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Little joy in the hospitality sector over news of a one-off public holiday. New Zealand will mark Queen Elizabeth the Second's death with a public holiday and state memorial service on Monday, September 26. Business New Zealand and the Act Party aren't in favour. Auckland restaurant Vivace owner, Mandy Lusk, says she's already losing bookings for that weekend, with people planning to go away. She says she feels for small hospitality businesses desperately trying to survive and start repaying debt, now facing another loss of productivity with very little warning. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to remember Queen Elizabeth II. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has spoken highly of New Zealand's new head of state. King Charles The Third has now taken over Sovereignty, following the death of Queen Elizabeth The Second earlier today. Her Majesty passed away aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, surrounded by family. Jacinda Ardern told Heather du Plessis-Allan says like his mother, King Charles has a real affinity with New Zealand. She says during the times she spoke with the Royals, it was during things like lockdown, during royal visits and in the aftermath of March 15. Officials are looking at options for a moment of silence. The Prime Minister says they want to ensure it's a time when people can pose and take part nationally - and details will likely be put out in the next 24 to 48 hours. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen continues to be remembered by New Zealanders who knew her. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sang happy birthday to the Queen at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and met Her Majesty. She told Heather du Plessis Allan it's extraordinary the Queen had welcomed new Prime Minister Liz Truss just days before. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen. After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral. TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s almost unbelievable today that we only saw Queen Elizabeth II two and half days ago. Two days before she passed away, she was working.  She was greeting the UK’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss in her tartan skirt and light blue cardy in front of the fire at Balmoral.  Clearly, she was frail.  She had her cane and for the first time in her reign, she didn’t’ go to London to meet the new PM; the new PM had to come to her in Scotland.  We all knew she was having a tough time  But I don’t think any of us would’ve realized she would be gone so soon after that, because who else would work right up to the last?   The Queen would.  That is incredible. What a remarkable commitment to her job.  She really was something else. No other monarch in the world commands this much respect. Even from corners of the globe that really have no ties to Britain anymore.  Places like the US. They’ve lowered their flags to half-mast. Because, in a way, the Queen became a symbol for many people in the English speaking world, even if

Queen Elizabeth II had a strong connection to New Zealand throughout her reign. She visited New Zealand ten times, the last being in 2002 as part of her Golden Gubilee celebrations. There has been 96 gun salute on Wellington's waterfront this evening; one for every year of her life. Dr. Sean Palmer, chair of Monarchy NZ joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An outpouring of global tributes are flowing for the Queen, as Britons wake up to their first full day of mourning following the Monarch's death earlier today. Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state at Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral, which is expected to be in less than two weeks. King Charles III is expected to make his first televised speech as King tomorrow morning our time. British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Iona Thomas, told Heather du Plessis-Allan she met the Queen one-on-one while being honoured for her work as Deputy Ambassador to Libya and it was a special moment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Bernard Hickey shared that the current economy was doing better than anticipated. According to Jamie Mackay, host of The Country, Bernard Hickey said that the worst was behind us, and backed that up with oil prices lowering and inflation from Covid and the Russia-Ukraine war lowering. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is set to lift the current ban on fracking, and share her plans to improve energy in the UK. As the UK is undergoing an energy crisis, Liz Truss's second session on Downing Street is focused around her strategy to improve the current situation. UK Correspondent Enda Brady has more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An important aspect of the summer holiday experience, baches could be getting more expensive in the next few months. Bachcare’s Nick Peirce says that prices could be going up because of a rise in international bookings. Thanks to this being the first summer with open borders in a while, more people have the option to book. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out, our Kiwisavers could be a whole lot bigger if it wasn't for Robert Muldoon. In 1975, Muldoon abolished the 37 week old superannuation scheme, but that's since been described as the worst decision ever made by a New Zealand government. NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to explain here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says China's expansion in the Pacific is more nuanced that what people are saying. He also says we need to maintain our relationship with our biggest trade partner and be cautious with our words. “If you take the perspective of the Americans, and frankly, many people around the world, they say that China is emerging as a superpower. It’s going to use all this wealth to be very aggressive in a military sense and to effectively attack other countries. And I’m not in that camp, that’s nonsense. I don’t think history supports that view.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iconic Auckland food truck, The White Lady, has been given a 12 month license extension. Their operating license was set to expire on September 30th, 2022, 3 weeks from now, before the council granted them an extension. Max Washer, co-owner and chief burger flipper is relieved, grateful, and over the moon that the council has given The White Lady another chance to commit to improving the city in their own way. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Jayden Meyer’s controversial nine month sentence for raping four teenage girls, protests have been organised. Ruth Money, advocate for victims of crime, is here to discuss the sentence. “Serious crime should be dealt with at a much higher level of denouncement, accountability, deterrents, and sentencing than it currently is, whether the offender is young or not.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent police conduct authority report has found a general lack of awareness amongst police of the Privacy Act. It says police are routinely and illegally photographing and filming young people and adults, and that police don't have a general understanding of the Privacy Act. Police commissioner, Andrew Coster, discusses the report here today. “We have to strike the right balance between the police’s ability to respect privacy requirements and at the same time, properly investigate crime.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The traffic light system's set to be scrapped from next week. Political editor Barry Soper observes that a meeting in The Beehive is scheduled within the next few days. A discussion about the current Covid restrictions will be taking place, with updates to come. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Anthony Albanese scared of young people’s views on democracy? Correspondent Murray Olds offers up an explanation of why younger Australian voters are becoming disillusioned with the current batch of politicians. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of Willie Los'e passing today, sports contributor D'Arcy Waldegrave reflects on the former rugby international and sports broadcaster's life and presence.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Police Association says it rejects the findings of the IPCA and Privacy Commission report into photographing members of the public The report found a general lack of awareness amongst police of the Privacy Act, which led to officers taking, using and retaining photographs unlawfully. Police have acknowledged the report, and nothing more. Police Association president, Chris Cahill explains why he doesn’t approve of the report and how photographing the public is useful for police investigations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.