Anton Matthews
Question of the day for 5 April 2019
Where in the world have you been that suffers from "overtourism"? Audio
Bunk beds are the new black
Most of us have been lucky enough to try a bunk bed. They're handy but hardly luxury...or at least that's how we used to view them. But apparently now they're the latest trend. Audio
Queenstown's too popular
Dunedin based innovator Ian Taylor has spoken out about what New Zealand places that are in his words 'overtourismed'. Audio
Should we follow Australia's social media law?
Australia is getting tough with social media companies. Legislation has been passed that could see executives jailed or fined for showing violent content, following the live stream of the Christchurch… Audio
The Panel with Anton Matthews and Cas Carter (Part 2)
Where in the world have you been that suffers from "overtourism"? We have discussed e-scooters a lot on the radio - but less so the impact on some members of the community who use the footpaths. A… Audio
The Panel with Anton Matthews and Cas Carter (Part 1)
Australia is getting tough with social media companies. An new piece of legislation has been passed that could see executives jailed or fined for showing violent content, following the live stream of… Audio
Diwali - Hindu festival of lights
Today marks Diwali - a Hindu festival celebrating the triumphant return of the Hindu avatar, Lord Rama, to Ayodhya. Audio
The animal cost of fireworks displays
It was a relatively peaceful Guy Fawkes from a law enforcement perspective, but not so for Ros Rowe - a Hawkes Bay woman whose beloved horse Peaches died after developing a stress-related condition… Audio
NCEA exams kick off for high schoolers
NCEA exams begin today for 140,000 or so high school students around the country. Audio
Tourism capital of the world to be ... China?
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination yb 2030, according to a global research company. Audio
Brownlee, Mallard criticised for Japanese trip
Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee have come under fire for a 48-hour trip to Japan which cost $24,000, and during which the pair went to watch an All Blacks test. Audio
America votes in mid-term elections
It's judgment day in the USA, as voters have their say on the Trump Presidency so far by voting in the mid-term elections. With dozens of possible permutations, we cross to RNZ's Tim Watkin to get a… Audio
New tourism levy expected to raise $60-80 million
Raising money for NZ Inc, decriminalising cannabis and introducing a regulated market would bring significant economic benefits, according to the Drug Foundation. Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Anton Matthews (Part 2)
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination yb 2030, according to a global research company. What the Panelists Paula Penfold and Anton Matthews want to talk about… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Anton Matthews (Part 1)
Raising money for NZ Inc., decriminalising cannabis and introducing a regulated market would bring significant economic benefits, according to the Drug Foundation. It's judgment day in the USA, as… Audio
Ōtautahi te reo lessons see another huge turnout
Yet another big crowd turned out on a bitterly cold and wet Christchurch evening last night to learn te reo Māori. It's the second Monday the free lessons have been put on by restaurant owner Anton… Audio
Hundreds flock to free te reo Māori class in Christchurch
E ono rau nga tāngata i tae atu ki te akoranga reo Māori he kore utu kei Ōtautahi i te Pōhina. Nā Anton Matthews i whakatū te akoranga i tōna wharekai, e mīharo ana ia i te tokomaha o ngā tāngata e… Audio
