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In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 37, our guest is Emeritus Professor of Health at Auckland University Medical School, Des Gorman. An Otahuhu schoolboy who applied to enrol at Auckland Medical School, because his friend was applying, turned that accidental decision into one of the most distinguished medical careers in New Zealand. That medical career nearly went off the rails when his disillusionment resulted in a change of career and a change of life, leading to seven years in the Australian navy. He credits those years in the military with the development of leadership and people skills, valuable capabilities that many in the medical sector don’t develop, and that he says added greatly to his career when he later returned to medicine. Ultimately Professor Des Gorman became the Head of the Auckland University Medical School and he was enlisted to multiple government appointments where he has been an instrumental member of the various teams working to improve our health system, including ten years as the Executive Chair of the Health Workforce Review and 6 years as a Director of ACC. But it is his desire to challenge the things that don’t make sense that is a feature of his medical research into brain injuries and which overlaps into his critique of the health service that New Zealanders rely on. He came to greater prominence as one of the few outspoken commentators concerned about the manner in which we were managing the Covid 19 pandemic. During the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast Professor Gorman speaks to Bruce Cotterill at length about our Covid response, the cruel constraints on our way of life and how they could have, and should have been avoided. And he discusses the current state of the health system, the issues around Maori health, and his view on Robert F Kennedy’s appointment as Health Secretary in the USA. And what would Professor Des Gorman do if he was Prime Minister for a day? His answer will make you wish he was appointed for a full term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special episode of This Warriors Life as Will Evans is joined by the legendary Sir Graham Lowe for an in-depth interview recorded in the Frank Management studio. The New Zealand rugby league icon discusses his trailblazing coaching career with Otahuhu, Norths Devils, the Kiwis, Wigan, Manly and the Queensland Origin team, the health battles that punctuated the latter stints, a tumultuous term as Warriors part-owner and his views on the club now, and the amazing work he is doing in the education space these days. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAdsuE0OVUUThis podcast is brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew - head to kingzcontainercrew.com if you're on the hunt for container packing/unpacking solutions across Australia and New Zealand, or hit the 'Work With Us' tab if you want to join the KCC team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports.

Thousands of Auckland train commuters are having to find an alternative way home this afternoon with services cancelled because of 'heat' affecting the railway lines. Services on the Eastern, Western, and Southern lines have been cancelled since 1:00pm today, and will remain out of action until 8:00pm tonight. It's reported that the track in Otahuhu reached an astonishing 48 degrees. Kiwi Rail said trains have to travel slower over these areas, due to the risk the track may have been misaligned by the high temperatures expanding the rail length. The restrictions are put in place once the steel rails reach 40 degrees. Our reporter Louise Ternouth has just spoken to commuters at Britomart Station. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346712083112

Join us as we recount the tragic event of the Finnegan family murders in Otahuhu. We dive deep into the confusing tale of the 3 James, a man on the run and the all important carrots.Support the showListener discretion is advised, our content will not be for everyone.Music by Kyle Hsieh

A fault with KiwiRail's overhead power lines has caused commuter chaos across Auckland this morning, with train services cancelled across the city. The fault at Grafton resulted in power being switched off for safety reasons, forcing Auckland Transport to cancel all southern and eastern line services between Otahuhu and Britomart, as well as all Western & Onehunga Line services. This has impacted tens of thosuands of passengers, and because of the late notice of the outage, Auckland Transport says it was only able to provide a small number of bus replacements. Kathryn speaks with Darek Koper, Auckland Transport's Group Manager of Metro Services.

There are big commuter problems in Auckland with trains across the network cancelled. All Southern and Eastern line services have been cancelled between Otahuhu and Britomart. All western and Onehunga line services have also been cancelled until further notice, due to a Kiwirail track infrastructure problem. Finn Blackwell is at Newmarket railway station, and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Cancellations on the Auckland train network has caused commuter chaos on Friday morning. All Southern and Eastern line services have been cancelled between Otahuhu and Britomart. All western and Onehunga line services have also been cancelled until further notice. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to our reporter Finn Blackwell who was at Newmarket Station.

A residents group in South Auckland has threatened to occupy Mount Richmond, Otahuhu in order to protect the mountain's exotic trees. Auckland Council has issued a resource consent to the Tupuna Maunga Authority, the protest organisers, to fell 278 of the mountain's non-native trees, but the group has chosen to occupy the Maunga as soon as the chainsaws come out. Shirley Waru, activist and movement leader, is here with us now. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fourteenth episode (Part 3) of the Ellis Rugby Podcast. Ellis Rugby Founder Kevin Ellis interviews Hugh McGahan. Hugh played in 32 Test Matches for the Kiwis. He toured Australia & Papua New Guinea in 1982. And Great Britain & France in 1985 and 1989. In total he made 53 appearances for New Zealand, scoring 30 tries. He began his career with Otahuhu, and represented Auckland before joining the Sydney club Easter Suburbs in 1985. He made 115 first-grade games for the Roosters, scoring 20 tries over a 7-year period.

The fourteenth episode (Part 2) of the Ellis Rugby Podcast. Ellis Rugby Founder Kevin Ellis interviews Hugh McGahan. Hugh played in 32 Test Matches for the Kiwis. He toured Australia & Papua New Guinea in 1982. And Great Britain & France in 1985 and 1989. In total he made 53 appearances for New Zealand, scoring 30 tries. He began his career with Otahuhu, and represented Auckland before joining the Sydney club Easter Suburbs in 1985. He made 115 first-grade games for the Roosters, scoring 20 tries over a 7-year period.

The former Fiji prime minister and Peoples Alliance Party leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, is on the campaign trail in New Zealand. Rugby league fans come out in full force in South Auckland's Otahuhu to rally behind the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga. Aotearoa celebrates Matariki - it's first indigenous holiday. US and Marshalls aim for compact MOU this year. Pacific rights data shows erosion of freedoms. Pacific rights data shows erosion of freedoms; New Pacific resilience diplomas to be availble in 2023; And Dika Toua elated after hall of fame induction.

Rugby league fans came out in full force in South Auckland's Otahuhu to rally behind the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga Women and Men's teams.

The former Fiji prime minister and Peoples Alliance Party leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, is on the campaign trail in New Zealand. Rugby league fans come out in full force in South Auckland's Otahuhu to rally behind the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga. Aotearoa celebrates Matariki - it's first indigenous holiday.

Rugby league fans came out in full force in South Auckland's Otahuhu to rally behind the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga Women and Men's teams.

Are we running this country on Blu-Tack and paperclips?We almost had power cuts again this morning and apparently we need to get used to it because this is just the way our winters are going to be from now on.So what happened was that Transpower issued a grid emergency just before 8am warning that we might not have enough electricity to power the country.Reporters were on the radio telling people to delay charging laptops and cell phones and consider turning off unnecessary lights.Lines companies were turning ripple-controlled hot water systems in people's homes.Three things went wrong all at the same time: a gas turbine in Stratford failed to spark, one of Huntly's turbines stopped working properly and the wind dropped which mean the wind farms stopped producing enough power.This is close to a repeat of what happened last year when a bunch of things went wrong all at exactly the same time: some seaweed got stuck in a hydro pump, Huntly couldn't fire up another generator fast enough and the wind dropped.Last year, Megan Woods, the Energy Minister, tried to pretend it was a one-off.But it doesn't look like it is.Transpower has warned that there are another 12 days left between now and early August where power could be at risk if only two big things go wrong.That's almost a quarter of the time.The reason this is happening is because we don't have enough capacity if things go wrong.In the last seven years, both Contact and Mercury shut down some generation capacity: Contact at Otahuhu and Mercury at Southdown.And now we're cutting it fine.Electricity consultant Murray Ellis reckons there isn't enough extra capacity being built to change this.So this is us this winter and next winter and next winter.At this point you're probably wondering what are we going to do about it?Well so am I.  So I called Megan Woods' office to ask if I sent them questions would they answer them in an hour and they said no.So I don't know what we're going to do about it.But neither do they by the looks of things.

Right now in Auckland's Pacific Island areas, you can't move for red and white flags flying out of cars, adorning front windows or draped around the shoulders of arguably the most fervent supporters of any sports team anywhere in the world. Yes on Saturday, the mighty Mate Ma'a Tonga men's rugby league team take on the New Zealand Kiwis at Mt Smart stadium, and the buildup -- which has already gone on for weeks -- is now at fever pitch. First Up producer Matthew Theunissen lives out in Otahuhu so has been swept up in the excitement on the streets. He spoke to some folks in the town centre and filed this report.

The fourteenth episode (Part 1) of the Ellis Rugby Podcast. Ellis Rugby Founder Kevin Ellis interviews Hugh McGahan. Hugh played in 32 Test Matches for the Kiwis. He toured Australia & Papua New Guinea in 1982. And Great Britain & France in 1985 and 1989. In total he made 53 appearances for New Zealand, scoring 30 tries. He began his career with Otahuhu, and represented Auckland before joining the Sydney club Easter Suburbs in 1985. He made 115 first-grade games for the Roosters, scoring 20 tries over a 7-year period.

Anna Aki & Hine Finau from the Mangere-Otahuhu Interfaith Youth Collective, join us now on #PacificDays to talanoa about their Activate Challenge which has just launched.  To find out more & register your youth group go to: Registration Link - https://forms.gle/WkwJCa6kqGAVfn4Y7 Video link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M6H_dt7sDTA_c-nPQrFr4cYDmXK0fY4x/view?usp=sharing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our Fijian language Week celebrations on Pacific Days, we welcome Ps Victor Morrison, from the AOG in Otahuhu, who will lead our devotion this afternoon. Vinaka vakalevu Talatala.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ps Eroni Dau Rabo, from the South Auckland Fijian AOG in Otahuhu, joins us now on Pacific Days, to lead our Monday devotion, as part of Fijian Language Week celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the 2021 Softball New Zealand - Softball of the Year Tyneesha Houkamau who feature's on this Friday's Beyond the Dugout Episode 22 all the way from Lockdown with the Gerbes in Auckland.    The 2021 NFC MVP Pitcher and Slugger from the National Champions Otahuhu gives us a look behind the scenes of her upbringing, contributions from the Howick & Marist clubs before settling with Otahuhu.    Ty has won all the age groups with Auckland including a battling title at the U19's aged only 16!!   How influential Coach Bob Mitchell was in her development and showing her the dream of College Ball in USA .    History tells us she completed 6 years in the states with a Bachelor of Science Biology degree. But the College ball scholarship was not exactly the dream she imagined…….. actually far from it!   Houkamau opens up about it, that not many people know about……… her state of hating the game  & giving it all away……. Tonight you will learn how after a 2 year break the next 2 years she has turned that all around……  Gotta say Both Damian & Chopper really felt this one  Thanks Ty  Episode 22 with Tyneesha Houkamau,10 September 2021. Beyond The Dugout with hosts Jason Gerbes aka Chopper & Damian Michael Patrick Collins bringing weekly guests from the best that Fastpitch Softball has ever seen.    Beyond The Dugout podcast available everywhere possible like Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeartRadio iTunes Podbean

MIQ officials have revealed the man who fled a quarantine hotel in Auckland early yesterday morning left his room three times before finally making his escape. The manv who is infected with Covid-19, was arrested hours later at a house in Otahuhu and has been charged with failing to comply with a health order. It was his first night at the Ellerslie hotel and MIQ says CCTV footage shows he left his room three times between 11.40 pm and just after 1am. On the last occasion he went down the fire stairwell and made his way to the fence, hiding in a bush before making his exit. National Party's Covid-19 response spokesperson Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.

Contact tracers are racing to find out if anyone was exposed to a Covid-19 patient who busted out of MIQ.Police in PPE arrested the man this afternoon at a house in Otahuhu - almost 10-kilometres from the quarantine facility he'd been confined in.It's thought he fled the Ellerslie Novotel and Ibis facility about one-am.He has been charged under the Health Order, and bailed back to MIQ by an Auckland District Court judge, after appearing by video-link.Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says public health teams are interviewing the escapee.LISTEN ABOVE

Answers are being demanded after a man infected with Covid-19 escaped from hotel quarantine for an extended period in Auckland early on Thursday. The man was arrested at a house in Otahuhu yesterday afternoon and has been charged with failing to comply with a health order. It's been revealed that he left his room three times before finally making the escape. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson told Morning Report investigations into the incident are underway, but the Novotel Ellerslie is secure enough to serve as a quarantine facility. "This is a facility that's been operating as a MIQ for some time now, therefore it has the security arrangements that we would expect for that. "We have very high standards of security for all of the facilities, and that includes things like double fencing and cameras and so forth." He said how the man's escape was not caught on the CCTV cameras is one of the things they would be looking into.

The Tonga Youth Trust is accusing the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board of turning a blind eye to a spike in crime.

Tomorrow night in Auckland the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board will be hosting it's Community Volunteer Awards. We're joined now by Chairperson of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Lemauga Lydia Sosene for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Japan Pro Wrestling will be holding open tryouts this Sunday 20th at the New Japan Pro Wrestling  NZ Dojo in Otahuhu, Auckland. Offering an amazing opportunity for fit young Polynesians to wrestle professionally in Japan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our celebrations of Samoan Language Week 2021, we're joined now by Savea Kilikamesa Eli, Ps House of Prayers, Otahuhu.  Savea also facilitates the cultural segment on PMN Samoa Sunday nights. Today we're looking at history, culture & language.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public meeting was held last night in Otahuhu, to discuss the proposed sale of the Otahuhu Community Hall by Auckland Council. The Otahuhu Community Town Hall has served the local Otahuhu community for generations. Kennedy Maeakafa Fakana'ana'akifualu aka the Tongan Robin Hood, organiser of the #SaveOtahuhuTownHall, a movement of local community groups who oppose Auckland Council's plan to sell Otahuhu Town Hall. Kennedy was featured on the front page of the Sunday News recently for his work for overstayers.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! In this track, Mrs. Price talks about her time milking cows, including her special cow named Betty, and the physical labour involved. Reference Mrs Price interview, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2610/rec/3 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Image: James Richardson. Looking south south east from Mount Wellington towards Otahuhu, 1920 Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 4-04055 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/67899/rec/21 Curated by Renee Orr and Zoe Colling from Auckland Libraries Heritage Engagement team, with Sound production by Sue Berman (April 2021)

Kia ora listeners, you have tuned into Auckland Libraries Heritage Podcast - Panmure Stories! In this track Mr Keith Simpson talks about the types of footpaths and roads in Panmure and about being approached by a land agent regarding his property. Playing tennis in his leisure time and cycling to a hardware store in Otahuhu. Reference Mr and Mrs Simpson, 1982 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2375/rec/2 Original interviews were recorded by Richard Baker, commissioned by Mt Wellington Public Library in 1982. The project captured recollections of life, work and play from the early 1900s across the changing landscapes of the decades that followed. They offer us a unique and personal insight into Panmure of the past. https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/oralhistory/id/2874/rec/1 Unknown photographer. Aerial photograph of Panmure, showing Panmure Basin (centre distance), the ferro-concrete bridge (left), St Matthias's church and graveyard (centre left), St Patrick's graveyard (centre) and Allen's Nurseries (foreground). Queen's Road runs from the left foreground to the Panmure Hotel in the centre left, 1948. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, 1031-P238. https://bit.ly/2RmXxUE Curated by Renee Orr and Zoe Colling from Auckland Libraries Heritage Engagement team, with Sound production by Sue Berman (April 2021)

Auckland commuter trains were delayed or cancelled across the network on Friday morning after a person was found dead on the train tracks in Manukau overnight. Reporter Jordan Bond spoke to Morning Report from Britomart station where trains are still running to and from Otahuhu.

We know the voice and the face as a presenter on the Pasefika weekly tv show Tagata Pasefika and the Tongan language show right here on 531PI as well as on social media.  We here at Pacific Media Network call him the Mayor of Otahuhu.  But who is the man behind the aura that is  John or Sione Pulu?    John Pulu is from Holopeka – Ha‘apai & Kolomotu‘a – Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu. John caught the bug for the industry since working with TAGATA PASIFIKA in 2005.  Since then, he continued on to study at Auckland University of Technology graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies degree majoring in Television. John is particularly passionate about utilising the media as an outlet to convey the rich culture and heritage of Pacific people. This inspired his documentaries “Kava Commune” and “The Modern Afo of Tonga” which is influenced by his strong Tongan roots. Whilst completing his degree, John has worked as a part-time reporter covering news items for the Tongan community on T-News and also Pacific radio.  This earned him the Spasifik Prize and Storyboard Award for diversity Journalism in 2010. “I’m a firm believer that Pacific people deserve to be served by and represented in the media, highlighting social issues affecting their community.”    This is a goal that John aims to work towards since joining TAGATA PASIFIKA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elnez Tofa is a New Zealand born Samoan with familial ties to the villages of Saipipi and Fagalii.  The father of five  has represented New Zealand in powerlifting and coaches his kids school basketball team.  A member of the Otahuhu ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elnez is also a mental health support worker  and is a running candidate for the Mangere Ōtāhuhu local board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could you possibly live sustainably in an apartment? Don't you need a bit of earth and a bit of space to crack sustainability? To find out, the How to Save the World podcast team is drawn out of the studio for the very first time to visit apartment dweller and advocate Angela Lees. Angela lives in a 60m2 apartment in Otahuhu, Auckland with two flatmates and two cats. It's a sunny spot with a sweeping view of the Auckland isthmus, maunga and city. Angela, who works from home and keeps very busy with part time study as well, made a conscious decision to buy something small and central. It's a choice that more and more urban New Zealanders are making, but the interesting thing is, sustainability was high on Angela's agenda when she decided against a far flung house and section further out. In terms of sustainability every lifestyle has its wins and drawbacks, for those living in a compact space in highly populated areas, or perhaps considering it, Angela's story highlights how apartment dwellers can be part of the solution. She embraces local shopping options, transport hubs and uses no additional energy to heat her home. And she also has thought through how to solve some of the trickier issues, like what to do with food waste. Angela lifestyle uncovers some surprising bonuses of apartment life and the episode is packed with tips and inspiration forBokashiComposting in small spacesGardening in pots, balconies and small spacesLife without house maintenanceConnecting with neighboursLow carbon livingDIY yogurt, kombucha and sourdoughVisible mendingClothes swapping (shwapping)Links to the shout outs in this episode: Bokashi by Zing BokashiSharewaste, an Auckland based initiative for households with or wanting food scraps to directly connect. Will and Able a company selling cleaning products that have a workforce of differently abled people, product stewardship and a social enterprise model. (Fantastic! But HTSTW would encourage you to check the ingredients against the Ecostore ingredient list, for more information) Bin Inn - our old favourite bulk bin store. A great way to reuse containers and avoid plastic. That Perfect Hour, Renee Williams, Visible Mending Instagramer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A group of students from South and wider Auckland, is organising a peaceful march through Otahuhu in a display of inter-school solidarity to advocate against inter-school violence and display unity and harmony within our school communities. Arizona Leger is an advocate for sharing culture, embracing the evolution of Aotearoa’s multicultural youth and letting their voices be heard.  Arizona is a multicultural blend of her own and has stepped up to provide support to the school march that will be held today. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A family violence programme that removes men from the home, rather than their victims, has been shown to reduce offending by nearly 60 per cent over five years.

Tongan business owner struggle during Covid-19 pandemic Freddy Tu’akalau, Chef and owner of Eight Roses in Otahuhu talks with John Pulu 

Kuo fokotu'u ha komiti fo'ou ko e AUCKLAND TONGAN COMMUNITY pea ‘oku teu ‘e nau polokalama ako faiva fakaTonga ta’etotongi kihe fanau ta’u 8 kihe 18. ‘E fakahoko 'a e 'uluaki akofaiva he Tu’apulelulu ‘o e uike ni. ‘Aia ko e Tu’apulelulu ‘aho 20 ‘o Fepueli he Otahuhu Town Hall, fika 12 High Street, Otahuhu, taimi 5 kihe 7 efiafi. 'Oku ou talitali fiefia heni 'a e punake, ko MALONI TUTU’ILA. Koe uike ni, 'e kamata ‘aki pe ‘ae ako TAU’OLUNGA moe ako TULAFALE. live interview with JOHN 

The family-owned Eight Roses Cafe & Buffet have been serving up a delicious meal in Otahuhu since 2017 and they are moving to West Auckland! joining me on the line is Fred & Kato Tuakalau live interview with John 

Ever heard the saying "travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer".... Well, today's guest you would consider very wealthy in that aspect as he is a walk the talk kind of guy who has traveled the world teaching and experiencing life on many different levels. Not only is Dan a world class teacher, he is a father, husband, coach, and an athlete who has competed at the highest level representing New Zealand in touch football and also played on the famous 1997 Otahuhu 1st XV Rugby team who took out the 1A Auckland Championships which has only ever been achieved once before by the school in 1957 and never since. Dan shares about his teaching philosophy and what lead him to question and challenge the whole education curriculum. Listen in as Dan's passion to improve the system and help the next generation in undeniable!

Ko e faingamalie ko eni te tau kolosi ki he 'api ako Pacific Advance Secondary School (PASS). 'Oku ou talitali fiefia heni a Selina Fa'asolo ko e faiako Saienisi ke ma talanoa fekau'aki mo e 'api ako ko eni 'oku tu'u 'i loto Otahuhu live interview with Filipo 

Sammy Saluni pays homage to his grandfather, George Puipui Taoa. His grandfather moved from Samoa to New Zealand in later life, and worked at Hellabys, (R. & W. Hellaby Limited) in the 1970s. In this track Sammy recalls his grandfather as hard working and describes his role at Hellabys taking care of the workplace uniforms. Reference: Oral History Interview with Sammy Saluni by Sharon Smith, Westfield Freezing Works, 2019, OH_1412_003 Photo credit: Shortland cannery and freezing works, Otahuhu, 1970, Photographer White's Aviation, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections Footprints 05078. Photograph reproduced by courtesy of Otahuhu Historical Society.

Max Beesley spent his working life at the Southdown Freezing Works, also known as Auckland Farmers' Freezing Co-Operative (AFFCO). In the oral history interview he includes recollections of daily activities, the operations of the railyards at Ōtāhuhu and his working life from the early 1950s to the mid 1970s. In this selection he describes the working of the railyards and the movement of stock. Reference: Oral History Interview with Max Beesley by Sharon Smith, 2014, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, MNP_OH_65 https://tinyurl.com/yybrba72 Photo credit: Westfield marshalling yards, Otahuhu, ca 1968, National Publicity Studios, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 895-A76396

The very first podcast of Couch In Space! Join Daniel Habedank as he talks to a variety of guest who are keen to share human interest stories. Everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student. Philosophy, travel, music and everything in-between is discussed on the couch (which is comfortable) which is in space (so it's cool). In this very first episode, Dan talks to the entertaining and 'Man About The Town of Otahuhu ' Mr John Pulu about becoming a TV reporter, music and his passion for representing pacific island communities on the local and global stage that is TV and radio.

News bulletin read by student journalist Liv Redman. Stories: Armed offenders squad called to Otahuhu, Petrol exchanged for methamphetamine, Indonesians arrested for creating a gay-supporting facebook page, Rihanna turns down singing at Super Bowl, Trio nominated for Ruby Worlds Sevens Player of the Year.

Corrections have placed a significant number of sex offenders in two houses near Otahuhu primary school. The school was not aware, neither were members of the public. Here's what Aucklanders thought.

Anahila talks to Daljit Sidhus from the Gurudwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Takaanini & Otahuhu Sikh temple to find out how they are meeting the needs of the community in Takaanini, Otahuhu and the Waikato during the Covid-19 crisis