Leonie Freeman
I've been thinking for 27 June 2019
What the Panellists Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynahan have been thinking Audio
Story of the Day for 27 June 2019
Politicians try to seem relatable - why do they have such trouble doing it? Ali Ventura has some examples. Audio
KiwiBuild hampered by complicated building system - developer
The Housing Minister's admission that the Kiwibuild target may not be reached this year, as promised, has come as no surprise to the building and construction industry, with analysts saying the… Audio
Housing sector working in silos - Property Council boss
The Property Council's chief executive says groups working across the housing sector need to stop working in silos to deal with the lack of affordable houses. A new study reveals none of the country's… Audio
Flower and Garden show opens in Auckland
The New Zealand Flower and Garden Show opens to the public today. Kate Hillier is the brains behind the operation, and joins us to explain what green-fingered enthusiasts can expect ... Audio
Some short transport-related vignettes
The panel discusses the perils of hang-gliding, changing attitudes towards cycling, and one cyclist's innovative method to keep dry on a rainy day ... Audio
Panel says
What the panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Langston want to talk about. Audio
How much work does it take to make a difference?
Elon Musk says you have to be working about 80 hours a week in order to change the world - how are you doing on that score? Audio
Do we really have a broken health system?
Dr Lance O'Sullivan has doubled down on his disgusted comments about the health system yesterday, following an outbreak of a new meningitis strain in Northland. The president-elect of the Royal New… Audio
Car-free central Auckland a glimpses into the future?
Central Auckland will be walk-land from next year, with non-essential cars banned from the inner city. The panellists offer their thoughts on what this could mean for New Zealand's main metropolis. Audio
Reserve Bank to ease mortgage lending restrictions
It's about to get easier to buy a house. The Reserve Bank says risks to NZ's financial system have eased, and it's time to reduce LVRs and restrictions on mortgage lending. Property Council CEO Leonie… Audio
Karol Sroubek liable for deportation
Christchurch immigration law expert Mark Williams joins the panellists to dissect the government's announcement that drug smuggler Kerol Sroubek is liable for deportation. Audio
The Panel with Richard Langston and Leonie Freeman (Part 2)
Elon Musk says you have to be working about 80 hours a week in order to change the world - how are you doing on that score? What the panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Langston want to talk about… Audio
The Panel with Richard Langston and Leonie Freeman (Part 1)
Christchurch immigration law expert Mark Williams joins the panellists to dissect the government's announcement that drug smuggler Kerol Sroubek is liable for deportation. It's about to get easier to… Audio
Govt walk-back - possibility of KiwiBuild homes being flipped
Property investors are welcoming the government's easing restrictions on selling KiwiBuild homes. Owners who sell in the first three years of taking ownership will still keep 70-percent of the… Audio
Housing affordability crisis - are we winning?
Earlier this week questions around who should qualify for Kiwibuild re-emerged after one of the first 18 families to buy one was accused of being too wealthy. Housing commentators say that's why a… Audio
Nimbyism
Auckland listeners may have noticed the stoush in the beachside harbour suburb of Mission Bay, where howeowners are against the height of a $200m housing and retail redevelopment which will partially… Audio
Otago proctor apologises for bong seizure
The proctor of the University of Otago Dave Scott has credited the benefit of hindsight in issuing a mea culpa over his nabbing several water bongs from a student flat. He says he was trying to avoid… Audio
T lanes and traffic cameras
Just how reliable are traffic cameras when it comes to snapping your car interior to check passenger numbers? Auckland man Sumit Samant has a tale to tell. And Traffic lawyer Steve Cullen talks about… Audio