Holiday Breakfast

As inflation continues to be the highest in 30 years, those in the alcohol brewing industry are worried it'll put many out of business, and leave consumers footing the bill. 
Those in the industry are saying adding a 6.9% increase on top of the excise tax they currently pay is comparable to hiring 2–3 more staff members.  
In 2021 New Zealanders paid 1.22 billion dollars in an alcohol excise tax, which is set to rise significantly this year.  
Brewers Association Executive Director, Dylan Firth joined Tim Dower. 
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Peter McQuarters – known as Peter Mac – is the current host at Hokonui in Ashburton and worked with Bruce Russell in radio in Timaru. 
He joined Tim Beveridge. 
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It's back to Gallipoli for many New Zealanders this morning. 
The reopening of our borders means people can once again travel to attend Anzac services in Turkey – after two years of pandemic absences. 
Veterans Minister Meka Whaitiri will represent New Zealand, with a contingent of Defence personnel.  
Whaitiri told Tim Dower they've been there for a few days and walked the trail up to Chunuk Bair. 
“It’s not till you’ve actually walked the whenua, the land, and the various points that you then realise they were really up against it when they landed.” 
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A reminder you don't have to go to an Anzac service to commemorate the day.  
Thousands of New Zealanders across the country bundled up to attend Dawn services this morning, the first for many since the pandemic began.  
RSA national president BJ Clark told Tim Dower there are small cenotaphs in nearly all communities. 
“Grab your poppy and take it alone and, you know, a little period of reflection and lay your poppy at that cenotaph, that would be a wonderful tribute to those that’ve served.” 
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The situation at Arise church is being described as a crisis. 
The founding pastor of the mega-church group – John Cameron – has resigned from its board, after interns claimed they were overworked, overwhelmed and taken advantage of. 
He's also apologised for any hurt caused. 
Religious scholar Peter Lineham told Tim Dower the church is reacting quickly and openly. 
“It announced that John Cameron and his brother Brent Cameron were stepping down from pastoral responsibilities and clarified they’re not on the payroll.” 
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A warning to managers – not to push their staff back to the office too quickly. 
The move to the Orange setting means many office workers are heading back to their regular workplaces – some for the first time in eight months. 
Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire told Tim Dower some workers may need to ease back in gradually. 
“It’s not a black and white solution, you do not people against their own will at work because you’re likely to have very poor outcomes.” 
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The Prime Minister is set to roll out the welcome mat to New Zealand on her trade delegation to Asia. 
Jacinda Ardern is leading a trade delegation to Singapore this morning. 
She'll then head to Japan later this week. 
Asia New Zealand Foundation Executive Director Simon Draper told Tim Dower they're both countries we have pretty good broad relationships with already. 
“We already are exporting quite a lot to them, so I think when she says ‘open for business’ she’s really talking about tourists and business people coming here.” 
Travellers from Singapore and Japan will be able to come here from the second of May. 
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Businesses might have to step up their game, as a new generation of workers enters the workforce unwilling to compromise on their personal beliefs.  
According to a study from Randstand over half of both Gen Z and Millennials say they'd quit their job if started affecting their enjoyment of life.  
New Zealand Country Director for Randstand Katherine Swan joined Tim Dower. 
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It seems the clock is ticking for Boris Johnson. 
The UK Prime Minister came under fire over parties at Downing Street during lockdown, and then was heavily criticised for his incorrect attack on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer over Jimmy Savile. 
Five aides quit within 24 hours last week – including the chief of staff and director of communications. 
Broadcaster and former politician Nigel Farage told Tim Dower Johnson's time is coming to an end. 
“Whether he lasts three or four weeks or three or 4 months, I’m not sure, but it is only a matter of time.” 
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More support for a call for te reo Māori to be compulsory in schools.  
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon wants a five year-strategy, to make the language a core subject in schools.  
He believes that will help address issues around the Treaty and racism.  
Māori language advocate Scotty Morrison told Tim Dower there's a growing appetite for it to be made compulsory. 
“I think we’re well on the pathway to it happening, we are heading down that track and it’s a good thing.” 
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