Why Taiwan is so keen on NZ's food and beverage exports

Relationships: How to cope if you're the "sandwich generation"

Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology to chat about relationships. Do let us know if there are any issues you would like Kirsty and me to cover at afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today they are looking at the challenges facing the 'sandwich generation'.

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The FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow morning, 7am New Zealand time, when Mexico takes on South Africa. To preview the Football World Cup action Jesse is joined by former All White and previous director of the New Zealand Football Fred De Jong.

What on earth is going on with Auckland Housing Plans?

Auckland housing is back in the headlines after an Auckland council meeting this week made some future planning decisions. It looks like most Aucklanders will avoid sweeping housing changes after the councillors put the boldest visions to one side and instead voted in favour of two options that will see a concentration of future development around the city centre and transport routes. Yesterday Auckland Council submitted its recommendations to local boards to get their response. To explain all this and what it could mean for Aucklanders Jesse is joined by Bernard Hickey, author of the Substack column 'The Kaka'.

Why Taiwan is so keen on NZ's food and beverage exports

We're going to talk international trade now, because an article in The Post caught our eye, it states that New Zealand has become Taiwan's second largest source of food imports. In fact in the past year our food and beverage exports to Taiwan have surged 24 percent. To explain why New Zealand's goods are so appealing to Taiwan, and also how we manage the relationship given the geopolitical tension with China, I'm joined by University of Canterbury's Professor of political science Alex Tan.

Loyalty Schemes: Are they all they're cracked up to be?

How do you feel about loyalty cards or apps? Our team is divided by those who swear by them and those who don't want them. We'd love to know what you think on 2101. We're talking about loyalty cards because Consumer NZ has taken a look at what we customers actually get out of them - especially in regard to supermarkets. Consumer NZ's Head of Research and Advocacy Gemma Rasmussen joins Jesse.