Summary
In the third episode of Hey, Did You Know? An AUT Podcast, Professor John Tookey chats to host Mike Kilpatrick about infrastructure and what Aotearoa should be doing to ensure the best bang for our buck in infrastructure builds.
They talk about new houses on floodplains, the need for housing intensification, the importance of Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and why running rail under the Waitemata Harbour isn’t an easy thing to do.
There’s also a mention of poos and pees as some areas of Auckland can’t deal with waste in the way we’d expect.
And, while they know summer has arrived in Aotearoa, they finish with some tips on how best to prepare your house to ensure everyone stays nice and warm next winter.
John is the AUT programme leader for two postgraduate programmes - the Master of Construction Management (MCM) and the Master of Engineering Project Management (MEPM) as well as being the director of international for the School of Future Environments.
He is a go-to expert for media in Aotearoa because he can talk about the complexities of the built environment and make it more accessible for a wider audience.
Main Topics & Discussion
Auckland Council approves homes on floodplains
Auckland Council approves 4000 new homes on floodplains since 2023
Intensification around Auckland’s light rail stations
Auckland's train station developments: Is the Govt overstepping?
A new crossing for the Waitemata Harbour?
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed second harbour bridge may cost billions, expert says
Tips for making your home warm in winter
Four ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
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Credits
Host – Mike Kilpatrick
Editors – Velvl-Kai Ryder, Mike Kilpatrick
Producer – Mike Kilpatrick
Executive Producer – Nicola Igusa
Music – Clinton Watkins
Design – AUT Brand Team