5 Nov 2025

The Panel with Ali Jones and Simon Pound, Part 2

From The Panel, 6:35 pm on 5 November 2025
Waikanae beach is often packed but without R and V goers, it’s a lot quieter.

Waikanae beach is often packed but without R and V goers, it’s a lot quieter. Photo: RNZ / Matai O’Connor

In part two, Waikanae locals are pushing back against developers bounding into town with high density houses. Then, new noise rules in Dunedin are being hailed a success for all. New CBD houses will have higher acoustic insulation requirements, keeping the residents, and musicians, happy.