Meng Foon
Meeting Meng
In this episode of Voices; we get to know our new Race Relations Commissioner. Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon.
AudioMeng Foon NZ’s new Race Relations Commissioner
Gisborne's mayor Meng Foon has been announced as the next Race Relations Commissioner, but minority advocates says he'll need to stop being a politician and start fighting the battle against racial… Audio
Meng Foon new Race Relations Commissioner
Retiring Gisborne mayor Meng Foon will be the next Race Relations Commissioner.
He replaces Dame Susan Devoy, who stood down a year ago.
Mr Foon will take up the role in late August and he speaks to… Audio
Gisborne water nearly gone after major leak
Contractors have been working through the night to fix a major leak in Gisborne's water supply. The Gisborne District Council revealed on Thursday just 24 hours of water was left in its reservoir… Audio
Leak in the main Gisborne water supply pipeline
The Gisborne District Council has just issued an urgent plea for locals to conserve water due to a leak in the main supply pipeline. Audio
Poverty Bay may soon be given dual name - Tūranganui-a-Kiwa
The Geographic Board has recommended the East Coast be known as Tūranganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty Bay after receiving 600 submissions. Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon is delighted. Audio
Waioeka Gorge must be made more secure - Gisborne Mayor
Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon and one of the major trucking operators in the region are calling for State Highway Two through the Waioeka Gorge to be made more secure. The gorge is currently closed as a… Video, Audio
Gisborne council warned last year about slash risk
The Gisborne District Council was warned in a report more than seven months ago that forestry debris was likely to cause huge damage in another big storm. The council commissioned the report after… Audio
Minister to Air NZ: Don’t neglect regions
The Minister for Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has criticised Air New Zealand for degrading its services to the regions. Mr Jones's comments come after Air New Zealand's abrupt… Audio
Govt urged to help Asian victims of crime in NZ
One of the people behind the country's first Chinese-made anti-crime advertisement is calling for the goverment to do more to help Asian victims of crime. Video
Report says regions need to face reality of population decline
A report out this morning predicts a bleak future for most of the country's regions with populations predicted to either drop or stagnate within three decades. Audio
Power Out Following Gisborne Plane Crash
Civil Defence says thousands of households in Gisborne are likely to be without power for two days, following a light plane crash near Wairoa. The Rescue Coordination Centre says it received an… Audio
Gisborne mayor's $20 koha 'does not translate into an offence'
Police say no offence was committed by Gisborne mayor Meng Foon when he placed money on a table at a Father's Day function last week. Audio
Complaint laid over Gisborne mayor's $20 koha
A complaint under a rule not upheld since the 1920s has been laid against Gisborne's mayor for what he says was a donation at a party. Audio
Gisborne Mayor investigated for shouting drinks after complaint
Gisborne's mayor Meng Foon is under investigation for shouting drinks, after placing money down on a table at a Father's Day function last week. Audio
Songs of our lives
Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon is with Noelle to talk about the songs have the most meaning in his life. Audio
Turning Stone Into Jade
The old Chinese proverb turning stone into jade refers to the meticulous carving of a piece of stone to turn it into a ritualistic jade amulet. The metaphor itself applies to how generations of… Audio
Turning Stone Into Jade
The old Chinese proverb turning stone into jade refers to the meticulous carving of a piece of stone to turn it into a ritualistic jade amulet. The metaphor itself applies to how generations of…
AudioReport 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
Small is Beautiful Q&A
Kim Hill receives questions from the audience for the panel. Audio
