Penny Hulse

Cops to sue Police Commissioner; Auckland Deputy Mayor takes a swing at Len Brown critics; Apollo Theatre roof collapses in London; Aged care group predicts crisis if providers lose pay cases; MPI… Audio

Incumbent deputy-mayor Penny Hulse and returned councillor Cameron Brewer discuss the big issues for Auckland and how the council will navigate a satisfactory path to embrace these challenges. Audio

Auckland's deputy mayor, Penny Hulse, discusses Auckland's Unitary Plan, which is to be approved for notification amid predictions of further house price rises. Audio

A last-minute bid to change higher-density housing rules in Auckland's draft Unitary Plan is expected to dominate the start of a marathon council debate today. Audio

Three months of public consultation on a 30- year plan for the future of Auckland winds up today and the council says changes will be made to the draft document. Audio

The government is tackling the high housing prices by passing legislation to give it the power to free up land, grant consents, and allow councils to speed up developments. Audio

Auckland Council Deputy Mayor, Penny Hulse, has been listening to what Cameron Brewer has to say. Audio

Insiders within the Auckland Council believe that the Government is preparing to grant itself the power to intervene in planning the future shape of the city. Audio

Auckland's deputy mayor Penny Hulse talks about the unitary plan for Auckland which is being released today. It heralds a new direction for the city and will radically change many parts of the… Audio

The Auckland Council says it's expecting heated debate over the future shape of the city, with the pending release of its Unitary Plan. Audio

Local boards across the Auckland super city have joined forces to fight for more funding fearing their towns are at risk of turning into ghettos. Audio

Two of the country's biggest councils are reviewing their buy local policies as their costs rise and pressure grows from central government to rein in their spending. Audio

The Auckland Council has committed 230 million dollars to buy properties along the route of its proposed downtown rail tunnel, despite funding for the project not yet being secured. Audio

Auckland's Deputy Mayor says she's worried about who will provide affordable housing in the city, now that the government has abandoned a scheme which helped first home buyers into homes in West… Audio

A major report to the Government is adding to pressure on local councils to release more greenfield land for development and make housing more affordable. Audio

Radio New Zealand News understands changes being suggested to counter the transport problems of last Friday include putting security staff in each carriage to prevent use of emergency buttons, and… Audio

It measures 25 metres long and 13 metres high and has been officially welcomed home this morning. Audio

Some women's groups in Auckland are fearful the Rugby World Cup won't just be fun and games. Audio

The Commisioner for Children, John Angus, and Auckland's deputy mayor, Penny Hulse, who used to run the Waitakere taskforce on family violence, join the programme to discuss the case. Audio

The new mayor of Auckland City has used his inaugural speech to push for the building of light rail from Albany to the airport. Audio