Brian Dawson
Wellington renters told market will get worse
The government has drastically dialled back its KiwiBuild programme. Housing Minister Megan Woods has ditched the long-standing target of building 100,000 homes over a decade - in fact the KiwiBuild… Audio
Wellington divided on jaywalking
Comments by a Wellington City councillor that careless jaywalkers on the capital's Golden Mile might be the victims of natural selection has outraged some road safety campaigners.
However, Brian… Audio
Council powerless over development in Wellington
Some Wellington City Councillors are aghast that what they call a 'waste of space' inner-city development will probably get approval, and they can do nothing to stop it. The developers behind The… Audio
Wellington city first to adopt Pacific policy tool
New Zealand's Wellington City has become the first municipal body in the country to adopt a formal Pasifika policy analysis tool. Audio
Iwi angry at council snub over homeless contract
A Wellington iwi social service has been left confused and angry after the council declined its funding bid to help the homeless. Instead, the Wellington City Council awarded almost 500 thousand… Audio
'Day activities' mooted for beggars in Wellington
A proposal to fund 'day activities' for beggars on the Capital's streets at the cost of a million dollars will be considered by Wellington City Council. The idea is to address anti-social and… Audio
Wgtn City Council defends social housing clampdown
Tenants are being given ample warning if their income is too high to qualify for social housing, a Wellington City Councillor says. Audio
Brian Dawson: making social housing tenants prove they qualify
Wellington City Council is coming down hard on people in its social housing who can afford market rates. They've been sent a letter telling them to provide three months worth of bank statements or… Audio
Brian Dawson talks about how to tackle begging
Wellington city councillor on social issues, Brian Dawson, talks about how best to tackle the ongoing influx of beggars on the city's streets. Audio
Book details how Pacific farmers can cope with climate change
A new book shows Pacific farmers and foresters examples of how to adapt to climate change over the next 70 or so years. Audio
Polynesia calls for strong action on Climate Change
The Polynesian Leaders Group, made up of eight countries, has signed the Polynesia Against Climate Threats declaration. Audio, Gallery
Long-term water quality solutions sought in Fiji next week
A Pacific climate change advisor says NGOs and governments need to work out the best balance between high-energy and sustainable solutions to water problems. Audio