Community

A thriving social enterprise in Lower Hutt has developed a blueprint for building strong, resilient communities. Julia Milne began Common Unity in 2012. She talks to Jesse about the project. Audio

The country's librarians are about to meet to discuss how libraries have moved with the times, but why there's a lot more moving to do. Their association LIANZA has organised a three-day conference… Audio

Right now, there's probably a uncomfortable conversation you've been meaning to have with someone, but you've been avoiding it. Perhaps you fear saying the wrong thing, or the person getting… Audio

Flooding in Marlborough in July destroyed the road that connected midwife Suzie Edmonds to the hospital where she works. But she's devised a clever solution while the road is repaired. She tells Jesse… Audio

The Awhi Shed makes and delivers care packages and hot food to flood victims and volunteers, to rough sleepers, and to brighten the days of those struggling with an ongoing lockdown. The driving force… Audio

Christchurch's Hotel Give is the country's first social enterprise hotel, where all profits go straight back into the community to fund programmes for young people and others who need support. The… Audio

Lockdown is not an easy time for many people. It puts financial stress on many households and the disruption to normal daily life also poses unique difficulties and a fair bit of confusion about… Audio

Cabinet meets today to look at how much longer Auckland and Northland will remain at level four, and also to consider tougher restrictions for businesses under alert levels four and three. The daily… Audio

Nearly enough, sort of enough, almost enough...what happens where there is not enough? Sarah Johnson and Deborah Hinde have written and illustrated a children's book that is based around Hana, who is… Audio

It's taken years for a team of dedicated Kurow locals to transform an island in the braids of the river from a messy landfill into a recreational and ecological park. Audio

Barber Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers men not just a haircut, but a safe space to talk without judgement. In his book She is Not Your Rehab, co-authored with his wife Sarah, he shares… Audio

In his day job Ian White is the general manager of a cyber-security company, dealing with issues of hacking and ransomware, but in his spare time he has another important role: as 'big buddy' to a… Audio

Sahra Ahmed works in Christchurch as a refugee health nurse, helping new arrivals find their footing in a strange new land. It's a journey she has also undertaken. Audio

A new documentary, Heaven and Hell - The Centrepoint Story - airs tonight. It's a gruelling but powerful watch - mainly from the perspective of some of the former children of the commune, including… Audio

I'm joined by Yana Kirakovskaya, the brains behind the Silent Disco Citywalk, an award-winning interactive community walk - with a themed playlist. Audio

A group of Queen Street landlords and businesses has failed in their bid for an interim injuction, to stop further temporary work to make Auckland's main commercial street more pedestrian-friendly. Audio

When Ajaz Patel immigrated to New Zealand at the age of 10, he greeted his Kiwi cousins at Auckland airport dressed in a dinner suit and top hat. 20 years later he made his successful debut for the… Audio

Philanthropist Liz Greive is spending her senior years doing everything possible to support New Zealanders in her age cohort play an important role for New Zealand's children through the organisation… Audio

Auckland moved back into Alert Level 3 lockdown this morning - with the rest of the country being moved to level 2 - after a new Covid-19 case was detected in the community. Joining us again is the… Audio

Pacific health leaders are discussing how best to increase confidence to combat misinformation spreading about the Covid-19 vaccines. A survey by the Ministry of Health shows Maori and Pasifika are… Audio