John Minto
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Activist promotes hotline to report holidaying Israelis who may have served in the military
Veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military. Minto spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Conflict 'result of Israel's occupation' says Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says Aotearoa bears some responsibility for the loss of life of Palestinians and Israelis.
Israeli and Hamas fighters continue to clash after a shock mass… Audio
Convoy protest doomed to fail - Minto
Veteran protestor John Minto says the Freedom Convoy lacks a strategy and an objective and is therefore bound to fail. We're in our third night of protestors camping out on the lawn at Parliament and… Audio
New book helps young Kiwis understand the 1981 Springbok Tour
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the controversial Springbok rugby tour that divided the country, and a new book is helping young New Zealanders to understand the issues that made it so… Audio
Serious Fraud Office examines Goff, Dalziel mayoral election donations
The Serious Fraud Office will now look at the electoral spending of Mayors Lianne Dalziel and Phil Goff, after referrals from police.
A former Christchurch Mayoral candidate John Minto complained… Video, Audio
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel under fire over donations
Former Christchurch mayoral candidate John Minto is continuing his campaign against mayor Lianne Dalziel over undeclared election donations.
He has asked the city's electoral officer to investigate… Audio
Retired judge appointed to investigate misconduct claims against councillor
The Christchurch City Council has appointed retired High Court associate judge, John Matthews, to do a preliminary assessment of the complaint regarding councillor Deon Swiggs.A Christchurch mayoral… Audio
Christchurch mayoral candidates face off in debate
Candidates for Christchurch's mayoralty went head to head for the first time last night. Incumbent mayor Lianne Dalziel, veteran social activist John Minto and entrepreneur Darryll Park came together… Audio
What can the Kiwibuild policy deliver?
The government's re-jigged plan for Kiwibuild is due to be announced this afternoon. The flagship policy promised a 100,00 homes in ten years, with 1000 coming in the first year - but so far only 258… Audio
New Christchurch City CEO paid more than last one
Christchurch City Council's new CEO Dawn Baxendale will be paid an annual salary of just under $500,000 - $100,000 more than her predecessor, Karleen Edwards, who finished her five year contract in… Audio
Minto slams National govt over meth contamination
National party leader Simon Bridges has apologised for needlessly decontaminating state houses after getting what he says was dud advice about methamphetamine. Mr Bridges told Morning Report the issue… Audio
Mike Bush and John Minto's Springbok Tour helmet
The '81 Springbok Tour woke and divided New Zealand, but this week's object and its champion are a surprising combination that shows just how far we've come. Audio
How are the local body election losers holding up?
The runners up in the big city mayoral elections look to the future. Audio
Christchurch mayoralty rivals Dalziel and Minto debate issues
We talk to Christchurch mayoralty candidates, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel and her challenger, the veteran activist John Minto. Audio
Christchurch mayor declares asset sales off the table
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes asset sales off the table in debate with challenger John Minto. Audio
Minto to stand for Christchurch mayoralty
Veteran activist John Minto will run for the Christchurch mayoralty and has vowed to abandon asset sales. Video
John Minto to run for Chch mayor
John Minto, often described as a 'veteran activist' and one of the leading figures in the campaign against the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand, is to run for Mayor of Christchurch. Video, Audio
Internet Mana alliance formally dissolved
The Internet Mana alliance has folded, a letter has been sent to the Electoral Commission to formally close off the relationship after the party failed to secure any seats in this year's general… Audio
Mana risked all to avoid remaining 'pure but powerless'
Perhaps the biggest loser on election night was the newly-formed Internet-Mana alliance. Audio
