Using land wisely from Maori land to flood prone areas. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.
Whey to go: Tauranga gin distillery wins top honours
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A Tauranga gin distillery that uses whey as the fundamental ingredient in its flagship product has won global acclaim.
Political commentators Neale Jones and Tracey Martin
05/07/2026 | 28 mins.
Kathryn, Neale and Tracey discuss the latest goings on in the world of local politics.
Around the motu: Tom Hunt, a senior reporter at The Post
05/07/2026 | 10 mins.
The latest news from Wellington including questions over the boss of new water authority Tiaki Wai.
Book review: White River Crossing by Ian McGuire
05/07/2026 | 4 mins.
Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop in Gisborne reviews White River Crossing by Ian McGuire, published by Simon & Schuster.
Smart, in-depth and relentlessly curious, host Kathryn Ryan dives into the stories shaping New Zealand and its people. Interviews and expert analysis from around the world and at home. It’s where big ideas are unpacked and everyday life explored.