Breakfast: Wednesday, February 1

Published: 6:09AM Wednesday February 01, 2012 Source: Breakfast

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Christchurch City Council under fire

Christchurch ratepayers are to picket city council headquarters today in a bid to force out its embattled chief executive Tony Marryatt from his job.

Breakfast speaks with protest organiser Peter Lynch.

Ports dispute rumbles on

Breakfast talks to a striking wharfie about the on-going dispute at Ports of Auckland.

Popularity of the SUV

According to new sales figures, the SUV is now Kiwis' vehicle of choice.

Ian Stronach from the Motor Trade Association tells Breakfast their growing popularity is difficult to explain.

Shotput star's age issue

Jacko Gill's old enough to compete at the Olympics but not in the open division of our own competitions. Breakfast speaks to his coach Didier Poppe.

Maori Party Stoush

2012 has its first big political scandal with the Maori Party threatening to quit the government in protest at National's partial state asset sales. David Williams, a Treaty law expert at Auckland University, joins Breakfast to look at what's at stake and why.

Battle at the Ports of Auckland

Is the Maritime Union fighting a losing battle with the Ports of Auckland? Breakfast speaks to union president Garry Parsloe about whether the port workers will inevitably be turned into contractors.

Sporting mentality

How young is too young to be involved with the pressures of high performance sport?

Breakfast speaks to surfing star Paige Hareb's manager Phil Gaze about the mentality needed for top-level competition.

Waitangi Day preview

In just a few days politicians will descend on Te Tii Marae for Waitangi Day commemorations.

How will the Government fare after suggesting Treaty protections be excluded in future legislation? Breakfast speaks with One News Political Reporter Michael Parkin.

Consumer rights in a Smartphone contract

Are offers of free smartphones on a contract basis all that they are cracked up to be?

Paul Breslin, Chief Executive of TUANZ, tells us about the rights of the consumer when entering into and cancelling such contracts.

Impact of Megaupload case

Breakfast talks to Computerworld Editor Sarah Putt what the demise of Megaupload means for those looking to store data in the cloud and whether the introduction of e-health services will see GPs charge like lawyers.

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