On Tuesday, the government released its first public draft for replacing the 1991 Resource Management Act. The government says the draft aims to provide a clear plan for future environmental and urban development.
Producer Louis spoke to the Environment Minister David Parker about the draft and its expected benefits.
Producer Louis also spoke to Massey University's Caroline Miller, who is an Associate Professor at the School of People, Environment, and Planning. They discussed the report's strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential changes moving ahead.
Justin spoke to Health and SIS Minister Andrew Little about the government planning to toughen up hate speech laws, updates on the Waikato DHB cyberattack, and a report from the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security on the SIS using Auckland Transport CCTV to surveil people.
A report from the Classification Office found that a majority of New Zealanders are exposed and are concerned about the spread of misinformation, with it concluding half of New Zealanders have at least one misbelief.
The University of Auckland's Kate Hannah is the research lead of The Disinformation Project. She said the foundings could be both positive and negative. She spoke to Justin Wong.
Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson about Auckland Transport's plans to combat climate change, and the city's transport in general. They also discussed the recent National Policy Statement on Urban Development, which sets out how Auckland can manage rapid population growth.
Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. In this week's series finale, he investigates the wonderful world of hoaxes alongside supernatural-belief expert Robert Bartholomew.
Environmental groups across New Zealand have called for a reduction in the acceptable limit for nitrate in waterways. They claim that the current maximum limit is too high, causing damage to both ecosystem and human health.
Producer Louis spoke to Choose Clean Water's Marnie Prickett about the current limits and why a reduced limit has not been implemented.
Justin spoke to Health Minister and the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Christchurch Attack Royal Commission about the new nurses strike, ACC not covering those who are not physically injured in the March 15 attack, and rebranding the Like Minds mental health program.
Dunedin-based software developer and environment activist James Cockle is challenging the Green Party co-leadership position against James Shaw, saying it was time for the Greens to be a major party and stop being "Labour's little helper".
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