Podcasts about South Auckland

Dame Valerie Adams is on a mission to help thousands of tamariki in South Auckland as winter bites.

Police and teachers will be meeting with pupils on Wednesday, after a stranger tried to abduct a student while they were walking home from school on Monday. Principal Karl Vasau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Raymond Sagapolutele was not sure what to expect when he arrived at Castle Hill Station for a Creative NZ residency. The photographer hadn't spent time on a farm before.You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Raymond SagapouteleGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life is at a pumpkin farm in Whanganui, finding out about seed growing and meets a photographer from South Auckland who's spending time at one of New Zealand's iconic hill country stations. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - On the farm8:32 - Farming 101: Grapevine pruning11:48 - South Auckland artist absorbs farm life on high country station in Southern Alps27:31 - Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill SeedsWith thanks to guests:Jake Dromgool, 144 IslandsRaymond SagapouteleClare and Grant Adkins, Summer Hill SeedsMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The wheels are in motion for South Auckland's Mill Road project. Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced $91.1 million has been approved for completing design and consent work on the Manukau to Alfriston sections. It includes a four-lane general traffic corridor, with a westbound bus lane at the northern end. Bishop says the road will be tolled - allowing the road users to help pay the cost of the road. "All the new Roads of National Significance that we want to build around the country - we said, as a starting point, they will be tolled, because that's a way of bringing forward the investment." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aucklanders air and water quality could be impacted after a fire broke out at an industrial business on the North Shore. People have been told to keep windows and doors closed and stay away from the area. Newstalk ZB reporter Emily Ansell talks to Tim Beveridge about the fire, issues with National's tax break promise and South Auckland's long awaited Mill Road project. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga admits Ardie Savea is in need of his All Blacks rest week after leaving him out of his Super Rugby Pacific side to host the Brumbies tomorrow in Pukekohe. Sione Havili Talitui will start at openside flanker and also shoulder the captaincy responsibilities. Umaga says Savea's carrying a few niggles after last weekend's loss to the Blues. Moana's superstar winger Kyren Taumoefolau joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview their clash against the Brumbies in South Auckland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kull is a New Zealand Registered Nurse.  She has been working with intermittent fasting for many of her clients since early 2018, in particular, to support those with Type 2 Diabetes or obesity related health concerns. Sarah has been working in General Practice for over 20 years and has a background in chronic care management and diabetes, as well as the many health risks associated withobesity.  With a growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes and obesity related health issues in NZ, Sarah was looking at alternatives to the old “calories in vs calories out” advice that has not made an impact on global health since its inception. She came across the work of Dr Jason Fung, a Canadian nephrologist and world-leading expert on intermittent fasting for type 2 diabetics. Having been taught throughout her career that type 2 diabetes is a long-term, chronicdisease that worsens with time, the results from Dr Fung's work were phenomenal. Sarah went on to look at intermittent fasting as a solution to New Zealand'sgrowing crisis and so spent time researching and learning about fasting as an option in her work. Now, with over 6 years of experience working with clients and intermittent fasting, Sarah has a fantastic knowledge base on IF and some phenomenal and life-changing stories and case studies to show the incredible health benefits of IF.   From complete reversal of type 2 diabetes, dramatic weight loss,improvement in fatty liver and blood pressure to improved sleep, wellbeing and energy, the results speak for themselves.  Sarah continues to work in a couple ofclinics in South Auckland, supporting many patients in starting their IF journey and improving their health outcomes.  She also runs a Facebook group with over 10000 members, which is growing daily. She runs courses forfasting education and support for the general public in New Zealand and sees private clients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys Pilates and horse riding. She is also the CEO of a medical charity in her local community, and of course, she practices intermittent fasting! Sarah has two children, a small farm, and many animals to keep her busy.   Our Patreon Supporters Community - An Invitation to Join Us!Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. The feedback has been great for all who have joined. It has become an excellent addition to our Patreon members' IF lifestyle. These members enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them in living an IF life for as little as 0.16 cents a day. For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your health goals, meet like-minded people and get a lot of support.Graeme hosts Zoom meetings four times a month in the Northern and Southern hemispheres for members to come and get support for their IF lifestyle, which has proven very popular with our Patreon members.You will not find anywhere that provides that kind of support and accountability for just 0.16 cents a day. There are over 100 exclusive pieces of audio content for Patreon members to help you navigate your IF journey and get more accountability and support. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.Graeme's best-selling book, The Fasting Highway, about his journey and how he did it, is available in paperback and Kindle at your local Amazon store. It is also available on audio at Apple Books, Kobo, Spotify, and many other audiobook platforms. Graeme can also be booked for one-on-one mentoring and coaching by going to www.thefastinghighway.com, clicking on get help, get coaching, and booking a time. All times you see are your local time zone.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the host and guest only. 

Mangere locals are on a mission to promote cycling in the south Auckland suburb - aiming to make the area the cycling capital of the pacific. A new cycleway's in the works to boost biking in the area, which will connect Mangere town centre to the Mangere bridge township - and over the Manukau harbour. The local cycling hub is hoping once that's finished it'll get even more people using two wheels instead of four. Luka Forman has more.

Comedians Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther discuss some goings on from the last seven says - including South Auckland business Cheesecake Shop Papatoetoe which was wrecked in ram raid...for a $52 cake.

A cloud of disappointment hangs over tonight's season-opener in basketball's New Zealand NBL between the Hawkes Bay Hawk's and newcomers the Indian Panthers. The South-Auckland based Panthers are without eight players who either remain overseas for a national team training camp - or are facing visa issues. To fill the gaps - the side's pulling in an unknown cast of Kiwis on short notice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

The Mangere-Enviro hub is a Kainga Ora owned site which has been re-purposed from housing to an area with a community garden, composting and tree planting in the heart of South Auckland. Luka Forman went for a visit.

In Pacific Waves today: Cook Islands PM survives no confidence motion; Major tuna grant to assist 14 Pacific countries; South Auckland mural dedicated to community hero; Samoa's netball team rise to the top. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A former Ireland 7s International and Connacht Rugby Star is the newest recruit at Ennis Garda Station. New-Zealand native, Josh Rowland's journey began at South Auckland where he left school at just 15 before commencing his professional career at Counties Manukau, where he was a teammate of Bundee Aki. Having recently graduated from Templemore, Josh is now continuing to serve his two-year probation period and is currently based in the county town. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan went to Ennis Garda Station to hear Josh's story. Photo (c): Clare FM

One of our wildest episodes to date! We had our brother Tammy Davis, sit in with us for an explosive chat on TV, Film and Radio. Tammy gives us some insight on how the industry works behind the scenes, his experience on being a part of one of Aotearoa's iconic TV shows, "Outrageous Fortune", his struggle with schooling in South Auckland and how he navigates through life these days.

An industrial worker is in critical condition and two others are injured after being struck by several sheets of marble in south Auckland today. The hired labourers were unloading a shipping container in Manurewa when disaster struck. Felix Walton spoke to witnesses at the scene. A warning, some of the details in his report are distressing.

A massive wasp nest in South Auckland has been destroyed with exterminators taking two days to get rid of over 200,000 wasps. The "frighteningly large" nest was in a conifer tree on a farm in Karaka. Wasp expert Lloyd Carpenter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

On today's episode, the latest on the devastating fires in California, further questions are raised about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions and a close friend of out-going Warrior's captain Tohu Harris weighs in on his retirement. Plus, the giant wasp nest found in South Auckland, scientists say they've worked out how to halve our carbon emissions and an update on the scrub fire in Whangarei.

Biosecurity officers are ramping up efforts to contain the spread of a destructive fruit fly through South Auckland. One Oriental fruit fly has been found so far, and fruit and vegetables can't be taken out of the affected area in Papatoetoe. Biosecurity New Zealand regional Commissioner North Mike Inglis spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

On today's episode, Two Interislander sailings were cancelled yesterday and another two were delayed, hundreds of people have been paying their respects to Dame Tariana Turia ahead of her funeral tomorrow, biosecurity officers are trying to contain the spread of a destructive fruit fly in South Auckland, we'll wrap up the action from the ASB Classic, and the cricket of course.

A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping cough epidemic. Ruth Hill reports.

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.

Every Friday morning, anyone can drop into the Pacific Vision Aotearoa Centre in South Auckland for advice on how to create gardens with a Pasifika twist. 

Last week it was reported that former heavyweight boxer Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank would not have enough stock to last until Christmas.

A South Auckland food bank left with boxes and boxes of ruined meat, will be able to stay open until the end of the year thanks to a flood of community support. Earlier this week David Letele, who runs the Butterbean Food bank, revealed that about 8 tonnes of sausages and mince were unusable after someone deliberately turned off the freezer where they were stored and also smashed up a forklift. A frustrated Letele, who has been battling to get funding for the service took to social media saying he was out and couldn't take anymore. However, the community has rallied, David Letele spoke to Lisa Owen.

13 young people at a youth justice facility in South Auckland spent over 15 hours on the roof of the building, after escaping from their units last night. It's not the first time Korowai Manaaki in Wiri has been in the spotlight - with a similar incident happening in July last year. An internal review found that staffing shortages was a factor. A report by the Young People's Commission released in June found that staff were also smuggling in contraband and roughing up children. Meanwhile, Oranga Tamariki and the children's minister say they're pleased with how staff had handled today's situation. Reporter Lucy Xia has more.

The navy ship that hit a reef, the HMNZS Manawanui, caught on fire, and sank near Upolu, Samoa, over the past week, causing 200,000 litres to spill from the vessel. Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about how the party has reacted to the sinking of the ship, and whether they believe the government is doing enough to rectify the problems that have resulted in the sinking. They also spoke to her about the 149 projects that have been fast tracked as a part of the Fast Track Approvals Bill, and what Te Pāti Māori's stances are regarding these projects, and the bill as a whole. She also commented on the recent closure of David Letele's South Auckland foodbank.

A provider for a popular South Auckland foodbank said its closure will put even more pressure on other struggling food banks - and he doesn't know where the people it serves will now go. Dave Letele announced he'll have to close Buttabean Motivation foodbank by Christmas - because the $87,500 in government support it received this year wasn't enough to meet demand. The New Zealand Food Network said a recent survey of all their food hubs shows he's not alone in his struggle, Jessica Hopkins reports. 

Community leader Dave Letele has confirmed his South Auckland foodbank will close for good after Christmas. Mr Letele runs a number of programmes in South and West Auckland through his business Buttabean Motivation. But he said funding hasn't been able to match increased demand, so his food bank will have to close, Melanie Earley reports.

Today on the show... The Kiwibank community leader of the year Dave Letele, a one man human machine doing what 3 government departments can only dream of achieving. For so long he has lifted others up, fed his community, he's set up gyms, a foodbank, and feeds more than 1000 families every week. Thanks to the generosity of grants, corporates and countless numbers of giving kiwis who want to help. He joins us for a chat. And it's a Pasifika and South Auckland special. Comedian Bubba is in the studio again. We tried her last night but it glitched. Let's give it another run. Cross your fingers - she's infectious - in a good way. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.htmlInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcastTikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Community advocate David Letele has announced he will be shutting down his South Auckland foodbank which was supplying up to 1000 families a week. The operation received $87,000 worth of Government support but was distributing more than $500,000 worth of food. David Letele says he can no longer sustain the costs of running the foodbank as Government funding is no longer enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the Huddle, former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro and KiwiBlog & Curia Pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Mysterious Death of Pauline Hanna is a TV drama announced by South Pacific Pictures, centred around the Polkinghorne trial. The Government deficit widens by more than expected, mostly due to Health NZ and higher costs relating to ACC claims. Community advocate Dave Letele is being forced to shut down his South Auckland foodbank due to lack of funding. Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, devastating the state in the early stages. Wellington City Council is set to vote on what it will do with it's share in Wellington Airport. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Auckland community foodbank to close by the end of the year.

When Deeyana Amosa launched a fitness programme she had just one person in mind: her 15-year-old daughter Roman. 

We've got a fascination with prime ministers and their money, it turns out. Last night 1News did the calculation that Christopher Luxon stands to make $480,000 off the sale of his apartment in Wellington —he's moving out because he's going over to Premier House— and also a rental property that he's selling in South Auckland. Now the implication of the story was that Christopher Luxon's making too much money off these properties, and he should be taxed. Over the weekend, a newspaper in Wellington also reported that Jacinda Ardern is earning $316,000 per appearance every time she speaks on the international speaking circuit, and the implication there was —certainly in commentary afterwards— that it's unethical for her to be doing that. It's damaging her reputation by showing that she really does love money over doing good after all. And if prime ministers keep on doing stuff like this, how do we know that they're actually making the right decisions when they are in power and not thinking about what kind of money they're gonna earn afterwards? Now, look, I don't mind the fascination with prime ministers and former prime ministers' earnings. I think it's completely human nature to be into it. We're fascinated by what our colleagues earn, right? So why wouldn't we be fascinated by what Luxon and Ardern earn? However, that is where I think it should stop – at fascination. There's nothing wrong with Jacinda Ardern earning that much money off the speaking circuit. Frankly, if we're honest about it, talking was about the only thing she was actually good at, and she'd be a fool not to take that kind of money if it's on offer. Same goes for Luxon. He was a well-paid businessman before politics. You would expect him to have plenty of money, you would expect him to put some of that money into property. And unless things have gone very bad for him in his calculations, you would expect him to make money off a property, especially one that he has apparently renovated. Nothing wrong here. To suggest that Luxon's capital gain on his property is evidence that we need a capital gains tax and to suggest that Jacinda's speaking circuit means that we need to put some sort of restraint of trade on future prime ministers is just taking it a bit far, isn't it? It's fine to be fascinated, just leave it at that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Pāti Māori has warning the Government of the 'wrath of the million Māori' after a $30 million cut to a programme for teachers to learn te reo Māori. It follows a South Auckland principal teacher's union slamming the Government's decision to cut funding to a programme for teachers to learn te reo Māori. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi has branded this the latest move in a series of 'attacks' on te iwi Māori. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week before Christmas - with the loss of 75 jobs. It's the latest manufacturing firm challenged by high electricity costs, following Winstone Pulp International closing two mills. Auckland Council waste solutions general manager Parul Sood says paper and cardboard collected from homes hasn't been going to the Penrose mill. "It goes to various markets in Asia, because they sell paper and cardboard as a commodity in the markets - and we get a good price for it." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jason Gurney was growing up in South Auckland, there was a permanent long shadow cast over his whanau. 

Two Islamic schools in South Auckland have reopened today with police on site. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann.

A South Auckland school is hoping a brazen thief who's pinched their wrestling teams brand new uniforms will be wrestling with their guilty conscience and will return the stolen property. The De La Salle College teenagers are due to wear their new strip and wrestling boots to the National champs tomorrow, but the gear was in a box in the team manager's car, which was stolen from New Lynn on Monday morning. The school had raised thousands of dollars so the wrestling team could have their very own uniforms. De la Salle Wrestling Coach Natahlya Va'ai spoke to Lisa Owen.

You've heard of WWE, you've heard of UFC, you've seen the renaissance of Australian boxing with the Tszyu brothers - now it's time to cheer on the Australians in ONE CHAMPIONSHIP.   The Betoota Advocate talks to Sydney's Isi Fitikefu about his upcoming bout against Hiroyuki “Japanese Beast” Tetsuka in ONE's welterweight MMA division on September 6.   This is Isi's first podcast interview, and it shows by his shyness with the early questions. But by about halfway through, he's on fire. Giving us the run down on his teenage journey to Australia from the harsh suburbs of South Auckland, initially with plans to play NRL. Again, it was his shyness that kept him out the MMA gym, even when the teachers, footy coaches, and wrestling coaches could see his natural talent as a fighter. But he's not shy anymore, and as he reveals in this interview - he wants a belt bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two young Pacific researchers have teamed up with the South Auckland community to take on rheumatic fever and gout.

Plans for a high level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia have become messy with the French High Commission in Noumea...and the local government at loggerheads over who should be organising the visit and welcoming the delegation; Two young Pacific researchers have teamed up with the South Auckland community to take on rheumatic fever and gout which are two of the major health issues facing Māori and Pacific people; The expanded Pacific Nations Cup series will get underway in Fiji and Canada this weekend with the likes of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Canada, USA and Japan.

Dave “Chook” Henwood is one of New Zealand's most decorated and respected police officers. Chook retired after 47 years in South Auckland as a Detective Sergeant with three silver merit awards. He now has a book out all about his remarkable life and career called “Unmasking Monsters.” In this conversation, Chook opens up about some of the significant cases he worked on, including his interactions with two of New Zealand's most evil men- Joseph Thompson and Malcom Rewa. And why he always thought Teina Pora was an innocent man. Then we get into your questions submitted on IG: Should police be armed, his thoughts on youth crime and how to fix it, thoughts for young Kiwis thinking about joining the police, one tip for parents to keep their kids safe and so much more.Chook is a man who has spent his life doing his best to best to keep his community safe and make New Zealand a better place and I can't thank him enough for his time.If you like this podcast and you are keen to learn more about Chook and his career, look for his book: Unmasking Monsters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the rank of Detective Sergeant and was awarded three silver merit awards during his time as an officer.

Whether you spread it on your toast, drop a dollop into the frying pan or use it for baking - butter is considered a must have in the pantry for many of us. But some shoppers in South Auckland said they're going without it and other dairy products because they're simply too expensive, Louise Ternouth reports.

David ‘Chook' Henwood served for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the rank of Detective Sergeant and received a record three silver merit awards during his career, playing a significant role in some of New Zealand's most infamous criminal cases. He has now written the book Unmasking Monsters: How the Hunt for New Zealand's Worst Criminals Changed Policing Forever. In today's episode of the Daily Bespoke podcast, he discusses the book with Matt. Find the episode now by clicking the link in our Bio!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Venu is the Founder and MD of Coversure Insurance. South Auckland-raised and of Samoan descent, Jason jumped out of employee-mode and into entrepreneur-mode following an insurance career spanning over 10 years. Coversure is now an award-winning and global operation, all sparked from Jason's insatiable curiosity, courage to reach out for help, and a deep desire to ensure people "live life, covered". Jason spends a large chunk of his time in the Philippines, where amidst his business dealings, he also runs charitable programs such as sponsoring sports teams and feeding the homeless!As always, he has an incredible team led by his family, wife Pam and a group of superstar mentors. Tune in.CoverSure LinkedIn: Coversure NZ: Overview | LinkedInJason Venu LinkedIn: Jason Venu | LinkedIn

South Auckland business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis vented their frustrations at the Police Minister today, some local residents and shop owners calling for more police and harsher penalties for offenders, Finn Blackwell reports.