Peter Wilson
New business council set up with Air NZ CEO as chair
Has Jacinda Ardern finally won over the business community? Economist Dr Peter Wilson joins us to chat about the new Business Advisory Council, and whether it's judicious politics or window dressing.
…Farm boss denying access to Lauer's land - hikers
The Federated Mountain Clubs group says Matt Lauer's farm manager is deliberately denying access to the access road on the Hunter Valley Station. Its president Peter Wilson says it's not easy to find… Audio
Crowd funding access to New Zealand land
Stuff has revealed officials suggested a crowd funding campaign to pay compensation due to US TV star Matt Lauer, over public access to his Otago farm. Audio
Local govts looking for more power, responsibility
Peter Wilson from the Institute of Economic Research joins The Panel to discuss whether Dunedin mayor Dave Cull has a point in calling for local bodies to be given more responsibility - and more cash.
…Club worried about restricted access to Tongariro Crossing
The Department of Conservation is to cut access to the car park at one end of the Tongariro Crossing in a bid to stop congestion on the Great Walk. Audio
Political party promises should be costed - NZIER
Remember Labour's alleged $11 billion hole in its policy costings? National said one thing on it, Labour, and practically every economist asked about it, said something else. Could the answer be to… Audio
New National Park Campaign Launched
A campaign to create another National park has been launched today by Federated Mountain Clubs.They are wanting to have a an area in the Otago Southland high-country near Queenstown turned into the… Audio
Worries DoC tourism plan will turn cave system into theme park
A plan to attract more tourists to the north of the West Coast and help the economy by developing a 35 million year old cave system in the Kahurangi National Park is not being welcomed by everyone… Audio
Electric bikes could be allowed in Tongariro National Park
The Department of Conservation is undertaking a partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan. It's proposing the construction of three new shared-use walking and cycling tracks, and… Audio
Tramper's body may have been at Fox Glacier for 30 years
Police have retrieved the body of a tramper discovered on Fox Glacier last week. The tramper may have been there for 30 years. Audio
DOC reconsiders private road in national park
The Department of Conservation has agreed in principle to allow a new road through the Coromandel State Forest Park, despite originally denying the plan. The about-turn has local conservation types… Audio
Cracks in DoC's ice shelf study
Peter Wilson of the Federated Mountain Clubs talks about the Department of Conservation research that allows up to 80 helicopter landings a day on an ice shelf. Audio
Peter Wilson
Puppeteer Peter Wilson talks about his children's theatre company Little Dog Barking which is in demand across the world. He works with composers using music as a key to provide emotional depth. Peter… Audio
Claims of public access privatised by stealth
Philippa Tolley explores if more needs to be done to safeguard public access to the great outdoors Video, Audio
Beyond Punch and Judy
Little Dog Barking Theatre, directed by Peter Wilson, creates endearing tales for children using puppetry and clever props. Spectrum's Jack Perkins drops in on a rehearsal of 'Guji Guji' by acclaimed… Audio
Arvida vendors plan to raise up to 80 million dollars
The vendors of the retirement village operator, Arvida, plan to raise up to 80 million dollars from its float, less than the 100 million dollars originally envisaged. Audio
Peter Wilson: death puppetry
Founder and director of theatre company Little Dog Barking, whose production of Duck, Death and the Tulip, won an Outstanding Theatre award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Audio
Watch out Scotland
We meet members of the biggest ever Kiwi contingent to be invited to take part in the Edinburgh Festivals - the Fringe, the International Festival and the Tattoo. Audio
Ross sea reserve may be blocked
The Last Ocean Charitable Trust was specifically started to raise awareness of the Ross Sea within New Zealand. Audio
Your Place - Lepperton
In pre-European times this was the site of a ferocious inter-tribal battle, then it became central in the Musket wars of the early 1800s. It has been a railway junction town, a dairy stronghold, and… Audio
