# spoke john campbell (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover spoke john campbell. Page: Feed: --- ## [Morning Report Essentials Thursday 27 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049347/morning-report-essentials-thursday-27-august) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Mayor of Auckland on bed tax, city deal, rates cap; Sealord CEO on seafood demand and laws governing fisheries; Auckland port turns ship around with record profits; Launch of manifesto to reduce child poverty; Children's hospital deals with spike in winter flu cases. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-1000-morning_report_essentials_thursday_27_august-128.mp3) ## [Spectacular surge of icebergs at the foot of Tasman Glacier](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049341/spectacular-surge-of-icebergs-at-the-foot-of-tasman-glacier) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Visitors to the Mackenzie District are seeing icebergs surge into the region's turquoise waters. Charlie Hobbs, owner of Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Company, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0854-spectacular_surge_of_icebergs_at_the_foot_of_tasman_glacier-128.mp3) ## [Auckland buskers call for change to rules](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049339/auckland-buskers-call-for-change-to-rules) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Street performers say a crackdown on busking outside Auckland's busiest train station is hurting the city's vibe. Felix Walton reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0849-auckland_buskers_call_for_change_to_rules-128.mp3) ## [Camaradarie and choral talent at The Big Sing Finale](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049340/camaradarie-and-choral-talent-at-the-big-sing-finale) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ The final of the national secondary school choir competition, The Big Sing, gets underway at the Christchurch Town Hall today with winners announced on Saturday night. Keiller MacDuff went along to rehearsals. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0845-camaradarie_and_choral_talent_at_the_big_sing_finale-128.mp3) ## [The world reacts to the death of Dolly Parton](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049338/the-world-reacts-to-the-death-of-dolly-parton) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to John Campbell about the tributes pouring in for Dolly Parton. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0839-the_world_reacts_to_the_death_of_dolly_parton-128.mp3) ## [Sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049337/sports-update) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0836-sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019049336/market-update) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260827-0834-market_update-128.mp3) ## [How a rates rise will work in practice](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049335/how-a-rates-rise-will-work-in-practice) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at how rates have been rising and who is paying the biggest bills. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0825-how_a_rates_rise_will_work_in_practice-128.mp3) ## [Westpac Economic Overview shows some positivity](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049334/westpac-economic-overview-shows-some-positivity) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ The latest Westpac Economic Overview predicts a fall in the unemployment rate, with economic growth forecast to rise to 3 percent in 2027. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0815-westpac_economic_overview_shows_some_positivity-128.mp3) ## [Sealord CEO on seafood demand and laws governing fisheries](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049332/sealord-ceo-on-seafood-demand-and-laws-governing-fisheries) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Major changes to the laws governing fisheries - covering how much can be caught, what can be caught, and who is able to have input into those decisions - have been paused until after the election after a swell of public criticism. Sealord CEO Doug Paulin spoke to John Campbell about the debate behind sustainable fishing practices. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0808-sealord_ceo_on_seafood_demand_and_laws_governing_fisheries-128.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wie4X39dWKM9) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [World news wrap](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049305/world-news-wrap) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0615-world_news_wrap-128.mp3) ## [Auckland port turns ship around with record profits](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049303/auckland-port-turns-ship-around-with-record-profits) _2026-08-26 · Morning Report_ The Port of Auckland has reported a record profit of $111 milion, up 30 percent from last year. It's seeing strong container and car volumes, and is delivering a $55 million dollar dividend back to Auckland Council. The port has had a remarkable turnaround after historic issues with worker safety, disputes and delays. Port of Auckland Chief Executive Roger Gray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260827-0610-auckland_port_turns_ship_around_with_record_profits-128.mp3) ## [Ultramarathon runners take on the Great Naseby Water Race](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049176/ultramarathon-runners-take-on-the-great-naseby-water-race) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ Some of New Zealand's most serious runners are in Otago for the race, thought to be the country's longest ultramarathon. Organiser Jill Wolff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the 320 kilometre race. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0855-ultramarathon_runners_take_on_the_great_naseby_water_race-128.mp3) ## [Warkworth's 800-year-old Kauri under threat by council plan](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049175/warkworth-s-800-year-old-kauri-under-threat-by-council-plan) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ A community is up in arms over plans to send stormwater runoff into a native forest where an 800-year-old kauri tree lives. Resource consent has been granted for a housing development near Parry Kauri Park in Warkworth, which allows stormwater from four of the 12 lots to be diverted into the park's stream. Auckland Council says any adverse effects on the park will be minimised. Luka Forman… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0847-warkworths_800-year-old_kauri_under_threat_by_council_plan-128.mp3) ## [Lawmaking trends this Parliamentary term](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049174/lawmaking-trends-this-parliamentary-term) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ With only 11 sitting days left until the House rises for the election, about 100 bills remain for Parliament to consider. Dr Michael Swanson, honorary research fellow at Otago University's politics programme, spoke to John Campbell about the lawmaking trends in this term of Parliament. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0845-lawmaking_trends_this_parliamentary_term-128.mp3) ## [Sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049173/sports-update) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0836-sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019049171/market-update) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260826-0832-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Sticker shock for instant coffee drinkers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049172/sticker-shock-for-instant-coffee-drinkers) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into what has pushed up the price of instant coffee. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0826-sticker_shock_for_instant_coffee_drinkers-128.mp3) ## [Education Ministry reviewing how teachers are trained](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049169/education-ministry-reviewing-how-teachers-are-trained) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ The Education Ministry has commissioned consultants to report on the effectiveness of teacher education and graduates' readiness to work in classrooms. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0822-education_ministry_reviewing_how_teachers_are_trained-128.mp3) ## [Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019049170/weekly-political-panel-nicola-willis-and-barbara-edmonds) _2026-08-25 · Morning Report_ Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260826-0808-weekly_political_panel_nicola_willis_and_barbara_edmonds-128.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1p3AcLUTUd76) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Morning Report Essentials Friday 21 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048578/morning-report-essentials-friday-21-august) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Potaka responds to claims policy boosted homelessness; Health and safety specialist reponds to Mauao review; Waimakariri mayor says fast track challenges still remain; Are pharmacies seeing late winter uptake in flu jabs; Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-1000-morning_report_essentials_friday_21_august-128.mp3) ## [Latest news from Australia](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048567/latest-news-from-australia) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0854-latest_news_from_australia-128.mp3) ## [Brew fans turn out for this weekend's Beervana festival](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048566/brew-fans-turn-out-for-this-weekend-s-beervana-festival) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Wellington on a plate becomes Wellington in a glass today as Beervana returns to Wellington. 65 breweries will be vying for the attention of attendees with creations such as a beer-infused soft serve ice cream. 14 non alcoholic beers will also be on show. Beervana director Ryan McArthur spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0845-brew_fans_turn_out_for_this_weekends_beervana_festival-128.mp3) ## [Move to plug-in solar could be deadly, engineers say](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048565/move-to-plug-in-solar-could-be-deadly-engineers-say) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Engineers have warned the government people will be at greater risk of electrocution if it pushes ahead with a rule change. Solar power installers agree, saying the change would set up a potentially 'deadly' situation for households. Phil Pennington reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0841-move_to_plug-in_solar_could_be_deadly_engineers_say-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048564/market-update) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260821-0835-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Consumers tire of power companies' billions as bills rise](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048563/consumers-tire-of-power-companies-billions-as-bills-rise) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Power companies have been reporting billion-dollar earnings in the most recent financial year, and one electricity retailer says their customers aren't likely to be impressed. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0827-consumers_tire_of_power_companies_billions_as_bills_rise-128.mp3) ## [Aucklanders get their say thanks to citizen juries](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048561/aucklanders-get-their-say-thanks-to-citizen-juries) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Should Takapuna Golf Course be a flood storage wetland, and how should Auckland manage feral cats? With fewer than a third of Aucklanders voting in the 2022 and 2025 local elections, Auckland Council has been holding 'citizen juries' to ask residents how they'd solve the challenging issues facing the region. Jessica Hopkins reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0823-aucklanders_get_their_say_thanks_to_citizen_juries-128.mp3) ## [Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048562/weekly-sports-panel-abby-wilson-and-lima-sopoaga) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ 1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0814-weekly_sports_panel_abby_wilson_and_lima_sopoaga-128.mp3) ## [Health and safety specialist reponds to Mauao review](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048559/health-and-safety-specialist-reponds-to-mauao-review) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ An independent review into the fatal landslide at Mauao concluded the 6 deaths were preventable .. and that the Tauranga City Council failed to act on warnings about the dangers of slips for decades Former High Court Judge Paul Davison KC wasn't asked to consider criminal, civil, or disciplinary liability ... but there are ongoing investigations by police, the Government, the Coroner, and health… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0808-health_and_safety_specialist_reponds_to_mauao_review-128.mp3) ## [Are pharmacies seeing late winter uptake in flu jabs?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048556/are-pharmacies-seeing-late-winter-uptake-in-flu-jabs) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ A spike in winter illnesses is putting pressure on all parts of the health system, from GPs to emergency departments and ambulance services. Auckland's just had its worst 7-days for flu hospitalisations in a decade, with 177 people admitted with severe acute respiratory illness - up from 125 the week prior. On Wednesday, free health advice service Healthline fielded more than 1300 calls in a day -… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0751-are_pharmacies_seeing_late_winter_uptake_in_flu_jabs-128.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0B2pNQK6DHXB) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [All Blacks confident ahead of first test](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048544/all-blacks-confident-ahead-of-first-test) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is refusing to engage in any mind games as he prepares his side to take on the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park. Rennie has named his side for Sunday morning's match and as rugby reporter Joe Porter reports, there is an air of quiet confidence among the All Blacks and their fans in Johannesburg. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0643-all_blacks_confident_ahead_of_first_test-128.mp3) ## [Prince Harry and his family are moving home](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048543/prince-harry-and-his-family-are-moving-home) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, will relocate from California to a private non-royal residence outside of London. UK prime minister Andy Burnham has said the security arrangements for their return are a private matter. BBC correspondent Helena Wilkinson spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0637-prince_harry_and_his_family_are_moving_home-128.mp3) ## [Morning rural news](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ruralnews/audio/2019048538/morning-rural-news) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/rural/rur-mnr-20260821-0633-morning_rural_news-128.mp3) ## [Early sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048536/early-sports-update) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0625-early_sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Three rough sleepers die in a month](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048535/three-rough-sleepers-die-in-a-month) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Weeks before the government is set to give police powers to move on rough sleepers, officials have admitted to RNZ they can't guarantee immediate shelter for anyone on any given night. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the increasing number of people living on the streets with three rough sleepers dying in the past month. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has the story. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0621-three_rough_sleepers_die_in_a_month-128.mp3) ## [World news wrap](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048533/world-news-wrap) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0618-world_news_wrap-128.mp3) ## [Can infrastructure sector offer NZ more bang for buck?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048534/can-infrastructure-sector-offer-nz-more-bang-for-buck) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ With an election on the horizon, bipartisanship is among the hottest topics at this year's Building Nations conference - the country's premier gathering of infrastructure decision-makers. It's as the country tries to find a way out of the paradox of being one of the highest infrastructure spenders in the OECD, that's as percentage of GDP, with not much bang for buck. Nick Leggett, the chief… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0609-can_infrastructure_sector_offer_nz_more_bang_for_buck-128.mp3) ## [Morning Report Essentials Thursday 20 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048411/morning-report-essentials-thursday-20-august) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui review exposes council's failure to act; Nurses seeing impact of "state-caused" homelessness; Controversial Pegasus West housing development halted; New study links eating disorders to genetics; Kiwi netball star joins Oz team as local league struggles [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-1000-morning_report_essentials_thursday_20_august-128.mp3) ## [Wairarapa cafe wins Great NZ Toastie Takeover](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048404/wairarapa-cafe-wins-great-nz-toastie-takeover) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A Wairarapa cafe has beaten more than 200 competitors to be the supreme winner of the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover. The Offering in Greytown has won the honour for its Holy Smoke toastie... which is filled with slow-smoked brisket, pastrami, bacon jam, pickles, cheese, sauerkraut and smoked mustard aioli and dusted with parmesan cheese. Bevan Morland - who owns The Offering and created the… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0851-wairarapa_cafe_wins_great_nz_toastie_takeover-128.mp3) ## [Minister Paul Goldsmith - the man with many jobs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048402/minister-paul-goldsmith-the-man-with-many-jobs) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A law professor says 11 portfolios for one minister would be unsustainable during a normal governing period - but it's close enough to the election it could work as a placeholder role. It's how many Paul Goldsmith is now responsible for - and he's already missed an engagement as the new Defence Minister. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0848-minister_paul_goldsmith_-_the_man_with_many_jobs-128.mp3) ## [New report shines light on dire state of Kiwi homes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048401/new-report-shines-light-on-dire-state-of-kiwi-homes) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A new report by the Building Research Association of New Zealand has found more than a third of owner-occupied homes are damp. Three quarters report winter condensation on windows and sills... and nearly half of us have mould. Steve McNeil is a senior building scientist at BRANZ who was involved in this research. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0838-new_report_shines_light_on_dire_state_of_kiwi_homes-128.mp3) ## [Sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048400/sports-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0836-sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048399/market-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260820-0833-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Some people may not be able to afford to take leave](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048398/some-people-may-not-be-able-to-afford-to-take-leave) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Unions and employment law experts say there is a risk that some people may not be able to afford to take leave when new rules take effect. The Employment Leave Act has passed into law and will replace the Holidays Act in 2028. It is designed to make leave rules clearer for employers and employees, and offer more certainty. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0827-some_people_may_not_be_able_to_afford_to_take_leave-128.mp3) ## [Shelter bags help rough sleepers this winter](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048397/shelter-bags-help-rough-sleepers-this-winter) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An Auckland man who has been sleeping rough for months says the gift of a shelter bag was a game-changer this winter, helping him stay warm while waiting for housing. Rotary Clubs across the country have responded to increasing homelessness with a special fundraiser - they've imported a container of a thousand shelter bags for city missions and other charities to give out. Amy Williams reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0822-shelter_bags_help_rough_sleepers_this_winter-128.mp3) ## [Mount Maunganui locals hit out at council over failings](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048396/mount-maunganui-locals-hit-out-at-council-over-failings) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui locals are voicing their frustrations with the Tauranga City Council after an independent review revealed the depth of the organisation's disfunction, which resulted in a litany of failures in the lead up to January's deadly landslide. Michael O'Neill, who is the President of the Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0815-mount_maunganui_locals_hit_out_at_council_over_failings-128.mp3) ## [5R Solutions CEO Chris Grant talks glass recycling](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048395/5r-solutions-ceo-chris-grant-talks-glass-recycling) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ 5R Solutions specialises in window glass recovery and recycling. Its CEO Chris Grant joins us now for our weekly chief executive slot. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0807-5r_solutions_ceo_chris_grant_talks_glass_recycling-128.mp3)