Podcasts about Papakura

After the death of her father, a spiritual moment with the life-size wooden statue of Bob at Nine Mile convinced queer rapper, Jamaica Moana that everything would be alright.Jamaica was born to the music of Bob Marley on the Central Coast of NSW.Her dad loved Bob's music more than anything else and would listen incessantly on his interstate truck driving routes.Jamaica was the beloved baby of six children, growing up in a Maori-Samoan family in the outer suburbs of Auckland.When the family moved to Campbelltown in Western Sydney, Jamaica began to express her queer identity through the dance troupe The Pioneers.Jamaica's father rejected this new version of her, so different from the son he knew, and they became estranged. When he became seriously ill years later, Jamaica moved home to care for him and the pair renewed their relationship, staying close until his death.With her brother, she eventually made a pilgrimage to Bob Marley's home town as a tribute to their father.Deep in grief, it was a spiritual experience with a life-size statue of Bob at Nine Mile that convinced Jamaica everything would be alright.Further informationJamaica Moana's debut EP is Bud & Deni. This episode of Conversations was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It covers topics including rap, dance, Hokianga Harbour, Maori, South Auckland, Papakura, Western Sydney, authentic, authenticity, queer, trans, parental estrangement, father daughter relationship, carer, caring for parent, Nicki Minaj, ballroom, duckwalk, west ball, safe space, rupture and repair and community.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Homelessness has increased, but by how much is unclear, according to a government report. This is the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development's latest Homelessness Insights Report drawn from data in Census 2023, and observations collected from government agencies, councils, and the general good sorts in the sector. The report defines homelessness as living situations where people are forced to live; without shelter, in temporary accommodation, shared accommodation with a household, or living in uninhabitable housing. The Opposition was hoping that the report would show the government's ditching of emergency housing was to blame. It doesn't say it's not to blame, but nor does it say it is. What it found was that 60 days after leaving emergency housing 37% were housed in social housing, 29% went into transitional housing, 19% received the accommodation supplement. That leaves 14% who may be living without shelter, but there's no way of confirming this. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says it's an issue he takes very seriously. He says it's a better outcome than the last government who spent $1.4 billion on sticking people in motels with all the consequent problems that entailed. Homelessness is not a new problem, but there is no doubt the problem is getting worse – blame the economy, and the pandemic hangover, and any number of factors. And there's no quick fix. But good souls are trying their best. In Rotorua there's an initiative just starting up called Adopt a Streetie. It's designed to help rough sleepers off city centre street. It would involve rough sleepers being matched with volunteer local hosts willing to offer free rent in exchange for their guests completing odd jobs. There is no knowing whether there will be enough good folk prepared to Adopt a Streetie, because it's not an easy job. The homeless are not easy people. They've not had an easy life. They have big hard personal problems. It takes a very good Good Samaritan to run the gauntlet of adopting a streetie. I commend you if you're helping and I thank you but it's gotta be tough. The idea is the brainchild of Love Soup, the organisation behind Rotorua's Village of Hope. That village shelters homeless people in sleeping pods set up in secret locations, but it's struck problems with compliance issues. And that's just one of the problems that affect solutions – a lot of our rules don't suit people who have chosen to live outside society and its rules. Once upon a time I helped a friend help a bloke. She befriended him, I met him a few times. She organised some emergency housing for him in Papakura, a warm little brick and tile and one weekend she helped him move in. Bought some furniture from an op shop. But two weeks later he was back living rough downtown, because in Papakura he was lonely. His people were fellow rough sleepers, and he valued their company more than a warm house. Now this is not a tale to say that housing the homeless is useless because they want to live this way, but it does acknowledge that while they don't like living rough, it's what they know and safer than the solution. So the Minister and everybody says it's not good enough, and it isn't, but finding a solution is very hard indeed. But while the problem is hard, at least we should be able to understand it. Because that is the first step in learning how to solve it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last decade, Frances Ryan has been a columnist and reporter at the Guardian. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her new book - Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls' Guide to Life. Part memoir, part manifesto, it explores six facets of life: education, careers, body image, health, relationships and representation, as well as how to survive life's bumps in the road.Groomed: A National Scandal is a new Channel 4 documentary from award-winning filmmaker Anna Hall, looking at the issue of gang grooming. It puts the experiences of five women who have survived unimaginable abuse at the heart of a story that spans more than 20 years. Nuala speaks to Anna and Chantelle, one of the survivors featured in the film.How much does what you wear to work matter? In today's I newspaper, the journalist and columnist Anniki Sommerville says she loves dressing up for work but her Gen Z colleagues laugh at her blazer. She joins Nuala along with Carolyn Mair, Fashion Business Consultant and author of The Psychology of Fashion.Pioneering Maori scholar, Mākereti Papakura is to receive a posthumous degree more than 100 years after she began her studies at Oxford University. Born in New Zealand, Makereti is believed to be the first indigenous woman to enrol. Professor Clare Harris, Head of the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography tells Nuala about her life and work.

Fire-fighters have contained a blaze at a metal recycling yard in Papakura in Auckland. Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fire and Emergency has worked through the night to monitor a fire at a metal recycling plant in Papakura. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos spoke to Corin Dann.

Change is coming to the Auckland-Hamilton train, Te Huia, which will no longer stop at Papakura. The train will instead call into Pukekohe, in a move to improve efficiency for North Waikato residents. Waikato Regional Councillor Angela Strange talks to Mike Hosking about the change. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A South Auckland community is on tenterhooks after needles were reportedly found in a food products at a local supermarket yesterday. Needles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworth's in Papakura yesterday. Police are investigating, and the items in question have been removed from shelves, but as Finn Blackwell reports, New Zealand Food Safety are refusing to name the actual products.

A $100,000 reward and possible immunity is on offer for clues leading to the conviction of whoever's responsible for killing Auckland man Arthur Easton almost 40 years ago. The case was re-opened after Alan Hall, the man found guilty of the murder, had his conviction quashed by the supreme court after it found a substantial miscrarriage of justice. Mr Hall spent 19 years in jail for the murder of Arthur Easton - who was stabbed to death during a home invasion in Papakura at about 8pm Sunday 13 October 1985. It was later found the description of the attacker and key witness statements has changed with original descriptions describing the offender as Maori, more than 6 foot and right handed; Alan Hall isn't. Earlier this year, three men were charged in relation to the wrongful conviction. Today flanked by photos of the brown wool beanie and knife used by the real killer Detective Inspector Warwick Adkin announced the reward, he spoke to Lisa Owen.

Police are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the killing of Arthur Easton almost forty years ago in Auckland. Mr Easton was stabbed to death in his Papakura home after confronting an inturder in October 1985. His murder led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2022 after spending eighteen years in prison. Reporter Melanie Earley was at a news conference held by police today.

Police are going back through Arthur Easton's case file - looking for the person who killed him nearly 40 years ago. Easton was stabbed in his Papakura home in 1985. Alan Hall's wrongful murder conviction was only overturned after he'd spent 19 years in jail. Police are now offering a $100,000 reward - until January 24 - for information leading to a conviction. Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin says interviews are under way. "As investigators, we have a responsibility to look at all options when solving crime, and today's announcement, we hope, will provide the financial incentive to those people who have not shared any information to come forward." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have offered a $100,000 reward in relation to the murder of Arthur Easton 39 years ago in Papakura. Easton was stabbed to death in his hallway after confronting an intruder. The killing led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall. Senior investigations officer Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin spoke to media. *You can provide information directly to the investigation team by calling 0800 GROVE 1985 (0800 47683 1985). You can also email directly to Operation.Grove1985@police.govt.nz

On Wednesday each week at Papakura High School, students can forget about reading writing and maths, and instead spend their time making jewellery, weightlifting, barbering, broadcasting or one of many other options. By letting them spend a whole day each week working on vocational projects and electives, they've started to see big improvements in student attendance and engagement. In the two years since introducing the scheme, the number of chronically absent students has dropped by 34 percent, the lowest it's been since before Covid-19, Luka Forman has the story. In the two years since introducing the scheme, the number of chronically absent students has dropped by 34 percent, the lowest it's been since before covid.

A football coach was allegedly knocked unconscious by an opposition fan while walking to the bathroom during a junior tournament in Auckland on Sunday. The Ellerslie FC coach was reportedly attacked from behind by a man believed to be the parent of a Papakura City FC player, shortly after her under-10 girls' team had beaten Papakura in a semi-final match. Former All-White and Northern Rovers coach Chris Milich joined D'Arcy to unpack the controversy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week for Made in NZ we meet Neil Woolrige from IP Plastics, which is family owned New Zealand business that's been manufacturing plastics in Papakura since 1982. They make a range of proucts spanning everything from horticultural supplies to furniture, fittings and homeware products

Max Alexander grew up in Papakura, and has been living in London for the past 30 years. He's back in Aotearoa for the next few weeks to participate in Matariki and add a new section to his exhibition "Our Fragile Space - Protecting the Near-Space" that opened at Lloyds of London and has been shown in Europe and the United States. 

Enter the realm of greatness as we hunt down the ultimate legends! Joined by Junior Fa, retired boxing champ, we embark on a journey through the magical realm of Disney movies and uncover the iconic figures from Papakura.This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auckland Transport says KiwiRail has tarnished the reputation of the city's train system after 34 services were cancelled because the tracks were too hot. The Southern line to Papakura was worst affected, registering 48 degrees. Heat restrictions are temporarily applied to tracks that reach 40 degrees and above, due to the risk of track expansion in the heat. Auckland Transport's public transport director, Stacey van der Putten, admits that Aucklanders deserve better. KiwiRail's David Gordon spoke to Corin Dann.

The ban is over and Te Huia, the train service running between Hamilton and Auckland, is allowed back into central Auckland. Te Huia has only carried passengers as far as Papakura instead of The Strand in Parnell since mid-July after trains ran two stop signals. Waikato Regional Council member Angela Strange spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A passenger train banned from downtown Auckland due to safety concerns after it ran two red lights, has been given the go ahead to return to the CBD from August 7th. Waka Kotahi slapped Te Huia, the Hamilton to Auckland train, with a prohibition order after two different drivers crashed stop signs on the network in two separate incidents; in one case another commuter train was forced to stop to avoid a potential collision. Since then Te Huia has been stopping more than 3km from the CBD at Papakura. As a condition of reentry into the city, the Transport Agency had said the train needed to be fitted with a specific sophisticated electronic control system that monitors the train in real time and can slow or take control of it. That hasn't happened but Waka Kotahi Director of Land Transport Neil Cook, explains they have reached an agreement on safety measures. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331910711112

The red light running train service from Hamilton to Auckland can't enter Auckland City until it sorts out its safety protocols. Instead of finishing up in Parnell, its final destination is now Papakura, more than 30km from the city. We sent reporter Tom Taylor trainspotting to see how it's affected passengers.

The Hamilton to Auckland train service, Te Huia, has been banned from entering Auckland city due to dangerous driving. Waka Kotahi's issued a prohibition notice effective immediately after drivers on the passenger train crashed red signal lights on two occasions. In one case triggering a safety protocol which halted another passenger train that could have collided with Te Huia. Investigations are underway after Kiwirail reported the safety breaches. From this afternoon Te Huia will have to stop at Papakura station and passengers will have to bus into the city. Waka Kotahi director of Land transport, Neil Cook, explains what happened. Meanwhile Kiwirail says there will be replacement buses in and out of Auckland central to Papakura at no charge to Te Huia passengers this week, but after that, commuters will have to cover the cost. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330960910112

Transport agency Waka Kotahi says one of the Te Huia trains that crossed a red light could have crashed into a busy commuter train. The rail service connecting Waikato and Auckland has been caught running at least two stop signals. Now, it's banned from entering Auckland's central area. Passengers have to get off in Papakura and catch a bus if they want to go into town. Operator KiwiRail declined to be interviewed this morning. Waka Kotahi director of land transport Neil Cook spoke to Corin Dann.

Transport agency Waka Kotahi has banned the Te Huia train from entering central Auckland city after train drivers twice ran red lights in the last three weeks. An immediate prohibition notice was issued on the Hamilton to Auckland service following the incidents. Passengers must now stop at Papakura on Auckland's southern outskirts and catch a replacement bus to and from the city. RNZ reporter Jordan Dunn spoke to Charlotte Cook from Papakura railway station.

Waikato Regional Council is bitterly disappointed that Te Huia trains are now forbidden from entering Auckland. Transport agency Waka Kotahi has banned Te Huia from operating north of Papakura after train drivers twice ran red lights in the last three weeks. The most serious was a driver ignoring a stop signal near Penrose which Waka Kotahi says could have resulted in the train crashing into another one. Operator KiwiRail declined to come on the programme this morning. Waikato Regional Councillor Angela Strange spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The Te Huia rail service that runs from Hamilton to Auckland has been banned from travelling north of Papakura. This follows multiple incidents of Kiwirail train drivers failing to obey signals, putting the train at risk of collision.  The Public Transport Users Association's Jon Reeves says this move will just encourage more commuters back into cars. "Who wants to get on a bus in a traffic jam in peak time around Auckland to get into Parnell? This is just going to kill it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was an increased police presence in south Auckland's Papakura this evening, with officers keeping a close eye on an an unusual suspect. A young male fur seal made its way through the suburb, stopping at a fast food car park, crossing busy roads and blocking traffic before visiting a few houses and having a snooze in someone's back yard. The Department of Conservation is now trying to figure out how they can get the lumbering native mammal back to its natural habitat. Sally Wenley reports. And an update staff from Auckland Zoo and DOC have safely caught up with the seal and have relocated him. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330347091112

Wallace and panellists hear from Prescription Access Initiative ahead of the fee scrap tomorrow and name suppression in New Zealand. Plus, they cross to Papakura where RNZ reporter Rayssa de Almeida is looking out for the seal.

Locals in rural parts south of Auckland city are angry that the council wants to shift the goalposts on how the area is developed. The region is forecast to see thousands of new homes over the next 30 years. Residents from areas including Papakura, Takanini and Drury expected these homes to be built on greenfields, and reject the council's plan to instead go for intensification. Finn Blackwell reports.

One of the biggest problems Grant Robertson's going to have delivering his sixth budget on Thursday is just getting us to believe to him. This budget- we've been told- is going to be about infrastructure. Hands up- who believes this Government when they announce they're putting a huge of money into building infrastructure?  Yeah, probably not a lot of us.  We all remember the big song and dance announcing the bike bridge to Birkenhead, or the Light Rail in Auckland, or the Let's Get Wellington moving project in the Capital. And we all know where we're at with those projects. In order: Cancelled, not started, one pedestrian. But let me also tell you about the New Zealand upgrade programme, which I've been personally watching for years. The New Zealand upgrade programme is a bunch of extremely important roads, which this Government cancelled when they came in in 2017.  But then, in an obvious election move, just a day after announcing the 2020 election date, Grant Robertson brought them back.  But after the election- what a surprise- some of the most important roads were downgraded and cancelled in 2021. Mill Road, south of Auckland, alternative to SH1 upgrade- cancelled. Whangarei to Port Marsden- cancelled. Takitimu Northern Link- second stage cancelled.  Then fast forward to last Friday, and we find out that even the roads that did survive might now be ‘rescoped'. I'm taking about Otaki to north of Levin and widening the Southern Motorway from Papakura to Drury.   So here we are again, just before an election, and Grant Robertson is about to announce a massive infrastructure spend. How many of us are actually going to fall for that again? I think five and a half years of a complete lack of delivery is finally catching up with these guys. That really limits what Robertson can do on Thursday. The only available trick to them is to hand out money. Because that's believable. The money's in the bank, done, no promises broken. So expect that on Thursday. Because what else can they do?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport Minister Michael Wood has left the door open to delaying the delivery of some of New Zealand's most high-profile roading projects. They include widening the southern motorway from Papakura to Drury south of Auckland and the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway. The government is “rescoping” projects in the $8.7 billion NZ Upgrade programme, which includes 19 high-profile transport projects. The projects were announced back in 2020 but massive cost blowouts saw several of the most high-profile roads axed in 2021 despite a $1.9b cash injection. It comes after an appeal to the Ombudsman revealed many of the projects face “red” ratings for their potential to go over budget. Upgrade roads include Auckland's Penlink, and Wellington's Ōtaki to North of Levin (O2NL) and the Melling interchange, and Tauranga's Takitimu North Link. Wood was keen to say there would be no cuts to the programme this time, but has not taken back some trimming of the projects and rephasing to deal with cost inflation. “The Government is committed to delivering the significant transport projects that are funded through NZUP,” Wood said. “There will be no cuts or significant paring back, but as is always the case there will be work to find efficiencies as projects go through detailed design and implementation. Waka Kotahi warned projects are likely to go over budget. Photo / Waka Kotahi An announcement is expected on the future of the programme in the weeks following the Budget. No decisions have been made on whether the projects will need an additional cash injection. “Many NZUP projects are already in delivery. Confirmed arrangements for the final few large projects will be confirmed in the near future,” Wood said. National's transport spokesman Simeon Brown said the Govenment needed to “come clean about the status of the NZ Upgrade programme” “These are roads they cancelled and then promised and now they look like they may be cancelled again. “Labour misled New Zealanders when they committed to this programme of works. They already cancelled Mill Road and Whangārei to Port Marsden,” Brown said. “Labour can't be trusted with roads,” he said. In February, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency chief executive Nicole Rosie confirmed in a select committee some of the projects were being “rescoped”. When asked by Brown whether more money was needed to deliver the entire NZUP, Rosie said that if Waka Kotahi did not know the “scope” of the projects it was impossible to know if they needed more funding. “If we don't know the scope, we can't tell you the answer to that,” Rosie said.  “In reality the Government has been very clear that it wants to operate within the envelope that's available to them, so the rescoping is around looking at how they can continue on those projects within the money that's available,” she said. Waka Kotahi provides regular reporting on the health of the projects. Details from these reports were withheld from Official Information Act requests, but a successful appeal to the Ombudsman by Brown and the National Party has seen details released. The report, already nearly a year old, but released by the Ombudsman this year, gave each of the transport projects a health rating on a traffic light scale for their propensity to go over budget or over time. Roads like Penlink, were given a “green” rating for all criteria, but roads like Ōtaki to north of Levin or the Melling interchange were given “red” ratings for their likelihood to go over budget. - Thomas Coughlan, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Auckland has been outdone by other areas of the city in the number of public submissions on Auckland Council's controversial proposed budget. Forty thousand people across the super city have submitted on the budget proposed by Mayor Wayne Brown to help fill a gapping $295m shortfall. Just over 900 Mangere residents gave feedback compared with 1700 in Devonport, despite having a bigger population. Around 500 people in Papakura made submissions, compared to 1700 in the Waitakere Ranges, despite it having a similar population. Manukau Ward councilor Lotu Fuli spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Papakura High School has released CCTV footage after three brazen break-ins at the school in a month. The thieves, wearing masks and hoods, took off with Chromebooks and iPads, kicking in doors and throwing food during the raid. Principal of Papakura High Simon Craggs talks to Lisa Owen.  

Auckland residents in the suburb of Papakura are concerned about chemical spillage affecting their properties after a truck explosion yesterday on the Southern Motorway. The truck was carrying gas canisters and other chemicals, and exploded into fire, forcing some people to evacuate their homes. Auckland Council's Environmental Health specialists have been visiting affected homeowners offering advice. They say an oily residue that has appeared on some properties is most likely to be canola oil.  Council general manager licensing and regulatory compliance Mervyn Chetty.  

Top stories for 9 March 2023 Doubt is cast over Te Whatu Ora's claims of improved wait times in hospital emergency departments-- National says the numbers are either wildly optimistic, or wrong The opposition mixes up its Ministries in an attack on the Government's rising spend on contractors. Papakura residents worried about chemical contamination from yesterday's Auckland motorway truck explosion are told soap and water should fix any problem. Overseas, Ukraine denies involvement in the sabotage of Europe's Nord Stream gas pipelines.

There are major traffic problems in Auckland this morning with the Southern Motorway closed just north of Papakura,  because of a huge truck fire in the early hours of this morning. Nearby houses were evacuated but have now been allowed back home. Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Guyon Espiner.

There are major traffic problems in Auckland this morning with the Southern Motorway closed just north of Papakura,  because of a huge truck fire in the early hours of this morning. Nearby houses were evacuated but have now been allowed back home. Reporter Felix Walton is at the scene of the fire.  He spoke to Corin Dann.  

A Papakura resident evacuated from his home because of a huge truck fire this morning says he couldn't believe the pyrotechnic display unfolding before him. Sam Durbin spent about three hours out of his home this morning and says the experience is was one he won't forget in a hurry. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.  

Auckland's Southern Motorway, north of Papakura,  has been closed by a huge truck fire.  Nearby houses were evacuated. Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Guyon Espiner.  

Top stories for 8 March 2023 Big problems at Auckland Hospital's emergency department. It was so busy on Monday it had to divert ambulances to other hospitals. Traffic chaos on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a major truck fire near Papakura. Thousands of dollars are still being paid to the public media entity board, even though the TVNZ-RNZ merger's been scrapped New Zealand's Census day is over, so what was the turnout like?

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The Transport Minister is defending the ballooning cost of three Auckland train stations. When funding for two new train stations between Papakura and Pukekohe was announced in 2020, it was expected to cost 247 million dollars. But another station has since been added to the project, and it's now expected to cost about 495 million dollars. Michael Wood says the third station was added after a 2021 review found it was neccessary to support the area's growing population. He says they made the call to ensure the area had sufficient infrastructure to keep up with the growth, with the new cost funded at the time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A property development company is taking Kāinga Ora to court, over its refusal to fast track a $4 billion housing development in Papakura. Winton Land is accusing the state housing agency of engaging in anti-competitive behaviour,  by refusing private developers fair access to fast-track powers and paying well above market rate for land.Chief Executive Chris Meehan won't say how much money is being sought, but says the money is significant. He told Mike Hosking they don't actually want money, they just want Kāinga Ora to process their application. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise maintenance closures are heading down the tracks for Auckland train passengers and the disruption to commuters will last years. Rock foundations under several lines around the city need to be removed and rebuilt so they can cope with more trains on the lines when the network hooks into the City Rail Link, hopefully by the end of 2024. That means rolling months long closures on the Onehunga and Southern line, the Eastern Line, between Ōtāhuhu and Britomart and the Southern line, Pukekohe to Papakura. Commuters will be offered replacement buses. Auckland Transport's Darek Koper joined Lisa Owen.

A substantial miscarriage of justice is how the Supreme Court has described Alan Hall's conviction for murder. The conviction has been quashed after an almost four decade fight to clear his name. Hall spent 19 years in jail for the murder of Arthur Easton - who was stabbed to death during a home invasion in Papakura in 1985. It was later found the description of the attacker and key witness statements were concealed or altered by police. Concerns were also raised about police interviews with Mr Hall who was later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Our reporter Rosie Gordon was in court when the decision was delivered. Investigator and supporter of Alan Hall Tim McKinnel told Checkpoint today has been emotional for everybody, and it has taken far too long to get to the quashing of Hall's conviction. He said it is a day of celebration but also sadness that so much of Hall's life has been wasted. He said the NZ justice system often gets things right but when it doesn't it seems to go catastrophically wrong, which it really did for Alan Hall.

Who needs Uber when public transport will pick you up pretty much right outside your place? In Auckland, a trial is underway where travellers can order an electric van or car to pick you up and take you to work - or to the train station. Similar to Metlink's Wellington trial, Auckland Transport's trial is underway in Papakura and Takanini - with plans to expand to other suburbs. Reporter Louise Ternouth and Camera Operator Marika Khabazi went for a ride along. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6307397838112

The south Auckland suburb of Papakura was rocked by a shooting this afternoon... right outside its the district court, next to the police station. The incident unfolded just before one-o-clock, and one person was taken to Middlemore hospital in a critical condition. Devika Sharma manages the Unichem pharmacy over the road. She told our reporter Katie Todd she was right in the thick of a busy day at work, when she realised something had happened.

There were at least five drive by shootings in Auckland last night, across Otara, Papatoetoe, Flat Bush, Papakura, and Te Atatū. Our reporter Rayssa Almeida spoke to some of the residents down at Caspar Road in Papatotoe. 

The police are investigating five drive by shootings in Auckland last night. The shootings, believed to be gang-related, happened in Otara, Papatoetoe, Flat Bush, Papakura, and Te Atatuū between 6:40pm and 9:20pm. Four of the shootings happened between 6:40pm and 7:40pm. Police say nobody was injured, but several homes were damaged. Corin Dann spoke to Manukau Ward councillor, Alf Filipaina.

Auckland Council has endorsed the business case for a $306 million dollar plan to construct cycleways in the city. It means construction will now be sped up, but the topic is still proving divisive, with 13 councillors in favour of the plan, three against and seven abstaining. Among those at odds were the two Manurewa-Papakura Ward councillors, Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman - she was for and he against. They spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Aucklanders' food scraps will soon be kept out of landfill and instead used to power homes and help grow crops. The city council's been running a trial of green waste bin collections on the North Shore and Papakura - and it's going to roll it out to the rest of the city next year. Our reporter Louise Ternouth and Camera Operator Marika Khabazi have the story.