{"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":137,"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":"2026-06-15T14:20:49.898112+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"Malcolm Campbell: Kawerau's Tireless Advocate","slug":"malcolm-campbell-kawerau-s-tireless-advocate","published_at":"2026-05-25T08:12:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/malcolm-campbell-kawerau-s-tireless-advocate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fa938188-346f-436f-b4fc-894518d02fc1.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/fa938188-346f-436f-b4fc-894518d02fc1.mp3","summary":"Malcolm Campbell, beloved Bay of Plenty leader and longtime mayor of Kawerau, has passed away at 73 after a brief illness. A community pillar for decades, he served seven terms as mayor and earned a New Zealand Order of Merit in 2023 for his tireless work in local government. His successor, Faylene Tunui, hailed him as a mentor and legend, praising his unwavering advocacy and visionary projects like Porritt Glade. Beyond politics, Campbell ran Campbell’s Butchery for 47 years, building deep personal ties and offering unwavering support to locals. A key driver of Kawerau’s economic growth, he bridged council, industry, and iwi with pragmatic wisdom. His legacy is one of compassion, connection, and relentless service — a true champion of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/65b43f825d222152","meta_description":"Malcolm Campbell, beloved Bay of Plenty leader and longtime mayor of Kawerau, has passed away at 73 after a brief illness. A community pillar for decades,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":123,"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/malcolm-campbell-kawerau-s-tireless-advocate/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/malcolm-campbell-kawerau-s-tireless-advocate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}