Best Auckland Council Podcasts (2024)

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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024 15:52

33m ago15:52

15:52

On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities release their reviews, new analysis warns it will be near impossible to cut $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline hea…

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John MacDonald: RMA changes only part of the solution to our power puzzle 5:13

1h ago5:13

5:13

If you’ve heard all the talk over the past 24 hours about the Government making more changes to the Resource Management Act and you’ve thought ‘oh boring, nothing to do with me’, think again. Because there’s one aspect that has potential to make a difference for anyone and everyone in the country. Which includes you. I don’t think it’s going to be …

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Winter Games open in Queenstown 3:12

1h ago3:12

3:12

The Winter Games open today in Queenstown and Wanaka featuring some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. Winter Games chief executive Marty Toomey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Polkinghorne trial: Detective quizzed on Pauline Hanna's internet history 2:36

1h ago2:36

2:36

A detective is being quizzed in court on Friday on the internet history of Pauline Hanna, the woman allegedly murdered by her husband. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 23 August 2024 6:51

1h ago6:51

6:51

News from the rural farming sector.

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Politics Friday with Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb: NZ's energy crisis, the treaty bill and central government 17:32

2h ago17:32

17:32

Today on Politics Friday John was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Duncan Webb in studio. Is New Zealand in an energy crisis, and will the RMA changes help get more power into our grid at a better price? Why is National supporting the treaty bill to a certain point, even though they have no plans at all to support it past the first…

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Midday Sports News for 23 August 2024 2:06

38m ago2:06

2:06

Shaun Johnson says running out at Mt Smart Stadium for the last time as Warriors player will be emotional but insists it will be business as usual come kick off.

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Midday Business News for 23 August 2024 8:33

1h ago8:33

8:33

Midday Business News for 23 August 2024

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Editorial claims issues with Health New Zealand is due to underfunding 4:14

1h ago4:14

4:14

New analysis warns it will be near impossible to make $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline health services. ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Union responds to Marlborough harbourmaster's findings on grounding of Aratere 4:22

2d ago4:22

4:22

The union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities release their reviews. Merchant Service Guild vice-president Captain Iain MacLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook.…

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Ben Campbell: Kiwi band Zed's Bassist on their first album in 20 years 11:57

2h ago11:57

11:57

Today Kiwi iconic band Zed release their first album in 20 years, Future Memory. Formed at Cashmere High School, the Canterbury band will celebrate with a launch party in Akaroa today. Bassist Ben Campbell joined John to talk about the album, their history and the pressure their fame brought the young group 20 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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The week that was Te Radar & Donna Brookbanks 11:04

1h ago11:04

11:04

Comedians Te Radar and Donna discuss some of the contenders for strangest pet insurance claim of the year.

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman 14:15

41m ago14:15

14:15

The All Blacks coaching group lasted only five tests - Sam looks at the what Leon MacDonald's departure means for the ABs, plus the return of the America's Cup and the farewell of a Warriors great.

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Music reviewer Grant Smithies 23:05

2h ago23:05

23:05

Thirty years ago, British production collective The Ballistic Brothers released London Hooligan Soul, a diverse double-LP overview of UK club culture. A remastered 30th Anniversary edition has just been reissued, and we'll hear two key tracks from that today, followed by chiming guitar business from Auckland's Silk Cut and some 80s Afro-disco from …

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the departure of Leon MacDonald from the All Blacks coaching staff 4:37

18m ago4:37

4:37

The rugby world is reeling from Leon MacDonald’s abrupt departure from his role as assistant coach of the All Blacks. NZ Rugby announced the news yesterday, Scott Robertson telling the media that their coaching techniques didn’t quite click. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that there’s a couple of schools of thought surrounding the …

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Around the motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua 12:22

1h ago12:22

12:22

An independent panel has given the go-ahead for a controversial housing development for 202 homes at Ngongotaha in Rotorua.

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Book review: Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Maori, 7:18

32m ago7:18

7:18

Paul Diamond reviews Becoming Tangata Tiriti: Working with Maori, Honouring the Treaty by Avril Bell published by Auckland University Press

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Robin Woodsford: Why Boomers should fight for the future 21:16

1h ago21:16

21:16

It was the greatest generational shift the world had seen.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 29:59

22h ago29:59

29:59

On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States, one of the Warriors most successful players will play his last home game vs …

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Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis 10:05

2h ago10:05

10:05

RNZ Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis is in Tonga - where Pacific leaders are starting to arrive for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting.

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Auckland school trades academy fostering future builders 10:30

2h ago10:30

10:30

There are 70 students at One Tree Hill College who are getting hands on experience in renovating a house - under the watchful eye of qualified tradies.

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The battle to beat the mpox outbreak in the Congo - before it spreads further 8:31

2h ago8:31

8:31

The deadly virus M-pox has reached Asia. Last week, the World Health Organisation declared the increasing spread of M-pox in Africa a global health emergency.

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson on the newly announced reforms to the Resource Management Act 3:38

9m ago3:38

3:38

There’s relief over imminent changes to resource management rules on private farmland. The Government has announced a second amendment to the Resource Management Act, which will set new national directions for areas such as infrastructure, energy, and farming. Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson Mark Hooper told Ryan Bridge this chan…

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Harbourmaster details shortcomings in response to Aratere grounding 21:33

3h ago21:33

21:33

Marlborough's harbourmaster has detailed shortcomings in the response to June's Aratere ferry grounding.

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 3:54

2h ago3:54

3:54

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Andrew Tate's further house arrest following new allegations 2:30

21m ago2:30

2:30

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate's under house arrest following damming new allegations. Tate and his brother are being investigated by Romanian authorities for allegations including sex with a minor and trafficking underage persons. One of the 35 alleged victims is as young as 15 years old. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge th…

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Political panel 7:53

3h ago7:53

7:53

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Winter Games set to begin in Queenstown 3:39

2h ago3:39

3:39

"A mini Olympics" is raring to hit the slopes in Queenstown Lakes region to showcase some of the best local and overseas snow sport talent. Tess Brunton reports.

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HMNZS Canterbury docks in Lyttelton for five-day visit 3:46

3h ago3:46

3:46

The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the HMNZS Canterbury, has docked in her home port of Lyttelton for a five-day visit. Delphine Herbert had the chance to go onboard.

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Sports Chat for 23 August 2024 2:50

3h ago2:50

2:50

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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Market Update for 23 August 2024 1:20

14h ago1:20

1:20

Market Update for 23 August 2024

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Warriors' halfback Shaun Johnson to play last home game vs Bulldogs 4:05

3h ago4:05

4:05

One of the Warriors most successful players will play his last home game vs the Bulldogs on Friday night. Sky Sports Presenter Adam Blair spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Polkinghorne trial: Addict specialist discusses meth use 3:26

3h ago3:26

3:26

A psychiatrist who specialises in addiction, has explained the effects of methamphetamine use in the High Court trial in Auckland of Philip Polkinghorne. Finn Blackwell reports.

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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on the report that Former Democrat Robert F Kennedy Jr. will endorse Donald Trump 3:57

43m ago3:57

3:57

A curve ball has been thrown for Kamala Harris as she's about to accept her presidential nomination. US media is reporting the independent, and former Democrat, Robert F Kennedy Junior is planning to pull out of the race and endorse Republication nominee Donald Trump. It coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention, where Harr…

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Replacing farms with pine forests will come at a cost: Meat and Wool NZ 6:03

3h ago6:03

6:03

Federated farmers are calling a recent report from the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge a 'horror story for New Zealand farmer's and rural communities'. Meat and wool chair Toby Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

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Nelson mayor agrees with govt approach to local government 4:47

3h ago4:47

4:47

Earlier in the week the Prime Minister accused councils of being too focused on pet projects, but now the Government has offered a potential sweetener in its announcement of regional deals. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports News for 23 August 2024 2:26

3h ago2:26

2:26

It was an anticlimactic start for Team New Zealand at the America's Cup preliminary regatta after Luna Rossa lost control of their boat and retired from their opening race.

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Māori and Pasifika over-represented in taser data 5:07

3h ago5:07

5:07

Large men are more likely to be tasered by police because they look "threatening", according to research commissioned by police. Ihi Research lead researcher Dr Catherine Leonard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Tonga to host South Pacific Forum 5:19

4h ago5:19

5:19

Leaders from around the South Pacific, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will be attending this year's South Pacific Forum which begins in Tonga next Monday. Massey University's Anna Powles spoke to Corin Dann.

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Govt promises shift in way it works with councils 2:53

29m ago2:53

2:53

The government's promising an historic shift in the way it works with local councils to help boost jobs and housing and fix broken roads and pipes. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

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