First up, Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson gives Jonny and the listeners a quick traffic report due to closures on the bridge and SH20. Then they delve into the future of the Western Springs Stadium, and then the proposed upgrades to the Central Wharves, removal of The Cloud, and the current public consultation that runs until 11 May. You can make submissions on the Auckland Council website here.
Jonny chats to Desley Simpson about the recovery efforts in outer suburbs following the 2023 floods, proposed updates to Auckland stadium, and Auckland's new park gifted by the Platt family in Greenhithe.
Jonny chats to Desley about the disruption to Pride 2025 events caused by Brian Tamaki's followers over the weekend and what it could mean for the security of future events, plus the upcoming proposal to update Dog policy and by-laws and how you can have your say.
Jonny catches up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson about a new council policy that limits alcohol licensing so that liquor retailers now must stop selling by 9PM. The policy will be running for 12 months as a trial, and also places a two-year freeze on opening new off-license retailers in 23 suburbs. Read more about it here