Kathryn Burnett
Local Government Christmas party spending
How much should taxpayer or ratepayer funded organisations spend on end of year Christmas Parties? Audio
Ageism: Let older people take up space
A 71-year-old dancer says older people need claim their space in the world. Susan Jordan told Stuff she started teaching dance to people over 65 a decade ago. Audio
Pros and cons of a UBI
Another discussion about whether a Universal Basic Income would work in New Zealand, this time Susan Edwards piece in Stuff. The interesting thing about this policy is that it is supported by people… Audio
Question of the Day for 17 September 2019
How have your driving habits changed in the last 5 years? Do you drive more or less? Why? Audio
We're driving less, why?
An AA Insurance survey of just over a thousand kiwis has found a quarter are driving less than a year ago. Audio
Bank complaints rise
We all use banks, we are all reliant on them - they are an indispensable part of our lives. But it appears we have our concerns about them. Bank complaints have spiked up more than 20 percent to a 5… Audio
Forcing the fuel industry to invest in infrastructure
An inquiry into the Auckland pipeline leak has suggested the government needs new powers to force fuel companies to invest in more infrastructure. The 2017 leak was caused by a digger striking a… Audio
Trump and Ardern to meet
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet with US President Donald Trump when she's in New York next week for an official bilateral discussion. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide (Part 2)
How have your driving habits changed in the last 5 years? Do you drive more or less? Why? Another disucssion about whether a Universal Basic Income would work in New Zealand, this time Susan Edwards… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide (Part 1)
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet with US President Donald Trump when she's in New York next week for an official bilateral discussion. An inquiry into the Auckland pipeline leak has suggested… Audio
I've been thinking for 17 September 2019
What the Panellists Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 17 September 2019
Vice reports on new research that has found distraction is worse than just the time it wastes. The University of Ohio discovered that distraction distort how we view reality. Audio
Which of our tourist attractions fail to walk the walk?
Lorna Thornber in Stuff has compiled a list of NZ attractions that in her view DONT live up to the hype. Audio
State agencies in hot water for political questions
Three state agencies have been called out by the deputy state services commissioner for asking inappropriately political questions during surveys. Dr Bryce Edwards from Victoria University joins the… Audio
Law Commission recommends divorce property revamp
The Law Commission is calling for a change to New Zealand's law on dividing property when a couple separates. Audio
Greens pull ad mocking Bridges' accent
The Green Party has apologised and pulled an ad which mocked National leader Simon Bridges' accent, saying it was intended satire gone wrong. Audio
Hundreds protest Ihumātao eviction
Hundreds of people around the country have been protesting a planned development on Ihumātao in Māngere, which is considered wahi tapu by local hapū and iwi. RNZ's Kurahautu Māori - Maori strategy… Audio
Boris Johnson to be UK's next Prime Minister
Boris Johnson will become the UK's next prime minister, after winning the right to lead the ruling Conservative party. Neal Curtis from Auckland University joins us to discuss what this means locally… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Kathryn Burnett (Part 2)
How have you left a job you hated? The Green Party has apologised and pulled an ad which mocked National leader Simon Bridges' accent, saying it was intended satire gone wrong. Tthe Law Commission is… Audio
