Best Auckland Council Podcasts (2024)

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Auckland Council Long Term Plan submissions near 30,000 3:11

2h ago3:11

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Auckland Council has received a record-breaking number of submissions for it's Long Term Plan, with 28-thousand responses. Council chief executive spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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Tensions high as Auckland Council looks to sell affordable housing scheme 3:53

1h ago3:53

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Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns at a council meeting. Amy Williams filed this report.

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Cricket nets and turfs ripped up in Rotorua 2:34

2h ago2:34

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The Rotorua Cricket Association is fed up after yet another attack on its cricket nets. Chairman Paul Wylie spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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Midday Rural News for 26 April 2024 6:43

2h ago6:43

6:43

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 26 April 2024 2:13

2h ago2:13

2:13

The Wellington Phoenix are backing captain Alex Rufer to keep taking penalty kicks for the remainder of the A-League season - if he wants to.

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Midday Business News for 26 April 2025 8:37

2h ago8:37

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Midday Business News for 25 April 2024.

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Violent threats force drag queen storytime tour cancellation 3:04

23m ago3:04

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Drag performers are dismayed that a national Rainbow Storytime tour has had to be cancelled due to threats of violence. A drag performer who wished to remain anonymous spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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After hours facilities on brink of collapse - specialist 5:13

28m ago5:13

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The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care is calling for consistency in the way after-hour medical and urgent care centres are funded. Dr Kelvin Ward is the Chair of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care and he spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April 30:34

2h ago30:34

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On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up the week in politics, Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh talks about Anzac Day commemorations, and military historian Chris Pugsley discusses the c…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the hospitalisations after Household Cavalry horses ran through the streets of London 3:32

20m ago3:32

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Horses and people are still hospitalised after a number of animals belonging to the Household Cavalry ran through the streets of London. Four of the seven horses threw off their riders after being spooked by a loud noise yesterday. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Andrew Dickens that they were right by Buckingham Palace, running through some …

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 4:34

27m ago4:34

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

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Political panel 10:00

37m ago10:00

10:00

Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett.

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Resources Minister says coal is here to stay 4:06

25m ago4:06

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Burning less coal to make electricity helped New Zealand achieve its biggest official, annual drop in planet-heating gases since 1990, but Resources Minister Shane Jones says we need coal to keep the lights on. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

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Sports Chat for 25 April 2024 2:54

29m ago2:54

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

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Market Update for 25 April 2024 1:28

1h ago1:28

1:28

Market Update for 25 April 2024.

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Nick Whitehead: Serko Chief Marketing Officer says the industry is seeking clarity on the Government's plans for the software sector 5:45

26m ago5:45

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Some of New Zealand's biggest tech names have sent a letter to the Government as millions of public funding is set to expire in the cloud software sector. The letter sent to Tech Minister Judith Collins includes executives from Xero, Datacom, and Gallagher. Serko Chief Marketing Officer Nick Whitehead says they want "engagement' not just to talk "f…

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Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role 5:13

1h ago5:13

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Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Military historian on calls for peace this Anzac Day 6:31

40m ago6:31

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Anzac Day commemorations yesterday were laced with protest and calls for peace, with the Foreign Affairs Minister calling for unity in the Gallipoli Dawn Service. Military historian Chris Pugsley spoke to Ben Strang.

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Sports News for 25 April 2024 2:17

1h ago2:17

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The reputation of Black Caps fast bowler Will O'Rourke continues to grow after starring with the ball in New Zealand's 4 run win over Pakistan in the 4th T20 international in Lahore.

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Warriors lose to Gold Coast Titans 4:32

2h ago4:32

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It was an Anzac Day occasion to remember in Auckland yesterday, with another sold-out crowd on hand to support the Warriors. Sam Hewat commentates Warriors games for media outlet SENZ, and he spoke to Ben Strang

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Former sect members warn of unspoken rules and high levels of control 3:52

1h ago3:52

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Former members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules. Amy Williams reports.

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Tobacco companies will find loopholes in vaping regulations - experts 3:36

1h ago3:36

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Marketing experts say there's no doubt vape manufacturers will find and exploit loopholes in new regulations. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

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Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO on the 30% rise in international visitor spending 3:42

12m ago3:42

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The economic value of cruise-ships is on full-display as the season draws to a close. They've brought in 350,000 visitors, with an estimated value of $540 million. Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive Mark Knoff-Thomas told Francesca Rudkin they've seen a 30% rise in international visitor spending this season. But the bounce-back may be s…

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Defence Force manages to play The Last Post at Gallipoli Anzac service 5:11

1h ago5:11

5:11

The New Zealand Defence Force bugle player at Gallipoli says it was "a little stressful" figuring out how to play The Last Post on a cornet borrowed from his Australian counterparts 10-minutes before the Dawn Service began.

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Iwi appeal High Court decision to set aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summoning of Minister 8:54

1h ago8:54

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Iwi are appealing a High Court decision which they believe sets the bar too high for the Waitangi Tribunal to summons a Minister to give evidence. Annette Sykes is a lawyer representing Ngati Te Rangiunuora, a hapu of Ngati Pikiao. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Marie Dyhrberg: Barrister on the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal's summons of Karen Chhour 4:52

8m ago4:52

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A barrister says the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister was a good and clear decision. It ruled Karen Chhour could not be compelled to appear before the Tribunal over her plans to repeal part of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Treaty activist and lawyer Annette Sykes has lodged an appeal. Marie Dyhrb…

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Unchartered territory for media industry with new Paul Goldsmith stepping up as Minister 4:17

2h ago4:17

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The media industry says it is keen to work with the new Communications and Media Minister Paul Goldsmith, even if nobody is quite sure what his exact ideas are for the beleagured sector. Mr Goldsmith spoke to Ben Strang.

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Winston Peters calls for unity at Anzac service 3:38

1h ago3:38

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"Never has diplomacy been more needed" - that's the call from Winston Peters at Gallipoli. At the Dawn Service the Foreign Affairs Minister delivered a rousing call for unity - telling those present to honour those who died by coming together and demanding more from a divided world. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.…

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OIA shows after hours medical services under unbearable strain 3:36

2h ago3:36

3:36

After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short. Ruth Hill reports.

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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned 4:34

38m ago4:34

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Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has had his 2020 rape conviction overturned in a stunning reversal of the foundational case in the #MeToo movement. Correspondent Ira Spitzer spoke to Ben Strang