Policy
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August 2024
On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what… Audio
Labour calls on govt to explain policy to ensure enough power generation
Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what its policy is to ensure the country has enough power generation. Labour's Energy spokesperson and former Energy Minister Megan Woods spoke… Audio
Govt announces details of Three Waters replacement
The government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform. Porirua City mayor Anita Baker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
PSA say new govt direction to keep future workforce costs within existing baselines is 'cruel and unworkable'
The union representing public service workers says a new government direction is cruel and unworkable. The Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has told the public service to keep all future… Audio
More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones
An Education Ministry briefing to the government showed it expected to add 61 new enrolment schemes by 2025. Audio
Greens consulting members on using waka-jumping law
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders would like the Greens to boot Darleen Tana out of Parliament. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ agrees to help US expand weapons manufacturing
New Zealand has quietly agreed to help the U-S expand weapons manufacturing in the Indopacific. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Polytech reform goes against ministry's recommendation
The ministry recommended a different approach, saying what the minister is doing risks the failure of the institutions. Audio
Govt proposes merging weakest polytechnics
The government has proposed grouping the weakest polytechnics together and letting the strongest stand alone. Tertiary education and skills Minister Penny Simmonds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August
On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio
MPs warned charter school rules will breach labour laws
MPs have been warned proposed charter school rules will breach labour laws and have no impact on student achievement. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Short sighted cuts hurting patients say angry health workers
Hospital admin staff are losing their jobs or not being replaced, forcing struggling doctors and nurses to pick up their work. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Study of drinking behaviour points to harm caused by preloading drinks
A police study of drinking behaviour - sparked by a string of violent and sexual assaults in Wellington - points much of the blame on people preloading on cheap booze before hitting the town. Guyon… Audio
Karen Chhour: boot camps and Oranga Tamariki's future
The first of the government's military style academies began this week. Ten boys will start the 12-month pilot programme at Oranga Tamariki's Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence. Audio
Auckland home owes $318,000 in overdue rates
Auckland Council is putting a home under the hammer because the owner owes $318,000 in overdue rates. Rates haven't been paid on the derelect property in Otara for 19 years. However, after years of… Audio
Keith Wiffin: The fight continues for abuse in care survivors
The release of the final report from the Abuse in Care inquiry on Wednesday was an important day for Keith Wiffin, but not the end of his 22 year fight for justice. He was a member of the survivors'… Audio
Concerns lack of consultation with mana whenua for boot camps
The inquiry estimated up to 200,000 people were abused in care between 1950 and 2019 and revealed that during that time, Maori survivors reported higher levels of physical abuse compared with other… Audio
6 prosecutions this year against unregulated electricians
There's been six prosecutions against unregulated electricians, so far this year. While there's no specific data on fires caused by unlicenced sparkies, figures up to last month from Fire and… Audio
Govt proposes to amend Marine and Coastal Area Act
The government is overturning a Court of Appeal decision that lowered the threshold for recognising customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio