Today Rachel chats to the mayor about his recent criticism of Kiwirail and Waka Kōtahi, the City Rail Link and affected businesses, and the Dawn Raids Apology. Whakarongo mai!
Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson is back for his regular catch up with 95bFM.
Jessica Hopkins asked Shane about his thoughts on the light rail announcement, and his calls for an update on improvements to Northwest buses. They also chatted about using Twitter and discovering USB power ports on buses.
The Mayor phones up to chat about the City Rail Link tunnel, the trial recycling scheme for large plastics, and the opening of voting for local election. Whakarongo mai nei.
Rod Oram discusses Meka Whaitiri’s exit from Labour, the Restore Passenger Rail protestors and how they’ve been received, and Michael Wood’s letter of expectations to Immigration NZ. Whakarongo mai nei!
Justine talks about union blockades, annual leave and what benefits joining a union can bring for people from all employment types. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week's show featured Michael aka Skinny who came up to talk about the Dick Dale King of the Surf Guitar Tribute this Saturday at Whammy Back Bar. W/The Hollow Grinders, The Cthulus, King Kaiju, The Bull Kelp Surfers + DJs Near Mint + Dirtbag Rapley.
All proceeds to to Bowel Cancer NZ. Sponsored by Fender + Phantom w/prizes on the night.
A recent report released by AT shows the need for a new Waitemata harbour crossing by the mid 2030s. The report highlighted the need for alternative transport options that move away from traditional notions of needing more roads. One of these is the option of a rail link between the Shore and Mainland. Lachlan spoke with Matt Lowrie from Transport blog about the possibility of a rail crossing.
A group is campaigning for the government and Kiwirail to restore intercity rail services after the Northern Explorer between Auckland and Wellington, as well as the Coastal Pacific Service between Picton and Christchurch were cancelled.
Kiwirail said it is now planning to create multi-day experiences that showcase the best of New Zealand, both on and off the track.
But the Save Our Trains campaign says it wants a comprehensive national strategy for future passenger rail services built around concerns for climate action, accessibility, and economic development.
Paul Callister is a spokesperson for the campaign and a senior associate at the Institute of Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University.
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