Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
1,127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -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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Jason Pine: FIFA World Cup is significant moment for NZ Sport
July 20, 2023 02:35 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBWeekend Sport host and football commentator Jason Pine joined Nick Mills to talk about the significance of the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand, and the range of events in Wellington taking place to mark the tournament. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time July 20: Showcasing Underground Wellington artists; Johnny Cash in Artificial Intelligence
July 20, 2023 01:15 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBIn this week's Music Time, James Irwin introduces Nick to some dark brooding tunes from Wellington based musician LANE then things turn upside down with some cynical power pop from Wellington's self-proclaimed "laziest band" - LAWNMASTER Nick also wonders if AI has gone to far with this new Johnny Cash banger? LISTEN ABOVE FIND OUT MORE ON THE FEATURED ARTISTS BY CLICKING ON THEIR NAMES ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel July 19: Two Wellington Success Stories
July 19, 2023 18:18 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBNick Mills was joined in the Newstalk ZB Wellington studio by two Wellington business people who've started companies in the capital that have become large juggernauts around the country and the world. Adult Toy Megastore owner-operator Nicola Relph and Hell Pizza founder and director Callum Davies discussed their business journeys, along with a number of issues facing businesses right now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Using Kiwisaver for Rental Bond; Will foreign buyer ban continue?
July 18, 2023 07:08 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBLandlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills for his regular Hot Property segment. They discussed National's proposal to allow those under 30 to use Kiwisaver to pay for rental bonds, whether the foreign buyer ban will continue, and how the latest OCR and Inflation figures are affecting the property market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday July 17: National's Pothole updrades; What's in a political slogan?
July 17, 2023 00:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn Politics Monday, National deputy leader Nicola Willis and Police Minister & Hutt South MP Ginny Anderson joined Nick Mills in studio. They discussed National's 500-million dollar road transport policy, campaign slogans, Labour's recent dip in the polls, Chris Hipkins ruling out a wealth or capital gains tax under his leadership, and the continued cost of living struggles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff July 13: Labour's polling woes; Will businesses get LGWM Support?
July 13, 2023 01:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBNick Mills was joined for this week's Faceoff panel by two former City Councillors - Silvereye Managing Director Jo Coughlan and Labour candidate for Rongotai Fleur Fitzsimons. They discussed Labour's recent slump in the polls, the Green Paty's push for Wellington, and Let's Get Wellington Moving's upcoming construction and how much support businesses will receive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jazmine Mary: Nationwide Tour promoting new album
July 13, 2023 01:20 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBTalented musician Jazmine Mary is currently on a nationwide tour after launching her latest album, 'Dog'. Jazmine popped by the Wellington Mornings studio and chatted to Nick Mills, ahead of their performance at Wellington's San Fran bar. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Fookes: Young Australians have no interest in moving to NZ
July 13, 2023 01:16 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBThe annual net migration loss to Australia last year was the largest in almost a decade. Data from Stats NZ for 2022 shows a net migration loss of 13,400 people from New Zealand to Australia, the largest annual loss since 2013. Last year, 33,863 people migrated from New Zealand to Australia, and 20,431 moved from Australia to New Zealand. Former Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Tim Fookes moved from Wellington to regional New South Wales in 2017, and talks about the differences betwee...
Capital Letter: Council considered evacuating hostel due to safety concerns before fatal blaze
July 12, 2023 00:15 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBNick was joined by the NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell for this week's Capital Letter. Georgina discussed her latest article on the news that the Wellington City Council considered a dangerous building notice well before the fatal Loafer's Lodge hostel fire, meaning the hostel would have had to be immediately evacuated. They also discussed the probe into the Wellington City Council after a $250m data error and serious harm data breach. Georgina also analysed the c...
Money Talks: Why Kiwis are finding it so hard to save
July 11, 2023 00:51 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBAre Kiwis saving enough to survive the economic storm? Savings fell to $653 million in the March 2023 quarter, an $874m decline from the December 2022 quarter’s $1.5b, according to Stats NZ. Nick Mills was joined by Mortgage Ability director Marcus Hull for some saving tips. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LGWM Programme Director: Businesses are excited about Golden Mile plans
July 11, 2023 00:45 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBWaka Kotahi has signed off the funding for two of Let's Get Wellington Moving's first two major transport projects - the Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay upgrades. Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director Sarah Gardner joined Nick Mills to discuss the impacts the construction work will have on businesses in the area. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Will Wellington electorates have a 'Green wave' this election?
July 10, 2023 00:24 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBNational Deputy Leader and Labour Ohariu MP Greg O'Connor joined Nick Mills for Politics Monday. They discussed the Greens' push for major Wellington seats this election, funding for Let's Get Wellington Moving and ACT policies on crime and co-governance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff July 7: 130-year-old Wellington Pharmacy shutting due to LGWM
July 07, 2023 03:53 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Director at Franks Ogilvie Law Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. They talked about the UFS Pharmacy in Courtenay Place deciding to shut down due to Let's Get Wellington Moving. Also on the agenda, the seemingly large increase in drink driving, alarming wait times at Wellington region hospitals, Mayor Tory Whanau's Friday night out and National Leader Chris Luxon being confronted by a Tawa business owner during the week. LISTE...
Capital Letter July 5: Fallout from Tory Whanau Restaurant Incident
July 05, 2023 02:45 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBIn this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick on the Friday night incident at Old Quarter involving Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, after speaking with restaurant staff. Georgina also informs us of a large data breach involving the Wellington City Council. LISTEN ABOVE READ GEORGINA CAMPBELL'S LATEST CAPITAL LETTER COLUMN HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics: Nicola Willis and Greg O'Connor discuss Tory Whanau restaurant situation; Te Whatu Ora strategy
July 05, 2023 02:37 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBNational Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor joined Nick Mills for the Wellington Mornings' weekly politics segment. They discussed the controversy around Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, Minister Kiri Allan's conduct, the latest Crown accounts, Te Whatu Ora's ambitious health recruitment drive, campaigning in Ōhāriu and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Father of Wellington boy who died in ED care upset at latest wait time stats
July 04, 2023 22:37 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBFurther reports have emerged of the lengthy wait times Wellingtonians are continuing to face at the region's hospitals. One mother has told local media she and her 4-year-old waited for 12 hours at Hutt Hospital's ED. Neil Arvin Chua phoned into Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, after his four-year-old son Sebby died while in ED care at Wellington Hospital last year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tawa Business Owner: We need to Know who Chris Luxon is
July 04, 2023 03:27 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBNational Party leader Christopher Luxon has been challenged to “get out more”, with a supporter telling him people want change but “don’t know you”. The comment follows longstanding questions about Luxon’s ability to convince the country to make him Prime Minister come October, having only been an MP since 2020 and Leader of the Opposition since the end of 2021. The comments were made by the owner of Tawa cafe Urban Eatery, Michelle Cam. She joined Nick Mills to discuss her take on the Na...
Hot Property: July 4th 2023
July 04, 2023 02:04 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBLandlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to chat all things property. This week, Matt addressed concerns over the Green Party's proposal to cap rent rises each year, a spike in households missing mortgage payments, a drop in home consents, and what to do with the Oriental Bay band rotunda. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tory Whanau full interview with Nick Mills - July 3
July 03, 2023 01:19 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWellington Mayor Tory Whanau joined Nick Mills in studio for her monthly chat. She discussed allegations of drunken behaviour at a Wellington restaurant, the latest progressions with Let's Get Wellington Moving, various city infrastructure projects, and the treatment of Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt at Wellington City Council-run pools. LISTEN TO TORY'S FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau apologises for skipping bill, denies drunken behaviour at popular restaurant
July 03, 2023 01:04 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBWellington Mayor says she was “tipsy” when she skipped the bill at a popular restaurant but has no regrets for supporting local hospitality. In a statement, Whanau said she “strenuously denies” claims about drunken behaviour including asking a waiter “do you know who I am?” after being cut off. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings, she admitted she was tipsy while dining at the Old Quarter on Dixon St on Friday evening, but said accusations about her conduct and being refused serv...
Friday Sport: Blues v Crusaders but farewell to the Hurricanes
June 16, 2023 02:15 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBJason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills to chat about the Hurricanes bowing out of Super Rugby, the Hurricanes going up against the Blues in the semifinals, and whether the Saints can take a win over Taranaki. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Ian Cassels and Kerry Prendergast
June 16, 2023 01:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MBProperty developer Ian Cassels and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss New Zealand now being in a 'technical' recession, gangs shutting down the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki, and public consultation moving forward on the Let's Get Wellington Moving. Cassels even goes as far to say he may move if changes aren't made to the transport project. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Campbell: This came seriously close to being a massive disaster
June 14, 2023 02:15 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills every week for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses Maritime NZ raising safety concerns before the Interislander ferry mayday call, and Wellington quickly running out of drinking water despite council's being warned. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Porirua Mayor Anita Baker and Sky Stadium CEO Shane Harmon
June 14, 2023 00:57 - 32 minutes - 30 MBSky Stadium CEO Shane Harmon and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker join Nick Mills for the final business panel in the Sky Stadium studios. Together they discuss Porirua Business Month, FIFA Women's World Cup ticket sales, oral submissions being made on the LGWM Golden Mile plan, potential incoming water restrictions, and how businesses are feeling cost of living pressures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money Talks: KiwiSaver year comes to a close
June 13, 2023 01:33 - 10 minutes - 10 MBMortgage Ability NZ Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills every fortnight to answer listeners' questions in regards to money, finance, budgeting, and just getting through tough times. This week he discusses the KiwiSaver year ending, what bridging finance means, current mortgage rates, and the easiest way to spend money overseas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A local Wellingtonian is taking the opera world by storm
June 13, 2023 01:25 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBCosi fan Tutte is taking to the stage at the St James Theatre in Wellington on June 14, 16 and 18. Jonathan Abernethy performs as Ferrando, and is a born and bred Wellington. He joins Nick Mills in the Newstalk ZB studio to discuss the show and his upbringing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg O'Connor and Nicola Willis debate the Green Party's proposed wealth tax
June 12, 2023 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBNational Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss Michael Wood's future, the Green Party's proposed wealth tax, National wanting to end the ban on gene editing and genetic modification, and money that hasn't been distributed to Hawke’s Bay businesses impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Nicky Hager and Mark Sainsbury (1)
June 09, 2023 02:01 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBInvestigative journalist Nicky Hager and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss whether Michael Wood should be sacked from Cabinet, if buses are more important than cars, new recommendations for the electoral system and vaping laws. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Sport: Hurricanes head to Canberra to meet Brumbies in Super Rugby quarterfinals
June 09, 2023 01:36 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBAdam Cooper and Jason Pine join Nick Mills to preview the Hurricanes heading to Canberra to meet the Brumbies in Super Rugby quarterfinals, and the Saints hosting the Otago Nuggets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Will Michael Wood be booted from Cabinet?
June 08, 2023 01:17 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBNewstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen join Nick Mills to discuss Michael Wood's suspension from his Transport Minister position, Jan Tinetti facing the Privileges Committee, and concern surrounding controversial social media star Andrew Tate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills chats with former Kiwi vaping pioneer on new regulations
June 07, 2023 00:59 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn a bid to curb youth vaping the Government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned from August, and all devices will need to have removable or replaceable batteries. New vape retailers will no longer be able to operate within 300-metres of schools and marae. Nick Mills spoke to one Wellington Mornings caller who had a close connection to the industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau needs a win and hints one is coming
June 07, 2023 00:44 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss the win Mayor Tory Whanau may have up her sleeve, a seventh councillor withdrawing their confidence from Let's Get Wellington Moving, and the capital's cycleway network winning an international award. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Wednesday: Greg O'Connor and Nicola Willis clash over teacher settlement
June 07, 2023 00:34 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Wednesday. This week they debate Michael Wood's temporary suspension from his position as Transport Minister, new vaping laws, and primary teachers voting to accept the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Investing pre-election and leasehold properties
June 06, 2023 00:29 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBEvery two weeks one of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills to talk all things property. This time they discuss whether its worth investing pre-election, if leasehold properties are viable and what's going wrong in the tiny home market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Irwin wraps up NZ Music Month
June 02, 2023 00:50 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBNewstalk ZB music guru James Irwin joins Nick Mills to wrap up NZ Music Month, and gives listeners a sample of up and coming Whanganui artist Sophie Toyne. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Andy Foster and Julie Anne Genter
June 02, 2023 00:27 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBGreen Party MP and Rongotai candidate Julie Anne Genter and former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate Mayor Tory Whanau saying she was disrespected at a residents association meeting, councillors withdrawing their support from Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Tākina opening to the world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills takes Wellington listeners through the opening night of Tākina
June 01, 2023 01:59 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWellington's new $195 million dollar convention centre, Tākina, is officially open. It's the capital's largest built infrastructure investment since Sky Stadium was opened two decades ago. It's first exhibition, Jurassic World by Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught, which features life sized Lego dinosaurs, begins on Saturday. An event to celebrate Tākina being opened to the public was held in the new building. Nick Mills got an exclusive tour and spoke to array of distinguished guests, includi...
The Chase star ‘Dark Destroyer’ chats live with Nick Mills
June 01, 2023 01:27 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBThis Sunday Wellingtonians will have the opportunity to take part in a quiz night with one of the most beloved Chasers in television history, Shaun Wallace, the dark destroyer They'll get the exclusive opportunity to hear from Shaun himself, and then put their knowledge to the test in a six-round quiz. If their team emerges victorious, four members will get the chance to take on The Dark Destroyer in a live Final Chase. Every dollar raised goes directly to Life Flight, a vital organisatio...
Tim Brown explains why he's officially lost confidence in LGWM
May 31, 2023 01:50 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBA Wellington City Councillor says she's lost confidence in Let's Get Wellington Moving because there's no money to deliver certain parts of it. The 7.4 billion dollar transport plan includes removing cars from the Golden Mile, a second Mt Victoria tunnel, and mass rapid transit. Six councillors filed a notice of motion against the project yesterday - saying they've lost confidence in it. Councillor Tim Brown told Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings he's not supported the plan for a long time....
A Capital Letter: Six councillors have lost confidence in Let’s Get Wellington Moving
May 31, 2023 01:16 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss six councillors losing confidence in Let’s Get Wellington Moving, developments to the Loafers Lodge fire investigation, and Kiri Allan expediting urgent advice on New Zealand’s ability to respond to a maritime disaster. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg O'Connor and Simeon Brown on Politics Wednesday
May 31, 2023 00:27 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National MP for Pakuranga Simeon Brown join Nick Mills for Politics Wednesday. Over the hour they debate investment in road maintenance, National withdrawing its support from the bipartisan agreement with Labour on housing density, and more money going into fog cannons and apprenticeship support. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills reacts to dwindling car park revenue in Wellington
May 30, 2023 01:32 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBToday I read an article by Georgina Campbell that really confused me. The Wellington City Council is forecasting its deficit to increase to $92.6 million. Why? They're blaming dwindling revenue from car parks, and the weather. Wow, it's not often a marketing manager is annoyed when their campaign works. The council's most recent quarterly report from January to March estimated a total deficit of $92.6 million, up from $79 million originally forecast. At the time of the quarterly report...
Loafers Lodge fire: Wellingtonians farewell Mike the Juggler
May 29, 2023 00:55 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBIt was a sad and reflective day on Friday for a man who never lost his smile. People gathered last week at a funeral home in Newtown to mourn Mike Wahrlich,who died in the blaze at Loafers Lodge. He was often seen juggling tennis balls in the CBD, notably by Westpac bank on Lambton Quay, and was nicknamed 'Mike the Juggler' by Wellingtonians. Tennis balls were placed on his casket, alongside flowers, as people spoke of their memories of him. Some also sung songs to farewell the man who w...
Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor demands change following the Loafers Lodge fire
May 29, 2023 00:48 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWellington Mayor Tory Whanau joins Nick Mills live on Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings. Together they discuss the Loafers Lodge fire, public consultation ending for the Golden Mile project, hundreds of jobs likely to be cut at Victoria University of Wellington, and her missing the Wellington Region Mayoral Forum in Carterton. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Kerry Prendergast and Jason Walls
May 26, 2023 00:58 - 32 minutes - 30 MBFormer Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate New Zealand's judicial system, whether Kiwis have lost respect for Police, if inflation has peaked, and why fewer students are enrolling at Victoria University of Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Assaults on police have nearly doubled
May 25, 2023 01:45 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBNewstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. This week he discusses assaults on police nearly doubling, the recent OCR hike, and advice issued by the Government on how to combat the cost of living crisis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Property Developer Ian Cassels and Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge
May 24, 2023 01:09 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBProperty Developer Ian Cassels and Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss the effects of the Loafers Lodge fire, and how accommodation can become healthier, safer and more affordable in Wellington for those most vulnerable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Matt Ryan analyses Budget 2023 market predictions
May 23, 2023 03:06 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBEvery couple of weeks Wellington landlord Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for Hot Property. This week he discusses whether landlords should be able to make rules around pets, if market predictions made in Budget 2023 are accurate, and reiterates the importance of fire safety. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Greg O'Connor and Nicola Willis debate crime figures and Budget 2023
May 22, 2023 00:48 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they discuss claims crime figures are only increasing due to improved reporting rates, the Government helping fund NZ Steel's move away from coal, and whether Budget 2023 will harm the New Zealand economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff Budget 2023: Brad Olsen and Josie Pagani
May 19, 2023 00:23 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Government has unveiled its much-anticipated Budget 2023, with less than five months to go until the country heads to the polls. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen and political commentator Josie Pagani join Nick Mills for a special edition of Friday Faceoff to analyse the spending. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.