18 Jun 2025

Midday Report Essentials Podcast for Wednesday 18 June 2025

From Midday Report, 1:45 pm on 18 June 2025

The census gets a shake up and takes some pressure off the costs. The governmnet is also more than threatening to step in and over councils when it comes to housing and development - going as far as changing legislation under the RMA. In breaking news, charges have been laid against Kiwirail over the grounding of the Aratere ferry last year when it was left in the Marlborough Sounds overnight. Lastly, the cowbells are causing a stoush between the finalists Crusaders and Chiefs. Will the bells ring out this Saturday?