The structure and meeting procedures at Auckland Council are not the only thing that has and will change in reaction to Covid-19. Last week, the Council met to discuss the budget, and how they are to adjust what they had ready to propose prior to Covid-19, and what they believe are the best steps forward budgeting to find solutions that emerge from Covid-19.
This week, Oscar Perress is joined by Cr Pippa Coom. They discussed tactical urbanism, infrastructure projects and procedures around Covid-19 but started by addressing the budget.
A huge thank you to Cr Coom, and Conor Lavery and Louis Laws for their assistance.
There has been a lot going on this week, and the Friday wire had it all.
The show starts off with an interview with Richard Hills as part of city councilling, where Oscar asks about weed management.
Next up is an interview with Allison Vaughn from the SPCA about the impact of fireworks on animals across the country
James also talks to the chief executive of the teaching council, Lesley Hoskin, about training surrounding racism in the classroom and how it impacts students.
Finally we finish off with the week that was with Ollie, where we talk about the New Zealand and US elections among other big news.
This week, over FIFTY charities signed an open letter asking the Government to lift benefit levels before Christmas.
On of thse organisations, The Auckland City Mission says they are preparing to face one of the hardest Christmas periods in ONE HUNDRED years, and will face immense pressure to provide families with essential resources.
Jessica talked to Deb Ward, Fundraising and Reputation manager at the Auckland City Mission about what needs to be done to help lift people out of poverty, and how Covid-19 has led to more people needing support.
Justin spoke to Dr Duncan Webb of Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee on its inquiry into cryptocurrency.
Producer Conor Head-McCarthy spoke to Auckland Transport's Pete Moth and Greater Auckland Editor Matt Lowrie about the city's plans to extend bus routes across the city centre.
He also talked to registered clinical psychologist Gaynor Parkin about the psychologists unable to take in new clients.
Justin talked to Massey University marine biologist Professor Karen Stockin about orca behaviours.
Palestinan Youth Aoteraoa and Tāmaki Loves Palestin have organised for David Osit’s documentary Mayor to be be screened at the Capitol in Balmoral this Sunday. The film looks at the life of Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of Palestinian city Ramallah, who aspires to lead the city into the future despite Isreali occupation. News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Palestinan Youth Aotearoa’s Fathi Hassneiah and Tamaki Loves Palestine’s Robin Wilson-Whiting about the film screening project, the situation in Palestine and the work of their groups.
If you are interested in heading along to the screening, Mayor will be screened at the Capitol in Balmoral on Sunday 15th August at 5:30pm. Head to www.pya.org.nz to buy tickets. General admission tickets cost $20 and raffle tickets cost $10.
Today, Ilena talked to Cr. Shane Henderson about the new IPCC report and how the findings translate into Auckland's climate change mitigation and adaptations strategies. He also outlined what's been happening of late in Henderson with the joint Council, Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency 'Henderson Streets For People' project.
Ilena talked to Pippa Coom about how Auckland Council is operating during lockdown. Pippa touched on businesses such as Bread and Butter and the work they’re doing with farmers markets. They also discussed the climate group All Aboard Aotearoa suing Auckland Transport and Auckland Council over their transport plan, and what still needs to be done to better address climate change.
Ilena spoke to Councillor Pippa Coom for an update on Auckland Council’s Covid-19 response as we look forward to another two weeks of lockdown. We also discussed the flooding that happened earlier this week in parts of Auckland due to a period of intense rain and storms, and how emergency services responded to those affected under level 4 restrictions. She also mentioned resources available on the Council website for those looking to stay healthy physically and mentally during lockdown, as well as getting rid of Auckland library overdue fines.
This week, Ilena spoke with Councillor Shane Henderson about what he calls the ‘week from hell’ for West Auckland. The week started with extensive flooding and ended with a terror attack at the LynnMall Countdown, all while the region was in level 4 lockdown. He gives some updates on where flooding emergency and support efforts are at now, and how West Aucklanders are coping.
On another note, Ilena and Shane also talked about bin tags and how a proposal to streamline Auckland’s rubbish service might look like.
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