Podcasts about Auckland

If you're a baker, or just like to smear it on your toast in the morning, you've probably noticed the price of butter steadily climbing in recent months. But there is one place where prices haven't risen so much - and where people can get butter much more cheaply than in other supermarkets. It's Costco, in Auckland's north-west. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

A man from Taranaki has been making a side hustle out of delivering cut price groceries from the giant wholesaler to New Plymouth hundreds of kilometres away. Kaleb Halverson spoke to Lisa Owen.

An art exhibition by people who have experienced homelessness is on display at Auckland's City Mission and the artists say attending a class together has fostered friendships. Amy Williams reports.

Does space go on forever? And if it does end, what's on the other side? Professor Jan Eldrige is the Interim Deputy Dean at University of Auckland's Science Faculty and they join Emile Donovan on the show to enlighten him on the vast expanse of space.

Social media use among young people has been the subject of recent conversation, sparked by National MP Catherine Wedd's private members bill. While the bill hasn't been drawn, the proposal to restrict social media from those under sixteen was met with criticism and support from other political parties.  Wire host Castor spoke to Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland about how a social media ban might affect young people and address the issues they face around mental health.

Many experts believe that New Zealand should also be grabbing more opportunities to keep up with the rest of the world, and invest more in “deep tech." Producer Faith spoke to Professor Frederique Vanholsbeeck from the University of Auckland's physics department about deep and quantum technologies, and their benefits.   

Featuring Ready Steady Learn, thanks to the University of Auckland!

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about personalised gene therapy treatment, using molecules to crack passcodes, and Olympic pool bombing.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about Pay Equity in light of the government's recent changes.  They also spoke to Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland about social media use among young people.  Producer Faith spoke to the Dr Chanelle Duley, an economics lecturer at the university of Auckland, about how financial technology can be used for good, and what we need to be cautious of. She also spoke to Professor Frederique Vanholsbeeck from the university's physics department about deep tech, and how NZ can better utilise it. 

We've all heard about NFTs, AI, crytpo, and all those buzzwords... but do we really know what financial technology is, and how prevalent it is in our daily lives?  Producer Faith spoke to Dr. Chanelle Duley from the University of Auckland about financial technology– or the “fintech” frontier.

This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Some brain doctors are concerned about the danger of a new popular collision sport Run It Straight. Auckland charity Headway chief executive Stacey Mowbray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In Pacific Waves today: Fiji abuse survivor calls on new pope to adopt zero-tolerance policy; PNG declares polio outbreak; The "Cinderella" children being held as slaves in Auckland and Wellington; "Poly flair" adds spark to Super Rugby Pacific competition. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week's brainbox is Sam Lasham, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Sam's research focuses on the link between psilocybin variability and consumer saftey, and developing a method for species identification. Whakarongo mai nei and read more about Sam's mahi here. Thanks to the University of Auckland.

This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about personalised gene therapy treatment, using molecules to crack passcodes, and Olympic pool bombing.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party's Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about Pay Equity in light of the government's recent changes.  They also spoke to Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland about social media use among young people.  Producer Faith spoke to the Dr Chanelle Duley, an economics lecturer at the university of Auckland, about how financial technology can be used for good, and what we need to be cautious of. She also spoke to Professor Frederique Vanholsbeeck from the university's physics department about deep tech, and how NZ can better utilise it. 

Social media use among young people has been the subject of recent conversation, sparked by National MP Catherine Wedd's private members bill. While the bill hasn't been drawn, the proposal to restrict social media from those under sixteen was met with criticism and support from other political parties.  Wire host Castor spoke to Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland about how a social media ban might affect young people and address the issues they face around mental health.

Featuring Ready Steady Learn, thanks to the University of Auckland!

Research that is aiming to help support children with cancer navigate gruelling medical treatment has been launched at Starship Hospital. University of Auckland research fellow Dr Annie Jones spoke to Corin Dann.

Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park. Coach Steve Corica spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A social worker has spoken of children as young as six-years-old being adopted from abroad and held in slavery. Gill Bonnett reports.

The upper North Island was hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms overnight, but the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland has now been lifted. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

After more than 100 years at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium, the Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team. Former All Black Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Sir Bryan Williams said Ponsonby Rugby club has been based at Western Springs for 100 years. It has been a resident tenant for 28 years. 

Last week Finance minister Nicola Willis announced a $190 million social investment fund that will invest in at least 20 social service initiatives over the next year.  Three projects will receive initial funding: an Autism New Zealand programme providing early support to 50 families; an expansion of Emerge Aotearoa's work with at-risk youth; and He Piringa Whare, a data-informed programme to support at-risk Māori. Social Investment is a policy that has been seen from previous National governments, largely associated with former prime minister Bill English.  Under English, the policy involved using data to calculate which groups of people cost the government the most over a lifetime. Interventions aimed at reducing that cost are then targeted at those people.  However critics say this often leads to fiscal outcomes being valued over social outcomes, or profit over people.  This time around the government claims they'll focus on social outcomes over financial ones - but the policy's real effects are yet to be seen.  Producer Evie spoke to the University of Auckland's Associate Professor in Environment Tom Baker about the fund, and how we can expect it to take effect this time around. 

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about the Privileges Committee's recommendations to suspend co-leader's Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for 21-days and MP Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for their haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill, and the Waitangi Tribunals recommendations regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party, Producer Evie speaks to Simon Court about the Waitangi Tribunal recommending an ‘immediate halt' to the Regulatory Standards Bill and the government opening a review into the Waitangi Tribunal. Evie also spekas to The University of Auckland's Tom Baker about the government's newly announced Social Investment Fund. Joel speaks to Mark Thomas, an Associate Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Auckland, about the World Health Organisation declaring an outbreak of Polio in Papua New Guinea. Whakarongo mai.

Popular getaway destination Waiheke Island's has just welcomed a group of VIPs, but they're more than just weekend visitors. Ten Kiwi have been released on the eastern side of Waiheke, Te Motuaarairoa, the most isolated side of the island. It's still the first urban Auckland area to have the national icon reintroduced. Save the Kiwi CEO Michelle Impey spoke to Lisa Owen.

Constraints on Auckland's water infrastructure could push up prices in the city's central suburbs. That is the warning from one economist as demand is increasing for land that is not affected by limitations to Auckland's water network. Last year, Watercare released a map revealing many areas of Auckland with water or wastewater restrictions, meaning new builds in those areas may not be able to connect to the water network until necessary upgrades are complete. Luka Forman has more.

Auckland FC kick off their A-League semi-finals campaign on Saturday in enemy territory. They'll take on the Melbourne Victory as Auckland have chosen to take the first leg of the home and away series on the road. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen from Melbourne.

The Warriors will take on the Dolphins this weekend in a bid to keep their winning streak going. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine says they've got it in the bag. “They're just finding out a way to win the tight wins, whereas last year, they more often than not, didn't win the tight ones,” he said. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 9-year-old Auckland boy has been told he can no longer play age-grade rugby with his friends because he's over the weight limit. The student was one of 106 children who applied for a weight dispensation in the Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union club competition - and after being denied, has opted out of playing any winter sport this year. The union explained structures are in place to ensure player safety and fairness in competition. Rugby commentator Kevin Putt says safety concerns have impacted other decisions made by clubs. "You know that they've actually taken away tackle...they had ripper rugby going for years. We're talking now about an exclusion of an individual - they're trying to save the game as it is at the moment." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC have 180 minutes to secure their place in the grand final, when they take on the Melbourne Victory tomorrow. Melbourne Victory are regarded as one of the league's most dominant clubs, boasting four championships and three premierships. Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corcia talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan ahead of the momentous game. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a five year absence, the squad gathered for the first time in Auckland to bless their new official headquarters. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A sweary few days in politics has raised questions about the use of the C word. Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the verbal grenade in Parliament in protest over the slur being directed at her and other female ministers in a newspaper column about rushed changes to pay equity laws. Keith Montgomery from the University of Auckland linguistics department spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Venga Boys are back with a vengeance, and so is Celine Dion. These are some of the artists of choice by hoons blasting music in siren battles across Auckland. Onehunga Primary principal Viki Holley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland FC's journey on the road to making even more football history begins on Saturday night in Melbourne. Felicity Reid has this report.

In the world of competitive barbecuing, two west Auckland brothers have sizzled their way to a big win across the Tasman. With their expert crusting, marinating and glazing, Cook Cartel became the first international team to take out the Grand Champion title at Meatstock Sydney. And they did it in style - cooking up an almost perfect score across all categories. To tell me all about it I'm joined by master barbecuer Steve Cook.

For today's sporting history we're going back to the 1981, where a New Zealander took the running world by storm. 24-year-old Allison Roe... a long-distance runner from the Auckland's north shore, won both the prestigious Boston & New York marathons in the same year. She broke both course records and smashed the world record in New York. Only to have it controversially stripped weeks later. Allison became a global star overnight and became the first female to win the Halberg New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year award. Allison spoke to Jesse.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific parents react to Luxon's proposed social media ban; Auckland schools work to put an end to 'confession pages'; Pasifika rugby teams look to secure strong standings. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Thousands of lab tests are being sent from Auckland to wellington for analysis after an equipment failure at the private lab operator Awanui. There are allegations some of the samples went missing. An Awanui labs analyser has broken meaning a large quantity of immunology samples are being flown to the capital for analysis. Sammy Heimsath, an Associate Advocate at APEX Union which represents Awanui's Wellington lab workers spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland golfer Ryan Fox says he'll take a bit of a nothing to lose attitude into the PGA Championship, which starts tonight in North Carolina.

Artificial Intelligence is being trained to assess all the power poles and wires in Auckland to better help lines company Vector with its maintenance. 

Kainga Ora doesn't seem to care about dogs being mistreated at their properties or being kept by tenants without proper agreements, according to an Auckland resident who said he's been complaining to the agency about abused animals for years. The Onehunga resident spoke to Lisa Owen.

An Auckland based charity has lost a fifth of its annual budget and might have to lay off staff and another keeps getting turned down no matter how many grants it applies for. Charity workers say while the funding dries up, the need for their services is increasing. Louise Ternouth reports.

A multi-millionaire couple who want to build a helicopter pad on their property in the Auckland suburb of Westmere have faced stiff opposition from the public. At a hearing at Auckland Town Hall today, a panel of independent commissioners have been hearing from those opposing and supporting the couple's resource consent application. The applicants, Anna Mowbray of Zuru Toys and the job platform Zeil, and former All-Black Ali Williams are being represented at the week-long hearing by their legal counsel, who finished making their case this morning. Jessica Hopkins reports.

Do we need a commissioner for animals? Last night we brought you the story of three dogs that were locked in an east Auckland house, without food or water.

More than half a million New Zealanders could be at risk in a measles out break due to vaccinations and more needs to be done to prepare for an epidemic of the highly contagious virus, according to a public health expert. Health authorities are contract tracing a measles case in Auckland. The person is believed to have caught the virus overseas. Dr Oz Mansoor, a public health physician and the Medical Officer of Health for the Tairawhiti District spoke to Lisa Owen.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Zarina Alexander, co-founder and CEO of Neocrete, a pioneering deep tech startup based in New Zealand that's reshaping the global concrete industry. Zarina shares the story behind Neocrete's mission to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete—one of the world's most widely used and environmentally impactful materials—by developing innovative, low-carbon cement alternatives. The conversation also explores the latest in tech news, from social media bans for under-16s, the ethics of AI-generated victim impact statements, Fake alert phishing and big tech company settlement to Auckland's bid to become a tech innovation hub. They also discuss the highs and lows of startup life and raising investment as a deep tech company and more.A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology

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Health authorities are on high alert after a new measles case was confirmed over the weekend, with people in Auckland asked to check if they could have been exposed. The person is a Fullers ferries staff member and may have been infectious while working on sailings to and from Devonport, at Woolworths Kelston and at a carpark. Victor Waters has more.

Three dogs have been put down after they were rescued from a Kianga Ora property where they'd apparently been left locked inside, in filthy rat infested conditions without food or water. In April, the dogs were spotted through the windows of the Buckland's beach property and food was being dropped through a window for the dogs. After seeing a social media post about the situation an Auckland woman went to check on animals and found a complete hovel. Lesley spoke to Lisa Owen.