Jon Mitchell
A state of emergency, again and again and again
After another wild week of weather, The Detail looks at the surge in declarations of states of emergency, and whether we risk 'crying wolf'. Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioHow we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others? Audio
How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?
AudioExpert feature: Disaster and Emergency Management
In light of Aotearoa being in a National State of Emergency, our expert today has been working in emergency and disaster management for 25 years. Jon Mitchell is the Capability Development Manager at… Audio
Journalist Jon Mitchell on US contamination in the Pacific
At least 600,000 people have been exposed to dangerous and deadly toxins as a result of US miltary contamination around the western Pacific. The figure's been compiled by investigative author Jon… Audio
Poisoning the Pacific:Jon Mitchell on US military contamination
Since the Second World War US military operations have been contaminating the Pacific with toxic substances, including chemical weapons and radioactive material. It's estimated that hundreds of… Audio
Emergency Management Controller for Civil Defence
Canterbury Regional Civil Defence Manager, Jon Mitchell. Audio
Mayor hits back
The Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker has hit back at a Civil Defence report that says his constant media presence after the earthquake created an artificial air of crisis. Audio
More damage to Christchurch following latest aftershock
Yesterday's five-point-zero aftershock in Christchurch had some people running for safety as buildings shook around them. Audio
Canterbury Civil Defence manager, Jon Mitchell
Geoff speaks with one of the region's main relief personnel. Audio
State of emergency to be lifted in Canterbury
Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago. Audio
Canterbury civil defence moves into recovery mode
Jon Mitchell is Civil Defence's management planner for Canterbury. Audio
Canterbury aftershocks
We talk to some of the key people involved in managing the Canterbury quake, including Kelvin Berryman from GNS and civil defence manager John Mitchell. Audio
