Richard Hills
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Auckland councillors on banning private helicopters in Auckland
Auckland councillors have kicked for touch on the issue of helicopters in residential areas. Councillors Mike Lee and Richard Hills spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Apartments at least 15 storeys allowed around three Auckland CRL stations
The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link nears completion. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Auckland ferry crew member has confirmed measles case
People in Auckland who took some Fullers360 sailings last Monday are being asked to monitor for symptoms of measles after a crew member was confirmed as having the virus at the weekend. North Shore… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Vatican's representative in New Zealand says Pope Francis' progressive politics will continue with the election of a new pope in the coming weeks. An Auckland councillor says… Audio
Wild weather alerts sparked frustration in Auckland
An Auckland councillor says mobile phone alerts sent to Aucklanders during wild weather at the weekend sparked frustration and confusion among some residents. North Shore ward councillor Richard Hills… Audio
Land buyout will bring Auckland 2023 flood costs to over $1 billion
Auckland Council expects to have bought 1200 properties at high risk of flooding by the end of the year, and it's mapped out a plan for managing the flood damaged land. North Shore Ward Councillor and… Audio
Auckland Councillor explains proposal for Takapuna golf course wetland
Turning the Takapuna Golf course into a wetland is the answer to flooding in the Wairau valley according to the council - Cr Richard Hills explains the proposed change. Audio
Takapuna Golf Course thinks council plans are below par
On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment. Audio
Concerts at Eden Park set to double
Auckland's Eden Park stadium will finally be able to host twelve major concerts each year after their resource consent was approved. Audio
Fast-track housing in flood risk areas
Several housing projects to be considered under the proposed fast-track law are on potential flood-prone land, despite warnings about any construction there. Audio
Auckland mayor calls for cheaper Waitemata Harbour Bridge
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants the Government to build a bridge over the Waitemata Harbour instead of a tunnel. North Shore Councillor Richard Hills doesn't agree with the plan. He spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Decision time on Auckland's shorelines
Auckland Council is developing Shoreline Adaption Plans covering 3,200 kilometres of coastline, as our shores are battered by wilder weather. Audio
Councils voice concern for proposed raised speed limits
The Government said scrapping blanket reductions on local streets including around schools - on arterial roads and state highways will boost productivity and economic growth. However, Marlborough and… Audio
Tributes pour in for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Green MP and Pasifika Communitiy advocate Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has died after collapsing during a charity run in Tāmaki Makauru Auckland.
Collins was taking part in the ChildFund Water Fun event… Audio
Scrapping fuel tax will kill transport projects: Auckland Councillor
An Auckland Councillor says scrapping the regional fuel tax will kill off billions-of-dollars' worth of transport projects.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed the government will end the… Audio
Auckland buses to get 'bus boosters'
More bus routes, and the passengers who use them, in Auckland are set to benefit from a so-called 'bus booster', or 'green wave'.
That's when traffic lights switch to green to help delayed buses make… Audio
Location of housing still an issue after Auckland Anniversary weekend floods
One year on from the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods, the location of new housing in Tāmaki Makaurau remains a difficult issue.
More than 1400 housing consents have been granted in flood plains… Audio
Auckland councillor on stoush between land owner and council
Returning to our earlier story about the coastal walkway on Auckland's North Shore that's been closed due to a stoush between a land owner and the council. For years, the owner of the Firth family… Video, Audio