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Leaders Getting Coffee with Bruce Cotterill
Episode 47: Mayor of Hutt City, Campbell Barry

Leaders Getting Coffee with Bruce Cotterill

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 68:58


In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 47, our guest is the Mayor of Hutt City, Campbell Barry. At the time of his election, and at the age of just 28, Campbell Barry was the youngest ever Mayor of a major city in New Zealand. He’s a local boy who has never moved that far away from home. He grew up in Wainuiomata and went to the local high school where he was the First XV captain and Deputy Head Boy. He still lives there today. On leaving school Campbell soon found himself elected to the Wainuiomata Community Board at the age of just 19, and so began an early local government political career. Two terms as a Councillor at Hutt City followed before, in what he says was a decision made out of frustration, and he threw his hat into the ring for the Mayoralty. A trusting public voted him in and, it seems, they have benefitted from doing so. Those six years as Mayor have seen him focus on one of Wellington’s biggest issues, water infrastructure, where they’ve increased new pipeline installation tenfold during his term. He’s also overseen the introduction of the living wage among Council employees, an overhaul of rubbish and recycling management, and the completion of the Te Ngaengae pool complex. But it seems his greatest source of pride is the RiverLink project, a project encompassing flood protection, transport improvements and urban revitalisation, enhancing the riverbank with parks, pedestrian-friendly pathways, outdoor dining and street markets. During the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast Campbell talks to Bruce Cotterill about the range of challenges facing Councils and the recent showdown with central government over spending levels. He also speaks about his own ideas to raise additional revenue to meet the needs caused by years of under-investment in Council infrastructure. His comments don’t go unchallenged either, with host Bruce Cotterill raising some of the wasted spending we’ve seen from Councils in recent years. Campbell Barry is up for the lively debate however and an entertaining conversation ensues. Campbell Barry is departing at this year’s election, and one wonders where he will go next. We don’t often get access to the inner workings of a Council and this discussion on the eve of his departure provides for an interesting commentary on the challenges facing local government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewbs & Co.
Reform UK Councillor Erupts at Labour MP in Explosive 'Lawless Britain' Grooming Clash

Dewbs & Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 46:30


Reform Westminster City Councillor Laila Cunningham blows a fuse after being challenged by Labour MP Barry Gardiner about her party's ambitious plans to tackle crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Breakfast with Blandy - Triple M Fraser Coast 103.5

Council has a new Bushfire Plan. The Glenwood Playground Grand Opening is on August 9th and as part of Seniors month, if you can sing, twirk or crack a joke and you're over 50, entries are now open for the Seniors Talent Quest at the Hervey Bay RSL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Breakfast
Nic Maclellan on New Caledonia Accords | Rosco on Kanaky Uprising Anniversary | Samim Moslih Free Palestine Rally | Angelica Panopoulos Free Palestine Rally

Monday Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025


Headlines1. New colonial accords finalised in the French parliament to push their colonial project in Kanaky forward.2. Women and girls at the centre of the worsening homelessness crisis.3. The Handala Freedom Flotilla is intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters.Segments1. We played a segment from the Tuesday Hometime show of July 15th. 3CR presenter Jan Bartlett interviewed Nic Maclellan, a journalist with Islands Business, as he pulled apart Macron's so-called historic agreement regarding New Caledonia and the Accords which have recently been passed in French Parliament and will be put to a referendum in so-called New Caledonia in 2026.2. We played a speech from the Kanaky uprising anniversary held at Camp Sovereignty in May this year. The speaker is Rosco from Radio-Rata, who spoke to the reality of the Indigenous Kanak people on the ground in so-called New Caledonia, and their experience and voice of resistance against France's ongoing colonial rule.    3. We played a speech from Samim Moslih at yesterdays Free Palestine rally held outside the state Library. Samim is a community advocate and former independant canididate for the seat of Calwell.     4. We played another speech from yesterdays Free Palestine rally. The next speech is from Angelica Panopoulos, a former Greens Mayor and Councillor at Merri-Bek Council.Songs1. Tiken Jah Fakoly - Plus rien ne m'étonne2. SOVEREIGN (K-OTIC 1, DARAH, FELON, TEILA, TRIKS, KAIYU)3. Kuzich - Innervisions4. Juman - Pearl

The Weekend View
Heat stays despite Kenny Kunene resigning as Joburg councillor and transport MMC

The Weekend View

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 9:52


Opposition parties in the Johannesburg council have called for a full-on investigation into allegations against Kenny Kunene and his alleged links to an alleged member of a murder syndicate, Katiso "KT" Molefe who was arrested in connection with the murder of Oupa Sefoka also known as DJ Sumbody. Kunene resigned as both MMC and a Patriotic Alliance councillor over the allegations. SABC reporter Phumzile Mlangeni filed a report on Kunene's resignation before Jon Gericke spoke to political strategist, Brutus Malada...

Mainstreet Halifax \x96 CBC Radio
Councillor Laura White weighs in on Morris Street and other recent happenings at Halifax Regional Council

Mainstreet Halifax \x96 CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 12:09


Councillor Laura White, who represents Halifax South Downtown, tells Jeff Douglas her thoughts on HRM council voting to move ahead on a two-way bike lane design for Morris Street that would make the stretch one-way for car traffic.

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS -Councillor Tony O'Brien,

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 12:24


 talking about activities at Smith O'Briens GAA and Camogie club as well as giving an update on the trial closure of the Bridge in Killaloe and planned activities around same.   Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 12th July 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

London Live with Mike Stubbs
Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow discusses a debate over where to put the new Emergency Services Campus

London Live with Mike Stubbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 11:20


Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow discusses a debate over where to put the new Emergency Services Campus.

Today with Claire Byrne
Calls to halt new parking charges at popular beaches in north county Dublin

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 13:48


Cathal Haughey, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Howth–Malahide Paul O'Brien, Labour Party Councillor for Wicklow Erika Doyle, Green Councillor for Bray East and Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District

Clare FM - Podcasts
West Clare Councillor Claims Water Mains Repairs Putting Excessive Pressure On System's Weaker Points

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 5:23


A West Clare councillor claims repairs currently being undertaken on water supplies is a factor in outages in the region. It's after two seperate bursts on water mains has caused a loss of supply for customers in Miltown Malbay, Coore, Spanish Point, Mullagh, Creegh and Cooraclare. In February, Uisce Éireann announced works would be completed on 6km of defective 50-year-old mains on the Coore water scheme. Cree Independent Councillor, Dinny Gould, says these works are putting extra strain on fragile pipes further along the line.

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts
Limerick Councillor on Dromcollogher flooding

Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:43


Joe is joined by Councillor Michael Collins to discuss the Dromcollogher flooding over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Live with Mike Stubbs
The final phase of London's Mobility Master Plan with Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman

London Live with Mike Stubbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:52


The final phase of London's Mobility Master Plan with Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman.

The Big Breakfast with Blandy - Triple M Fraser Coast 103.5
Councillor Chat with Mayor George Seymour

The Big Breakfast with Blandy - Triple M Fraser Coast 103.5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 7:26


The Brolga Theatre is officially 25 years of age. The Hervey Bay Hub is now halfway through consctruction, new speed limit zones are being enforced and there's nothing our Mayor won't try and admits ballet is no exception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Broadcast from CBC Radio
Gillnet vs handline? A commercial fisherman has lots of thoughts + Quidi Vidi residents pleased that the village's aging wooden slipway is being replaced + St. John's councillor says the slipway is an important part of the village's histor

The Broadcast from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 22:02


We meet up with Ronnie Bidgood and crew as they come into Petty Harbour with a catch of northern cod + Jenn Whiteway of Quidi Vidi says getting a new slipway will help residents access the food fishery + Ward 2 councillor Ophelia Ravencroft says the Quidi Slipway replacement will cost $750,000.

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS -Councillor Alan O Callaghan

Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 26:25


INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS -Councillor Alan O Callaghan FF member of the Killaloe Municipal District joins Pat and Anthony on the phone and looks back on his year as Mayor of Clare.  Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 5th July 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Clare FM - Podcasts
Kilrush & District Historical Society Remembers Councillor Cissie Roughan

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 9:35


The life and times of a local councillor will be remembered in Kilrush later this month. Kilrush Town Hall in Market Square will be the location on Saturday, 26th July for a celebration of the life and times of Councillor Cissie Roughan (1916-1992). Kilrush and District Historical Society will gather with the Roughan family to recall Cissie, and to unveil a plaque in her honour. To tell us more Cissie's Son, Morgan Roughan and Kilrush and District Historical Society PRO, Paddy Waldron joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. PHOTO CREDIT: Dr Paul O'Brien via X

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Dublin City Council to vote on hiking local property tax!

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 10:11


The majority of Dubliners will see their property tax rise next year as Dublin city councillors are set to become the latest local authority in the capital to vote to increase the tax. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin's North Inner City, and Daithi Doolan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Ballyfermot Drimnagh.

#BHN Big Hairy News
#BHN John Campbell Dumbfounded | Deja Foxx chases Democrats | Helpful or just Poverty Shame TV?

#BHN Big Hairy News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 122:50


John Campbell was dumbfounded by an outgoing Councillor on a Q+A local politics special a few weeks ago. Outgoing Masterton District Councillor Tina Nixon revealed she no longer believed that rate cuts were viable after serving on her local council, despite previously running on the mandate to cut rates.Gen Z'er Deja Foxx tested the favourite to win the democratic primary for the mid-term elections for Arizona's congressional seat. This follows are pattern of young people running against their local democratic representatives who they say aren't doing enough. Is is helpful reality TV, or just a way to shame poor people during forced economic instability? We question whether TVNZ's recent reality TV show "Eat well for Less" is propaganda or genuine help for people struggling.That and your regular Friday night memes to send you off into the weekend!=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Dublin City Council to vote on hiking local property tax!

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 10:11


The majority of Dubliners will see their property tax rise next year as Dublin city councillors are set to become the latest local authority in the capital to vote to increase the tax. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin's North Inner City, and Daithi Doolan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Ballyfermot Drimnagh.

Maritime Noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)
On the phone-in: Hiking experts Michael Haynes and James Donald provide advice on hiking trails in the Maritimes. And off the top, we speak with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about Premier Tim Houston's letter to council about Morris Street.

Maritime Noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:31


On the phone-in: We talk with hiking experts Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB about hiking trails in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about Premier Tim Houston's letter regarding council's decision about Morris Street. We also hear from a landlord on PEI whose property was damaged before she could evict the tenants.

95bFM
Road safety in light of Julie Fairey's recent close call & Auckland's State of the City report shows we're “falling behind” w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 17 July, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


On the 25th of June, our regular City Counselling guest Julie Fairey was involved in a road collision while she was biking in her local area. Fairey wrote about the close call, which she says could have been a lot worse, in a piece published in the Spinoff, as a reinvigoration of her previous advocacy around the need for road safety measures that improve how safely and efficiently Aucklanders can get around the city. As well, this week we've seen the release of the State of the City report, which compares Auckland on metrics including opportunity and prosperity, culture and experience, place and connectivity, innovation and knowledge, and resilience and sustainability. The report found that we are ‘falling behind' other cities, with the biggest emphasis placed on our poor economic productivity in comparison with similar locations. Producer Sara spoke with Julie Fairey about both of these topics, firstly by asking her what motivated her to write about her recent collision.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Fianna Fáil Councillor Calls For Hedge Cutting To Be Exempt From Wildlife Act To Aid Road Saftey

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 21:23


A heavy goods vehicle driver in Clare has to replace his mirrors at least twice a year due to obstructions from overgrown vegetation. Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor and Owner of O'Callaghan Fuels, Alan O'Callaghan has called for roadside hedges to be exempt from the wildlife act in order to combat a serious road safety hazard. Clare County Council will now write to the Department of the Environment to see what can be done. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was speaking with Councillor O'Callaghan. Meanwhile, councillors, farmers and hauliers across the county have voiced their discontent over the restrictions of the wildlife act and the window for hedge cutting on road safety. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Burke, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor and Joe Killeen, Corofin Fianna Fail Councillor.

95bFM: The Wire
Road safety in light of Julie Fairey's recent close call & Auckland's State of the City report shows we're “falling behind” w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: 17 July, 2025

95bFM: The Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


On the 25th of June, our regular City Counselling guest Julie Fairey was involved in a road collision while she was biking in her local area. Fairey wrote about the close call, which she says could have been a lot worse, in a piece published in the Spinoff, as a reinvigoration of her previous advocacy around the need for road safety measures that improve how safely and efficiently Aucklanders can get around the city. As well, this week we've seen the release of the State of the City report, which compares Auckland on metrics including opportunity and prosperity, culture and experience, place and connectivity, innovation and knowledge, and resilience and sustainability. The report found that we are ‘falling behind' other cities, with the biggest emphasis placed on our poor economic productivity in comparison with similar locations. Producer Sara spoke with Julie Fairey about both of these topics, firstly by asking her what motivated her to write about her recent collision.

The Big Breakfast with Blandy - Triple M Fraser Coast 103.5

The Fraser Coast rallies for lifesaving winter blood drive. Nominations are now open for the 2025 All Abilities Awards and the Bolga turns 25.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Controversial ex-Sydney councillor nominated US Ambassador

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 5:34 Transcription Available


A controversial former Sydney councillor has been nominated by Donald Trump as Ambassador to Malaysia; the mushroom cook found guilty of murder and faces life sentence, a big birthday celebration for viral pygmy hippo. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Green Party Chair Challenges Views Of Former Ennis Councillor On Ennis Local Transport Plan

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 17:38


On Wednesday's Morning Focus, we brought you extensive coverage of the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan, from a fiery and tense meeting of Ennis Municipal District on the plan, to the community group Better Ennis welcoming it. We are returning to the issue now, with the deadline for submissions as part of the public consultation process coming at midnight tomorrow (Friday, 11th July). The Clare Green Party Chair is challenging a former Ennis councillor's views on the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan. In his submission to the plan, ex-Fine Gael Councillor Johnny Flynn claimed that a “distinct anti-car approach” is driving the plan. However, Susan Griffin, the Greens' local party Chair has a different perspective on the draft plan. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by ex-Fine Gael Councillor Johnny Flynn and Susan Griffin, Clare Green Party Chair.

Blackburn News Chatham
Morning News for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Blackburn News Chatham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 2:29


There will be plenty of activity around the Wheatley Library in the coming days, a Councillor for the Walpole Island First Nation has been named one of the country's best young business leaders, and some residents in a Leamington subdivision are still under a boil-water advisory.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Auckland councillor determined to ban residential helipads

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 8:16


An Auckland councillor is on a mission to ground helicopters taking off and landing in residential areas for good. It follows multi millionaire Auckland couple, entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams recently getting approval for a helipad at their waterfront Westmere home. Three independent commissioners approved the resource consent application with some concessions, including a maximum of two flights day and 10 flights per month between the hours of 7am and 10pm. They concluded as per previous decisions; the use of helicopters in residential areas is a permitted activity under Auckland Unitary Plan. But one councillor wants these rules amended. Councillor Mike Lee spoke to Lisa Owen.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Young girl dies in crash between car and van in Co Donegal

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:44


Shane O'Curraighín, RTE's North West Correspondent, outlines the details of a crash in Donegal in which a young girl has died. Albert Doherty, Sinn Féin Councillor in the Carndonagh electoral area, discusses the local reaction in Donegal to the news of a young child dying in a road collision

Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone
Manchester & Dublin Iron Maiden Show Reviews AND Quick Highlights From The Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland All Wrapped Up On This SHOCKING Waffle Zone!

Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 134:53


Send us a message! This Week on the Waffle Zone:1. Voyager Concert Review 2. Two Iron Maiden Concert Reviews3. A SHOCKING Statement From Uncle Steve4. Matt & Kirsty SHOCKED!5. The Councillor & Ballad6. 667. Th Son of a Seventh Son8. Lots of Ireland & Norn Iron Talk... Support the show

Clare FM - Podcasts
Alan O'Callaghan Reflects On Year As Mayor Of Clare

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 14:33


Kilmurry based Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O'Callaghan's term as Mayor of Clare comes to an end today (Friday). The Mayoral chains are set to be handed over to Clarecastle Fine Gael Cllr Paul Murphy, who'll become the first Magpie to hold the office. For Cllr O'Callaghan it was a year that started with a bang, with one of his first official functions welcoming home the All-Ireland Champions, all going well Cllr Murphy will get to do the same for Clare's Minor side after this weekend. However, Alan O'Callaghan also witnessed the opening of the historic Shannon Bridge Crossing, hosted a number of civic receptions and as per tradition represented Clare in New York for St.Patrick's Day. For more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined by Alan O'Callaghan, Kilmurry based Fianna Fáil Councillor.

The Morning Show
Free Rides, Full Capacity: Transit Support for Toronto's New Venue

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:43


Greg Brady spoke to James Pasternak, Councillor for Ward 6 - York Centre about TTC, GO Transit offering free rides from new 50,000-capacity Toronto concert venue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

95bFM
Removing barriers for the disabled community in emergency preparedness & weighing up proposals to reduce flood risks at Takapuna Golf Course w/ Councillor Shane Henderson: 26 June, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


Last week, the council's Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Committee said they would be seeking to implement a number of recommendations that improve emergency readiness for disabled populations. Following a hui last year where community members were invited to bring forward issues relating to future planning for natural disasters, Sara was interested to hear about how the council is taking suggestions on board. As well, Auckland Council has been considering proposals to mitigate flood risks around the Wairau catchment, including one which would see the reduction of the size of the Takapuna Golf Course, to convert the space into a flood catchment. Producer Sara spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson on both of these topics, firstly by asking him to discuss the desired outcomes relating to emergency preparedness for disabled people, and the council's first steps to implementation

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Richard Hills: Auckland councillor on the Government requiring larger apartments to be built near key CRL stations

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:05 Transcription Available


An Auckland councillor says the Government requiring larger apartments in the neighbourhood of new CRL train stations is in line with other council requests. The Government's announced Resource Management Bill amendments to allow apartments 10 and 15 storeys high around some central city terminals. Councillor Richard Hills says it ties into requests to remove medium-density residential housing rules. "We've also asked if we can downzone or restrict some areas in flooding and hazard zones - this change will legally allow us to do that, but on the proviso that we increase capacity elsewhere." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Morning Report
New Plymouth Councillor votes against colleagues on sea bed mining

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:33


After hours of debate the New Plymouth District Councillors voted overwhelmingly to join the Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in their opposition. New Plymouth District Councillor who voted against that motion to oppose seabed mining, Murray Chong, spoke to Alexa Cook.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Tyla Harrison-Hunt: Riccarton Councillor on the calls to rename Rolleston Avenue

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 2:39 Transcription Available


A group of Christchurch high school students want Rolleston Avenue renamed - after learning about its history. It's named for William Rolleston, who led the 1881 invasion of Parihaka in which 1600 Maori were forced off their land and left to starve. Hagley College students told The Press keeping the name feels wrong. Riccarton Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt says it's worth a discussion. "That's the first step - anything outside of that, we can't do anything drastic, obviously. And Christchurch has got its own identity and it's currently ever-changing, so it's something I really appreciate them coming to the table with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Questions Raised Amid Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 14:17


Questions are being raised over the Ennis Draft Local Transport Plan. The aim of the Plan is to guide future investment in infrastructure in Ennis and its surrounding areas, and optimise the economic, social and health opportunities of transport in the County Town for at least the next 15 years. Among the proposals is a phased 15-year plan that envisages having pedestrian priority on O'Connell Street, Abbey Street, Salthouse Lane and sections of Bank Place and Francis Street by 2040, meaning motor traffic would be restricted for certain hours. However, the Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tom O'Callaghan is among those with a number of concerns in relation to the Ennis Draft Local Transport Plan. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Charlie McEnery of Charlie McEnery Motor Services in Ennis, who has concerns as to how the proposed one-way system on Mill Road may impact his business and the Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan.

95bFM
Developing amidst flood risks, Auckland Council's conflict between intensification plans and Auckland's flood plains w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: June 19, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


Housing intensification is a key priority for Auckland Council as Auckland's population is forecast to reach 2.3 million by 2050.  But as planning for growth continues, some Auckland residents have expressed concern about the approval of developments in areas on flood plains or particularly prone to natural disasters. With Kāinga Ora selling homes as ‘high risk investments' in areas which were impacted by flooding in recent years, and 15 percent of all granted consents for new builds by Auckland Council being on floodplains, I spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about how the council is taking into account these issues for the coming years.

Drive With Tom Elliott
Merri-Bek councillor Oscar Yildiz says his council is owning parking fines mistake

Drive With Tom Elliott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 6:44 Transcription Available


Merri-Bek councillor Oscar Yildiz joined Jacqui Felgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show
Revisiting Rob Ford: Netflix's Trainwreck Dives In

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 15:18


Greg Brady spoke to Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto–St. Paul's Councillor about Netflix's Trainwreck doc revisits Rob Ford's chaotic mayoral run and public struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham
The Vredehoek Skate Park

Afternoon Drive with John Maytham

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 6:52


Crystal Orderson speaks to Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health and Councillor for Ward 77 in the City of Cape Town, about rising community concerns surrounding the Mill Street Skatepark. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Councillor Says Rules Need To Be Improved Following Meeting Interruption

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:28


A Clare county councillor claims the rules around interruptions at meetings need to be revised following an incident this week. At the June meeting of Ennis Municipal District, Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle was prevented by Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy from finishing a point of clarity he was making concerning the use of taxation revenue to fund water services. After Councillor Guilfoyle claimed the Mayor doesn't have "the authority" to cut a point of clarity short, Ennis MD Senior Engineer Seán Lenihan said points of clarity are "at the discretion of the chair". The Sinn Féin representative believes the interruption by his Fianna Fáil colleague was politically motivated but says he's no stranger to such clashes.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Speed limit increase not 'desirable or appropriate' - Councillor

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:39


A speed limit increase near a beachside town north of Auckland is being described as dangerous and hugely confusing. The chunk of road on the Hibiscus Coast Highway has gone from 50 kms back up to 70kms. It's part of the government's policy to reverse Labour's speed limit reductions that it said slowed Kiwis and the economy down. Some locals have complained saying the stretch of highway between Orewa village and Hatfields beach is a busy spot with pedestrians and beachgoers. In a letter to locals Auckland Transport said it doesn't think the speed limit change to 70kms is "desirable or appropriate", but it is legally obligated to make the change. Auckland councillor for Albany John Watson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Mornings with Simi
BC Government and ‘dysfunctional' municipalities

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:35


BC Government and ‘dysfunctional' municipalities Guest: Trish Mandewo, Councillor in Coquitlam and President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Political dysfunction, Summer food banks & The big splash!

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 36:12


BC Government and ‘dysfunctional' municipalities Guest: Trish Mandewo, COuncillor in Coquitlam and President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Panic in Surrey Food Banks as schools close for summer Guest: Kim Savage, Executive Director at Surrey Food Bank Want to make a big splash? There's a science to it Guest: Dr. Panjak Rohilla, lead author and scientist who led the splash work A look into China's tariffs Guest: Mike Atkins, Executive Director, Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clare FM - Podcasts
Strong Smell Highlighted In Ennistymon

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 5:45


Is there a smell in Ennistymon? That certainly seems to be the case, at least judging by comments on social media. A number of locals have taken to Facebook to highlight what they describe as a strong smell in various locations in the West Clare town. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor, Shane Talty.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral bid

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:09


The race to seats around the council table is heating up as local body elections in October edge closer. In Wellington there was another campaign launch for the top job, this time from current councillor Ray Chung. Chung spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
Taupō Councillor on heavy rain in district

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:51


It's a worrying time for residents from 70 homes - as the Tauranga-Taupō River is threatening to breach its bank. The swollen river has flooded after a night of heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings and strong winds across much of the country. Taupō District Council's Tūrangi-Tongariro ward Councillor Sandra Greenslade spoke to Corin Dann.

RTÉ - News at One Podcast
Carlow shooting 'a terrifying experience', gardaí say

RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 11:57


RTÉ Reporter, Eleanor Burnill is live from Carlow with the latest updates on yesterday's shooting in Carlow town. Reporter Helen Donohue talks to Fianna Fáil Councillor amd Mayor of Carlow, Fintan Phelan.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
‘Time to move on' - Councillor calls to scrap Welcome to Country

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:41


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