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Midday Report for Tuesday 23 March 2021
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Justice advocate on overhaul and review of women's prisons
12:46 PM.There are calls to widen an urgent overhaul and review of the women's prison system to apply to all prisons and youth justice facilities. The Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis admitted his department… Read more Audio
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Lack of Maori focus in housing plan
12:42 PM.An independent Māori Housing body says there is a need for more investment into papakainga and Māori-led housing developments. In the housing plan announced today - the only mention of Māori is that a… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 23 March 2021
12:35 PM.The wine harvest is in full swing around the country but yields this year are very disappointing .. In the flagship sauvignon blanc growing region of Marlborough the grape harvest is well down. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 23 March 2021
12:28 PM.The vagaries of playing under lights at Christchurch's Hagley Oval are still something the Black Caps are coming to terms with says coach Gary Stead. Audio
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Midday Business News for 23 March 2021
12:20 PM.Outdoor goods company Kathmandu has lifted sales and profit as a new business underpinned sales. Audio
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Housing reforms - more money for infrastructure
12:17 PM.One of the elements which the government claims will unlock more land to be built on, is a $3.8 billion fund for housing-related infrastructure. Housing Minister Megan Woods says modelling shows… Read more Audio
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What will happen to house prices? We ask an economist
12:14 PM.The key question on the lips of first-home buyers will be: will house prices fall to the point of becoming affordable? Real Estate Institute figures for February show the median price was up 23… Read more Audio
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Government announces promised housing reforms
12:11 PM.The Government's promising housing reforms to tip the market in favour of first-home buyers and owner occupiers. At the same time, it's hoping to make it harder for investors to make money off… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 23 March 2021
12:00 PM.The government announces its housing reforms, hoping to dampen investor demand for existing homes. Audio