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A new study from the Building Research Association has found that indoor summer temperatures have gone up 6 to 10 percent in the last 20 years. The new insulation standards that came into force in 2023 aren't to blame for these changes, according to the report. Chris Litten from the Building Research Association unpacks what could be causing these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi's under fire over re-sharing a social media post evoking David Seymour as needing trimming like a lawn. What do we make of this? Wellington Airbnb owners are outraged over the council's plan to hike up their rates. Do we support this change? More and more people are deciding against travelling to the US because of the Trump administration. Would we skip a holiday in the US because of the president? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister's dropped a few crumbs on what's shaping this year's budget. Nicola Willis will unveil her growth budget on May 22. She says the public service won't get more funding, for doing the same thing. Willis says there's only more money if people are going to benefit from additional services - or improved impact from those services. But she says she won't be doing away with entire departments or agencies. "That's not on the agenda for this budget, because the judgement that we've made at this stage is that it could end up costing us more in the short-term than we would deliver in savings." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour's responding to a post evoking him as needing trimming like a lawn. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi re-shared his partner's post showing him cutting the grass. The caption read: 'I told him to behave as though every piece of grass is a David Seymour. The lawns are getting a good effing hiding.' Seymour says that's objectionable - with its suggestion of attacking a person you disagree with. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL has issued a breach notice to Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar following a probe into an altercation that took place during the first round in Las Vegas. The breach notice proposes a fine of $10,000, a suspension from three NRL matches and a requirement for Agar to undertake appropriate education and training. Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm says Agar will likely be prohibited from travelling to any away match scheduled for the Warriors during the suspension period. He also revealed the NRL declined to comment further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India.  The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will begin next month. The inclusion of dairy products was a key snagging point in negotiations that fell flat in 2015.  Meat Industry Association Independent Chair, Nathan Guy, says the primary industry has a lot to gain. "If you look at what's happening up here with sheep meat at the moment, we're facing a 30 percent tariff - and that's a massive headwind. So there's not a lot going on here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Airbnb hosts are hitting out at the city council and claiming accommodation rate hikes are overkill.  It's proposing applying commercial rates to short-term accommodation providers. It could treble owners' costs - leaving many hosts fearing for their businesses. Airbnb volunteer community leader Julie Wilson says her rates would rise from about $11,000 to about $40,000 and she'd have to stop. "It's excessive - many of us rent occasionally, not as a full-time business, but they're going to be treating us the same as a hotel with hundreds of rooms."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says confirmation we're relaunching Indian trade talks came soon after he'd touched down in New Delhi.  On the campaign trail, Chris Luxon pledged a deal with India within his first term. He's noted there'll be many rounds of negotiations, but this news is a huge win and a breakthrough in New Zealand's economic agenda. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper is unsure how far these discussions will go at this stage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclone Alfred has blown a $1.2 billion hole in the upcoming Australian federal budget, according to a warning from Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Government has announced an extension to the disaster recovery allowance and payments to impacted areas in Queensland and New South Wales.  Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Chalmers has claimed a significant amount will be used to rebuild the flood-impacted communities - and this is likely to leave an impact ahead of the upcoming federal election.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson has succumbed in his first full race with Red Bull as wet conditions wrought havoc on Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix. Sitting 13th, he lost control at turn two with 10 laps to go and was forced to retire. Lando Norris was victorious, with Lawson's Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen second.  Sportstalk host Jason Pine recaps the race. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in four school principals claims to see harmful behaviour every day between students - and the Children’s Commissioner aims to address that. The Chief Children’s Commissioner is calling for regular, publicly reported data about bullying in schools as teachers' unions voice concerns over 'blind spots' in the current system. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault says there's definitions of what constitutes bullying from experts - but it's hard to track and measure. "When it comes to behaviour management and defining what bullying is, there's lots of grey spaces. Every little conflict is born of different stuff." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 March 2025, Labour's Barbara Edmonds says she's on board with foreign investments, but there's a few ifs and buts. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom defends a new council policy to remove homeless people's belongings if they obstruct public spaces. Dr Daniel Timms, the inventor of the world's first mechanical heart speaks about this week's huge breakthrough. Plus, Nate Saunders from the Formula 1 at Melbourne - Liam Lawson has had a shaky first day on the track. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe is responding to Trump's enormous 200 percent tariffs on wine and other alcohol products from the region.  Wine producers in France, Italy and Spain are 'really angry'.  Donald Trump has accused the European Union of being formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States.  UK Correspondent Gavin Grey gives Ryan Bridge a run down on the situation, as well as the Judge convicted of forcing a young woman into slavery, and how much a 2 metre wide house in London will set you back.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US steel and aluminium tariffs are coming into effect, and they are coming without exemptions.  Australia and Japan were hoping to avoid the tariffs, but they're out of luck.  Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about what this means, Singapore Deputy PM's comments on Asia, and how imports and exports went for China in January.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Aussie Home Affairs secretary is calling for New Zealand to get rid of our nuclear-free policy and sign up to Orcus. Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo says the chances of a conflict with China mean New Zealand and Australia should be working together to create a combined military force. "Our defence are probably several decades old, and in this highly disrupted world, everything is changing at such a great rate that we just need to re-examine everything," he said.  Former Australian Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo talks to Ryan Bridge.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Liam Lawson has already had a close call in Melbourne today ahead of the big day on Sunday.  Going around the circuit the Red Bull driver grazed the wall on a turn.  ESPN Reporter Nate Saunders talks to Ryan Bridge live from Melbourne.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB Sports Editor Elliot Smith and Sports Journalist Lavina Good join Ryan Bridge on the Huddle.  The F1 is on everyone's lips this afternoon, as fans gear up to for the big race on Sunday.  It's been seven years since New Zealand has has a full-time F1 driver, and despite being off to a disappointing start today, Liam Lawson has 24 weeks to prove himself.  Can the Warriors take the win tonight? The Huddle worries our team is lacking structure and attack.  And Joseph Parkers title shot is back on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian patient has this week survived100 days with an artificial heart. The success is a world first and is another step towards decreasing the number of deaths caused by cardiac failure. Australian engineer Daniel Timms invented the ground-breaking artificial heart and talks to Ryan Bridge about how the heart works, how he invented it, how its powered, and what the development means for medicine. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is sounding off on the Prime Minister after failing to reach a deadline made for all councils. Councils were encouraged to deliver a plan that the Government could help with, and Wellington didn't deliver one in time. Whanau then said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is 'not a very nice person.' Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper said the Mayor thought the comment would work in her favour. "She said it works for her because a lot of people in Wellington don't like Luxon," he said. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson has had a disappointing race in the first free practice of the season, coming 16th out of 20 cars.  There is work to be done for the Kiwi driver ahead of Sunday's race.  Weekend Sport host Jason Pine talks to Ryan Bridge about the F1, the Warriors game tonight, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.