Phil Mauger
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by dogs in Northland; The government is seeking advice… Audio
Weather latest: Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger
The heavy rain that battered the North Island has now slammed Canterbury. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
Weather: State of emergency declared in Christchurch
The latest on the weather situation in Christchurch with mayor, Phil Mauger. Audio
Christchurch - city of colour, capital of cool
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious Audio
Road closures, flooding and slips continue to disrupt Chch
The city is under a state of emergency along with Banks Peninsula, and the Selwyn District. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Morning Report. Audio
States of emergency declared in Christchurch & Banks Peninsular
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger speaks with Lisa Owen after a state of emergency was declared in the city. Audio
SailGP NZ leg's future uncertain due to dolphin policy
A dolphin expert says it was a poor decision to host Sail GP in Christchurch, and other experts had already advised organisers to run the race in winter.
Saturday's leg of the yacht race was… Audio
Christchurch mayor on Port Hills fire
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has continued to spread Wednesday night.
On Wednesday evening, Fire and Emergency said it was about 100-hectares in size.
But embers, carried by the strong hot… Audio
Christchurch council has 'serious financial issues', rates rises on the cards
Christchurch residents could be facing a rates rise of up to 18 percent. Mayor Phil Mauger has said the city council has 'serious financial issues' and cuts are on the cards. Video, Audio
Cathedral Square's first dawn service since 2010
Earlier this morning Christchurch's Cathedral Square saw its first dawn service since the earthquake in 2011. The city's Mayor Phil Mauger was there. Audio
Three mayors propose three waters alternative scheme
Three mayors have proposed their own changes to the contentious Three Waters scheme.
The mayors of Auckland, Christchurch and Waimakariri say their plan would end the divisive, nationwide argument on… Audio
Phil Mauger on Christchurch Mayoral win
Another centre where transport was a core issue of the local election is Christchurch, where Phil Mauger beat former DHB boss David Meates to the mayoralty, by roughly 3000 votes.
The former… Audio
Phil Mauger and David Meates debate Christchurch mayoralty
Two candidates top the polls for Christchurch mayoral candidates - Phil Mauger and David Meates.
Current councillor Mauger is ahead, with a Kantar poll this month showing he was preferred by 58… Video, Audio
Christchurch Mayoral hopefuls on stadium vote
Christchurch City Council will vote on whether to move ahead with plans for a controversial stadium today.
A fixed price of $683 million has been set by project contractors who say they are confident… Audio
Work to fix Christchurch flooding problem fast tracked
Work to fix a decade-long flooding problem in Christchurch's east is being fast tracked to start next year.
Pages Road - a main thoroughfare to New Brighton - often floods when it rains, creating… Audio
