Leonie Freeman
Cupboards are bare at the City Mission foodbank
The City Mission is struggling to keep up with demand at it's food bank with a 40% increase this year in the number of people needing help. Dr Rebekah Graham joins the discussion to talk about… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and David Slack (Part 2)
What did you eat as a child that you would never serve to your own children? Rubgy fans are still unhappy about the prospect of streaming RWC games. Tech commentator Paul Spain joins the discussion on… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and David Slack (Part 1)
The City Mission is struggling to keep up with demand at it's food bank with a 40% increase this year in the number of people needing help. Dr Rebekah Graham joins the discussion to talk about… Audio
I've been thinking for 6 September 2019
What the Panellists Leonie Freeman and David Slack have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 6 September 2019
Mike Pence has managed to offend all of Ireland and annoy Iceland. Audio
Beg travelling: the entitled ask for donations
There's a new trend in travelling involving sites like GoFundMe. The website - which facilitates charitable donations to the needy - is being used by the not-so-needy to pay for holidays and travel… Audio
Survey on cycle lanes
The Automobile Association has released a survey saying more than half of Auckland oppose new cycle lanes. However the survey has had a bit of backlash as it was only 700 AA members. Audio
Question of the Day for 27 June 2019
What would you change in the home you're renting, if you could? Audio
Renters less satisfied with homes
Renters are less likely to be happy with their housing than those who own their homes, Stats NZ has found. Audio
Makhlouf's "clumsy response" to breach
A State Services Commission Report has slammed outgoing Secretary Treasury Gabriel Makhlouf's handling of the budget data breach. Audio
Emotional second reading of End of Life Choice bill
It was an often emotional debating session in the house last night as MPs debated the second reading of David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill. 70 MPs vote in favour of the Bill, while 50 were… Audio
Cabinet reshuffle - changes to housing
The Prime Minister has announced her first major Cabinet reshuffle, focusing on housing. Jacinda Ardern has decided on a trio of ministers led by Megan Woods to take over the portfolio. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynahan (Par
Renters are less likely to be happy with their housing than those who own their homes, Stats NZ has found. It's part of the broader General Social Survey 2018 where Kiwis were asked a range of… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
The Prime Minister has announced her first major Cabinet reshuffle, focusing on housing. Jacinda Ardern has decided on a trio of ministers led by Megan Woods to take over the portfolio. Kris Faafoi… Audio
I've been thinking for 27 June 2019
What the Panellists Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynahan have been thinking Audio
Story of the Day for 27 June 2019
Politicians try to seem relatable - why do they have such trouble doing it? Ali Ventura has some examples. Audio
KiwiBuild hampered by complicated building system - developer
The Housing Minister's admission that the Kiwibuild target may not be reached this year, as promised, has come as no surprise to the building and construction industry, with analysts saying the… Audio
Housing sector working in silos - Property Council boss
The Property Council's chief executive says groups working across the housing sector need to stop working in silos to deal with the lack of affordable houses. A new study reveals none of the country's… Audio
Flower and Garden show opens in Auckland
The New Zealand Flower and Garden Show opens to the public today. Kate Hillier is the brains behind the operation, and joins us to explain what green-fingered enthusiasts can expect ... Audio
Some short transport-related vignettes
The panel discusses the perils of hang-gliding, changing attitudes towards cycling, and one cyclist's innovative method to keep dry on a rainy day ... Audio