Last week, Treasury delivered the Long Term Insights Briefing entitled ‘Te Ara Mokopuna’ which examines the use of fiscal policy in New Zealand to respond to challenges and economic shocks.
The report used stakeholder feedback and consultation to underscore how the government can seek to promote “fiscal sustainability and improving wellbeing for future generations of New Zealanders”.
Of particular interest, the report highlights the effect of spending decisions made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As well, Transportation Minister Chris Bishop has announced the government’s plans to change up the road user charges system in what he says is the ‘biggest change to how we fund our roading network in 50 years’.
The changes are aimed at making charges fairer across road usage, reflecting the evolution in the types of cars now available.
Legislative work will be carried out in 2026, with changes expected to come into effect in 2027.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Olaf Diegel, Professor of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) in the Faculty of Engineering and Design, about his research and mahi in 3D Printing! You can hear Olaf speak at Raising the Bar across the inner city on 26 August. Whakarongo mai nei!
Te Whanganui a Tara based band Debt Club phone in for a kōrero about their latest track 'Windows'. They've got their debut EP dropping on September, and potentially even some Tāmaki Makaurau shows coming up! Whakarongo mai nei!
Rotorua Hospital has elicited concerns and outrage over people smoking and vaping in what’s meant to be their “smokefree” entrances. Hospital staff, patients, their visiting relatives, and public health experts think that those in charge of implementing the rules need to come down harder on smokers.
Experts such as Professor Chris Bullen believe the smokefree regulations need to be reformed, and have questioned their effectiveness. Producer Faith spoke to Chris about his concerns, and how the issue of nicotine consumption on hospital grounds needs to be addressed.
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