For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere City Councillor Shane Henderson about the recent report into Auckland City Council's response to the Jan 27th floods, as well as repairing infrastructure after the events. Shane also spoke about how some communities are struggling since the events. He also shared views on Auckland Transport's parking strategy. Simon started by asking Shane what he thought about the flood report from last week.
This weekend, the Auckland International Cultural Festival will be returning for its 18th year. The free event is happening from 10am-5pm at the Mt Roskill Memorial Park, and will offer the public a diverse range of cultural and culinary experiences. Ximena speaks to event organiser Cara Cantrell about what Aucklanders can expect from this weekend’s festival.
Before they combine forces to help bring you Matariki on the Waterfront, SoccerPractise's Geneva Alexander-Marsters and the Puha & Pākehā food truck's Belinda and Jarrad pop into the studio with gifts: a spin of Geneva's new single and some bloody beautiful Kai Māori inspired food. Check them, and many other offerings, out this weekend at Silo Park.
Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled that the protected status of Ruahine Forest Park could not be revoked to allow the development of a huge irrigation and water storage scheme. Producer India spoke to Dr Ann Brower, a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management, about the issues involved in the land exchange between the Department of Conservation and the Hawkes Bay Regional Council that was needed for the development to go ahead. She also spoke to the CEO of Forest & Bird, Kevin Hague, about his reaction to the Supreme Court's decision.
Wondergarden is the family friendly Silo Park festival for those of us who don't join the usual exodus out of Auckland over the New Year's period. Festival director Reuben Bonner drops in to give Mikey the lowdown on this year's line up, which features Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Chelsea Jade, SWIDT, The Ruby Suns, MAALA, and Nadia Reid.
An interview initially waylaid by fireworks and an inability to keep pyros out of the park, Mike and Ant (eventually) return to the studio to talk all things HP48HRS. Established by Timpson in 2004, the film competition now boasts a massive amount of entries and a sizeable prize pool. Even better - the final is open to the public. Check out the best work from across NZ's filmmaking community this Saturday at the Mighty Civic. Get your tickets HERE.
Someone's got to plan your summer for you, right? Else you'll just be drooling in a puddle of warm piña colada, cursing the sun for its powerful burn potential. Simon says: pop on some sun protection and head down to the Auckland waterfront. He and the team who book Silo Park have a line up sorted that's capable of keeping you happy all summer long. Check out the events on offer HERE.
Have a good Auckland Anniversary Weekend, did you? With Laneway Festival, the Harbour Bridge all lit up and a bunch more other events taking place, how did His Worship spend his weekend? And _what's_ hidden underneath Albert Park?
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