Tāmaki Makaurau's major Wayne Brown has proposed cutting two thirds of funding for environmental programmes across the city. This includes funding for stormwater and water quality upgrades, as well as environmental work.
Auckland Central's Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has launched a petition against Wayne Brown's budget proposal. Beth spoke with her about this, as well as what climate action looks like.
Suri reviews Bret Easton Ellis' (author of American Psycho)The Shards, which tracks a group of privileged Los Angeles high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city.
Gareth Shute is in to chat about his NZ Music Month historical walks and tours around the city, including around Queen Street, Karangahape Road and the Auckland Town Hall. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel checks in about the extreme weather set to hit the city, and discusses the budget in relation to that, as well as the decision to sell the Auckland Airport shares. Whakarongo mai nei!
National's housing policy and in particular its u-turn on the Mid-Density Residential Standards has made headlines this week. I talk to urban planner and founder of the Urban Room, Ben van Bruggen about what impact planning rules make on our quality of life and how a holistic vision for a well-functioning city matters.
Liam had a quick chat with Malcom from Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest, with artists coming from across Kirikiriroa, the Waikato, and a few heading down from Tāmaki Makaurau. If you’re keen to take advantage of the weather tomorrow and have a cheeky day trip, that'll be on from 10-3 at the city central library.
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