Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025

In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything; DOC's launching a huge campaign to increase awareness about the fragility of nature and help drum up some funds for its work; Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards; Kerry-Anne Walsh has the latest from Australia.