Kerry Prendergast
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
The three pensioneers who took on Te Araroa
Over two recent summers, former newspaper editor Tim Pankhurst, his wife Sue and their friend Kerry Prendergast completed the epic 3021km Te Araroa Trail. The trio speak to Kathryn Ryan ahead of the… Audio
Wellington City Council faces budget blowout over Town Hall strengthening
The Wellington City Council is facing a massive budget blowout because the earthquake strengthening of its town hall is now expected to cost ten-times more than initial estimates.
In 2019, it was… Audio
'Forgetting to pay is an honest mistake': Whanau
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has denied asking a waiter if he knew who she was.
A Wellington restaurant manager says the mayor seemed 'tipsy' while at The Old Quarter restaurant and left without… Audio
Questions raised over Wellington mayor's call for review
Former Wellington mayors are throwing their two cents worth in over the shambolic goings on at the council.
There are also questions being raised about whether Mayor Andy Foster even has the… Audio
Govt unveils $230m screen industry recovery package
Hollywood is knocking at New Zealand's door, as the Government announces a $230 million recovery package for the screen industry.
The package comes in the wake of Covid-19, and is designed to… Audio
Alzheimer's and euthanasia
Former mayor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast is an ambassador of Alzheimer's NZ. She talks about today's dementia debate and the thorny topic of euthanasia and dementia sufferers. Audio
Donations flowing in for Wellington's new music hub
$4.5 million dollars has already been donated to transform Wellington's Town Hall into a music hub available for public use. Audio
Third-birthday report card for the EPA
The chair of the Environmental Protection Agency, Kerry Prendergast, on how it plans to manage offshore exploration and emissions trading over the next 5 years. As the EPA marks the third anniversary… Audio
Kerry Prendergast and Nick Tipping
Chief Executive of NZ International Arts Festival and head of NZSM Jazz School discuss cancellation of 2011 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio
Tight tussle for Wellington's Mayoralty
The tightest mayoral tussle is in the capital. Audio
Candidates in Wellington City's mayoral race debate issues
Wellington's Mayor, Kerry Prendergast is hoping to lead the city for an unprecedented fourth term after the local body election's next month, but she faces stiff competition from sitting councillors. Audio
Councils must meet RMA deadlines or give discounts
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast is accusing the Government of reacting to pressure from big business in imposing financial penalties on councils who are slow to process resource consents. Audio
Wellington prepares to pay tribute to All Whites
The Vuvuzelas will be out in force at today's ticker tape parade for the All Whites through central Wellington. Audio
Councils to contribute 25% under proposed leaky homes package
The Government's unveiled a new financial assistance package for leaky home owners. Audio
Wellington council denies special treatment for Serepisos
The Wellington City Council is denying it is granting beleagered property developer Terry Serepisos any favours. Audio
Wellington's mayor reacts to Wellywood opposition
A planned 'Wellywood' sign for the hills above Wellington airport has incited rage from many locals, some of whom have started Facebook groups in opposition. Audio
Prendergast seeks fourth term as Wellington mayor
Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast is seeking a fourth term in office. Audio
Wellington Sevens under threat
Wellingtonians are taking the bull by the horns and staking their claim on the annual Rugby Sevens Competition.The IRB is to undertake a review of the world series to find out if the sports inclusion… Audio
