{"podcast":{"title":"Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","podcast_index_feed_id":7853371,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/0c68619e-caff-4b32-b0e4-3fe6ef0c4e17.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":666,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Auckland News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping New Zealand’s largest city—covering local government, business, housing, transport, culture, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Auckland. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T06:19:36.974852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"Councillors Donate Pay to Homeless Shelter | Auckland News","slug":"councillors-donate-pay-to-homeless-shelter-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T04:13:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/councillors-donate-pay-to-homeless-shelter-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/0b34f9a987c4eb77","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/871a1095-c6f7-4995-b6c7-108b28ac9574.mp3","summary":"Two Masterton councillors, Stella Lennox and Andrea Jackson, are donating their upcoming pay raises to Kim’s Way, a local homeless shelter, calling it a no-brainer since they both sit on its board. The shelter, which provides meals, beds, and bathrooms for 13 guests nightly, is working hard to keep people warm this winter. Lennox, a co-founder, says it’s the right thing to do since ratepayers fund their roles, while Jackson, the board chair, feels privileged to help. In the past year, Kim’s Way served thousands of meals and helped 15 guests find housing or reconnect with family. Manager Joe Stewart urges the public to visit and see the real people behind the crisis, aiming to bridge the gap between haves and have-nots. New board member Hayden Mischefski reminds everyone that homelessness is easy to ignore — but everyone can help, especially amid economic hardship. Kim’s Way is also asking for donations to sponsor beds — $40 per night per bed, or larger contributions to cover all 13 — and volunteers for overnight shifts, with training provided. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b34f9a987c4eb77","meta_description":"Two Masterton councillors, Stella Lennox and Andrea Jackson, are donating their upcoming pay raises to Kim’s Way, a local homeless shelter, calling it a n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":112,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/episodes/councillors-donate-pay-to-homeless-shelter-auckland-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/councillors-donate-pay-to-homeless-shelter-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}