Peter Scott
Calls for new Government to talk with local councils about plans to replace Resource Management Act
The Canterbury Regional Council is calling on the new Government to talk with local government about its plans to replace Labour's Resource Management Act reforms.
It's chair Peter Scott says he's… Audio
Canterbury councils want to spend ten-billion on transport upgrades
Canterbury councils want to spend about $10 billion on transport upgrades and maintenance over the next decade.
The region's mayors have agreed on a wish list, called the draft Regional Land… Audio
Open letter urges policy makers to think beyond the capital
An open letter to electoral candidates across the motu is urging prospective policy makers to think beyond the needs of the capital.
The letter references the need to recognise the role of regional… Audio
Canterbury commuters feeling cruiseship squeeze
Public bus services are struggling to keep up with the increased amount of people brought in on the ships in Canterbury.
And the Regional Council says its ratepayers who are feeling the impact.
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The Panel with James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists James Elliot and Victoria MacLennan discuss the changes to immigration that could bring back bus drivers, the death of 'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo… Audio
Shark cage diver faces major loss after court ruling
A shark cage operator says he can't afford to walk away from the business despite the Court of Appeal ruling last week that the practise is illegal. It ended a long-running stoush between the… Audio
Shark Cage Diving bill
Shark cage diving around Stewart Island could soon be banned. Storm Stanley of PauaMAC5 and Shark Dive NZ director Peter Scott give both sides of the story. Audio
Fighting for NZ's Rivers and Lakes
Philippa Tolley checks out if enough is being done to clean-up the country’s lakes and rivers. Video, Audio
Shark diving company diving today without permit
Peter Scott says the situation on permits for shark dive operations is a 'dog's breakfast', and he's heading out to work without permission from the Department of Conservation. Audio
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
Tom Scott & Peter Scott on Musical Chairs
Father and son musicians Peter and Tom Scott talk about their shared musical beginnings, and the family ties that bind with Sam Wicks. Audio
Ecotours of Great White Variety
Two Dunedin men are confident tourists will bite at the chance to cage dive in Foveaux Strait with Great Whites. Audio