Podcasts about rma

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

We attempt to identify a unifying thread on recent National government reforms in water and local government, alongside the RMA and now a new “mega ministry”.This episode's co-hostsKyle, John, MarkTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:22 Water Control14:58 Regional Reorganization27:20 RMA43:06 NZ Initiative52:49 Ministries and Planning1:16:22 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation... He talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the Christmas forecast around the country, the ghost of Christmas weather past and the value of good geography on TV... And he catches up with Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett about Wi-Fi in the motorhome for the holidays and the deals on offer. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Environment Southland councillor Jon Pemberton about the upcoming changes to the RMA, where it gets it right and the potential pitfalls of the new legislation. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Yesterday, the latest six-monthly survey of housing support providers under the National Homelessness Data Project, or NHDP,  showed that homelessness in Auckland has more than doubled in the year to September. The report also found that 14 of the 21 agencies interviewed reported an increase in homelessness. As well as this, Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 has taken effect. And according to an interim report into social media harm, a social media ban for children in New Zealand is worth exploring further. And last week the Government announced the replacement of the Resource Management Act, or RMA. The coalition said its replacement will slash red tape and supercharge growth. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about the Government's new RMA reforms and a potential social media ban in New Zealand. But first they discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness.

Critics aren't convinced the Government's new mega-Ministry will work. It's merging the environment, housing and urban development, and transport ministries into a new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Right-wing think tank NZ Initiative executive director Oliver Hartwich says it will still report to the same number of ministers. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan having it fully operational in six months is also ambitious. Hartwich says the ministries are busy with RMA reforms, which are taking up all their resources. He says putting a super merger on top of that could be asking too much. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's confident a planned mega-ministry, MCERT, will support RMA and Local Government reforms. It expects the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to be up and running by next July. It replaces the Ministries of Environment, Transport, Housing and Urban Development. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says New Zealand's great challenges involve all those agencies. "At the moment, it's all disconnected between three of four different agencies that we're merging together into one." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 'Best of the Wire' Special: For Max's final Wire 

Yesterday, the latest six-monthly survey of housing support providers under the National Homelessness Data Project, or NHDP,  showed that homelessness in Auckland has more than doubled in the year to September. The report also found that 14 of the 21 agencies interviewed reported an increase in homelessness. As well as this, Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 has taken effect. And according to an interim report into social media harm, a social media ban for children in New Zealand is worth exploring further. And last week the Government announced the replacement of the Resource Management Act, or RMA. The coalition said its replacement will slash red tape and supercharge growth. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Max spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about the Government's new RMA reforms and a potential social media ban in New Zealand. But first they discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!This week, following the release of Cotality's Best of the Best report, Nick and Kelvin discuss the latest suburb performance metrics, review the year in the property market, and set expectations for 2026. They explore economic indicators, migration trends, and the implications of recent RMA changes on housing supply. The conversation also delves into long-term property market outlooks and personal reflections on the year.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

The government has announced the overhaul of the Resource Management Act (RMA), which will be replaced by two different bills, the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill. The RMA is set to be fully replaced by 2029. The RMA, which has been in effect for 34 years, is polarising across the political spectrum. In announcing the reforms, RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop, says that “pretty much everything” will be quicker and less costly under the new regime. For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about this overhaul of the RMA. They also discussed The Education and Workforce Committee's interim report on the harms young people experience online, with a majority recommending a ban on social media for under-16-year-olds. But first, they discussed the overhaul of the RMA.

This week the government announced significant changes to the Resource Management Act. 

Tonight on the podcast... KING Homeboy give a little https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/king-home-boy-whip-round Stuff article from dec5: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360910267/hip-hop-champ-hits-mute-beatboxing-after-brain-surgery Shubz on Willie Jackson and John Tamihere, Nicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson, and Chris Bishop's RMA reforms — a massive week in New Zealand politics and media, and Duncan's got the whole thing laid out. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSypyI8wbnZgJDYY0VCdwJQ/join Get in touch with Duncan - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials. Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From big industry shake-ups to the 2026 outlook, Bryan and the Farmers Weekly-AgriHQ panel break down the year in ag, and Federated Farmers explains how new RMA reforms may finally ease the burden of stalled “zombie” consents on farmers.Feature | The Year in Ag: 2025's biggest stories and what's next0:42 – Bryan is joined by senior journalists Neal Wallace and Richard Rennie and AgriHQ senior analysts Suz Bremner and Mel Croad, to reflect on the big news stories of 2025. They cover the big company sell-offs, the changing regulatory landscape and what the export and local markets have in store for 2026.Feds Focus | RMA rethink gets the thumbs up21:06 – Federated Farmers consenting spokesperson Colin Hurst says the government's proposed RMA reforms are a positive step forward. He says the decision to pause consent renewals until after the new regime is in place will also ease the concerns of many farmers who were facing a lengthy and expensive process to comply with a “zombie law”. 

We ask the NZ First leader and Minister of Foreign Affairs about “survive to ’25” and “the fix for ’26”. We also discuss the latest polls, RMA reforms, an FTA with India, and Stuart Nash. Plus, how many more elections does the 80-year-old have left in him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomber joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk end of the year, some of the big stories of the year and a look up into next year for what it holdsPaul 'the other one' Barlow joins us LIVE to preview this weekends The Collective, Sunday at 7pm, to let us all know what to look forward toKieran McAnulty and Chris Bishop were on Breakfast this morning talking RMA and social media bans=================================Come support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews=================================Merch available at https://bhn.nz/shop/ Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetwork

Federated Farmers consenting spokesperson Colin Hurst says the government's proposed RMA reforms are a positive step forward. He says the decision to pause consent renewals until after the new regime is in place will also ease the concerns of many farmers who were facing a lengthy and expensive process to comply with a “zombie law”.

Parliament's penultimate sitting week began with a major shakeup to the RMA, helped along by urgency. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nicola Willis has walked straight into a political trap, and tonight we get into why it matters. The finance minister didn't just respond to a provocation from the Taxpayers' Union and Ruth Richardson, she elevated them, turning a sideshow into a headline feud. We break down why that was a rookie mistake, and what she should have done instead. Then Chris Bishop joins us to unpack the biggest RMA shake-up in 30 years. He explains how the new system could cut consent times, strip out pointless red tape and finally make it faster and cheaper to build in New Zealand. Bishop talks land costs, simplified zones, digital planning, fast-track projects and the potential for real economic growth if we get this right. Plus we read your messages on government waste, council rates, and the frustration many feel about firearms rules. It's a lively one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prime Minister ponders an FTA with India, the RMA reforms, the latest 1News poll, and whether lamb beats ham for Christmas in the Luxon household.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of Federated Farmers applauds the RMA reforms, and we count down the Feds’ “12 Pests of Christmas”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coalition is heralding the single largest economic reform in a generation - as it sets out its sweeping overhaul of the RMA. The much-loathed Resource Management Act has proved a perpetual bugbear - confusing and complex. The government says its radical new approach will make that much easier. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

It has been revealed a major RMA overhaul with two new laws replacing the Resource Management Act; a Natural Environment law and a Planning law. The planning bill would lay out what infrastructure is needed and when, with land secured for key things like roads, schools, and utilities. The changes could boost GDP by more than $3 billion a year. The Minister responsible for RMA, Chris Bishop spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New Zealanders $13 billion over the next three decades. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.

Now we don't know about you, but the words Resource Management Act, are quite hard to get enthused about. But we want to be enthused, because we know it is important. Especially given the Government has just announced pretty big changes to it. The RMA will be replaced with be replaced by two new pieces of legislation, one focused on planning and the other focused on protecting the environment. So, to find out what this means, and to get a better understanding of the RMA and what it was meant to achieve, Lauren Wallace chats to Jesse. Lauren Wallace is a partner at Govett Quilliam and leads the firm's Environment and Planning Team She has more than 15 years' experience specialising in resource management, environmental and local government law.

Today on Politics Wednesday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week thus far. They discussed the newly-announced RMA reforms – how does Labour feel about the new acts? There's been another development in the McSkimming saga, with Andrew Coster claiming he briefed both Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell on the situation previously – something neither of them recall. And is the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime taking the mickey with how much they're charging for their services? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Covid-type outbreak of common sense. That's how Contact Energy's describing the Government's Resource Management Act reforms, which will see current rules replaced with two new pieces of legislation. One will be for planning, and the other for the environment. Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge told Heather du Plessis-Allan he likes what he sees. He says it will liberate the country from the burden of bureaucracy and complication. Fuge says the changes should provide much needed pace to infrastructure development. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an assurance RMA changes won't clog the courts. The Government's confirmed it's replacing current Resource Management Act laws with two new pieces of legislation, one for the environment and one for planning. It's expected to save about $13 billion in consenting costs. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told Heather du Plessis-Allan there's too much Environmental Court litigation at the moment. He says it's inevitable there will be cases, but the aim is to reduce the amount of litigation and debate about things like the definition of “sustainable management”, which has been a topic of debate for around 30 years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cast your mind back a couple of weeks to what the boss of Auckland Port Roger Gray said. He told us New Zealand is a country that says 'no' so often, Miami cruise bosses he spoke to had taken to calling us 'No Zealand'. Yesterday the Government unveiled its plan for how we stop that, which is a rewrite of the RMA because the RMA is part of the problem. It has turned 'no' into an art form in this country. No to your new deck, no to that road, no to you putting a door on the side of the house rather than the front of the house. We are a country the size of Japan geographically, yet we have 1200 planning zones each with its own unique, bespoke set of rules, while Japan has 13 zones. Chris Bishop's proposal is to take that 1200 and drop it down to 17. It's still more than Japan, but about a 98.5% reduction, which can't be sniffed at. So prolific and ridiculous are the stories that we can all tell about our encounters with the RMA that I think you'd struggle to find anyone who opposes change. The trouble has always been agreeing on what change looks like and that is no different this time around. This RMA reform is welcome, overdue, brave, and almost certainly going to help the country grow. But mark my words: it will create all kinds of political problems. Just look at the case of Auckland and Wellington. Both cities need to build more houses but the minute the rules change to make that a reality, the nimbys start complaining. And that will happen with the RMA. Because sure, your property rights are being strengthened so you can do what you want on your property. But it's the same for your neighbour, which means if he wants to build that big whatever you have to look at, you might not be able to say no. None of us want to lose our views, have a road running right next to us or want the infrastructure development to kill the precious, indigenous snail. And those things might happen because we are all losing some of our ability to say no. Now, I think that's a good thing. There's been too much 'no', clearly, otherwise we wouldn't be 'No Zealand'. But saying yes will take some getting used to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 10th of December, the Contact Energy CEO responds to Chris Bishop's RMA reform and Chris Bishop responds to the industry. Is there a New Zealander who hasn't skipped a stone? If you think you're pretty good at it, we've got the first ever NZ Stone Skimming Champs coming next year. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the RMA reforms and whether Sunny Kaushal and the Ministerial Advisory Group for retail crime are taking the mickey with how much they're charging for their services on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlborough farmer and Federated Farmers’ Meat and Wool Chair. Today, he talks about the “Twelve Pests of Christmas” and why there are no politicians on the list. We also preview today’s RMA announcement from the Government and discuss the big dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap. The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment. The new laws will cut consent and permit numbers by 46-percent, and speed up those still required. Barry Soper told Ryan Bridge that he's 'overwhelmed' with the scrapping of the Resource Management Act, and says he agrees with Chris Bishop's claim that this is the largest economic reform in a generation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour’s Agriculture Spokesperson comments on the RMA, an FTA with India, carbon farming, the associated wildfires, and the latest poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 9 December 2025, the big RMA reform is finally here. RMA Minister Chris Bishop explains what resource consents you will soon not need anymore. The Education Minister reacts to all the dubious spending by schools and principals that's been highlighted by the Auditor General. Economist Brad Olsen finally settles the debate over whether our long summer holidays are hurting the economy. Plus, New Zealand Navy's Commodore Shane Arndell reveals the messages the Chinese war ships sent our navy while the HMNZS Aotearoa was patrolling near North Korea and Taiwan. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These RMA changes hit the nail on the head by putting private property rights front and centre. These rights are basically what keeps rich countries rich and their absence keeps poor countires poor. If a council wants to infringe on them, it should compensate you for it. And these changes lower the threshold for compensation, which is a good thing. Want to suddenly invent a Significant Natural Area or label something 'heritage'? Well, that may cost you, Councillor. It'll make councils think twice before imposing some of this stupid stuff on property owners. We've had too examples of councils just making these up and restricting land use on a whim. On an airy fairy idea. The reason property rights are so important is simple. You use your land as collateral to borrow. To build. To invest. Owning acts as an incentive to build assets. It creates growth and production. This production is then taxed. The taxes pay for nice, communal things that everybody likes. Like classrooms and hospitals. What we need now is for politicians to stick to this plan. And not mess with it. The new bills will pass first reading next week, and the first bits will come into effect by the end of 2026. Half the consents currently required will no longer be needed. Anyone who's been through the consenting process will be celebrating this. But only if the changes stick. Only if Labour promises not to touch them. Because this is not our first rodeo. Remember, it was Labour who first repealed the RMA and replaced it with 2 new bills. 900 pages long. The Coalition got in and one of the first things they did was ri[ it up. We reverted back to the RMA. Now the Coalition's bills are out. 900 pages. The test of how long they remain law is not lasting another term of Coalition, but a first term of Labour, whenever that may be. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RMA is out and is set to be replaced with two new laws - one based on planning and one based on the environment. The new laws are expected to cut the number of consents and permits by 46%, and speed up the ones currently in the pipeline. CEO of the Property Council Leonie Freeman told Ryan Bridge she hopes that, "the reduction of 100 plans down to 17 will provide a lot more consistency." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast with Heather du Plessis-Allan Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th of December, what will the RMA reform, set to be announced this afternoon, look like? And why are Chinese warships shadowing our Naval vessels? Investor Malcolm Gillies has bought Wellington Rugby's 50% stake in the Hurricanes as he looks to turn the franchise around and stop them leaking money. Aussie singer Jimmy Barnes joined for a chat about visiting New Zealand on his next tour, and Working Class Man turning 40. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contractors want one thing from the Government's RMA overhaul: a simpler system. Ministers are today announcing significant changes to consenting as part of a shake-up to the Resource Management Act. It's expected to cut the need for consents in 46% of cases that currently need them. Civil Contractors NZ CEO Alan Pollard told Heather du Plessis-Allan RMA is the biggest barrier to getting projects off the ground quickly. He says the act is complicated, vague, and creates significant costs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer/politician panel discusses Fred Dagg, a big RMA announcement tomorrow, changes to micro abattoir rules, a hornet update, doing battle with Chlöe Swarbrick over emissions and Shane’s latest flip-flop on fishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 December 2025, the EMA's Alan McDonald outlines why tomorrow's RMA overhaul is so desperately needed and why he thinks the Government is coming with the bazooka approach. Will the big Netflix-Warner Brothers deal lead to fewer films in cinemas? Media commentator Duncan Greive weighs in. The Children's Commissioner has launched a campaign against child homicide, but are the country's worst parents really going to pay attention? Labour's Chris Hipkins rejects Andrew Coster's assertion he'd been briefed about the McSkimming affair - and says he has a witness. Plus, the Huddle debate the Children's Commission's campaign against child homicide and whether the days of boozy and lavish Christmas parties are over. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Employers and Manufacturers Association has high hopes for tomorrow's reveal of the Resource Management Act overhaul. The Government's announcing significant changes tomorrow, foreshadowing it as one of this term's biggest pieces of reform. It says it'll be introduced this year - and pass before next year's election. EMA Advocacy Head, Alan McDonald, told Ryan Bridge councils interpret the current RMA for themselves - letting planning differ from region to region. He says the old RMA system did not protect the environment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Ryan Bridge about today's political hot topics. Luxon sold the RMA reform we'll see tomorrow from Chris Bishop and Simon Court. Minister of Police Mark Mitchell is at odds with former police commissioner Andrew Coster over who knew what and when in the McSkimming scandal. A New Zealand war ship is being shadowed by a Chinese fleet near Taiwan. And, Helen Clark's father passed away. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we actually getting the truth about the state of New Zealand's finances? Today we dig into what the government says it's cutting, what it's really spending, and why the numbers simply don't stack up. Net debt is rising, weekly borrowing continues, and the tough calls we were promised still haven't shown up. Ashley and Maurice jump in with their usual firepower, breaking down everything from the cost blowouts to the Treasury warnings keeping people awake at night. We also look at next week's massive RMA reforms, which could genuinely shift the dial for housing if the government gets them right. But who wins, who loses, and why is farming carved out for now? Plus, Maurice unleashes on rates caps, traffic management madness and the staggering cost of bureaucracy that punishes ratepayers. It's a session full of straight talk, sharp numbers and zero spin. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Tony and the show's producer, Julia, take a trip down memory lane, counting down their top 10 episodes from the first two years of the Alternative Allocations podcast. They share insights into the most impactful discussions, from the evolution of the industry and product development to the importance of manager selection and advisor education. Tony and Julia reflect on the podcast's growth, including consistently ranking in the top 25% of all podcasts! Tune in for a look back at the highlights of their journey and the valuable conversations that have resonated with their audience. As Director of US Alternatives Marketing at Franklin Templeton, Julia Giordano leads a team responsible for marketing strategy and campaign development for private market strategies and products. Additionally, she serves as the producer of the Alternative Allocations podcast. Julia joined Franklin Templeton in 2018 as part of the US marketing team and began focusing on private markets in 2022 when the specialized marketing team was formed. Along with her previous experience at advertising agencies serving automotive, healthcare, and financial services clients, Julia brings a unique blend of industry knowledge and marketing expertise.  She earned an MBA from Boston University's Questrom School of Business and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Julia holds a Unifi by CAIA Fundamentals in Alternative Investments certificate, FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses, as well as the RMA certification from the Investments & Wealth Institute.    Resources: Julia Giordano, RMA® | LinkedInAlternatives by Franklin TempletonTony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn  

Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest critics of regional government, previously saying there is "less and less of a justifiable purpose" for keeping regional councils under the new RMA system. Jones spoke to Corin Dann.

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest critics of regional government, previously saying there is "less and less of a justifiable purpose" for keeping regional councils under the new RMA system; The owners of a property prone to severe flash flooding are taking Auckland Council to court for designating their house safe to live in; There's very little wiggle room when it comes to the rights and regulations around annual leave, according to an employment law expert; Kiwis are knocking back more lower-alcohol beers, but it's less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, says one expert.

The days of regional councils could soon be over. It's understood the Government will announce a proposal for a local government shake-up later this afternoon. It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hinted on Sunday that a major reform is coming. Earlier this year, regional development minister and New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones told a forum there was "less and less of a justifiable purpose" for keeping regional government once the RMA reforms went through. Which got us thinking about regional councils and their purpose... To help explain that and what today's announcement could be, political reporter Russell Palmer joins me.

This very special FIRST episode of Season 2 of That Greenwich Life presented by RMANY was recorded LIVE just a few days ago at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, where an incredible room full of women gathered for an evening of community, conversation, and purpose. Thanks to the generosity in the room, we raised $13,700 and counting for Pencils of Promise, helping expand access to education for children around the world.The evening began with an elevated cocktail reception with The DJ Tys on the turntables, signature cocktails “The TGL” and “RMANY's Seed of Hope” , passed hors d'oeuvres, a hot pink step and repeat with a lot of kisses, hugs, laughs and flashbulbs happening in front of it - and the evening all culminated in what you hear in this episode. There were amazing brands with all the latest wellness services and products around the room, a cotton candy machine, disco ball vases full of pink roses, gift bags overflowing with incredible products and the kind of main character energy that is contagious.I took the stage to discuss how change really begins the moment you decide to show up differently, sharing some of my personal challenges—like infertility and loss—and how they've shaped my perspective on resilience, empathy, and growth. I reflected on the power of gratitude and how embracing authenticity can ripple out to impact everyone around us. Then a special guest joined: Dr. Lucky Sekhon — a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist and OB-GYN at RMA of New York, on-air expert, and advocate for women. She shared amazing insights on reinvention, identity, aging, fertility, burnout, and the mental load. Her book, The Lucky Egg, drops Jan 13 - preorder it now! Whether you were cheering in the audience or you are listening now from home, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and seen.Thank You to Our Sponsors and PartnersRMA of New York — our presenting sponsor, leading fertility care providerHyatt Regency Greenwich — host of our live eventPencils of Promise Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine — our media partnerVals Putnam Wines & Liquors — our beverage partnerXplorearth — redefining adventure and luxury travelGreenwich Medical Spa — women-owned wellness & skincareSarah Stone Higgins Forbes Global Properties — luxury real estateRoom for Paws Pet Resort — luxury, cage-free retreat for petsKara Water — clean, mineral-rich alkaline water systemLet's Connect!If this episode inspired you, please follow, rate, and review That Greenwich Life so more women can find these conversations. Follow me on Instagram @DorothyOnTV and check out my website www.DorothyOnTV.com for all updates and TGL merch. Watch this full episode on my Youtube Channel. Until next week - don't just live your life, LOVE it!

Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto zoomed in back on October 9 2025 to talk about their new EP "Struck Dead" & tour coming to Riverside Municipal Auditorium on December 3rd (which is why the drummer talk is outdated). Here's what we talked about: new EP "Struck Dead" (out now) 0-4 drummers 4-9 Ascendency 20th Anniversary tour at RMA on 12/3/25 (9-13) "TrivTooth" tour 2023 (13-15) "The Crusade" album (15-17) Mandatory Metallica (17-end)

Discoveries made during fertility testing can sometimes reveal more than patients expect. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Dr. Emily Clarke, a third-year fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at RMA of New York, shares new research on Mosaic Turner syndrome and what it can mean for patients undergoing IVF. She explains how many people discover this chromosomal condition incidentally, why it can vary so widely in presentation, and how understanding it helps improve counseling and care. We explore the emotional impact of unexpected genetic results, the reassurance that information from these types of studies can bring, and how compassionate counseling empowers patients to move forward. Tune in to learn how clearer data and compassionate communication can empower patients on their path to parenthood.