On todays show we have Allan Blackman in for Dear science, talking about lightning, antimatter, Schrodingers cat and hand sanitizer. Paddy Gibson talks to us about the Australian sentiment towards the issues on Manus island. Phil twyford talks to us about the future of rail and roads in NZ and finally we talk about TVNZ's new webseries Baby Mama's Club with director Hanelle Harris and producer Mia Marama Henry.
But, His Worship, how are we going to get anywhere?! What happened to the buses? What about the rail network? That's right, Mikey's got all the transport related questions for Phil this morning.
His Worship returns. Reuniting with Mike over his glorious trip to Japan, that ol' (new) city rail link, his wages, and Aucklanders favourite topic; housing. Nice to have you back, Mayor.
His Worship is talking about the long standing Kauri tree that was recently cut down, a proposed new tip in Dome Valley, and the affects of the City Rail Link on small businesses in Tāmaki Makaurau's CBD.
Rachel catches up with His Worship about the big bucks, with $500 million going into the Auckland City Rail Link project, but Rachel wants to know when we can we expect to actually see this? Rachel also asks about the councils proposal for the goverment to make all homes accessible in Building Act review.
The Mayor talks to Rachel after things escalated at Ihumātao last night, the pair discuss the police presence and where the council stands in finding solutions to help de-escalate the situation. Also talking about where our rates go and hardship plans for business around the building of the rail link.
His Worship gives us a ring after a long weekend to talk about what's happening at Ihumātao, the situation with Fuller's ferries, and the affect of the City Rail Link on businesses in the CBD.
For city counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere councillor Shane Henderson about the recently announced extra harbour crossing project as well as light rail in Auckland. Shane also spoke about the bus driver shortage and how communities in the west are still in recovery mode post cyclone. Simon started by asking Shane to discuss the varying states of recovery in these communities.
Rachel is back in the building, and we have a lovely show for your Thursday! On Political Commentary, 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. Plabita Florence, chef and owner at Forest, is up in the studio on Breakfast Food, chatting foraging and food waste minimisation. 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!
Auckland Council has made the decision not to support the building of a second Waitematā harbour crossing, which would cost $56 billion dollars and involve the construction of two underwater tunnels and light rail connecting the North Shore to the CBD.
And in the past 12 months, Auckland Council has spent $7.4 million on recruitment.
Beth spoke to Counsellor for Waitakere Shane Henderson about these decisions.
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