Fran Wilde
Gay law reform: a tactics masterclass
Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio
Gay law reform: a tactics masterclass
Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex.
AudioNew Zealand marks 35 years since gay law reform
It's 35 years since New Zealand passed the Homosexual Law Reform Act. A rainbow flag was raised outside Parliament this morning, which was a scene of celebration on that day in 1986 after the bill… Audio
7.5 magnitude earthquake in Wellington could cause $16b of damage
A new report has found if Wellington doesn't improve the region's infrastructure, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake could cost New Zealand more than $16 billion in lost economic activity and cause years of… Audio
MP pay freeze ends, govt to vote on new pay system
MPs will vote today on a new way to set their pay - it looks a lot like the old way and neither the Greens nor Act is happy about it. Since 2015 the Remuneration Authority has been required to use a… Audio
Campaigners celebrate homosexual convictions expunged
The politician who shepherded the Homosexual Law Reform though parliament has welcomed the wiping of the criminal records of about a thousand people with historical homosexual convictions. Audio
Fran Wilde on Newly-elected Hurunui councillor
RMA Chairwoman Fran Wilde comments on Hurunui District Councillor Julia McLean wanting her childcare costs paid for when she's on civic duty. Audio
Petition calls for an official apology to gay men
The Government will consider overturning hundreds of convictions handed down to gay men for consensual sex. the former Labour Cabinet Minister Fran Wilde, who introduced the Homosexual Law Reform… Audio
Fran Wilde rolled over 'Plan B'
Wellington regional councillors say they had to ask Fran Wilde to resign because she had damaged relationships in the region and lost their confidence. Audio
Regional council responds
Fran Wilde is the Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Audio
Supercity rifts within Wellington Regional Council
Paul Swain is on the Wellington Regional Council. Fran Wilde is the chair of the Wellington Regional Council Audio
Fran Wilde Responds To Stephen Franks
We are joined now by Fran Wilde to respond to Mr Franks' remarks on Monday's Panel. Audio
Wellington supercity plans in for a bumpy ride
It's going to be a bumpy ride rather than a super-highway as the Capital looks at transforming into a super city. Already the Greater Wellington Regional Council's been accused of financial… Audio
Efforts to fast-track Wellington transport projects
A Wellington transport governance group has been set up to try and find a way to fast-track planned transport, roading and public transport projects that have been delayed following the rejection of… Audio
Disappointment and Joy greet Basin Reserve flyover decision
People have reacted with both disappointment and joy to the decision not to allow the 90-million-dollar flyover at the Basin Reserve to go ahead. Audio
Scrap over trolley buses in Wellington
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is fronting up to the Wellington City Council to explain its 10 year transport plan, which it has just signed off. The plan will see the capital city's famous… Audio
Insight for 6 April 2014 - Water Wars
Peter Fowler explores the push to build irrigation dams. Audio
Safety of Wellington commuter trains
Re-elected Wellington Regional Councillor Fran Wilde who chaired the last regional council. Audio
'Dying city' jibe stirs capiltal to life
Prime Minister John Key's branding of Wellington as a "dying city" has drawn flak from the capital city's leaders, employers and workers, even though he's since toned down his comment to talking about… Audio
