Greg Brownless
Tauranga and its return to an elected council
After three years of being run by commissioners, Tauranga is set to return to local democracy with July elections. Audio
Made in NZ: 'Spread the Love'
Chief executive of 'Spread The Love', Olivia Ediriweera, tells the Panel about a product dreamed up by three students from Wā Ora Montessori. Audio
Kiwi DIY projects: Expert raises asbestos concerns
Amid the rise in the number of Kiwis tackling DIY home renovations, experts are warning of the dangers of asbestos. Audio
Population growth declining in NZ - researcher
What role do finances play when it comes to decisions about having children? The Panel is joined by Dr Pushpa Wood. Audio
Electric bike thefts on the rise in Wellington - reports
Wellington electric bike users are being warned to ensure they are well secured after a reported spate of electric bike thefts. Audio
Today in music history
Today in music history in 1970: Jim Morrison's trial began for "lewd and lascivious behavior" in Miami. Audio
'Lawn-shaming' across the ditch
The Panel weighs in on 'lawn shaming' after heated debate erupted online in Australia over a photo showing a slice of grass unmowed between two houses Audio
Covid-19: NZ reaches 100 day milestone
New Zealand is marking 100 days without community transmission of Covid-19. Audio
Cook Islands/NZ bubble likely by end of year - PM
The editor of The Cook Island News talks to The Panel about the announcement of a likely Cook Island bubble before the end of the year. Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Greg Brownless (Part 2)
Wellington electric bike users are being warned to ensure they are well secured after a reported spate of electric bike thefts. One of the administrators of the Wellington Stolen Bicycles Facebook… Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Greg Brownless (Part 1)
Jonathan Milne, editor of The Cook Island News talks to The Panel about the announcement of a likely Cook Island bubble before the end of the year. New Zealand is marking 100 days without community… Audio
What panellists Ali Mau and Greg Brownless have been thinking
Panellists Ali Mau and Greg Brownless share what they have been thinking about. Audio
The Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly marks the 100th anniversary of a very special instrument, the Theremin. Audio
Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better leadership
A new comer to the political scene in New Zealand's fifth largest city says Tauranga deserves better leadership. Ten candidates are chasing the top job, with three looking likely to be the ones to… Audio
Councils need support to realise govt’s urban development dream - mayors
The government wants to direct city councils to loosen up planning rules and scrap unnecessary restrictions for developing higher-density housing. The announcement from the Urban Development Minister… Audio
'Poor quality planning stopping cities from growing' - Twyford
The government wants to be able to direct councils to free up planning rules to allow cities to grow both out and up, in a bid to solve the housing crisis.
The Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford… Video, Audio
Bella Vista botch-up to be held to account - mayor
The mayor of Tauranga is vowing to hold to account those responsible for the botch-up at the failed Bella Vista housing development. Twenty one homes were eventually declared dangerous or not up to… Audio
Tauranga mayor: Housing stalled due to lack of infrastructure funding
Local mayors are warning unless the Transport Agency starts doing its job properly and progressing vital roading projects, new housing developments in growth areas are at risk. They say many regional… Audio
How do you enforce beggar ban?
The Tauranga Council has passed a bylaw banning beggars in retail. So who will enforce the ban? Police say they'll only intervene if there's a disturbance of the peace. Tauranga's mayor Greg Brownless… Audio
Tauranga mayor discusses botched Bella Vista development
Questions remain for victims of the botched Bella Vista housing development in Tauranga. Although the council pledged on Wednesday to buy the 21 properties, residents are still unsure about how long… Audio