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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

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Peter Dunne and Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills as Luxon's coalition deal is unveiled

November 23, 2023 23:24 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Compromise at the Beehive. A split deputy prime ministership, with the role shared between New Zealand First's Winston Peters, and ACT's David Seymour. Peters takes the job for the first one and a half years, Seymour the second. Peters will also once again take on Foreign Affairs. The 20-strong Cabinet's comprised of 14 ministers from National, three from ACT, and three from New Zealand First. The Finance portfolio goes to National's Nicola Willis -- but the proposed foreign buyer tax w...

Business Panel: Hutt Valley Chamber and El Barrio/Vinyl bar (1)

November 22, 2023 01:53 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Hutt Valley Chamber CEO Patrick McKibbin and Wellington hospitality operator Greig Wilson join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they debate whether Petone needs to be changed officially to Pito-one, coalition negotiations still dragging on, whether the New Building Standards need to be reviewed, proposed bus lanes for the Hutt Road, and liquor licenses being opposed on Courtenay Place. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Panel: Hutt Valley Chamber and El Barrio/Vinyl bar

November 22, 2023 01:03 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Hutt Valley Chamber CEO Patrick McKibbin and Wellington hospitality operator Greig Wilson join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they debate whether Petone needs to be changed officially to Pito-one, coalition negotiations still dragging on, whether the New Building Standards need to be reviewed, proposed bus lanes for the Hutt Road, and liquor licenses being opposed on Courtenay Place. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington City Councillors slam proposed peak hour bus lanes on Hutt Road

November 20, 2023 23:26 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Three Wellington City Councillors are slamming proposed peak hour bus lanes on the Hutt Road. Consultation has opened for the plan which aims to make the region's public transport more reliable. It means there will be one less lane available to cars in each direction. Diane Calvert, Ray Chung and Rony Randle shared their thoughts on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Nicola Willis says she hasn't been privy to talks on the role of Deputy PM

November 19, 2023 23:37 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss the ongoing coalition negotiations between National, ACT and NZ First, fresh bullying allegations made against Ginny, the state of the Government's books, and pharmacists calling for prescriptions to remain free. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jazz legend Rodger Fox appeals for public funding ahead of New Orleans conference

November 16, 2023 01:29 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

The Rodger Fox Big Band has been invited to represent New Zealand at the 2024 Jazz Educational Network Conference in New Orleans early next year. However he says his application to Creative New Zealand to fund the trip was declined. It comes as Creative New Zealand looks to completely overhaul its funding model from March next year to try and alleviate competition.  It's left Rodger and his band short of $89,000, with the tour costing a total $182,000. They're now appealing to the public...

Beehive Buzz: Coalition talks, a new poll and final recounts

November 16, 2023 01:20 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Every week a member of the Newstalk ZB Parliament team joins Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. This week Senior Political Reporter Sophie Trigger discusses the how coalition talks are going between Luxon, Seymour and Peters, a recent poll, and final recount results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Capital Letter: Inside Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s hunt for council leak

November 15, 2023 00:45 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

Every week New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she analyses Mayor Tory Whanau’s investigation into council leaks, Cook Strait ferries causing damage, and the sale of the council's airport shares being out for consultation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Property: Do you have to tell your neighbour you're demolishing?

November 13, 2023 23:36 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

One of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills every fortnight for Hot Property. This week he discusses unprecedented rates increases expected in the capital and how they'll affect the market, whether neighbours need to be notified of demolition, and how supply will be affected by the foreign buyers ban potentially being lifted. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Monday: Coalition talks, vaping and Ginny Andersen bullying allegations

November 13, 2023 00:04 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss how coalition negotiations are tracking, New Zealand now being the second highest vaping nation, allegations that Ginny yelled at a teenage volunteer on election night, the Electoral Commission facing counting errors, and Chris Hipkins changing his tune on tax. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Nicola Young

November 10, 2023 00:16 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Broadcaster Mark Sainsbury join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate whether the council should sell its shares in Wellington Airport, donations going to waste that were meant for a charity hospital, Wellington Water's billion dollar warning, and restaurants folding in the capital.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills calls for more transparency around coalition talks

November 09, 2023 00:31 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

I was driving home from work late yesterday afternoon listening to Heather du Plessis-Allan, and I started feeling slightly aggravated. No, more than slightly aggravated, I felt a little bit angry. I thought to myself, New Zealand has voted overwhelmingly for change. We thought we were voting for a government led by a businessman, that would make decisions, like a businessman. Yes, Christopher Luxon is a politician, but his history is running businesses. Big businesses too, that I am su...

A Capital Letter: The verdict on Wellington City Council’s ‘financial crisis’

November 08, 2023 00:52 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MB

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss whether she thinks the city council is facing financial crisis, a restaurant owner considering throwing in the towel, and a hospitality triumph. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Panel: Monsoon Poon and Co Kids Childcare

November 07, 2023 23:46 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Restaurant Association of New Zealand President Mike Egan, who also owns Monsoon Poon, and Co Kids Childcare Director Steve Piper join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss what businesses want from the next Government, unemployment on the rise, hospitality venues closing down in the capital, and whether commercial rates are too high. Both also voice strong opinions on the Let's Get Wellington Moving transport project, in particular the Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay cycle...

Wellington Water estimates it'll need $1 billion a year to fix its pipe problems

November 06, 2023 00:13 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MB

Wellington Water estimates it'll need one billion dollars a year, to fix its pipe problems. The water authority says it's in a constrained budget year - as Wellington City Council will this Thursday discuss its financial state. It comes after Newstalk ZB revealed Wellington Water was aiming to replace 100 kilometres of pipes a year, and had only managed 18. Chief Executive Tonia Haskell says it's an eye-watering number that shows the level of under investment they've had to date. LISTEN ...

Nicola Willis won't commit to scrapping LGWM's Golden Mile if contracts remain unsigned

November 05, 2023 23:37 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday following special votes being counted. Together they discuss whether David Seymour and Winston Peters can work constructively, if recounts can make a difference, the Mongrel Mob seeking legal advice regarding the National Party’s gang policy, and Golden Mile contracts remaining unsigned. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Dave Armstrong

November 03, 2023 00:20 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Political Commentator Josie Pagani and Wellington columnist Dave Armstrong join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss their predictions ahead of the special votes being counted, whether Oranga Tamariki is failing, Lewis Clareburt leaving Wellington for good, Mayor Tory Whanau moving forward with Golden Mile contracts, and her meeting with Reading Cinemas.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father shares harrowing custody battle through Oranga Tamariki

November 01, 2023 23:58 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MB

There are growing calls for Oranga Tamariki to be shaken up, following new details about a toddler who was killed in Lower Hutt. A homicide investigation's been launched into the death of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Wall, who was killed from blunt force trauma. Our newsroom understands his uncle contacted Oranga Tamariki, wanting the toddler to be uplifted. In July, Police conducted a welfare check in, with no concerns noted. It comes after it was recently revealed 57 children hav...

Politics Wednesday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen exchange jibes ahead of special votes

November 01, 2023 01:01 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Labour Minister Ginny Anderson and National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis join Nick Mills ahead of special votes being counted.  Throughout the hour the pair exchange jibes over coalition negotiations, National's fiscal plan, new specialist wait time figures, and the Let's Get Wellington Moving transport project.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory Whanau hits back at accusations of billion dollar hole

October 29, 2023 23:43 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Wellington's Mayor can't yet paint a clear picture of the city council's debt. The council’s gross debt was 1.25 billion dollars at the end of the 2023 financial year. Over the past five years, they paid an average of 25 million dollars annually in interest for the money it has borrowed. A group of Wellington ratepayers say their independent analysis shows the council's facing a billion dollar hole. Tory Whanau hit back at the accusations during her October catch up with Nick Mills, and...

Friday Sport: Elliot Smith and Adam Cooper preview RWC Final

October 27, 2023 01:39 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper and Rugby Editor Elliot Smith join Nick Mills ahead of the All Blacks v Springboks Rugby World Cup Final. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Ben McNulty

October 27, 2023 01:10 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and City Councillor Ben McNulty join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. During the panel Ben explains why he didn't vote to continue funding the strengthening of the Town Hall, and Justin admits he would have never have approved the project if he knew it would cost $329 million.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Panel: Racetech NZ and Cranfields

October 26, 2023 01:41 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Racetech NZ Managing Director David Black and Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Over the course of the hour both David and Nicola discuss state of affairs at the Wellington City Council, plans to move forward with pedestrianising the Golden Mile, heritage buildings being neglected by their owners, and whether cash is a dying currency. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Architect Roger Walker sits down for an exclusive interview with Nick Mills

October 26, 2023 00:14 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Roger Walker is renowned for designing some of Wellington's most iconic buildings, including the Park Mews multi-unit development in Hataitai.  However at 81 years young, he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, but is preparing to sell his iconic home on Grant Road in Thorndon. In the meantime he's using the space to exhibit his latest paintings, a hobby he has pursued later in life.  He sat down with Nick Mills for a feature interview to reflect on his career, and share some though...

Independent experts find potential $1b hole in Wellington City Council books

October 25, 2023 00:04 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

Economic analysis of Wellington City Council's financial state suggest they're facing hundreds million dollars worth of unbudgeted costs. The research done by Castalia was commissioned by a group of concerned Wellingtonians. The analysis done off public records shows there's at least one billion dollars worth of expenditure not included in the council's long term plan and unbudgeted spending on projects. Group member and Wellington Lawyer, John Swan says its evidence of reckless fiscal po...

A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor Tory Whanau plagued by dysfunction, complaints, leaking

October 24, 2023 23:51 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

Three prominent Wellingtonians are so worried about the city council’s finances that they’ve paid for independent experts to take a look at the books. The resulting economic analysis suggests the council could be facing a $1 billion funding gap in unbudgeted costs and is on track to breach its debt covenants. At the same time Wellington City Council will today vote on whether to pour up to a further $147 million into the Town Hall strengthening project - a situation that’s prompted one cou...

Friday Sport: All Blacks v Argentina semifinal

October 20, 2023 00:31 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper join Nick Mills for Friday Sport ahead of the All Blacks going up against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semifinal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Neale Jones and Kerry Prendergast

October 20, 2023 00:10 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

PR Specialist and former Labour Chief of Staff Neale Jones and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills on the Friday Faceoff. This week they discuss the 2023 Election results, whether Chris Hipkins should stay on as leader, plans for a charity hospital in Wellington being derailed, and tensions at the Wellington City Council reaching boiling point. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate boss reports a massive influx of listings since election

October 17, 2023 23:45 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

Real estate agents are reporting a massive influx of listings since the 2023 election result, some listing more than they did for the entire month of October last year. Lowe and Co Managing Director Craig Lowe spoke to Nick Mills after listing 50 properties in just 12 days. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Hull discusses the new CPI figures as they break on Money Talks

October 17, 2023 00:17 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills every fortnight to discuss all things money. This week they discuss how the change of Government will affect the dollar, Christmas spending getting underway, and new Consumer Price Index figures and what it will mean for Kiwis at the checkout. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish music group 'Gráda' reunite for a nationwide tour

October 16, 2023 23:41 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

Between 2001 and 2011 music group Gráda was a highlight of the traditional Irish music scene. Now they're reuniting with a nine-date tour across New Zealand. The tour will begin in Wellington before the group head all over the country. With members from both Ireland and New Zealand, Gráda spent much of their time touring internationally, performing in over 1000 cities in 30 countries over the course of a decade. Through their US Label Compass Records, the band sold over 50 thousand album...

Julie Anne Genter points to her climate change focus for flipping Rongotai Green

October 16, 2023 00:17 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Rongotai's new MP has fronted up to media following the weekend's election result. The Greens Julie Anne Genter won the Labour stronghold seat. She explained to Nick Mills why she thinks she won. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg O'Connor believes he won the Ohariu electorate through his strong ground game

October 16, 2023 00:10 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Greg O'Connor believes he's won the Ohariu electorate through his strong ground game. Amongst a blue wave, the incumbent Labour MP beat National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis in the seat over the weekend. O'Connor thinks his omnipresence and determination got him over the line. He says he's made a real effort to know the people of his electorate well during his six years in office. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bishop reaffirms National's priorities for Wellington transport

October 15, 2023 23:24 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

National doesn't have any plans to U-turn building a second Mount Victoria Tunnel, despite the Greens winning two central Wellington seats. Over the weekend Julie Anne Genter won Rongotai and Tamatha Paul snatched Wellington Central, two previous Labour strongholds. The Greens have campaigned against building a second Mount Victoria Tunnel, and instead wanted to prioritise light rail. But National's Infrastructure Spokesperson Chris Bishop, who also won the Hutt Valley seat over the weeke...

Tamatha Paul on why she snubbed Mike Hosking on election night

October 15, 2023 21:20 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB

Wellington Central's new MP Tamatha Paul has revealed why she wouldn't talk to Mike Hosking during his election night coverage. The Green candidate won the seat convincingly over the weekend, however refused to be interviewed by Newstalk ZB's Breakfast Host when asked. She explained to Nick Mills why that decision was made.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff Election Special: Chris Finlayson and Peter Dunne

October 12, 2023 23:23 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Former MP and Minister Peter Dunne and former MP and Attorney General Chris Finlayson joins Nick Mills for an election special of Friday Faceoff. Together they break down the last leaders debate, the latest polls, the reality of working with Winston Peters, and who they back to win electorates within the Wellington Region.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Music is Bond' comes to Wellington

October 12, 2023 00:55 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB

Tim Beveridge is bringing his show 'The Music Is Bond' to Wellington next week. It's set to take audiences on a thrilling journey through the legendary soundtracks that have become famous alongside the James Bond movies. From Goldfinger, to Live and Let Die, the show will pay homage to the incredible composers and artists who have contributed to the Bond legacy. Accompanying Orchestra Wellington will be three incredibly talented soloists including Lavina Williams, Caitlin Smith, Naomi Fer...

A Capital Letter: Wellington bar owners to fight opposition to liquor licenses

October 11, 2023 00:14 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills every week for A Capital Letter. This week they discuss Wellington bar owners banding together to fight their opposed liquor licenses, Tim Brown wanting the council to sell its shares in the airport, and more budgeting issues facing the Interislander's new mega ferry terminals. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Property: First home buyers, social housing and devious agents

October 09, 2023 23:20 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Every fortnight one of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for Hot Property. This week they discuss how the first home buyer market compares to two years ago, why listings are so low in Wellington, residents  opposing social housing in Auckland, and where people should list their rental properties online. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Brown is encouraging the council to sell its shares in Wellington Airport

October 09, 2023 21:58 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

A Wellington City Councillor wants to take a leaf out of Auckland's book, encouraging the council to sell its airport shares. Wellington City Council has a 34 percent stake in the capital's airport. And Auckland Council recently sold seven percent of shares in Auckland Airport, to bring debt down. Councillor and former Airport Chair Tim Brown says this would provide insurance in the case of a major earthquake. He says Auckland encountered a massive storm with billions of dollars worth of...

Tim Brown is encouraging the council to sell its shares in Wellington Airport

October 09, 2023 21:58 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

A Wellington City Councillor wants to take a leaf out of Auckland's book, encouraging the council to sell its airport shares. Wellington City Council has a 34 percent stake in the capital's airport. And Auckland Council recently sold seven percent of shares in Auckland Airport, to bring debt down. Councillor and former Airport Chair Tim Brown says this would provide insurance in the case of a major earthquake. He says Auckland encountered a massive storm with billions of dollars worth of...

Politics Monday: Mike Munro and Mark Sainsbury

October 09, 2023 00:09 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Former TVNZ Political Editor Mark Sainsbury and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro join Nick Mills for Politics Monday on election week.  Together they discuss the likelihood of a second election, what drives Winston Peters to be back in Parliament, whether National's tax plan was deceiving, and how the two major party leaders compare to each other.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Sport: Wellingtonians shine in Black Caps huge World Cup win over England

October 06, 2023 00:06 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB

Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper join Nick Mills for Friday Sport. Together they discuss the Black Caps nine-wicket demolition over England, and Wellington College winning a national school basketball title. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Brigitte Morten

October 05, 2023 23:48 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Political Commentator Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.  Together they discuss the race for Wellington Central, Winston Peters potentially making a comeback, the Town Hall's budget blowout, the council considering investing in the Reading Cinemas complex, and Mayor Tory Whanau hitting out at National and ACT. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Capital Letter: $147m budget blowout, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau denies ‘financial crisis’

October 03, 2023 23:48 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses Wellington Town Hall's earthquake strengthening suffering a major budget blowout, but Mayor Tory Whanau denying the council is facing a financial crisis.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Panel: Lowe & Co and Everybody Eats

October 03, 2023 23:40 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Everybody Eats Restaurant Manager Jack Rainey and Lowe & Co Managing Director Craig Lowe join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss the Wellington Town Hall's skyrocketing restoration costs, the upcoming election, crime in the CBD, housing supply in the capital, and plans to remove cars from the Golden Mile.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talks: Will the Reserve Bank increase interest rates yet again?

October 03, 2023 01:03 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

Every fortnight Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills for Money Talks. This week they discuss what 'lazy money' means, how to bring down credit card bills, and whether the Reserve Bank will likely increase interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What matters most to those voting in Wellington Central?

October 02, 2023 00:03 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MB

One of the country's most famous electorate seats is up for grabs this election. For 15 years, Grant Robertson has held Wellington Central, but he's heading to Labour's list. In his place is current list MP Ibrahim Omer. The Greens are putting up city councillor Tamatha Paul, while National has lawyer Scott Sheeran. Newstalk ZB reporter Nick James asked Wellington Central voters about the big issues this election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National, Labour and Greens go head-to head in the battle for Wellington Central

October 01, 2023 23:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Wellington Central's candidates have shared their priorities if they get the seat. The electorate will get a new representative, with Grant Robertson going on the list after holding it for 15 years. The Green candidate, Tamatha Paul says the biggest barrier facing Wellingtonians right now is affordable housing. National's candidate, Scott Sheeran also believes housing's an issue and that they have the policies to fix it. Labour Ibrahim Omer thinks more needs to be spent on infrastructure...

Friday Faceoff: Campbell Barry and Dave Armstrong

September 29, 2023 00:26 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and Wellington playwright Dave Armstrong join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss the protest in Wellington led by Brian Tamaki, the Newshub Leaders Debate, National's proposed benefit sanctions, and Summer water restrictions already coming into play.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.