Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Newstalk ZB

Tauranga Businesses have released their key priorities for prospective council candidates.

The city is having elections in July after being under the control of commissioners since 2020.

A Tauranga Business Chamber survey found 82 percent of respondents agreed with the direction the commissioners set.

Chief Executive Matt Cowley says that may not be love for the commissioners but a dislike of the previous council arrangements.

He says businesses were against the stagnation that happened before the commissioners arrived.

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision, that had said the Waitangi Tribunal couldn't summon Minister Karen Chhour.

But despite the ruling, it's too late for the Tribunal to call her to front up.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains what comes next.

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The export of live sheep from Australia will be banned from May 2028 onwards.

The Government has promised a $117 million transition package to support the sector over the next five years.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this will be disappointing news for farmers - who weren't properly consulted before the legislation was implemented. 

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The Finance Minister has promised Budget 2024 will address fundamental areas - and help the nation aim for growth. 

Despite concerns that the budget will be focused around austerity, Nicola Willis says the budget will offer some hope for the future. 

Willis says she's focused on helping boost growth to get New Zealand out of this economic patch.

"We are doing a lot of work across Government - we're thinking about how we can boost growth in New Zealand. Because that's ultimately how we'll get out of this difficult economic patch."

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 13 May 2024, Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton defends why he's introducing 24/7 parking charges for the city centre.

Heather asks NZ Rugby's Chris Lendrum what made Sam Cane call time on his All Blacks career at the end of the year.

Should a convicted sex offender be allowed to become a lawyer? Lawyer Steve Cullen weighs in.

Plus, the most important lessons from motherhood for our three mums on the Huddle.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Auckland Transport is under fire after they confirmed they plan to implement 24/7 parking charges for residents and visitors from July onwards. How will this impact businesses?

How will Sam Cane be remembered? The incumbent All Blacks captain has confirmed he plans to step down at the end of the 2024 season. Will he be missed by Kiwi rugby fans?

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