Infrastructure
Mayor calls for resignation of Wellington Water chair
Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau and the majority of the city's councillors have called for Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett to resign over what they call severe failings and 'millions of dollars… Audio
Mayor, councillors call for Wellington Water board chairperson to resign
On Tuesday Nick Leggett said he was "taking soundings" on whether he should resign.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Audio
Fallout from Wellington Water report continues
The fallout from damning Wellington Water reports is ramping up. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy, Porirua deputy mayor Kylie Wihapi, and Wellington City councillor Ben McNulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Infrastructure NZ calls for congestion charges for Auckland
An infrastructure industry body says Auckland must introduce congestion charging or traffic will limit the city's growth. Policy director for Infrastructure NZ Michelle McCormick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Contractors unfairly blamed for Wellington Water issues
Wellington Water released a scathing report on Monday pointing, among other things, to poor value for money from contractors. Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive Alan Pollard spoke to Corin… Audio
'Sacrificial lamb': Wellington Water chair may resign over scathing report
Nick Leggett says he's 'taking soundings' as an urgent meeting is held about the organisation. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 March 2025
In today's episode, the new lunch in schools programme has been riddled with problems, with delayed and poor quality meals, wastage - and most recently MPI investigations into halal meals and melted… Audio
Councillor calls for legal action against Wellington Water
Wellington Water could be facing legal action after the damning investigation into the company if a local councillor gets his way. Wellington Issues reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Wellington Water debacle: councillor theatens legal action
There is growing anger in Wellington over revelations the capital's ratepayers have been paying nearly three times more for water repairs than in other parts of the country. Audio
Urgent meeting called after report into Wellington Water
An urgent meeting is being held in Wellington to look at Monday's highly critical report into Wellington Water. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Report finds structural problems at Wellington Water
An urgent meeting of the Advisory Oversight Committee has been called for Tuesday morning to discuss Monday's scathing report on Wellington Water. Wellington Water board chairperson Nick Leggett spoke… Audio
The region where unplanned water pipe repair costs are three times higher
A probe uncovered poor value for money from contractors, loose financial controls, and even one case of alleged theft. Audio
Tens of thousands of dollars stolen in alleged Wellington Water theft
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Wellington ratepayers paying more for water repairs: Report
A new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their ratepayers are paying nearly three times more for water repairs than other parts of the country. Reporter Nick James spoke to… Audio
'March madness' sees congestion peak in Auckland
It's that time of year again, March madness has descended upon Auckland, sending motorists in the super city into a tailspin. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Golf club at risk under Auckland Council proposal
The proposal would see 20 hectares of Takapuna Golf Club, which sees more than 500 visitors per day, converted into a wetland.
Lower rates or better roads? The choice for Hurunui ratepayers
Hurunui ratepayers will have to choose between a lower rate rises or improved roads.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
