15 Feb 2019

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell (Part 1)

From The Panel, 4:03 pm on 15 February 2019

President Donald Trump will declare National emergency so he can bypass Congress to fund has border wall on the US Mexican Border. Senior Democrats have slammed it as a gross misuse of power. Security and geopolitical analyst Paul Buchanan, director of 36th Parallel Assessments, explains the constitutional issues at play and the purported crisis at the border. Is Auckland traffic and congestion out of control? Yesterday was an example, clogged after work on a hot sunny evening due to crashes and breakdowns. We're joined by Patrick Reynolds from Greater Auckland website to discuss what could be done to fix this situation. Another neighbourhood issue firing locals up - are you allowed to block the park outside your house, to save the spot for yourself? An outraged resident went to the Howick local board about people reserving parks illegally. It seems to be an ongoing problem in the area. The panelists debate the issue.