Policy
Plumbers and builders could sign off own work under proposal
Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Govt looks to self-certification for qualified trade professionals
In an effort to reduce consent wait times, the government is looking to swap out some council inspections for a self-certification scheme. Jennian Homes Sales and Franchise Director Aidan Jury spoke… Audio
Polytechs slim down to fit minister's model
Polytechs around the country are cutting staff and courses as they try to prove they are financially viable as stand alone institutions, as Te Pukenga is unravelled. Audio
Patients with diabetes charged for 'free' devices
Some pharmacies have been charging people with diabetes for their free glucose monitors which have been fully government funded since the first of October. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Hauraki Gulf bill backlash
Professor Simon Thrush weighs in on amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill which some describe as a "a kick in the face". Audio
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
Gaps in gun laws before March 15, 2019, laid bare in hearing
The glaring gaps in the country's gun laws prior to the Christchurch terror attack have been laid bare at a coroners hearing over the last three weeks. The second-phase inquest into the 51 worshippers… Audio
Police Minister on safety for ambulance officers
The head of the ambulance workers union says stab proof vests should be rolled out widely to first responders once police start withdrawing from mental health callouts. Minister of Police Mark… Audio
Samoan citizenship bill passes second reading
An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament. Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono's… Audio
Minister on restricting council fresh water rules
The Labour party's shadow attorney-general, David Parker, is accusing the government of meddling in local government affairs specifically freshwater regulations. Corin Dann spoke to Minister for the… Audio
Concern raised about Minister's 3-Strike Bill feedback
Labour's justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has circumvented select committee process on the three strikes bill. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sensible Sentencing Trust on three strikes bill submission
The government has decided to toughen the three strikes bill, saying the select committee process revealed many thought the original law wasn't strict enough. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Jumbo, 75-point OCR cut possible - experts
Debate is growing about whether the Reserve Bank should make a massive cut to the official cash rate next month.
When being colourblind backfires
The Detail - Is the government's new directive that public services be prioritised by need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it removed a vital tool?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Ella Henry (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry discuss the party-hopping process that the Green party may decide to utilise and the disparity in the cost of parking… Audio
IRD rushes privacy assessment into sharing details with FB
IRD rushed through a privacy assessment of its practice of sharing taxpayers' details with Facebook and other social media platforms, within days of telling the Revenue Minister it "continuously"… Audio
Cuts meant to 'shut down' school lunch scheme - principal
Naenae College principal Chris Taylor says the new restrictions make the programme unworkable. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio
