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Best podcasts about local councils

Latest podcast episodes about local councils

RNZ: Checkpoint
Wellington City Council cuts funding to Citizen's Advice Bureau

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:41


The Citizens Advice Bureau is facing significant funding challenges. Wellington City Council decided yesterday to effectively halve its funding for the local bureau, leaving the free independent service reeling. Citizen Advice Bureau CEO, Kerry Dalton spoke to Lisa Owen. 

RNZ: Checkpoint
Calls to help stop ‘ghost communities'

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 5:41


There are calls for a national bed register, to stop so called ghost communities caused by short term holiday rentals. A bed register could force operators, like AirBnB, to share data with local councils; including accommodation addresses. The concern is that some areas, particularly in visitor hotspots, are being taken over with temporary accommodation... hollowing out neighbourhoods and making it hard for residents to find accommodation. Christchurch councillor Nathanial Herz Jardine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Mornings with Gareth Parker
Cleaning up the sector: New powers and scrutiny expose hidden local council issues after 'shocker of a year'

Mornings with Gareth Parker

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 8:25


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RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Zoe George and Peter Field, Part 2

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 23:45


In part two, a reference to the Duke of York will be removed from a commemorative plaque in Nelson, but not all councillors agree. Then, there's no time like a fuel crisis to consider ditching the car for the daily commute. Co-founder and co-director of the Wednesday Challenge, Heidi Hughes, makes the case for wheels and walking one day a week.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Solving the World's Problems: Wellington's Woes

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 5:56


Let's try to solve some of the world's problems now, it might sound ambitious but every second Thursday for ten minutes or so we do our best to right some wrongs, or at least discuss how to approach doing so. Jesse is joined by Dave Armstrong from the Wellington production company Armstrong Creative. Dave wants to discuss Wellington Council's offices, artwork spend and the water meters.

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Kerre Woodham: Is there a case for amalgamation?

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 6:30 Transcription Available


Government ministers gave councils an ultimatum yesterday: come up with your own plans for amalgamation within three months, or the Government will do it for you. Local Government Minister Simon Watts and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said there was broad support from councils – some were already gung-ho and proceeding with plans to amalgamate. One of them is Nelson Mayor Nick Smith. He's long held the view that merging with Tasman is the right thing to do for his city and cites common interests and unnecessary duplication. Back in 2012, Nelson voted in favour of amalgamation, Tasman voted against it. Tasman Mayor Tim King still prefers an arranged marriage – he wants to wait for the Government's backstop process, which would force reform before the 2028 local elections. King says he'd rather have central government just do it, decide on the country's local government model, rather than have all the arguments that come with trying to hash out, thrash out these sorts of governance arrangements for themselves. As King pointed out, the biggest problem councils face right now is financial pressure, and amalgamation won't necessarily save money, and it won't necessarily make everything magically better. Come on in, Auckland Super City! A prime example of amalgamation. Did it make things better? Back in 2010, the 1st of November to be exact, eight councils became one. And from that one big Super City Council, 21 local boards were created to focus on community issues. The council managed regional issues like transport and planning. The aim was, as Nick Smith said, to avoid unnecessary duplication and improve services. And I guess on paper it makes sense but back in 2020, on the 10 year anniversary of the Super City, some districts felt amalgamation hadn't really worked for them. Speaking to Radio New Zealand, former Franklin District Mayor Mark Ball said his community felt like a cash cow for the big smoke, that they had specific regional interests that weren't being represented at council level. He conceded that the water had got a lot better, the drinking water under the new structure was a lot better, but he said vital infrastructure like upgrading roads down south had been passed up in favour of bike paths in Auckland's CBD. He said elected members all love to build the shiny things, they love to have their Aotea Squares and go to the openings of this and that. Nobody ever wants to bury pipes. And he said, as an example of where your own region's specific needs are overlooked or misunderstood or not taken into account, some roads that had been built were too narrow for farming vehicles. Why would you possibly need a wide road? Says somebody driving a smart car in inner city Auckland. Because I've got a whopping great combine harvester, you numpty, would be the answer – and he said the town centres have been stripped of car parks. The thing that concerns me is that so few people take an interest in local body politics. So few. People could be getting up to God knows what with God knows who and you wouldn't have a clue until it's all too late because nobody takes an interest, nobody goes to the meeting – well, very few. I'm exaggerating for effect. Very few people go along to the council meetings, very few people bother to vote. So they can decide what you like and you go, oh, I don't think this is very good, I don't like this, and well, too bad. You didn't care. You care now. I find it really interesting that when it comes to amalgamation, trying to get these disparate interests all working together as one, and the case that Mark Ball cites is a really good one. Franklin needs new roads. Right then, let's build them. Oh, they're not big enough for farming vehicles – you know it's because nobody knew. The Far North seems to be quite keen to amalgamate. They're first out of the blocks. Far North, Whangārei, Kaipara, and the Northland Regional Councils are looking to merge into one or two authorities. But the difference between the West Coast and the East Coast is phenomenal. There's a line you cross when you're driving from Hokianga to Kerikeri and you know that you've crossed it, that you're on the East Coast now. How do you get fair representation and, and manage to lobby for what's important in your area when the needs in the other area are so, so different? On the West Coast of the South Island, they're also keen. Grey and Hokitika District Councils are considering merging into a unitary authority with Westland Regional Council. Buller's like, no thanks very much. Not for me. They'll go at it alone. So if you are one of the few in the country that is taking an interest in local body politics, if you are one of the few in the country that cares about what happens in your region, where your rates go, how they're spent, whether you'll get fair representation when a merger happens because it's a matter of when, not if. Is it going to work for your area? Can you see a case for it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

As fuel costs rise, Katy Gosset talks to a transportation engineer about thrifty ways to get around instead of using the car.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Mayoral Minutes with Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 10:28


It's time for Mayoral minutes, where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. This week we're heading to the Tauranga, from where Mayor Mahe Drysdale joins Jesse.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the fast-track amalgamation process for local government and councils

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 3:52 Transcription Available


The RMA Minister says councils have already signalled they'd like to join forces with neighbours. The Government's announced a fast-track amalgamation process, asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking there's quite a lot of momentum behind it already. He says they've had quite a lot of councillors, mayors, and people on local government land express interest in getting on with it and amalgamating, so they're giving them the opportunity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government issuing local councils an ultimatum

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 5:16 Transcription Available


The RMA Reform Minister says simplifying our councils is a crucial part of changes to Resource Management. The Government's today announced a fast-track amalgamation process - asking councils to submit proposals for merging with neighbours to form unitary authorities. They have three months to submit a rough plan. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this could mean going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Simon Watts: Local Government Minister on the Government's plan to fast-track regional council reform

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 3:53 Transcription Available


The Local Government Minister says a pathway's been made for councils to fast-track reform - because they're raring to go. The Government's announced councils have three months to submit rough merger plans, for becoming unitary authorities. In November it said it would abolish regional councillors, and reform local Government over a number of years, while encouraging district councils to merge. Simon Watts says councils have been so receptive, they've invited them to fast track it. "I don't want to set the pace of this reform by the slowest council - actually, the opposite, we want the ones that are ready to go to have a pathway to do that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga Mayor on the Government's local government amalgamation ultimatum

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 4:02 Transcription Available


Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale's accepted the Government's three-month challenge in order to control the region's local government destiny. Councils have been given a few months to come up with amalgamation plans or face having to do it under the Government's system. Drysdale told Ryan Bridge efficiency can be achieved better, and they've been elected by their communities to make decisions, so that's what they'll do. He says the challenge will be convincing the community it's a good idea in three months, but it's an opportunity they need to grasp. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 3:11 Transcription Available


Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386. The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue. Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's the real issue impacting local councils

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 1:47 Transcription Available


So I was in Christchurch giving a speech to part of Local Government New Zealand - the South Island arm - so the room was full of mayors and councillors from across the South Island. One of the topics up for discussion was what councils around the country need to do, or could do, to win back public approval. I have to be honest: I left that room - and you know my views on councils - feeling just a little bit sorry for the councillors and mayors I met. The ones I spoke to seemed to be honestly trying. They admitted they've got more to do and that there are stupid costs they need to cut as well. But what they told me is that they're up against it. They're dealing with things they can't change: national laws like the RMA that tie their hands, and unelected staff who just go ahead and do their own thing. And sure enough, there's a story that illustrates at least some of that perfectly. Wellington City Council staff have spent $130,000 on new art for their flash new building - a building where they've hogged the top floors and shoved the mayor downstairs, where he's staring at a wall. Now, the thing is, they don't need art. They have no money and they're going hard on Wellington ratepayers. They do not need to be spending on art. They've already got an extensive collection they could draw from, which includes Colin McCahon, Toss Woollaston, Ralph Hotere, Dick Frizzell - Pablo Picasso, for goodness' sake.Judging by the criticism from elected councillors, it seems those councillors didn't even know the unelected staff were splashing out on fancy art. That's what these people are up against: bureaucrats who treat ratepayers like a bottomless ATM. That is a major problem. Now, I'm not making excuses for elected councillors or mayors - they have their own part to play in big spending. But some of them are genuinely trying. They're just up against decades of ingrained largesse like this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley, Part 1

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 25:11


Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley. First up, so-called coalition cracks are back in focus after Winston Peters' office released internal emails in an OIA where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggested showing "explicit public support" for US strikes on Iran. Political analyst Grant Duncan unpacks the latest. Then, Northland locals are decrying a proposed $4.50 toll for the new expressway. Business group board member Julian Smith explains.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Supermarkets face problem with borrowed and abandoned trolleys

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 7:50


Supermarkets and cities are facing a problem with borrowed and abandoned shopping trolleys. A New World in Auckland's Point Chevalier has posted on social media that it's gutted at the sheer number of trollies that are AWOL just eight months after it opened. It effectively had an amnesty on Thursday, park it on the foot path and it was cruising the streets to collect them. Reporter Bella Craig went to talk to locals about trolley-gate. Meanwhile, hundreds of trolleys are being dumped around Hamilton. Vanessa Williams, General Manager of Love the Centre, the Hamilton Central Business Association spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Rates cap could worsen financial strain on councils - agency

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 6:43


The goverment wants to cap rate increases at between two and four percent a year, saying double digit increases year after year are unsustainable for households. It plans to bring in a new law by January 2027, with a two year transition to caps. S & P said councils don't look ready to comply, only 5 out of 78 managed to deliver a rate increase below four percent for the 2025, 2026 year. LGNZ Board member and Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
NZTA responds to concerns of mayors over SH3 closures

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 7:08


Several mayors are demanding a meeting with NZTA saying they are dealing with unacceptable disruptions on State Highway 3, from New Plymouth to Te Kuiti. NZTA Regional Relationships Director Linda Stewart spoke to John Campbell.

RNZ: Morning Report
Mayor discusses ongoing effects of SH3 closure in Taranaki

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 5:23


Mayors from areas affected by the ongoing closure of State Highway 3 in Taranaki are calling for an urgent meeting with NZTA. New Plymouth District Council mayor Max Brough spoke to John Campbell.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and David Farrar, Part 2

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 23:29


In part two, shop owners on Whangarei's Bank Street say the installation of a priority T2 lane on the street is severely affecting their business. The council says its just teething issues. One of the affected businesses talks to the panel and begs to differ. Then, the history of and the misconceptions around the origin of the ANZAC biscuit. And if that whets your appetite, here's some biscuit recipes for inspiration this ANZAC weekend.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
‘Turf war' - Local council proposal to ban fake grass ⚽️

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 4:32


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Alan Jones Daily Comments
‘Turf war' - Local council proposal to ban fake grass ⚽️

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 4:32


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RNZ: Morning Report
Possible new owner of historic Chateau Tongariro

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 4:44


There's excitement around the Ruapehu District that someone new might soon have the keys to the historic Chateau Tongariro. Local mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Mayoral Minutes: Hurunui Mayor Marie Black

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:21


It's time for Mayoral minutes, where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Hurunui District in North Canterbury, from where Mayor Marie Black joins Jesse.

RNZ: Morning Report
Locals wanting clarity over when Mauao will reopen

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 6:12


Some locals in Mount Maunganui are calling for clarity about when Mauao will reopen. Mayor of Tauranga, Mahé Drysdale spoke to John Campbell.

RNZ: Morning Report
Lower Hutt mayor gives update on state of emergency

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 4:42


People have spent the night out of their homes as downpours continue to hit the lower North Island - with a red heavy rain warning in place. Hutt City Council teams were going door to door on some streets urging people to leave their homes as rain fell last night. A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington Region. Lower Hutt mayor Fauono Ken Laban spoke to John Campbell

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Expert: Mayor Wayne Brown on Auckland

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 22:55


Time for this weeks expert feature. Today Jesse is joined in the studio by Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown. Wayne has been Mayor of New Zealand's largest city since 2022 and in that time it's fair to say, you're not left wondering how he feels about issues. Honesty that seems to be working for Aucklanders as he romped home in the latest election.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 April

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 31:14


Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; What US blockade could mean for international shipping; Road closures affecting farmers and growers; Concern over future storm resilience from top climate scientist; Wellington Zoo celebrates 120th birthday

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 April

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 32:59


The latest information as Cyclone Vaianu heads for New Zealand; An update on the conflict in the Middle East from BBC correspondent Paul Adams; Regional councils are asking the government to help smaller airlines to keep their communities connected; NZ's parkrun movement links up with GPs for a new trial

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 April

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 43:23


Winston Peters discusses meeting with Marco Rubio; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; An update from the Middle East with : BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner; Commerce Commission responds to fuel price increases; DIY road markings appear in Mosgiel

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Mayoral Minutes: Ashburton's Liz McMillan

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 8:39


It's time for Mayoral minutes, where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to Ashburton, from where Mayor Liz McMillan joins Jesse.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wayne Brown takes axe to rate-payer funded catering

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 3:29


Auckland's Mayor is taking an axe to rate-payer funded catering. Documents show was more than $1M last year and almost $5M over the past four years. Jessica Hopkins reports.

RNZ: Nights
Far North weather update

RNZ: Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:53


Emile gets an update on the weather from MetService meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane gets the latest from Far North Mayor Moko Tepania.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Dunedin City councillor reads novel to defend himself

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:29


A Dunedin city councillor has resorted to reading a novel to defend himself at what he's likened to a public show trial. First-term representative Benedict Ong was censured by his colleagues at a meeting today for criticising a council staff member, in an email sent last month to the chief executive and local journalists. Tess Brunton reports.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
The community considering a "managed costal retreat" is divided

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 13:54


A council in Amberley Beach - north of Christchurch - is proposing what could become the country's first planned coastal retreat. The costal adaptation plan gives owners of the towns 109 properties the option to move to a new site further in land. Land the council have already purchased for $3.8 million But as seen at a fiery public meeting last week not all of Amberley Beach's current residents are happy with the plan Jesse talks to Hurunui District Council Mayor Marie Black.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 March

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 38:41


The latest political poll is out. We have reaction from the Prime Minister, and Winston Peters, as well as analysis from RNZ political editor, Jo Moir; Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses its proposal to the government over fuel pricing; Calls for government to encourage more use of public transport.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
New money for desexing roaming dogs - but is it enough?

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:22


It's not a stretch to say we have a problem with roaming dogs, especially in Auckland and Northland, where three out of the four recent fatal dog attacks took place. Lots of people have been calling for change and now it looks like the Government is taking action. It has combined forces with the SPCA to invest nearly 1.2 million dollars into programmes to desex roaming dogs. But does that go far enough? To discuss, Mark is joined by SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 29:22


How high will petrol prices go?; Judith Collins discusses deployment of NZDF planes to Middle East; A new programme to tackle dog breeding in Auckland and Northland is launched; Westport to lose its only air connection; We spoke to a food producer about their decision not to supply supermarket chains.

Bill and Odell Are Finding Common Ground
Common Ground is back! | AI, Elections, and Tesla Talk: The Conversation America's Having

Bill and Odell Are Finding Common Ground

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 103:56


From self‑driving Teslas to geopolitics and rising property taxes, this episode dives into the issues shaping everyday American life. The Common Ground crew tackles AI addiction, drone warfare, midterm election uncertainty, and why local politics may matter more than ever. With humor, personal stories, and unfiltered debate, they explore how technology, faith, leadership, and community collide in a rapidly changing world. To learn more, please visit our website The Common Ground This podcast is produced by BG Podcast Network. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter01:42 Faith, Opening Prayers, and Setting the Tone03:25 Teslas, Technology, and Full Self‑Driving Stories06:40 AI, ChatGPT, and Everyday Use09:08 Drones, Ukraine, and Global Conflict11:36 China, Oil, and Geopolitical Shifts13:57 Stoicism, Stress, and Personal Resilience16:22 NASCAR, Revenue Battles, and Sports Politics18:48 Gas Prices, EVs, and the Future of Energy21:09 Midterms, Voting Systems, and Local Leadership23:31 Sheriff Races, Political Strategy, and Community Impact25:46 Property Taxes, Housing, and Economic Pressures28:10 Local Government, Schools, and Policy Battles32:52 Podcasts, Lobbyists, and the Political Landscape35:15 National Security, Protests, and Law Enforcement37:26 Guns, Safety, and Training41:54 ICE, Immigration, and Public Perception46:29 Federal Spending, Contracts, and Accountability48:46 Settlements, Lawsuits, and Legal Realities50:57 Development, Real Estate, and Local Challenges53:18 Business Cycles, Restaurants, and Staying Ahead55:39 Public vs. Private Solutions for Schools58:06 Taxes, Endowments, and the Cost of Government01:00:27 Universities, Tuition, and Student Life01:02:48 Sports, Academics, and the Carolina Way01:05:05 NIL, College Athletics, and the Future01:07:27 Franklin Street, Campus Culture, and Change01:09:27 Tuition, Out‑of‑State Costs, and Access01:11:49 Business, Economy, and American Identity01:14:12 Media, Politics, and Public Influence01:16:38 Local Council, Pressure, and Governing01:19:04 Epstein, Scandals, and Public Curiosity01:21:20 Prison Systems, Justice, and Reality01:22:48 Race, Society, and Cultural History01:24:48 Africa, Identity, and Travel Reflections01:27:09 Food, Culture, and the Diaspora01:29:26 DNA, Family Stories, and Heritage01:33:17 Race, Class, and Shared History01:35:40 Closing Thoughts and Shout‑OutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Mayoral Minutes: Clutha District's Mayor Jock Martin

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 9:22


It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special. This week we're heading to the Clutha District from where Mayor Jock Martin joins Jesse.

RNZ: Morning Report
Calls for specialist police force to patrol new City Rail Link

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 3:22


A city councillor is calling for a specialist police force to patrol deep below Auckland's streets on the new City Rail Link. Luka Forman reports.

RNZ: Morning Report
Christchurch community leaders uneasy with sewage plan

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 4:03


A controversial plan to pump millions of litres of partially-treated sewage into the Christchurch coastline is leaving community leaders feeling uneasy and sceptical. Linwood Community Board Member Paul McMahon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Wellington City Library's grand opening

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 4:45


The Wellington City library has officially re-opened after being closed for almost seven years due to earthquake risks. RNZ reporter Krystal Gibbons reports live from the opening.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Mayoral Minutes: Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 8:21


It's time for Mayoral minutes, our new segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Central Otago District where Mayor Tamah Alley joins Jesse.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's Nelson based reporter

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 8:26


Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Interislander, Aratere, which has been in NZ waters for 5 months.

RNZ: Morning Report
Tourism boom hits Mackenzie District

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 3:07


The Mackenzie District Mayor says a tourism boom means the region is bursting at its seams. Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Morning Report
DOC faces pushback over Harwoods Hole track closure

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 4:25


DOC is facing local pushback after closing the track to the country's deepest natural sinkhole over safety concerns. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Morning Report
Wellington Central Library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui to reopen

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 3:25


Wellington Central Library Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui will reopen its doors for the first time in seven years later this month. Krystal Gibbens had a preview.

RNZ: Morning Report
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 40:53


Winston Peters responds to the latest actions in the Middle East; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds; Housing minister, Chris Bishop; A tourism boom in the Mackenzie District; Kiwi comedian scores role as writer on new UK version of Saturday Night Live.

Doc Malik
#443 Madeleine Hunt - What Is Really Happening Inside Local Councils

Doc Malik

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 71:56


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