Podcast Episodes

Francesca Rudkin: What should councils be funding?

Yesterday the Prime Minister spoke at the Local Government NZ (LGNZ) conference, warning councils to restrain their spending to the basics or run the…

2 years ago

Francesca Rudkin: The rates of youth road deaths are terrifying

I’m not a perfect parent. I’ve learnt a lot on the job, but one thing I got right was making the call that I was not the right person to teach our ch…

2 years ago

Greg Murphy: Road Safety Campaigner on the need for a stricter approach to learner licensing

The learners licensing system is under the spotlight, with calls for New Zealand to adopt Australia's stricter approach.

It comes after figures show …

2 years ago

Francesca Rudkin: Is the country warming up to the Prime Minister?

To use a Love Island-ism, it looks like Chris Luxon appears to have been a slow burn on the nation since being sworn in as our Prime Minister in late…

2 years ago

Richard Charlewood: Transfusion Medicine Specialist on the need for more plasma donations

The New Zealand Blood Service is calling out for desperately needed plasma.  

The demand for so called 'liquid gold' grows by 10 percent each year, w…

2 years ago

Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on the Commerce Commission's report into the banking sector

The Commerce Commission's final report into New Zealand's banking sector is out.   

It says competition isn't working as it should be in the banking …

2 years ago

Francesca Rudkin: Police need resources to test people and take them off the road

Thanks to another announcement from the Transport Minister Simeon Brown over the weekend, the police have a new target to add to their 'To Do' list.

2 years ago

Dr Grant Hewison: Lawyer and Secretary of Communities Against Alcohol Harm, on changes to alcohol sales in Auckland

Tougher alcohol laws for Auckland, including banning sales in supermarkets and liquor stores after 9pm, could be in place by December. 

The council d…

2 years ago

Francesca Rudkin: Do we really need more liquor stores in Auckland?

We spend a lot of time talking about alcohol harm, and yet we tend to do very little about it. Therefore, it is good to see Auckland Council has stuc…

2 years ago

Francesca Rudkin: Interpreting RBNZ statements has become a bit of an art

So if you get good news, does it matter how the news is delivered?   

When it comes to running the economy, and making decisions about refixing your …

2 years ago