Andrew Hoggard
Southern storm strikes Central Otago
As Aucklanders bask in the warmth of spring, down south things are a bit chillier ... Iris Scott from the snow-blanketed Rees Valley near Glenorchy joins us to talk about the big storm hitting central… Audio
The Panel with Maria Slade and Andrew Hoggard (Part 2)
A Canadian job site suggests personal secrecy around salaries benefits employers much more than it does employees, and we should be more transparent about what we're paid. What the Panelists Maria… Audio
The Panel with Maria Slade and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
As Aucklanders bask in the warmth of spring, down south things are a bit chillier ... Iris Scott from the snow-blanketed Rees Valley near Glenorchy joins us to talk about the big storm hitting central… Audio
Kiwis and their drunk injuries
A quarter of New Zealanders arrive at hospital emergency departments with injuries caused while drinking, as study has found. But the results show New Zealand has improved since 2000, coming in at… Audio
Panel Says
What the panelists Andrew Hoggard and Alexia Russell want to talk about. Audio
When does our music taste peak?
A survey has found the average person stops seeking new music at age 27 years and 11 months. We have what's called "musical paralysis" after that, where we want to here familiar tracks and don't want… Audio
Smokefree 2025 looks unlikely
The discussion around Smokefree 2025 is continuing here. It's clear we won't meet that target but new anti-smoking initiatives will target Maori and Pasifika. Audio
The cost of the city rail link
Following on from yesterday's discussion about a proposal to expand Auckland's City Rail Link, today we are looking at the cost of the venture. Audio
Review on infrastructure
The Government is launching a Productivity Commission review to help fund new infrastructure. There are a number of proposed solutions to funding including using tax payer money to fund projects in… Audio
NZ: Free from corruption?
Justice Minister Andrew Little has launched a campaign to raise awareness about money laundering in New Zealand. Mr Little says the campaign is aimed at keeping our reputation as "corruption-free"… Audio
Citizens' Jury on Cannabis
The Government is looking into a Citizens' Jury on legalising the sale of marijuana, ahead of a referendum on the issue. It would see a range of New Zealanders get together to make a decision on the… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Hoggard and Alexia Russell (Part 2)
A survey has found the average person stops seekign new music at age 27 years and 11 months. We have what's called "musical paralysis" after that, where we want to here familar tracks and don't want… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Hoggard and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
The Government is looking into a Citizens' Jury on legalising the sale of marijuana, ahead of a referendum on the issue. It would see a range of New Zealanders get together to make a decision on the… Audio
What needs to be included in the Zero Carbon Bill?
Yesterday, the government outlined how it plans to become carbon neutral by 2050 - now, they're asking the public for feedback. The proposed law offers three options of emissions reduction, including… Audio
M Bovis impact on farmers
It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially. Audio
Does M-Bovis spell fundamental change for the dairy industry?
Federated Farmers, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ say they are close to a consensus on their agreed position but are seeking more information in a call with government ministers today - ahead of the a… Audio
NZ warned of fuel, energy price rises in low carbon move
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy. In a 508 page draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
What do farmers think of the climate change committee ?
The expert committee is expected to do the hard yards for the Climate Change Commission to be set up next year, which will in turn make recommendations to the government. It will be chaired by David… Audio
Wellington housing
House prices in Wellington have skyrocketed 40 per cent over the past five years. Audio
Privacy issues around submissions
Often the personal details of people who make submissions to various local and central government and available on-line along with their submission. We ask privacy expert Kathryn Dalziel if these… Audio
