Two recent events have caused backlash against Eden Park. The confiscation of Palestinian flags from pro-Palestine protestors at the park, and the hosting of a Hindu Nationalist Rally attended by prominent New Zealand MPs.
Caeden spoke to GP, filmmaker, and activist Dr Sapna Samant about why these actions got backlash, and the consequences of ignoring Hindu Nationalism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tracy Mullholland spoke to Mary-Margaret Slack about rates being raised to 3.5%. Tracy argues that the move is justified when we consider that it is essential for maintaining services such as public transport.
Phil Goff released his final Climate Action Budget as Auckland mayor.
The billion-dollar package proposes widespread investment in transport and is intended to be a starting point for the city meeting its climate emission obligations.
For Casper's fortnightly chat with Auckland city counsellor Pippa Coom they discussed the mayor’s proposed budget, what it contains and what it will cost for Auckland residents.
Kiwis are being urged to be vigilant about measles to get vaccinated. Measles vaccination for children in Aotearoa is currently sitting at 83.2% when it needs to be 10% higher to be taking full effect. Today I spoke with Microbiologist and PAA ambassador Dr Juliet Elvy about the importance of measles vaccination in Aotearoa, and where we need to be sitting in order to keep our communities safe.
Producer Leonard Powell is currently out of town in the Coromandel, however like all of the hardworking news team at 95bFM, he didn't let distance get in the way of a good story.
This is his report on the parking machines at Hot Water Beach.