Deon Swiggs
Public transport fares rising
From next week, prices on public transport around the country are going up - as councils try to meet a directive from the Government. Audio
More delays for public transport national ticketing system
Even more delays have hit the roll-out of the national ticketing system on public transport. Christchurch councillor Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase to $8
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Audio
Councillors worry public transport use could tank if fares rise
Local councils fear public transport fare rises will see patronage plummet after a directive to pick up a greater share of the cost of buses and trains. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
In today's episode, from December, Aucklanders will not be able to use the train network for nearly 100 days over the next year, as work on the City Rail Link continues, the Military and Maori… Audio
Councillors question bus bike rack ban
Regional councillors are questioning the logic behind a sudden ban on bike racks on the front of buses, after concerns were raised about bus headlights being obstructed. Environment Canterbury deputy… Audio
Port Hills blaze: Environment Canterbury councillor Deon Swiggs
Deon Swiggs updates Nights on the fire and reflects on the last big fire almost exactly seven years ago. Audio
Large blaze in Christchurch's Port Hills prompts evacuations
We begin tonight in Christchurch where 10 helicopters, and firefighters onboard 15 trucks and tankers, are battling a large fire in the Port Hills. The fire started around 2.15 this afternoon and… Video, Audio
Former Christchurch City councillor lashes out at dropped investigation
Former Christchurch City councillor Deon Swiggs says he will struggle to clear his name now a code of conduct investigation against him has been dropped.
The investigation was launched by the Council… Audio
Retired judge appointed to investigate misconduct claims against councillor
The Christchurch City Council has appointed retired High Court associate judge, John Matthews, to do a preliminary assessment of the complaint regarding councillor Deon Swiggs.A Christchurch mayoral… Audio
Disappointment as Bishop decides to demolish Chch cathedral
Christchurch's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral was set to be repaired following the Canterbury earthquakes, but the new Bishop Paul Martin has decided it's too expensive and has decided to rebuild closer… Video, Audio
Linwood shops re-open but customers not there
Christchurch businesses that were closed last week after the nearby Linwood mosque came under attack are struggling to attract customers now the cordon has been lifted. The eight shops that were… Audio
Tough post-quake economy behind Christchurch business closures
Some central Christchurch businesses are having to close their doors, blaming a tough economic climate. Retail spending in the central city is only 80 percent of what it was before the devastating… Audio
The Christchurch youth want to see
Young people in Christchurch are being invited to help shape the future of their city.
Deon Swiggs - Locally-led Recovery
Rebuild Christchurch founder, Deon Swiggs joins Wallace to talk about why many Christchurch residents want a locally-led recovery. Audio
Christchurch asset sales likely to fund rebuild shortfall
Selling assets is the most probable option for the Christchurch City Council as they try to meet a half-billion-dollar shortfall in the money needed for the city's rebuild. Audio
Outspoken for 1 January 2014: Christchurch
Who's having all the say in the rebuilding of Christchurch? Are the people being listened to? Belinda McCammon is joined by the chief executive of Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, Peter… Audio
Community leaders discuss Christchurch's progress since 2011
We're broadcasting live from the City Council buildings - just down the street from where the centre of the city remains fenced off. Just last week this central city Red Zone was officially renamed… Audio
