Phil Goff
Battle over decision to lower speed limit to 30k/hr
The decision to lower the speed limit to 30 kilometres an hour in most of central Auckland is being greeted as long-overdue and transformative by some, a threat to productivity and another blow to… Audio
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff on the fire
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says it's distressing to see the fire still burning a day and a half after it began. He says this is a setback to construction, and the venue may not be ready for the APEC… Audio
Roof sacrificed, Convention Centre still burns
The Sky City Convention centre is still burning this morning with flames still visible and black smoke billowing from the building and across the city. Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says the smoke is… Audio
Sky City convention centre still on fire
Orange flames and black smoke are still billowing out from the roof of the convention centre in Auckland. Firefighters say the fire that started early yesterday afternoon is still not under control -… Audio
Convention centre continues to burn
The Sky City Convention centre is still burning this morning and it is not yet under control. Late last night firefighters abandoned efforts to battle a fire on an Auckland construction site from the… Audio
Live Fire: Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff
Firefighters are still fighting the fire that has engulfed the roof of Auckland's under-construction $700 million International Convention Centre. The massive fire which began around 1 o'clock… Audio
Best of First Up for Wednesday 23 October 2019
On the Podcast today we get live updates on the SkyCity convention centre from Aucklands Mayor Phil Goff, we hear from Englands Rugby coach Eddie Jones, and we learn about a new importing business out… Audio
Firefighters to fight SkyCity Convention Centre blaze overnight
Our reporter Matthew Theunissen joins us live with the latest on the burning convention centre Auckland Mayor Phil Goff watched the fire start and take hold from his office across the road from the… Audio
Phil Goff sets up for a second term as Auckland mayor
Phil Goff has won his second term as mayor of Auckland city after securing 48 percent of the vote. Mr Goff had nearly 156,000 votes, well over double that of his main challenge rival John Tamihere… Audio
Phil Goff wins landslide victory in weekend mayoral elections
Phil Goff won a landslide victory in the mayoral elections over the weekend, getting more than double the votes than his main rival John Tamihere. But despite now being more experienced in the job… Audio
Auckland's Phil Goff sets himself some big priorities
After a campaign that involved dozens of debates, hundreds of speaking engagements often marked by bitterness and personal attack, Auckland's mayor Phil Goff has been returned with nearly double the… Audio
Mayoral candidates concerned by low voter turnout
Low voter turnout and the way votes are cast are concerning mayoral candidates across the country - hoping to take out the top job. Voting in the local body elections closes at noon on Saturday. As… Audio
Auckland's mayor sceptical about moving port to Northland
Auckland's mayor is casting doubt on what the supercity stands to gain by shifting its port to Northland. The Government's working group is recommending the move, saying it only costs 800-million… Audio
Ak mayoral debate: John Tamihere defends use of Nazi slogan
It's the battle of two former Labour Party cabinet ministers - the race for the Auckland mayoralty. Joining us in our Auckland studio are the city's sitting mayor, Phil Goff, and his rival, John… Audio
John Tamihere criticised for use of Nazi salute
Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere used a Nazi slogan during a debate in Ponsonby on Tuesday evening. Mr Tamihere has defended the use of the phrase, because he thinks Mr Goff is a dictator… Audio
Auckland mayoral debate: Phil Goff v John Tamihere
Auckland's two mayoral front-runners join Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in RNZ's first mayoral debate.
Current mayor Phil Goff and contender John Tamihere have expressed little love for each other so… Video, Audio
Beneficiaries helped into work by govt, Auckland Council
The government and Auckland Council say they're landing jobs for beneficiaries as part of a scheme to deal with the looming skills gap.
As they pour billions of dollars into infrastructure projects… Audio
Tamihere’s plan ‘fundamentally reckless’ - Goff
Auckland's mayor is rubbishing John Tamihere's plan to freeze rates rises for three years, ditch the regional fuel tax, and ask landlords to hold off on rent hikes for the next three years. Phil Goff… Audio
Pacific leaders launch petition for long-wanted cultural centre
Pacific leaders have launched a petition calling on Auckland Council for a cultural centre to keep their heritage alive and boost tourism. The community says they've been asking for one for years and… Audio
'Poor quality planning stopping cities from growing' - Twyford
The government wants to be able to direct councils to free up planning rules to allow cities to grow both out and up, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford… Video, Audio