Auckland Council's next planning committee meeting is taking place next Thursday.
The topics list includes a decision on mass housing reforms, which could see rates of housing intensification rise across Tamaki Makaurau.
To learn more about what this means, Liam had a chat with councillor Pippa Coom on our regular City Counselling segment, also chatting to her about the upcoming mayoral race.
For City Counselling this week, News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to Manukau Councillor Lotu Fuli about the potential establishment of Māori seats on its governing body, lowering the voting age to 16 for local elections, and a new $2 billion dollar flood relief package.
For City Counselling this week, Producer Sofia spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about Council's progress on emergency response systems and the buyout scheme for homeowners impacted by floods.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden spoke to Willie Jackson about the independent commissioner being appointed to Wellington City Council, the government’s review of Ihumātao, and the cuts at Whakaata Māori.
For City Counselling this week, Producer Sofia caught up with Councillor Shane Henderson about the new police station on Federal Street in Auckland CBD which was announced earlier this week to be opened in mid-2025.
With a focus more on fun than funny, Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie breaks down Freak Out City, chatting about it track by track with Hunter for Long Player.
For this week’s City Counselling, Beth spoke to Counsellor for Manukau Lotu Fuli about Auckland Council’s consultation around Māori seats and the upcoming Midtown Street Party.