Richard Hills
Auckland council's plan to get people out of their cars
Auckland Council has released an ambitious proposal to reduce the city's transport emissions by two thirds over the next eight years. The Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway will encourage people to… Audio
Auckland's climate budget passes - what's in it?
Auckland's billion-dollar budget passed last week, which means the city's households will soon be paying into a dedicated fund to help tackle climate change. Audio
'Sobering' sea level rise data increases urgency of councils' planning
An Auckland councillor says it's ludicrous councils cannot stop new homes being built on private land that will flood in next two decades due to rising sea levels.
Richard Hills is chair of the… Video, Audio
Some Aucklanders risk losing the right kerbside parking
Aucklanders are being warned by Auckland Transport that they may lose the right to park on the road outside their house under a proposed change to the parking rules. The new strategy would turn… Audio
AK councillor:use footpaths, carparks for dining in lockdown
An Auckland councillor says footpaths and carparks should be utilised for outdoor dining during lockdowns. And Richard Hills says that with signs pointing to some form of level 2 for some time yet, we… Audio
Sewage and seawater - what's happening at Auckland's beaches?
When Auckland's Safeswim website lit up red after a downpour, residents were horrified. But are the city's beaches really a no go-zone, or are we being over-informed? Audio
Sewage and seawater - what's happening at Auckland's beaches?
When Auckland's Safeswim website lit up red after a downpour, residents were horrified. But are the city's beaches really a no go-zone, or are we being over-informed?
AudioAuckland water limits ease slightly, but problems far from over
Auckland Council has chosen to slightly ease water restrictions, but the region's water woes are far from over. Restrictions on commercial users will be eased first - but loosening of restrictions on… Video, Audio
Local Elections
Postal voting in the Local Body Elections finishes tomorrow with ballot box voting closing on Saturday. Tonight we chat to a local councillor about the work they do and the importance of voting. Audio
Auckland Rail Link Overspend
Auckland Council has agreed to fund its share of a billion-dollar budget blow out in the City Rail Link, but has ruled out selling its downtown carparking buildings to do so. We tak to Auckland… Audio
Auckland Council backs Māori seat, but with govt stamp
A dedicated Māori seat on the country's biggest local body is a step closer, but still rests in the hands of the next government. In principle.
Auckland councillors have backed the move to create a… Audio