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Midday Report for Wednesday 1 December 2021
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First home buyers back off soaring house prices
12:45 PM.Housing analysts say there's been big fall away in first home buyers.
Agents are reporting fewer people showing up to open homes and auctions.
And investors are still backing off, too.
Max Towle… Read more Audio
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Phil Goff proposing $1 billion climate change package
12:42 PM.Auckland's mayor wants the council to adopt a $1 billion climate change package - largely paid for by a targeted levy.
It comes as the council received a report saying it was not on track to halve… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 1 December 2021
12:26 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead has defended the performance of New Zealand's spinners, in the side's hard fought draw against India in Kanpur. Audio
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Midday Business News for 1 December 2021
12:20 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sydney on edge as Omicron spreads
12:18 PM.In Australia, Sydney and the Central Coast are on edge, waiting to discover just how far and wide the Omicron Covid variant has spread.
Exposure sites are increasing, after at least five positive… Read more Audio
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Hone Harawira welcomes call for Northland to exclude unvaccinated
12:16 PM.Te Tai Tokerau Border Control founder Hone Harawira is welcoming the high-powered call for unvaccinated people to be blocked from entering the north this summer.
The Northern Region DHBs and Te Kahu… Read more Audio
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Reactivation package for Auckland business and events
12:12 PM.The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $37.5 million reactivation package for Auckland - it includes vouchers, discounts, and food parcels.
She says it's to bring people back to businesses… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 1 December 2021
12:00 PM.Auckland's mayor wants to charge households a climate levy, and a $37 million package has been announced by the Government with the aim of rebooting Auckland throughout the summer. Audio