John Carter
Water crisis resulting in water thefts from fire hydrants
The water shortage in the Far North is so severe it's created a black market, with some of the water illegally coming from council fire hyrdrants. Far North mayor John Carter says anyone offered such… Audio
Far North locals praised for role in intercepting drug haul
More on the huge methamphetamine bust in Northland. Far North District Mayor John Carter is delighted his community was instrumental in the seizure of what amounts to half a billion dollars worth of… Audio
Far North mayor to raise trust's plight with government
Far North mayor John Carter says a government decision to deregister a charitable trust if it sells houses to poor families is idiotic. Audio
Far North mayor John Carter on the Kaitaia Airport protest
The Kaitaia airport occupation's ended with five arrests but a vow from land protesters that they'll be back. Audio
Far North Mayor to seek resolution to airport occupation
An occupation at Kaitaia airport has entered its second day. Audio
Report finds small town NZ suffering
Small town New Zealand is suffering, with few work opportunities and low household incomes according to a Salvation Army report released this morning. Audio
Police face grim task of dealing with quake victims
John Carter the MInister of Civil Defence speaking at the CD bunker in the Beehive and nightshift commander of the Christchurch Police, Superintendent Russell Gibson. Audio
Civil Defence Minister - John Carter
The Civil Defence Minister, John Carter, is in the government's civil defence bunker in Wellington. He says cabinet will consider whether to declare a national state of emergency. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - News Conference
Finance Minister Bill English, and the Civil Defence Minister John Carter have a news conference at the Beehive theatrette. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - John Carter
Canterbury Earthquake - John Carter
John Carter, Minister for Civil Defence gives reporters in Wellington a briefing. Audio
Civil Defence Minister John Carter with the latest
The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter is in Christchurch and he joins us now. Audio
Cabinet to focus on Canterbury reconstruction
At 11am Cabinet will be updated on the extent of the disaster and decide how the Government will contribute to the rebuild and clean up efforts. Audio
Civil Defence minister on tsunami warnings
More on the Tsunami alert, the Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, joins us now. Audio
Bowls NZ insists door is still open to disgraced player
Bowls New Zealand insists the door is still open to disgraced mens fours captain Gary Lawson, despite him being suspended and fined five thousand dollars for match fixing. Audio
Govt disaster HQ would replace Wgtn in event of major crisis
The government is moving to build alternative crisis management headquarters to Wellington in the event of the capital city suffering a major crisis Audio
Third Supercity Bill passes third reading
Efforts to set up the new structure for the Auckland Supercity moved a step closer last night with the third and final supercity bill passing its third reading. Audio
"Schmuck clauses"examined
Parliament's speaker has been asked to rule on what the green party is calling"Schmuck clauses"added to legislation by the National MP John Carter to help a Bay Of Island's businessman. Audio
