Chris Laidlaw
Concerns for Rugby World Cup campaign after All Blacks' loss
The All Blacks can thank England for keeping them in top spot in the world rankings after they beat Wales 33-19 at Twickenham. It is the one bright note on what has been a dismal few weeks for the… Audio
Chris Laidlaw on the passing of All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore
Chris Laidlaw joins the show to share some memories of former teammate Sir Brian Lochore, who has died aged 78. Audio
Wellington bus process ‘was correct’ – regional council
The Greater Regional Council has apologised to Wellington bus users but told a parliamentary committee it wouldn't change anything if it had the chance to go back and start the process all over again.
…Work underway to keep Wellington water running
Work is already underway to make sure Wellington doesn't run out of water in 30 years' time. A new report shows if people keep hosing their gardens and showering like they do now, shortages will hit… Audio
New Wellingon bus routes: 'I'm not entirely happy' - Laidlaw
Another six months was probably needed in order to successfully introduce radical changes to Wellington's bus network, according to the Regional Council. The roll out of new buses and bus routes in… Audio
Tendering process for transport contracts to be axed
A much-criticised way of choosing companies to run bus or train services look set to be axed. Unions argue the competition pushes down wages and conditions and the new Minister of Transport Phil… Audio
'Dirty diesel' bus fears unfounded, Wgtn council says
Questions are being raised over whether the Wellington region can deliver on its ambitious plans for an environmentally friendly bus fleet. Audio
The 1967 All Blacks
Everyone seems to love the 2019 All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup. But let's look back at one of the greatest teams - the 1967 All Blacks who have been described as the team that forever changed the… Audio, Gallery
Kaikoura quake - Wellington building assessments
The chairman of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chris Laidlaw talks about building assessment and what may change in safety requirements. Audio
Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council - Chris Laidlaw
The regional council owns the port... what kind of damage is there? Audio
Rugby World Cup - the aftermath
Mark Reason with a wrap of the 1015 Rugby World cup, former All Black Chris Laidlaw on whether the retiring All Blacks are the last of a country breed and author Duncan Greive talks about his… Audio
Wellington super-city plan heading for referendum
Opponents of the proposed Wellington supercity are already gearing up to force a referendum on the plan. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Chris Laidlaw discusses why he thinks the amalgamation… Audio
Chris Laidlaw Says Goodbye
In the last hour of Chris Laidlaw's last programme on Radio NZ, Chris - with guest interviewer Ian Johnstone - becomes the latest subject in our occasional series where prominent New Zealanders talk… Audio
Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
With the debate over the minimum wage, as opposed to a living wage, gathering pace, Wayne tells us that hundreds of New Zealanders - virtually forgotten employees - receive only a fraction of the… Audio
Cliff Whiting - the people's art
Cliff Whiting, Te Wha-nau-a-Apanui, ONZ, is an artist, heritage advocate and teacher. His 50-year career includes restoring and building marae, meeting house decoration, and bringing modern techniques… Audio
Ideas for 17 November 2013
This week in Ideas we explore three of the big issues facing women in sport - media coverage, money and management. We talk with Sarah Leberman about sport's place in society; we ask former Dominion… Audio
Andrew Dannenburg - cities for living in
Dr Dannenburg talks to Chris about building healthy cities, and how the design of our built environment can be good for human health and save the planet. Dr Andrew Dannenburg is an Affiliate Professor… Audio
Fenella Colyer - teaching Physics
Fenella Colyer this week won the Prime Minister's Science Teacher Prize, worth $150,000, for her success teaching physics at Manurewa High School - a particularly welcome achievement for Fenella, who… Audio
Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
With the release this week of a children's book extolling the virtues of the real world over social networks - and written by Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook's founder - Wayne takes a look at… Audio
Oliver Richmond : Peace in the 21st Century
Oliver Richmond discusses attempts in the last century to achieve peace - refining the state, building an international architecture (UN system), supporting democracy, civil society, human rights, and… Audio