two
thousand and eight to roughly twenty three thousand. It's a
big lost businesses are gutted and there are some here
who feel like a jewel in Wellington's crown is being
given away.
Speaker 2 (22:56):
Yeah, it as a shime. What's Wellington's weather today?
Speaker 7 (22:59):
Mix a good one fine southerly's twenty five and the
high in the central city.
Speaker 2 (23:05):
Thank a Max. And in Auckland, never retremind who joins
me in the studio. Good morning, good morning, go for it.
Speaker 10 (23:11):
What do you got for it?
Speaker 5 (23:12):
Oh?
Speaker 11 (23:12):
I see, Oh I different.
Speaker 2 (23:15):
I'm leaving you to it. I mean, how many times
have you run? Have you won Newsreader of the Year
at the radio woods?
Speaker 1 (23:22):
Right?
Speaker 10 (23:22):
I thought you need me?
Speaker 11 (23:23):
Well I saw you're thinking, oh yeah, he comes nevare
m hey neither.
Speaker 2 (23:27):
There are numerous weather warnings in place as heavy rain
batters the upper North Island.
Speaker 11 (23:32):
I know some people be thinking, oh God, is she
talking about the flip and weather again. If Mike Hosking
was in here, he want to said neither, leave the room,
stop talking about the weather. Weather's just nextur.
Speaker 2 (23:43):
Could you sum up the story and today's weather all
in one fight?
Speaker 12 (23:46):
Shall I shall?
Speaker 11 (23:47):
Because you know that's the kind of person I am,
true broadcaster. So yes, the weather in Auckland, we had
a heavy rain warning, but it's the wind as well,
so you know that's happening in Northland starting apparently in
Auckland aroundabout now. So there's also the transport agencies come
into this and the usual story the warnings from motorists
(24:08):
drive with care in these regions. So the regions are Auckland, Corimandel,
Northless and of course the warning and place were guess
what the Auckland Harbor Bridge ten am to four pm today,
so if you're crossing the bridge just watch out for that.
And of course putting all that weather together for us today, yeah,
it's going to be creep, really heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong wins.
(24:29):
It's a good day for Netflix and pajamas. Thanks for
the good news, h I have twenty one, have a
good day.
Speaker 2 (24:33):
Thank you so much. Next, off for off to Australia.
Donald Demeyo is with us after.
Speaker 1 (24:38):
The break international correspondence with ends and eye insurance, peace
of mind for New Zealand business.
Speaker 2 (24:47):
Donad DeMeo joins me now from Australia and good to
have you with us, Donna. Finally there's Novak Djokovic. Saga
comes to a close.
Speaker 13 (24:56):
Yes, it was rather a protractioned drama, but we have
had a sh statement from Novak Djokovic. I'll tell you
what that said in a moment, but I'll just give
you the background though.
Speaker 3 (25:04):
Well.
Speaker 13 (25:05):
Tony Jones, a veteran TV journo, he pretty much upset
the TV star when he turned to the Serbian fans
during a live cross he was doing and he said
that Jokovic Djokovic was a has been and he also
said kick him out, which was rather contentious for the tenister.
He was not very happy about that, so Tony Joes
said he didn't mean to show any disrespect to Novak,
(25:26):
no intention to offend, but he had to apologize. Ultimately,
he did the apology on the Channel nine Today show
and the Djokovic camp was actually apologized to forty eight
hours earlier, according to Tony Jones, but he was still
not happy. He wanted this public apology, which he finally
(25:48):
did get. So Novak reacted pretty strongly when this first happened.
You know, he didn't do the postmatch interview with Jim Courier.
It was all very awkward. He was very, very very upset,
so Jones said, you know, he never actually meant to upset.
His humor was misinterpreted, as he put it. Well, Djokovic
(26:09):
now has acknowledged the public apology. Tennis Australia has issued
a statement on behalf of his camp as they say,
and he's now saying he's switching focus to the next
match and he's moving on, which I think everyone is
very thankful for. Meantime, Interestingly, the Serbian Council of Australia
still wants Tony Jones to resign and has referred the
(26:32):
matter to the Human Rights Commission.
Speaker 2 (26:34):
I'm not sure what happens with that next. There's just
always a drama when Jokovic comes to town, isn't there?
Speaker 6 (26:40):
Absolutely?
Speaker 2 (26:42):
Oh, Donald, good to get the good to get the
latest on it. Thank you so much. That was Donna
Demeyo there in Australia, zid be so as you know,
it is an inauguration day and about well, actually very shortly.
I think Donald Trump will take the oath of office
and become the forty seventh president of the United States.
It's the first time since eighteen ninety three year president
(27:04):
has been sworn in for a second, non consecutive term,
the last being Grover Cleveland. Real Clear Political Politics senior
election analyst Sean Trendy is worth me now, Good morning, Sewan.
Thank you so much for being with.
Speaker 12 (27:19):
Us, Thanks for having me.
Speaker 2 (27:21):
How will President Trump's second term be different from his first?
Speaker 12 (27:26):
I think the major difference is going to be that
this is not the ragtag band of people who didn't
expect to win in twenty sixteen. He has a much
more professionalized group behind him, and they expected to win,
so there's been planning. It's I think it's going to
be the same Trump, but we're going to see a
very different, more sophisticated administration.
Speaker 2 (27:50):
How does knowing how Washington work change things.
Speaker 12 (27:55):
Well, I think it's more of the same. When he
came into office, he didn't really know how to navigate
the very different the various different pitfalls that can befall
a new president, and he didn't really have anyone on
his team that knew much about that. That's different this time.
So again, I think a lot of his goals are
going to be the same. He's not going to be
(28:18):
someone that if he didn't like the first term, you're
going to like this time around. But I also think
it's going to be more a more effective administration a
term of achieving those goals.
Speaker 2 (28:29):
And he's attempting to achieve quite a lot even on
his first day.
Speaker 4 (28:33):
Isn't he.
Speaker 12 (28:35):
Yeah, we've already received news that he's issuing an executive
order ending what we call birthrights citizenship that if you're
born in the United States, you know, even to people
in the country illegally considered a citizen. That's flying in
the face of one hundred and thirty years as Supreme
Court precedent. But he's definitely hitting the ground running this time.
Speaker 2 (28:57):
We've seen a shift in Trump's clam What do they
bring to this presidency?
Speaker 12 (29:03):
Well, you know, I think I think we have, like
I said, a more serious and more experienced group of people.
You know, I think we were called back to twenty
sixteen where he needed a secretary of State and he
for some reason put the President Oil in that position.
(29:24):
And now you have Marco Rubio, who's a very different
member of that team. So I think, you know, it's
a different, different approach this time around.
Speaker 2 (29:34):
And a bit of a different inauguration ceremony taking place
this morning as well.
Speaker 12 (29:40):
Yeah, that's that's something that has some people kind of
scratching their heads a little bit. You know, it is
going to be cold, but it's not going to be
historically cold, but he is. He's moved it inside. There's
been some speculation that some of this is due to
security risks. You know, he did have the two assassination
attempts on him. But yeah, it's going to be a
(30:02):
more sedate inauguration this time around. At least we won't
be fighting about crowd sizes this time.
Speaker 2 (30:10):
Well, there wasn't. There was sort of a few comments
that maybe that's what he was concerned about as to
why he moved it inside. Is that fair?
Speaker 8 (30:20):
Yeah?
Speaker 12 (30:20):
I mean I think that that he was a little
bit concerned about the crowd sizes, that people wouldn't show
up if it was cold, that he would get negative
comparisons to Barack Obama, who you know, was really cold.
When he has inaugurated and he filled them all. Look,
I prefer this to what we had in twenty sixteen,
when the first thing he did was send his press
secretary out to lie about the crowd sizes. You know.
(30:44):
But at the end of the day, as long as
his hands on the book and he recites the oath
of office, he is president.
Speaker 2 (30:51):
Sean, are we seeing more celebration around this inauguration? I
see that an idol so ago, you know, who's who
of Silicon Valley was in Washington, DC celebrating at a party.
Speaker 6 (31:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 12 (31:04):
You know, there's been a little bit of a vibe shift,
as we say here in the states of our surrounding
the Silicon Valley. They seem to have moved rightward over
the course of the past decade. I also think, you know,
he won the most votes this time around, unlike twenty sixteen,
and so I think there's just a general sense of
(31:25):
legitimacy about this presidency that there wasn't in twenty sixteen
and is showing up in who supports it and how
they support it.
Speaker 2 (31:34):
Sean Trendy, thank you so much for your time this morning.
Appreciate it.
Speaker 12 (31:38):
Thank you say a.
Speaker 6 (31:40):
Hit of the curve earlyer.
Speaker 1 (31:41):
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Speaker 2 (31:48):
Ryan Bridge is up next with the Mike Hosking breakfast,
and he joins me, Now, good morning.
Speaker 10 (31:52):
Good morning. Most importantly about the inauguration, doesn't Milania look
fabulous willing? It's being described as a common sandy go hat.
Speaker 2 (32:00):
Of course, a few wishows issues though. When the president
leaked walked into the road under he went up to
give her a kiss, but the brim was so wide
he couldn't get He was about three inches away from
the cheeks. It was a bit awkward. It do I
keep going or not?
Speaker 10 (32:15):
It's a massive thing. It is a big roadblock. I
told you what's really interesting that's happened just before this
sparing and ceremony that's underway right now. I went ahead.
Biden has pardoned you know, Fauci, the COVID doctor, and
we know about that. Just in the last few minutes.
He has also pardoned, preemptively pardoned his brothers James and Frank,
and his sister Valerie and their spouses. Isn't this incredible
(32:39):
as sitting us president literally in the in the last
gasps of his presidency, is having to go out there
and say it.
Speaker 2 (32:46):
He will be doing that to protect you say that
my family suffer unnecessarily just because I've been the president.
Therefore I'm going to protect them, which is what he
said about Hunter. But the problem with that was he'd
always I didn't care that he pardoned the guy, but
he'd promised he wouldn't we who relies on his integrity,
But also the.
Speaker 10 (33:04):
Uproar about him pardoning his son Hunter to then in
the dying minutes, go and do your brothers and your
sisters And it's.
Speaker 2 (33:11):
A big it's a big raising that little thing or
I'm going to get this sorted.
Speaker 10 (33:15):
And he's at an age in a stage where he's going,
you know what, I'm on my way out both of
politics and soon gently yeah, Jemmie, right, but you know
and I want to make sure that they're protected. The
thing is, though, are you not in preemptively pardoning somebody
sort of implying that they might be guilty.
Speaker 2 (33:34):
Of So my first question she was going to be,
what of the brothers and the sisters meet up to you?
Speaker 1 (33:38):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (33:39):
Okay? What else is on the show's day?
Speaker 10 (33:40):
So Robins are going to go to Washington, D C.
For the latest on the inauguration. We've got Prime Minister tuesdays,
so lots to talk to him about not only the reshuffle,
but also we're going to ask about growth. This is
the big agenda for twenty twenty five. What exactly is
Nikola Willis's remit here? Can she just do whatever she wants?
We'll ask him here.
Speaker 2 (33:58):
It's a lovely they've got a lovely narrative out there,
but actually how they're going to do it would be
great to find out. Ryan Bridge is with you next
here on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Have a great day.
I'll be back tomorrow at five Circay
Speaker 1 (34:19):
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