Laurie Foon
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12th August 2025
In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Audio
Wellington deputy mayor on homelessness in Newtown
The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Audio
Fast Favourites: Pōneke Wellington Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon
The Capital’s Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon has long championed Pōneke Wellington - it’s local businesses, its fashion and, sometimes more controversially, its bike lanes. Audio
Wellington residents face disruption ahead of two protests
Wellington City Council says it is not expecting trouble from tomorrow's political protests, but it has closed roads around Parliament as a precaution.
The closures, which are right next to… Audio
Community meeting for Loafers Lodge residents
A community meeting has taken place this morning with displaced residents from Loafers Lodge, the site of last week's devastating fire. Over the weekend, the mission to recover bodies continued, and… Audio
What to do with Wellington's poo?
For the Capital to meet its waste minimisation and zero carbon targets the council has to change the way it deals with sewage sludge. Currently, WCC disposes of its wastewater (sludge) by mixing it… Audio
Fashion with Laurie Foon
Founder of fashion company Starfish, which opened the tenth New Zealand Fashion Week with the first ever eco-show. Audio
Feature Guest - Laurie Foon
Director and designer of NZ fashion label Starfish, Laurie talks about sustainability in NZ fashion industry. Audio
