Cathy Casey
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 1)
Panellists Julia Whaipooti and Mark Knoff-Thomas discuss support for mental health in lockdown. Audio
Gender equality in local government
Auckland councillor Cathy Casey started looking at gender equality at councils around New Zealand in 2017. Audio
Pets on trains becomes permanent fixture in Auckland
Pets on trains are set to become a permanent feature in Auckland, following two successful trials.
Auckland councillor Cathy Casey has been one of the main advocates for the change and spoke to Māni… Audio
Are councils being the fun police - or is it really time we ban fireworks?
Nearly two weeks after fireworks is over we're still hearing them go off in the early hours of the morning. This year fireworks fires caused huge damage including on two Auckland maunga. Is it time to… Audio
Are councils being the fun police - or is it really time we ban fireworks?
Nearly two weeks after fireworks is over we're still hearing them go off in the early hours of the morning. This year fireworks fires caused huge damage including on two Auckland maunga. Is it time to…
AudioAuckland Council working to ban the public sale of fireworks
Today marks Guy Fawkes - and the last of the four-day fireworks sale season. It's celebrated by many families who share in backyard displays, but for some people and their pets it's a stressful and… Audio
Ombudsman considering stadium secrecy complaints
Two complaints have been lodged with the Ombudsman's office over restrictions imposed by Auckland mayor Phil Goff on access to a downtown stadium report.
Pets may soon be allowed on Auckland buses
Auckland public transport users could be sitting next to a furry friend or two if a motion to allow pets on board is passed. From July Wellingtonians will be allowed to carry pets on trains and buses… Audio
Gender equality in local government
In the same week a Hamilton City Councillor sent lewd messages to a woman journalist, Auckland councillor Cathy Casey stopped to think about the gender balance of her council and others. Audio
Auckland businesses install ‘anti homeless’ sprinkler systems
One school and several businesses in Auckland's CBD have installed overnight sprinkler systems in their doorways to deter rough sleepers. The Chamber of Commerce says it does not condone the practice… Audio
Auckland Council pulls funding from controvesial investments
Auckland Council has voted to dump its investments in controversial weapons, tobacco, fossil fuels and gambling. Audio
Auckland Dogs are losing their colour
If you live in Auckland, and you're a dog owner, your ginger dog could now simply be called red. Your silver, sand, ash and pepper... a simple grey. Auckland Council is culling the 46 colours used to… Audio
Doggy Speed Dating - Cathy Casey
It's Valentines Day on Sunday, and a new doggy speed dating service has been set up to help Aucklanders find love. Dozens of Auckland Council Animal Shelter dogs will be looking for love at Victoria… Audio
Who let the dogs out?
If you need an excuse to get out of the office next Friday, the Auckland council is releasing dogs from three pounds for workers to go walkies with. And if you take a liking to your new four-legged… Audio
Alcohol sachets
A call is being made to ban alcohol sachets. They're being smuggled in to places like Eden Park in Auckland. We talk to City Councillor Dr Cathy Casey about her fears for easily hidden and dispensed… Audio
One In Five for 19 October 2014
From his new vantage point as a wheelchair user, Mike Gourley revisits the issue of access to the built environment. Audio
Auckland rescue helicopter secures council grant
The Auckland's rescue helicopter trust has secured a grant of nearly a million dollars from the Council, but has been strongly criticised for its conduct in pursuing the funding. Audio
NZ Society - Auckland CBD SafeZone
A weekend safe area in downtown Auckland where volunteers watch over those who have over indulged in alcohol or drugs, will now continue to operate until at least March.
Top: Red Frogs volunteers… Audio
Auckland Council sends message to Govt
The Auckland Council has sent a clear message to the Government - it doesn't approve of its deal with Sky City for a Convention Centre. Audio
Councillor who tries to block Maori vote says he's not racist
An Auckland councillor accused her colleagues of racism today for arguing to block Maori representatives getting a vote on the city's budget. Audio
