Holiday Breakfast

David Seymour’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill has faced a fair bit of opposition since its introduction. 

The ACT Leader says it comes from two main camps, and in his opinion, it reinforces the need for a debate around the Treaty of Waitangi and its application. 

He told Tim Beveridge that the debate has shifted to the point where it’s not about race or the Treaty, but rather about whether New Zealand is a society that gives respect and dignity to each person, or whether it’s some “backwards-looking tribal place” where people have to say their race before their ideas are heard.  

Seymour believes the presentation of the bill by the media is “pretty hopeless”. 

He says there was one interview on TV1 where they gave more time to the protestors that interrupted his interview, than they did him. 

“It’s pretty difficult not to despair with the standards of media coverage.” 

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Almost all Kiwi children experience significant trauma before the age of 10. 

That's the finding of new Auckland University research, published in the European Journal of Public Health. 

The study's also found children who experienced at least one traumatic event were twice as likely to be obese by the age of eight. 

Lead author Ladan Hashemi told Tim Beveridge that they were looking to see if children had been exposed to things such as domestic violence, mental health issues, and alcohol misuse, which have a high prevalence in New Zealand. 

She says that when all of the categories are combined, the prevalence of trauma is quite high and unsurprising. 

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A Kiwi classic has been scorned. 

The Marmite and chip sandwich has been named the 17th worst food in the world in Taste Atlas’ annual ranking.  

Although the sandwich only scored a 2.3, the top three spots were claimed by Sweden’s Blodpalt, Spain’s Bocadillo de Sardinas, and Calskrove, also from Sweden.  

Food Envy Head Chef and critic Max Gnojczak told Tim Beveridge that he was kind of confused by some of the choices, as they looked pretty decent to him.  

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The economy may be starting to turn a corner, but it could be a slow turn. 

Stats NZ figures show the number of filled jobs increased 0.3% in November – the first monthly increase in eight months. 

Service sector jobs increased, but the number of primary sector and goods industries jobs declined. 

Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Tim Beveridge he still expects unemployment to surpass 5% this year. 

He says it does tend to lag a bit, so there's still some GDP weakness to be reflected. 

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There are fears fire crews will see setbacks in the efforts to contain the LA wildfires, with strong winds forecast in the hours ahead. 

Thousands of firefighters are battling the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires, which have now burnt through an area larger than Hamilton. 

At least 24 people have died and dozens are missing, with the death toll expected to rise. 

Nine News correspondent Reid Butler told Tim Beveridge fire crews have made significant gains, but that could easily be undone by the winds. 

He says it'll be especially bad if the helicopters can't fly, as existing fires could spread and new fires could start. 

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Job numbers have picked up slightly, but not everyone's benefiting. 

Latest figures from Stats NZ show the number of filled jobs rose slightly in November, for the first time in eight months. 

Service sector jobs rose but primary industries and goods industry jobs declined. 

Infometrics’ Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge that it’s a bit early for it to be fully sustainable, but there is a definite shift. 

He says it’s early signs of better thing to come for the economy in 2025. 

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One of the best storytellers in the comedy world is gracing New Zealand's shores in February.

American comedian and actor Josh Wolf has been performing live for over 25 years and is now bringing his show 'High Life on Tour' down under. 

Josh joins the show to talk about his long career and what Kiwis can expect from him next month. 

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Public consultation on the rewrite of the Arms Act opens today.

It has been more than 40 years since the Act was enacted, with lobby groups calling the legal firearm system fractured and confused.

What are firearms owners hoping to achieve with the public consultation? 

Spokesperson for The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners Hugh Devereux Mack joins the show to discuss what the government needs to consider, and how this compares to the previous consultation of the Act. 

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Starting today the Desert Road will be closed for two months. 

Up to 20,000 vehicles could be diverted to regional roads and it will take motorist through towns like Ohakune and National Park.

It is a welcome boost to Ruapehu businesses, but does this disruption mean people could give the region a miss all together?

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton joins the show to discuss what the diversion will mean. 

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Fires in Los Angeles have been ravaging the city for almost a week.

The worst of the wildfire has scorched nearly 23,000 acres and is only 11% contained. 

What started the fires that have claimed sixteen lives? 

KNX News presenter in Los Angeles Charles Feldman joins the show to give an update on the deadly wildfires. 

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