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A new study has found people prefer to take an "ignorance is bliss" attitude to shopping, not investigating whether their purchases are made ethically. Bargain's trump questionable manufacturing, though many are concerned about sweatshop conditions. We ask the panellists whether they do research before spending.

The housing market is definitely cooling now, for the first time in six years QV statistics show Auckland house prices have fallen. While the slowing of the market has been indicated for a while this is the first movement seen on prices. Philip Borkin, senior economist at ANZ, explains what this means for the future. And on the subject of the future, the panel discusses what's happening with jobs.

An ambitious plan has been released for the Ports of Auckland, featuring mock-ups of a new hotel, parking building and a wharf extension. The draft plan sets out a footprint for the next 30 years but already has it's critics, particularly the controversial move to include the suggestion of any kind of expansion. Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson answers some of those concerns and outlines what's been drafted for a possible move to Northland.

Our new Prime Minister has just been ranked 13th on the list of the world's most influential women, alongside fellow global leaders Angela Merkel and Theresa May. The Forbes list notes Ms Ardern's promises to to tackle climate change and poverty. The panellists discuss whether this may be a premature ranking given she's only landed the job or if it's recognising the intrigue of her rise to power.

A new study has found people prefer to take na "ignorance is bliss" attitude to shopping, not investigating whether their purchases are made ethically. Bargain's trump questionable manfacturing, though many are concerned about sweatshop contions. We ask the panellists whether they do research before spending. What the Panellists Michele A'Court and Rob Hosking want to talk about. Wicked campervans, previously in the spotlight for its lewd and misogynistic messages, is now under fire again. On its website it compares the New Zealand government to crack addicts and Nazi's in a message telling tourists to check where they can camp. Dunedin City Councillor Kate Wilson has lodged a complaint with the commerce commission over the language. She joins the panel to discuss if the company really be brought into line or if it free to make comments, however offensive, as it pleases. Detergent and cooking oil has been used by whitebaiters to improve water clarity in Canterbury, shocking environment groups. The whitebaiters could face enforcement action for what could be very harmful to marine life. Dr Tim Davie from Environment Canterbury tells us what this could be doing to the rivers and why the fishermen seem to oblivious to the problem they're causing. A Hamilton Boys' High student has been injured after a group of teenage girl rode through the school topless on motorbikes. The girls, from Waikato Dio, were taking part in an end-of-year prank that went wrong when one of the boys had his leg run over. Police and the school are investigating. We ask the panellists if school pranks are getting out of hand. The new Wellington monopoly has been released today, featuirng landmarks like the Beehive, Lampton Quay and Te Papa but there's been outrage over the places that were ignored. The panellists weigh in about the decision and if Monopoly has lost sight of its own game.

Our new Prime Minister has just been ranked 13th on the list of the world's most influential women, alongside fellow global leaders Angela Merkel and Theresa May. The Forbes list notes Ms Ardern's promises to to tackle climate change and poverty. The panellists discuss whether this may be a premature ranking given she's only landed the job or if it's recognising the intrigue of her rise to power. An ambitious plan has been released for the Ports of Auckland, featuring mock-ups of a new hotel, parking building and a wharf extension. The draft plan sets out a footprint for the next 30 years but already has it's critics, particularly the controverisal move to include the suggestion of any kind of expansion. POrts of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson answers some of those concerns and outlines what's been drafted for a possible move to Northland.The housing market is definitely cooling now, for the first time in six years QV statistics show Auckland house prices have fallen. While the slowing of the market has been indicated for a while this is the first movement seen on prices. Philip Borkin, senior economist at ANZ, explains what this means for the future. And on the subject of the future, the panel discusses what's happening with jobs.

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The new justice minister Andrew Little has revealed the controversial three strikes law will be scrapped. He says there's been no decline in serious crimes under the law and it hasn't acted as a deterrent but supporters of it say it is working to keep serious offenders in prison. Garth McVicar of the Sensible Sentencing Trust comments on the decision.

A British broadcaster's comments about women have caused outrage. Anne Robinson called modern women "fragile" for bring 'unable to deal' with workplace sexual harassment. The former Weakest Link host has been labelled a dinosaur for her views, we ask our panellists their opinion on the comments.