Meng Foon

The link between economic and environmental health in New Zealand, in particular in the regions and smaller centres. The panellists are Lawrence Yule, mayor of Hastings, and president of local… Audio

The Mayor of Gisborne, Meng Foon, is with us. Audio

In Gisborne, a massive landslip has affected the city's water supply, leading the council to warn water could run out in three days. Audio

Four-term Gisborne mayor Meng Foon posts photos of his cut-price cooking to his Facebook page, complete with costs per head - he's keen to show people they can use fresh produce without breaking the… Audio

Mayors of some of the country's largest provinces say money is being spent on the government's Roads of National Significance at the expense of roading in their areas. Audio

Condolences are being extended to the family of the Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP, Parekura Horomia, who died yesterday, at his home at Mangatuna near Tolaga Bay, aged 62. Audio

The decision by the oil giant Petrobras to abandon deep sea oil exploration off East Cape is being greeted with relief by some community leaders. Audio

The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake. Audio

The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake has other cities reviewing how well they are prepared for a similar shake. Audio

He's the only Mayor in New Zealand that speaks Maori fluently, and he speaks Chinese as well. Jason Moon talks to the Mayor of Gisbourne, Meng Foon. Audio

The Footrot Flats cartoon characters Wal and Dog are to be immortalised on Gisborne's streets, after the council gave the idea its unanimous backing last night. Audio

Councils around the country are watching Wanganui closely to see if its ban on gang patches helps make the city safer. Audio

We speak to the Mayor of Gisborne, Meng Foon as he walked through the streets of his damaged city. Audio