Peter Thompson
Media campaigner hails merger block as victory for public
Victoria University media studies lecturer and chair of the Campaign for Better Broadcasting Peter Thompson says the Commerce Commission made the right decision. He says the both companies are… Audio
Muted response to big shift in public funding plans
Established New Zealand broadcasters will compete with online outlets for our public broadcasting money from next year under a new regime proposed by New Zealand On Air. It is a significant change… Audio
Muted response to big shift in public funding plans
Established New Zealand broadcasters will compete with online outlets for our public broadcasting money from next year under a new regime proposed by New Zealand On Air. It is a significant change…
AudioLetter describes scene at Battle of the Somme
100 years on from the Battle of the Somme, a heartfelt letter by a fallen New Zealand soldier has seen the light of day. Video, Audio
Auckland house prices continue to rise
Auckland's largest real estate agent believes the rate of growth in house prices is showing signs of easing back. Barfoot's managing director, Peter Thompson, says the current price increases are… Audio
Fruzio berries pulled after being identified as HepA source
The Fruzio brand of mixed berries has been identified by the Ministry for Primary Industries as the source of at least four cases of Hepatitis A. Audio
Auckland house prices fall in August, expected to rise again
Auckland's largest real estate broker says the market is at a crossroads after house sale prices declined last month, snapping five months of record setting increases. Audio
Barfoot says house price growth slows
One of Auckland's leading real estate firms says prices hit another all time high, but the pace of growth slowed dramatically. Audio
Auckland house prices continue to rise
Auckland's largest real estate agent is predicting supply will catch up with demand in the next year-and-a-half. Audio
Auckland house prices continue to rise
Auckland's largest real estate agent says prices have continued to rise, and buyers expect that trend to continue. Audio
The demise of Campbell Live
Academic Peter Thompson and Metro magazine editor Simon Wilson on the canning of Campbell Live. Audio
Academic not surprised TV3 reviewing Campbell Live's future
A media studies lecturer says he's not surprised Mediaworks is reviewing the future of TV3's Campbell Live show. Audio
Set of records set in Auckland's housing market
The housing market in Auckland has set a string of new records for prices and sales. Audio
Barfoot & Thompson has record month in March
Auckland's largest real estate agent has had a busy March, with sales and prices hitting record highs. Audio
34,000km weekend round trip for Black Caps final
Thousands of New Zealand cricket fans will descend on Melbourne for Sunday's historic Cricket World Cup final against Australia. Audio
Defecating in Invercargill public pools
Extra staff are on duty at Invercargill public pools after faeces were found in the water. We talk to Peter Thompson the council's aquatic services manager. Audio
Barfoot says Auckland house prices could fall slightly in 2016
Auckland's leading real estate agent says housing supply in the region is likely to remain tight for most of this year, but a ramp-up in the building of new houses could see house prices retrace 2 or… Audio
Barfoot & Thompson sees a surge in new listings in February
Auckland's largest real estate agent says February was one of its busiest months, but a surge in listings of houses available for sale helped cap prices. Audio
Auckland real estate broker sees further price rises ahead
A leading Auckland real estate broker expects prices to continue to climb over the next three months, as demand continues to outstrip supply. Audio
Auckland real estate market sees continuing strong demand
Fresh data points to continuing strong demand in the Auckland property market. Audio
