Victor Luca
Whakatāne Mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
A regional mayor says he'll keep fighting for flights in smaller centres after the government unveiled up to $30 million in loans to help. Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
On rate capping, lessons from across the Tasman
As rate payers feel the pinch, plans for rate capping offer welcome relief. But councillors here and across the Tasman have warnings. Audio
Whakatāne mayor on health services in region
For the past six months, the Whakatāne mayor, Victor Luca, has been organising a conference with top health experts, aiming to pressure politicians to improve health services. Luca spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Fears of privatisation by stealth in overwhelmed healthcare
As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry about increasing inequality in New Zealand Audio
Whakatāne mayor concerned over lack of monitoring at Whakaari
Whakatane's mayor is calling on the Prime Minister and Minister of Emergency Management to intervene to allow GNS access to Whakaari/White Island. Audio
Whakatane jeweller closing due to crime
The Whakatane branch of Michael Hill Jeweller is shutting up shop after too many break-ins. Whakatane Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Morning Report's Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How we can avoid human extinction
Dr Victor Luca, scientist and Whakatane District councillor says he wants to do his bit in the struggle to avoid human extinction. Audio
