{"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":"West Coast’s Pest Plan Leaves Wild Animals Out | Auckland News","slug":"west-coast-s-pest-plan-leaves-wild-animals-out-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-06T05:40:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/west-coast-s-pest-plan-leaves-wild-animals-out-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/95f7b933-abb3-4cc6-99a8-b828e7dc9781.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/95f7b933-abb3-4cc6-99a8-b828e7dc9781.mp3","summary":"The West Coast’s pest management plan is sparking debate after being revealed to omit any named pests—yes, even wild animals like feral deer, which are increasingly causing road accidents and damaging farmland. While some see including them as essential, others resist. To officially designate areas for control, 80% of landowners must agree. Without naming pests, the plan risks sending a message of inaction. Officials are now urging public input and seeking government funding to tackle the growing wildlife problem. 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/5681de77875a75b3","meta_description":"The West Coast’s pest management plan is sparking debate after being revealed to omit any named pests—yes, even wild animals like feral deer, which are in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":79,"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/west-coast-s-pest-plan-leaves-wild-animals-out-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/west-coast-s-pest-plan-leaves-wild-animals-out-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}