/on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/rss 九一星空无限 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:38:06 Z en /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/noelle-mccarthy-writer-and-broadcaster-on-the-bombing-of-the-rainbow-warrior-new-podcast/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/noelle-mccarthy-writer-and-broadcaster-on-the-bombing-of-the-rainbow-warrior-new-podcast/ The fatal bombing of the Rainbow Warrior is being remembered, four decades on.  It's 40 years to the day since photographer Fernando Pereira was killed when the Greenpeace ship was bombed by French spies.  The anniversary's been marked with a dawn service, hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, at Auckland's Viaduct.  A new six-part podcast, written and presented by John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy, reexamines the events leading up to the terror attack, and the subsequent fallout on both sides of the world.  McCarthy joined Kerre Woodham to delve into the history and circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior.  LISTEN ABOVE  Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:09:16 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/alanah-bruce-on-coffee-prices-set-to-rise-as-hospitality-venues-deal-with-tough-economic-times/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/alanah-bruce-on-coffee-prices-set-to-rise-as-hospitality-venues-deal-with-tough-economic-times/ Coffee prices are tipped to rise as hospitality venues attempt to wade through tough economic times. Wellington hospo offerings in particular, have been posting poor results - partially due to thousands of public servants being laid off in recent months, and the cost of living impacting spending. Flight Coffee managing director Richard Corney says if the price of a cup of coffee increased at the rate of operating costs, they should be charging $8 a cup. Raglan Roast have 11 stores nationwide, including five in Wellington. Raglan Roast Head of Operations Alanah Bruce joins Kerre Woodham.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 02 Sept 2024 00:48:36 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/viviennes-christmas-cake/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/viviennes-christmas-cake/ As discussed on Kerre Woodham Mornings! Boil together:  1 cup water1 kilo mixed fruit8 oz buttersmall tin pineapple1 tblsp mixed spice1 tblsp vinegar1 tblsp marmaladeCool it. Once the mixture has cooled, add 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tin condensed milk. Mix well.Add: 2 large cups flour1 tsp baking powder1 tblsp sherryPlace in a 10” tin and bake at 120 deg Celsius for 4 hours. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:53:36 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/janice-gemmell-union-secretary-at-nupe-discusses-the-impact-of-youth-offenders-on-our-justice-system/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/janice-gemmell-union-secretary-at-nupe-discusses-the-impact-of-youth-offenders-on-our-justice-system/ A 14-year-old girl has been remanded in custody after allegedly attacking a 12-year-old girl near an Auckland McDonald's restaurant. She appeared at a Youth Court proceeding at North Shore District Court yesterday, charged with injuring with intent to injure. A New Zealand Herald story two weeks ago highlighted the violence and dysfunction, for both staff and teens, within our youth justice residences. Janice Gemmell is the Union Secretary at NUPE - the National Union of Public Employees, and she joined Kerre Woodham Mornings to discuss the impact of young offenders on our justice system. LISTEN ABOVE   Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:45:34 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kate-ayers-nz-dental-association-calls-for-a-raft-of-changes-in-the-industry-starting-with-increased-grants-for-access-to-urgent-care/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kate-ayers-nz-dental-association-calls-for-a-raft-of-changes-in-the-industry-starting-with-increased-grants-for-access-to-urgent-care/ A call for the Government to put more money towards dental care in tomorrow's Budget. The Dental Association is calling for raft of changes, starting with increasing grants for access to urgent dental care. Spokesperson Kate Ayers told Kerre Woodham despite their best efforts, many people develop dental issues they simply can't afford to fix. “It’s just not fair that they need to continue on with it because they can’t afford to get it fixed.” LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 17 May 2022 23:15:52 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/david-vinsen-chief-executive-of-the-imported-motor-vehicle-association-on-governments-half-billion-investment-into-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/david-vinsen-chief-executive-of-the-imported-motor-vehicle-association-on-governments-half-billion-investment-into-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles/ The Government's offering up new transport options, rather than kicking people out of their cars. Included in their Emissions Reduction Plan is more than half a billion dollars towards pushing electric and hybrid vehicles. The money will help lower and middle income households scrap their fossil-fuel burning cars for a climate-friendly alternative. A pilot of the scheme will involve up to 2500 vehicles and begin next year. To discuss this, David Vinsen, Chief Executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Association joined Kerre McIvor. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 May 2022 22:39:08 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-hiran-thabrew-starship-child-psychiatrist-on-new-youth-mental-health-app/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-hiran-thabrew-starship-child-psychiatrist-on-new-youth-mental-health-app/ Starship have launched a youth mental health app as self-harm events abound young people spike. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, admissions of children and adolescents to hospital following self-harm events have increased by 25 percent in the 15-19 year age group and 50 percent in the 10-14 year age group.   Over 5600 young people presented to hospital emergency departments around the country with self-harm in 2021 alone. Founded on the premise that it takes a village to raise a child, the app is designed to help rangatahi take control of their mental well-being by connecting them with a network of trusted individuals, friends or whānau, called “buddies”. Starship Child Psychiatrist and Paediatrician Dr Hiran Thabrew joined Kerre Woodham. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 09 May 2022 00:15:45 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-mitchell-national-police-spokesperson-on-whether-poto-williams-is-too-soft-on-crime-as-police-minister/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/mark-mitchell-national-police-spokesperson-on-whether-poto-williams-is-too-soft-on-crime-as-police-minister/ The public has registered a vote of no confidence in Police Minister Poto Williams as youth crime spirals out of control. The latest 九一星空无限hub-Reid Research poll asked: Is the current Police Minister too soft on crime? More than two-thirds - 68.3 percent - said yes, while just 18.3 percent said no. Minister Williams doesn't think it's fair. She said to 九一星空无限hub "For me, you're either soft or you're a thug or you're smart and I choose to be smart." National Party Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell sees it differently and he joined Kerre McIvor. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 05 May 2022 23:45:44 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-christine-braid-massey-university-institute-of-education-facilitator-on-report-finding-less-than-65-percent-of-15-year-olds-have-basic-proficiency-in-reading-and-maths/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/dr-christine-braid-massey-university-institute-of-education-facilitator-on-report-finding-less-than-65-percent-of-15-year-olds-have-basic-proficiency-in-reading-and-maths/ A new report from the non-profit Education Hub organisation has raised concerns about what it calls a "deeply worrying" decline in literacy levels.  Less than 65 percent of 15-year-olds have basic proficiency in reading and maths.  Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the Government is working hard to turn around the trend, but it takes time.  Dr Christine Braid, from the Massey University Institute of Education, works with teachers and schools to explore best practice in literacy teaching for the benefit of all learners and she joined Kerre McIvor.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:48:45 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/jim-boult-queenstown-lakes-mayor-calls-for-return-of-wage-subsidy-for-businesses/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/jim-boult-queenstown-lakes-mayor-calls-for-return-of-wage-subsidy-for-businesses/ Queenstown restaurants are calling for better support as Covid causes many to close.  Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says Wānaka businesses need the return of the wage subsidy and the introduction of rent support if they are going to survive the current Covid wave.  Mayor Jim Boult joined Kerre McIvor.  LISTEN ABOVE  Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:15:57 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/professor-des-gorman-complacency-in-our-covid-19-response-and-immunisation/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/professor-des-gorman-complacency-in-our-covid-19-response-and-immunisation/ Many countries around the world are seeing a Covid-19 surge, which some are saying should be a warning for Australia and New Zealand. Nations like Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand, once celebrated for their response to the coronavirus pandemic, are now grappling with a sudden surge in cases, with large swathes of their populations unvaccinated. As long as less than half the population is vaccinated, New Zealand and other elimination countries remain vulnerable to outbreaks. Auckland University Professor of Medicine Des Gorman told Kerre McIvor he has a few reservations about our Covid-19 response of late. "There are a number of reasons why I'm very worried about our immunisation strategy. The software is not good, the booking system is a joke at the moment, sadly, we don't have enough vaccinators. The fact we've kept telling ourselves for so long how good we are has led to complacency." LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 25 May 2021 23:05:56 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/nick-bryant-bbc-correspondent-on-derek-chauvins-guilty-verdict/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/nick-bryant-bbc-correspondent-on-derek-chauvins-guilty-verdict/ There was quiet, just for a moment, as hundreds of people standing in the intersection at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue crowded in to listen to the news. “They’re announcing the verdict!” someone shouted, calling for silence. Then thunderous cheering filled the place where George Floyd was pinned beneath a police officer's knee nearly a year ago, begging for air and his mother. Many people wept. Some sobbed. They were cheering the first guilty verdict for the fired officer, Derek Chauvin, who was charged with murder and manslaughter. Moments later, another wave of cheers swept the crowd as the other two verdicts — both guilty — were announced. Moments after that, Chauvin put his hands behind his back and was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. In the place now known as George Floyd Square, a spot that millions around the world have seen in videos shot by bystanders during Floyd's arrest, there was relief. Venisha Johnson jumped for joy when she heard the verdicts. Minutes later she could barely speak, she was weeping so hard. “It means so much to me,” said Johnson, who was wearing a mask that memorialized some of Floyd’s final words: “I can’t breathe.” “I’ve been praying for George every day, every morning at 6 a.m. I’m just so happy. The way he was murdered was terrible, but thank you, Jesus,” she said. Some 300 people gathered in the intersection, home to Cup Foods, the corner convenience store where employees had called police on the evening of May 25, saying Floyd had paid for cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill. It was Memorial Day. Since then, thousands have come to lay flowers, poems, photos and letters at the site where Floyd had the air choked out of him. They came to stand beside the sculpture that now fills the middle of the street, a huge metal fist raised as a cry for justice. They came to look at the now-closed gas station, where the sign had been covered long ago with a demand: “Justice for George Floyd.” On Tuesday, a protester climbed onto the sign to add two more words: “Justice Served?” For those gathered on Tuesday, they had seen at least the beginning of justice. “Let the healing work begin,” said Jennifer Starr Dodd, a Minneapolis woman, speaking through her tears. “Repentance, accountability, respect. You can’t have healing without repentance.” By early evening, the square was a scene of celebration, prayer and community relief. More and more people streamed in. Someone played a tuba. There were occasional chants of “Say his name! George Floyd!” People danced to “We Gon’ Be Alright” by Tye Tribbet and DMX's “Party Up.” Parents brought children, showing them that, at least sometimes, a Black man could get justice. Chris Gober, 17, brought his younger brother to talk about how Black men can face dangers from the police. “Watch your back. Watch everything you do,” he told the 7-year-old. But Gober also said the verdict was “a start to a change” for a movement to racial justice. Criminal convictions of police officers are exceedingly rare. There have been thousands of police shootings in the U.S. since 2005, but fewer than 140 officers have been charged with murder or manslaughter, according to criminologist Phil Stinson. Before Tuesday, only seven were convicted of murder. Toni Hamilton, who brought her daughters to the intersection to hear the verdict, was deeply relieved at the news. “I feel like for this whole time we’ve all been breathing with half of our breath,” she said. “Now there’s opportunity for the future. ... There’s power when we all come together.” It remains unclear what will happen to the square, which sprang up organically in the days after Floyd’s death, when community members put up homemade barricades to close it off. The city later replaced them with concrete barriers. It has been a place of pilgrimage and picnics, with people painting slogans and portraits on walls and the streets, leaving flowers and sometimes just hanging out and grilling hot dogs. But neighborhood residents and entrepreneurs say the barricaded square led to a spike in crime and decimated businesses. City leaders have said they would reopen it after Chauvin’s trial, but the activists who serve as the square's unofficial leaders say they will not step aside unless the city meets their long list of demands, including recalling the county prosecutor and firing the head of the state’s criminal investigative agency. Neither is likely to happen. As the sun set over the square, Floyd's aunt, Angela Harrelson, spoke to the crowd. “When you came out to protect that site, to keep it sacred, you guys created a domino effect,” she said. “I don’t know all of your names, but I see you. I hear you. I appreciate you, and I won’t forget you.” At one point on Tuesday, someone began throwing $1 bills in the air to symbolize the alleged counterfeit bill that led to Floyd’s death, and other people quickly followed. The money was soon collected in glass jars to become a donation — though it wasn’t really clear for what — and laid beside the flowers that now mark the spot where Floyd stopped breathing. Eliza Wesley has been a near-constant presence at the square since Floyd’s death. She calls herself the Gatekeeper. Before the verdict was announced, she led the crowd in prayer. “I don’t have any doubt in you, God,” she said. “We’ve been here for 11 months.” “This is the day the Lord has made.” Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:43:41 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/andrew-little-pharmac-review-to-focus-on-speed-transparency-of-decision/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/andrew-little-pharmac-review-to-focus-on-speed-transparency-of-decision/ A review of the Government's drug buyer Pharmac will focus on the timeliness and transparency of its decisions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Andrew Little announced the independent review's terms of reference at Parliament today. The Pharmac review will focus on two areas: how well Pharmac performs against its current objectives and whether this could be improved whether Pharmac's current objectives maximise its potential to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders as part of the wider health system and whether these objectives should be changed. It will also consider factors including: the timeliness of Pharmac's decision making the transparency and accessibility of its decision making equity - including access to medicines and devices for Māori and Pacific peoples. The independent review panel will be chaired by the former Consumer chief executive Sue Chetwin and will include corporate governance consultant Frank McLaughlin, experienced health and governance expert Heather Simpson, pharmacist prescriber Leanne Te Karu, preventative and social medicine professor Sue Crengle and disability advocate Dr Tristram Ingham. The review is intended to run until the end of the year with an interim report in August and a final report in December. "I expect that the review committee will decide its own consultation process but that it will include at a minimum the appropriate input from consumers, Māori, Pacific peoples, clinicians and industry," Little said. The budget for the review is expected to be between $1.5 and $2 million. Ardern said the review would help New Zealanders have confidence in the system. Ardern said broadly the Pharmac model worked well but they'd heard concerns about the model and the Government believed there was scope to improve it. "Pharmac is a model that's critically important to the health sector and viewed as world leading - but let's make it better if we can." Little said concerns raised about the drug-buying agency included access to new medicines, timeliness of decision making and its priorities. "In addition there have been concerns about the safety of substituting medicines due to cost and availability, and access to products that are funded in other countries but not here in New Zealand." Nearly 4 million New Zealanders received medicines procured by the drug agency. The review was committed to by Ardern during an election debate with National leader Judith Collins who also promised to review the agency if elected. Ardern said when asked if Labour would commit to a review, she said: "If it gives people faith in our system, then yes." 九一星空无限room reported this morning the review will investigate how the government drug-buying agency can better respond to specific government health priorities relating to emerging drugs and more. In 2019 the Health Select Committee voted against a politician-led inquiry into the agency. The National Party said it appeared Labour only committed to the independent review when it was "politically palatable". Little confirmed the Government was planning an independent inquiry into Pharmac and that Labour just didn't support it being led by politicians on the Health Select Committee. Little said they wanted it to be independent and considered it "inappropriate" for MPs to do it. "It needs to be at arm's length from politicians. It's not right for politicians making political judgments about Pharmac and its decisions. "There are high-level policy decisions but it is better that they are reviewed at arm's length and independently," he said last year. He said work is under way to establish terms of reference and an appropriate review body.   Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:24:40 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tonia-haskell-another-burst-sewerage-pipe-in-wellington/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tonia-haskell-another-burst-sewerage-pipe-in-wellington/ A familiar sight on Wellington's streets - another burst sewerage pipe. Victoria Street in the CBD was closed last night due to the burst pipe - which sent sewage spewing onto the footpath and closing the front entrance to the Wellington Central Police station. It's understood some sewage momentarily overflowed into the harbour after the burst. Repairs are due to begin this morning, and the road remains partially blocked. Acting CEO Tonia Haskell joined Kerre McIvor on the show this morning. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 29 May 2020 03:46:27 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/benje-patterson-entrepreneurial-spirit-alive-and-well-in-new-zealand/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/benje-patterson-entrepreneurial-spirit-alive-and-well-in-new-zealand/ Independent economist Benje Patterson has looked into businesses that have started across New Zealand while the country was in lockdown. He found the entrepreneurial spirit alive and well, with 3,136 businesses starting up. Benje Patterson joined Kerre McIvor on the show this morning. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 28 May 2020 23:22:01 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tim-mulgan-intergenerational-ethics-and-the-covid-19-bailout/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/tim-mulgan-intergenerational-ethics-and-the-covid-19-bailout/ As countries around the world grapple with how to deal with the coronavirus economic crisis, it seems there is no right or wrong way for Governments to manage the financial impact, only trade-offs. Who should ultimately pay for all the money that businesses are getting: is it the ones who receive help now, paying it back over the next few years out of their revenues? Is it a question not just of economics but of intergenerational ethics and justice? University of Auckland's Professor Tim Mulgan is a Global Expert on Intergenerational Ethics, and joined Kerre McIvor to discuss the ongoing situation.  LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:25:57 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/economist-shamubeel-eaqub-how-the-younger-generation-will-help-rebuild-nzs-economy/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/economist-shamubeel-eaqub-how-the-younger-generation-will-help-rebuild-nzs-economy/ A prediction that the COVID-19 pandemic will change our world for a very long time. We're now into the second week of a planned month-long lockdown. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub told Kerre McIvor that things won't go back to normal straight away. "The pandemic is our Great Depression or war." "The tectonic shifts that we're seeing in our economy, values and society are going to be significant." Eaqub says young people will play a major role in rebuilding New Zealand after the lockdown. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:27:11 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/hannah-mcqueen-financial-expert-urges-kiwis-to-be-resilient-during-outbreak/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/hannah-mcqueen-financial-expert-urges-kiwis-to-be-resilient-during-outbreak/ Money experts are urging Kiwis to be resilient during the Covid-19 outbreak. As New Zealand heads into day five of lockdown, people are starting to worry about how Covid-19 will affect them long term. Enable Me managing director Hannah McQueen told Kerre McIvor it's time to start thinking about how people will come out the other side of this lockdown financially stable. "Your head need to be thinking about how do I pivot, how do I get myself employed, who do I talk to." She says the biggest concern for many people is how they will survive with minimal to no income. "Your looking at what income will come in, and income will come in, whether its your leave, whether its a wage subsidy, there will be something coming in."  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:59:39 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kerry-reeves-air-nz-reveals-economy-class-sleep-pods/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kerry-reeves-air-nz-reveals-economy-class-sleep-pods/ Air New Zealand has revealed details of a prototype new economy lie flat seat. The airline has dubbed the product an ''Economy Skynest'' and is the result of three years of Air New Zealand research and development, with the input of more than 200 customers at its Hangar 22 innovation centre in Auckland. The airline has today filed patent and trademark applications for the Economy Skynest which provides six full length lie-flat sleep pods. The Economy Skynest will have six bunk style beds similar in size to business class beds. Image / Supplied The exact positioning of the Economy Skynest within the aircraft has still to be confirmed, however, it will be in the Economy cabin. The overall length of the sleeping pods would be more than 200cm with 58cm width at the shoulder area. It is intended that each pod will include a full-size pillow, sheets and blanket, ear plugs along with privacy curtains and lighting designed for sleep. The airline is exploring other features such as separate reading light, personal device USB outlet and ventilation outlet. No prices have been divulged but the airline's Skycouch is priced just below that of premium economy. Air New Zealand chief marketing and customer officer Mike Tod says that as the airline operates some of the world's longest flights, such as the upcoming Auckland-New York service at up to 17 hours 40 minutes one way, it is committed to putting more magic back into flying. "We have a tremendous amount of development work underway looking at product innovations we can bring across all cabins of the aircraft. A clear pain point for economy travellers on long-haul flights is the inability to stretch out. The development of the Economy Skynest is a direct response to that challenge," Tod said. Air New Zealand will make a final decision on whether to operate the Economy Skynest next year after it has assessed the performance of its inaugural year of Auckland-New York operations. General Manager of Customer Experience Nikki Goodman says customer and cabin crew feedback on the Economy Skynest during its final phase of development has been ''outstanding,'' with significant partners also keenly involved. She said this was a ''game changer'' on many levels. "This is one of the highlights of three years' intensive work centred on customer wellbeing. We're sure this innovation is going to be a game changer for the industry and bring significant improvements to long-haul flying. We expect other airlines will want to explore licensing the Economy Skynest from us just as they have with the Economy Skycouch." Air New Zealand's head of airline programmes Kerry Reeves says 'can do' is one of the airline's key values and the Economy Skynest prototype is a tangible example of this. He said the scale of the challenge in developing the Economy Skynest and working through its certification with the necessary regulators is immense compared with the development of the Economy Skycouch. The exact positioning of the Economy Skynest within the aircraft has still to be confirmed. "But it was a prize worth chasing and one that we think has the potential to be a game changer for economy class travellers on all airlines around the world. The airline teased the release of the new seat with a campaign promising that its latest idea was ''an absolute snoozefest.'' The airline releases its six-month result tomorrow after earlier this week saying its full year underlying earnings could be hit by as much as 15 per cent due to the impact of the coronavirus on demand throughout its network. Other airlines around the world have been left reeling by the epidemic which has led to a near shut down of aviation in China, share prices hammered and at least one carrier, Israel's El Al appealing for state help to get through the crisis. Last June the Herald revealed Air New Zealand was working with overseas consultants on a new lie flat economy seat for new ultra-long range planes. Then the trial participants, who have signed secrecy agreements, have done 11 rounds of testing of a range of seats and other products that will be fitted in revamped Air New Zealand cabins early next decade. Skycouch allows one or two people to lie across three largely standard economy seats.The new seat could be more like a traditional lie-flat business class seat but with less furniture and personal space around it — and it will be narrower. Air NZ's Kerry Reeves and Greg Foran outside the Skynest prototype. Photo / Supplied Aircraft cabin real estate is known as the most expensive in the world so Air New Zealand must get the balance right - delivering what passengers are prepared to pay for and getting enough seats in to make them pay. The airline is also making modifications to its business premier seats, making storage more convenient, which will be rolled out this year. More significant work is underway. It is also close to finalising the complete overhaul of seats as a result of research and development at its ''Hangar 22'' test bed. The work is well advanced and will be fitted into its new Dreamliners - the stretched 787-10 - when they start arriving in 2022. The introduction of new crew uniforms has been delayed and won't be seen until 2023 as part of a review of the airline's visual identity. This will influence the future look and feel of long-haul aircraft interiors, lounges, check-in experiences and digital presence. It had planned to introduce new uniforms for 4500 staff in 2021. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:45:18 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/a-year-since-north-harbour-rugby-dropped-its-junior-rep-teams/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/a-year-since-north-harbour-rugby-dropped-its-junior-rep-teams/ Youth sport's set to see an increased emphasis on fun and skills development ... rather than just winning. A public awareness campaign's been launched by Sport NZ, and five of our major sporting bodies, to try to change how young people experience sport. Exactly a year ago, North Harbour Rugby created controversy as the first provincial union to axe junior rep teams. Their aim was to focus on participation rather than performance. North Harbour Rugby General Manager Dave Gibson talks to Kerre McIvor about how well its worked.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:52:51 Z /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kerre-mcivor-on-changes-to-youth-sport-we-want-to-encourage-our-kids-to-live-a-happier-and-healthier-life/ /on-air/kerre-woodham-mornings/audio/kerre-mcivor-on-changes-to-youth-sport-we-want-to-encourage-our-kids-to-live-a-happier-and-healthier-life/ Parents, coaches and administrators hold the key to addressing the current problems youth sport faces in New Zealand, Sport NZ says. The emphasis of youth sport should be on having fun and player development, not winning, the organisation said. And it was backed by five major sporting bodies, NZ Cricket, Netball NZ, Hockey NZ, NZ Football and NZ Rugby. Kerre McIvor talks about why she has come around to thinking it's a good initiative.  Listen above Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:47:12 Z