John Carter

The government releases a review into New Zealand's civil defence response to last month's Samoa earthquake and tsunami. The Civil Defence Minister, John Carter ordered the review because he says New… Audio

A look at the critism emerging from Civil Defence handling of the warnings that came out on Wednesday morning. Audio

The earthquake-triggered tsunami off Samoa has again exposed cracks in the way the public is alerted by Civil Defence in New Zealand to emergencies. Audio

The chairman of the Auckland Super City select committee says they got it wrong pushing to split the Rodney district in two. Audio

The latest plan for Auckland's super city has been revealed - it includes a big change to the region's northern boundary, and more power for local boards. Audio

Aucklanders have their last chance to influence the government on the supercity council today as select committee hearings begin. Audio

It's full steam ahead for Auckland's super-city, as associate Local Government Minister John Carter and transition team head Mark Ford step up meetings across the country. Audio

Associate Local Government Minister John Carter and Labour MP Darren Hughes join Geoff Robinson in the studio. Audio

The Government's being accused of abusing Parliamentary process in its choice of who will chair the special select committee on Auckland governance. Audio

Waitakere residents have promised to fight the Auckland super-city plan. Audio

From next month every litre of petrol you purchase will have to contain a small percentage of biofuel. Audio