Catherine Robertson
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr (Part 1)
Kiwibuild reset, a fresh approach or admission of defeat? Professor of Health Policy, Gregor Coster, joins the discussion on what needs to change in the health and disability system to improve… Audio
I've been thinking for 5 September 2019
What the Panellists Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr have been thinking about. Audio
New Zealand's ODDBALL tourist attractions
Earlier in the week we featured some of New Zealand's most over-rated tourist attractions ... but what about our most unusual ones? Audio
What makes a good leader?
Is leadership inherited? To what extent is it determined by your upbringing and surroundings? A new article from the BBC raises some interesting questions about whether leaders are born, made, or… Audio
Are we falling out of love with university?
The number of domestic tertiary students has dropped off substantially compared to a decade ago. Are young people waking up to the fact that an apprenticeship can be a viable option for everyone - not… Audio
The Nelson council candidate who has "zero" chance of election
Nelson businesswoman Bernie Goldsmith is standing for council - despite claiming she has "next to zero" chance of being elected. So why is she standing? Bernie joins the panel to explain. Audio
Calls strengthen for national cancer agency
Calls are mounting for an independent, national cancer agency, after New Zealand's biggest cancer petition was delivered to parliament bearing more than 150,000 signatures. Audio
Ihumātao occupation continues with no end in sight
Hundreds of people are still occupying Ihumatao, calling on the government to step in and protect this sacred land. Writer, journalist and commentator Morgan Godfery joins the panel to discuss the… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Peter Fa'afiu (Part 2)
What are your best relaxation tips? The number of domestic tertiary students has dropped off substantially compared to a decade ago. Are young people waking up to the fact that an apprenticeship can… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Peter Fa'afiu (Part 1)
Hundreds of people are still occupying Ihumātao, calling on the government to step in and protect this sacred land. Writer, journalist and commentator Morgan Godfery joins the panel to discuss the… Audio
I've been thinking for 26 July 2019
What the panellists Catherine Robertson and Peter Fa'afiu have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 26 July 2019
Prince Charles is coming to town in November and so are his unusual travelling requests. Audio
Fining the parents of bullies
Fining the parents of bullies - ridiculous or good idea? This from an an article in the New York Times about a novel proposal in the US city of Wisconsin Rapids. Audio
Glass and plastic for coins
The environment ministry is looking at a scheme that would give consumers a deposit for returning their drink containers for recycling. Audio
Act is relaunching, but will it matter?
The Act party is relaunching - but keeping its name. In the NZ Herald today some of the details of the grand plan set to be unveiled during the party's annual conference on Sunday. Audio
Rats: how to catch and cull
Today a story about an infestation of rats in the Auckland neighbourhood of Titirangi. The locals reckon the rats are the size of cats. Audio
Question of the Day for 14 June 2019
What was the children's book that meant most to you growing up? Audio
What makes a children's book a classic?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 50th anniversary! The best-selling book is was first published in June 1969 and has been translated into 62 languages. Audio
