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The world's largest 4 day work week trial is currently under way. Companies are experimenting with giving employees 32 hour working weeks as opposed to 40, but retaining the same salary and benefits. Andrew Barnes, Founder of Perpetual Guardian, is here with us now.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is considering seeking redress for the public rigmarole around the Visa issues with the Jamaican netball team.  Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wylie is here to offer an explanation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is more police presence the answer to stop the current levels of crime in our cities? After a smash and grab at St. Lukes mall yesterday, one nearby business owner says businesses are losing faith in our justice system, and wants proactive community patrols. With us now is Catherine Goodwin, the managing director at Goodwin’s Real Estate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden's meeting the British PM....why this "special relationship" between the two countries may not be so special any more.  US correspondent Dan Mitchinson is here to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party is planning for the next election- by hosting less public gatherings going forward. The hecklers have gotten worse in recent weeks, and Deputy PM Grant Robertson's observations have generated further discussion. Political editor Barry Soper is here to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave joins us in the studio to tell us about the current investigation into the Jamaican netball team. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Male student enrolment rates at universities are dropping down. Just 39 percent of domestic university students are men, which is a historic low.  CEO of Universities NZ, Chris Whelan, joins us to explain. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government is to unveil a mini-budget later, predicted to be with the biggest tax-cutting event for 34 years. Gavin Grey, our UK correspondent, joins us here to tell us about it. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland hosted a sold-out business and climate conference earlier this week. It was two days of talk on how businesses can lower emissions and adapt to a new world. With us now is business commentator, Rod Oram. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Road Cycling champion, Olivia Ray, has been issued a two and a half year ban for doping.  She admitted to the US Anti-Doping agency that she had been using banned substances at the behest of her abusive ex-partner. Any races operating out of New Zealand involving Olivia Ray will be investigated. Drug Free Sport CEO, Nick Paterson, has more here. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countdown has ended their Wiltshire  promotion early. They'll conclude their e-stamp promotion by midnight tonight, and no more cutlery or e-stamps will be available.  Here to explain how Countdown could have done this promotion better is Associate Professor of Marketing at UOA, Mike Lee. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly released Mood of The Boardroom Survey indicates that confidence in Labour's economic strategy has decreased. Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson had their ratings go down to a 2.3 out of 5 and a 3 out of 5, respectively, according to new statistics. Harcourts Managing Director, Bryan Thompson, is here today to walk us through the survey results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week has proven that New Zealand businesses are not fans of what's going on in The Beehive. Political editor Barry Soper is here with us to recap the Labour Party's week and  James Shaw's overtaking of Grant Robertson.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Vladimir Putin's infamous nuclear threats, international tensions between Russia and the rest of the world are quite high.  Over in America, the response to Putin's threats has been negative. U.S correspondent Dan Mitchinson has more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was that controversial haka performance in Melbourne really worth this level of discussion? Jason Pine, host of Weekend Sport, is here to share his thoughts on the matter today. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In order to meet increasing demand, Kainga Ora is building an apartment complex just for over 55 year olds. This apartment building will be situated in Manukau, and will fill a housing need. Kevin Lamb, CEO of Age Concern, has more. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three largest American banks say if the U.S Government wants them to pull out of China, should China attack Taiwan, they will.  This comes a day after Biden again committed to help defend Taiwan in the event of an invasion. With us now is our Asian business correspondent, Peter Lewis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russians are trying to flee the country after Vladimir Putin's military call up, and flights out of the country are starting to sell out. The Kremlin say these reports are exaggerated. Meanwhile Ardern is pouring cold water on expelling our Russian ambassador, saying it's not a very meaningful option. With us now is Director for the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, Rouben Azizian. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know what I would do if I was in the Labour Party cabinet at the moment?  I’d find a way to get out ASAP. Especially if any of them want a career in business after this Government.   They should probably think about finding another job, because the rot is starting to trickle down according to this year’s mood for the boardroom.  I think we expected the PM to take a hammering and she did.  Down from 4/5 in 2020 to 2.3 out of 5 this year. But I don’t think we expected Grant Robertson to fall this much. He was the most highly ranked Cabinet Minister last year. It’s a surprise because he’s been seen as a safe pair of hands up to now.  He’s affable… He’s unflappable... he doesn’t do that annoying performance thing that the PM does when she answers questions. But even he is being tainted by this Government. And it should be a warning to them all. That the highest ranking Cabinet Minister is James Shaw.  Who is (a) not in Cabinet. And (b) not in Labour. Which says that he’s escaping the worst of it by being a

Over in the UK, a mortgage rise is on the horizon. A 75 basis point hike is looking likely, according to recent data. UK correspondent Enda Brady joins us here today to explain what that means.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.