Nicholas is joined in the studio by Jordyn with a Whyfor an unplugged set! Hear more of Jordyn with a Why during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Waita Mai - the upcoming fundraiser for Ritimana Puna Reo on Friday 20 September.
Last week was the annual Local Government New Zealand conference.
Although Auckland Council voted to leave Local Government New Zealand in March last year, notably at the conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he wants councils to “do the basics brilliantly” and not be distracted by “nice-to-haves” and that Cabinet was looking into limiting council expenditure as a result.
Additionally, Auckland Council is currently seeking public input on the future of coastal management in response to the climate crisis.
The Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Programme and Plans look at how Council responds to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years.
Producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Julie Fairey about both of these topics.
Spring is in the air! Lucinda chats seasonal produce as the weather warms up, so store up on citrus and learn about how to extend citrus shelf life through preserving.
On Sunday, the government announced changes to the Fast Track Bill.
Of the most notable of the changes, the Bill will no longer give three ministers sign-off powers, having now delegated that responsibility to a panel of independent experts.
This comes after widespread public protest and submissions against the Bill.
Although these changes mean less power will be concentrated in the hands of three ministers than had been previously proposed, environmental groups continue to criticise the bill, saying these changes are not enough.
Producer Sofia spoke to Greenpeace Aotearoa’s Programme Director, Niamh O’Flynn, about these changes and Greenpeace’s response.
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