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.
Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson dials in to talk about the weather warnings for the city and what the council is doing to prepare, as well as the recent numbers on the record-breaking amount of budget submissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That about the budget that has recently passed and what that means for the city.
This week, Spike speaks to ACT MP Simon Court about the party's opposition to the Let's Get Wellington Moving project, the currently proposed plan to revamp the central city's transport and pedestrian infrastructure.
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks about the incident in Auckland's CBD last week, the opening of the FIFA Women's World Cup in the city and the funding pledges from central government and council to restore the St James Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about what's going on in the city, including the rates relief extension for those in uninhabitable properties, consultation being open on the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management group plan and sinkholes opening across the CBD. Whakarongo mai nei!
The Ōwairaka Community Club is a non-clinical, creative space and community in Mt Albert for adults with lived experience of mental health issues. Frances caught up with a team from the club to hear about their mahi and some other initiatives going on around the city to support them.
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