Repairs
The case for the right to repair
When was the last time you fixed a household item? Or even thought about repairing it before throwing it out? Audio
Millions in repairs for iconic Auckland stadium after flood damage
Its been revealed flood damage to Auckland's iconic Western Springs stadium will cost millions to repair and the outdoor concert venue will be closed until at least early next year, for serious patch… Video, Audio
Fighting for the consumer's right to repair
Gay Gordon-Byrne has been described as the most important political advocate for consumer rights in the United States. In her role as executive director of the Repair Association, she's spearheaded… Audio
Bringing a right to repair to our waste minimisation legislation
A growing Right to Repair movement is pushing for changes to our waste minimisation legislation to require the repairability of household items like whiteware appliances and electrical devices… Audio
Investment in Middlemore Hospital long over-due – doctors
Middlemore Hospital staff have told the Health Minister how they're stretched and under pressure as he announced a much needed $14.5 million funding boost. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Kathryn Burnett on national 'use your goddamn indicator' month
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Screenwriter and playwright Kathryn Burnett on New Zealand drivers' issues with indicators Audio
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
3000 EQC claims unresolved seven years after earthquake
Megan Woods, Minister responsible for EQC, says there are about 3000 unresolved EQC claims, some which are re-repairs. She talks to John Campbell. Audio
Christchurch resident's house repairs to be redone
A Christchurch resident, Sharon Toogood, has learned that the extensive repairs done to her house will need to be repaired. She joins Checkpoint. Audio
Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry
After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint. Audio
Christchurch lawyer says repair of repairs probable
Duncan Webb, a Christchurch lawyer who helped organise a 3000-strong petition supporting Christchurch home-owners, says 10 percent of homes will need to be re-repaired. Audio
Call for Royal Commission into shoddy quake repairs
Frustrated Christchurch home-owners have delivered a 3000 strong petition to the government, calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into shoddy earthquake repairs. Audio
Upholstery tips
Why toss out that sofa or chair when you can give it a whole new lease on life? Dave Buxton has practised upholstery for many years and is willing to share his process. Audio
