The government released the final draft bill on cannabis that the public will be voting on in the upcoming referendum. Laura Kvigstad fills you in on the updates and what kind of changes are in this bill.
This special edition of This Day in History looks into the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland on May 1st, 1169. It started the English rule of the Irish isles.
Government has announced some guidelines of Alert Level 2 with more expected to come. Laura Kvigstad gives you a quick rundown of the guidelines so far and the response that some industries have had to them.
Zoë Larsen Cumming brings us a report on Amnesty International's call for the release of all prisoners of conscience world wide. She also talks about how New Zealand prisons are operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many have commented that welfare did not receive the increases in spending for the 2020 Budget that they were hoping for. In a time where more people will need financial support, it has left some perplexed. Brooke Fiafia of Auckland Action Against Poverty joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss welfare spending in this budget…
Justin talked to Education Minister Chris Hipkins about the Budget's support for tertiary students, with the government announcing a $20m student hardship fund for those who were impacted by Covid-19.
Zoë Larsen Cumming interviews Deputy Director of Campaigns at Amnesty International about the NGO's call for the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience worldwide during the Covid 19 pandemic.
This week on City Counselling, we talk to Cr Tracy Mulholland about engagement, engagement, engagement with a side of the Auckland Council Budget and rates. Tune into find out more!
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