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Rotorua's controversial Mudtopia festival has lost its financing, after the local council voted to stop funding it. The festival has been dogged with problems and a report says its too financially risky.

What the Panelists Garry Moore and Miriama Aoake want to talk about.

The panelists debate the latest self-care trend "forest bathing". It was nothing to do with water, nudity or bathing, it's all about immersing yourself in nature.

The animal welfare organisation SAFE is advertising for two roles, and has stipulated that the applicants will be vegans.

We return to the question of low paid workers and ask what the knock-on effects are of increasing wages. We answer listener questions about the Midwives march yesterday.

Energy minister Megan Woods says the petrol market is not working for consumers, after meeting with BP executives over the company's pricing tactics. BP stands by its actions but the minister isn't satisfied.

The Government announced today it has a $100 million plan to tackle homelessness in New Zealand. The plan consists of 1500 extra places for people to stay and supporting the services of Housing First.

The panelists debate the latest self-care trend "forest bathing". It was nothing to do with water, nudity or bathing, it's all about emmersing yourself in nature. Advocates encourage people to open their senses and connect with nature. We ask the panelists what they do to be part of the natural world. What the Panelists Garry Moore and Miriama Aoake want to talk about. Rotorua's controversial Mudtopia festival has lost its financing, after the local council voted to stop fundign it. The festival has been dogged with problems and a report says its too financially risky. We speak to Rotorua Deputy Mayor Dave Donaldson, about the issue. Patsy Holt is running her first marathon, at the age of 75, to raise money to support stroke affected children. Her 2 year old Granddaughter has suffered a series of strokes. Patsy calls her brave granddaughter Mighty Mouse. We ask her why she choose to run a marathon for the funds. The phrase apparently goes back to an advertisement on May 4 1979. Now, today's date is known around the world as Star Wars day. We see if the panelists are fans of the films and if so, what their favourite Yoda quote is.

The Government announced today it has a $100 million plan to tackle homelessness in New Zealand. The plan consists of 1500 extra places for people to stay and supporting the services of Housing First. The panelists give their views on the initiative. Energy minister Megan Woods says the petrol market is not working for consumers, after meeting with BP executives over the company's pricing tactics. BP stands by its actions but the minister isn't satisfied. We ask economist Donal Curtin whether their tactics are unfair and whether a Commerce Commission investigation would achieve anything. We return to the question of low paid workers and ask what the knock-on effects are of increasing wages. We talk to Karen Guilliland, Chief Executive of the College of Midwives. She'll answer listener questions following the group's march yesterday, to deliver a petition to parliament. The panelists weigh in with their views. The animal welfare organisation SAFE is advertising for two roles, and has stipulated that the applicants will be vegans. We ask employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor if they can do that legally.

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