Best Georgina Jackson Podcasts (2024)

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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell on Sir Peter Jackson's land buy-up and Wellington Hospital's toast scandal 8:39

1h ago8:39

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Entities associated with Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh have bought more than $100 million worth of property in Wellington's Lyall Bay - so what could be in the pipeline? And days after it was revealed Wellington Hospital had stopped serving toast to new mums immediately post-birth, what's happening now? NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter …

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Nick Mills: Wellingtonians should be thrilled with massive cuts to cycle lane and speed bump budgets 5:31

4h ago5:31

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OPINION Yesterday on her show, Heather Du Plessis Allan revealed that transport and local government minister Simeon brown has a new name. He’s now being called 'Golden Balls' by his caucus. It's a reference to David Beckham, a name he got for always delivering and because everything he touched turned to gold. There’s clearly a lot of faith in Sime…

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Business Panel: Kaffee Eis owner Karl Tiefenbacher and Mills Albert founding director Dave Mills 32:22

4h ago32:22

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Business confidence has hit a ten-year high according to ANZ's latest survey - but are businesses in Wellington feeling as confident as those in other parts of the country? And what impact are electricity prices having on businesses, and is the market working? Those were some of the questions for the Wellington Mornings Business Panel this week, wi…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on outgoing Treasury boss recommending capital gains tax and Darleen Tana's future 9:06

5h ago9:06

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Outgoing Treasury boss Caralee McLeish has recommended New Zealand adopt a capital gains tax - and has also said we need to look at changing our superannuation settings as our population ages. So could it return to the political agenda? And Darleen Tana has taken her battle to remain an MP to the courts - how does this legal challenge work? Newstal…

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Friday Faceoff Aug 23: Will Councils respond to the PM's sharp spending warning? 31:36

1h ago31:36

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On Friday Faceoff, political commentators Bryce Edwards and Brigitte Morten discuss how councils should act after the Prime Minister's warning around spending. They also look at the prospect of Winston Peters vying for another term in Parliament, and can males and females be platonic friends? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Friday Sport Aug 23: Leon MacDonald's shock departure from ABs coaching staff 10:10

3h ago10:10

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In Friday Sport, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper explain to Nick Mills why they believe the All Blacks sudden coaching change has been dealt with well. They also discuss why the Wellington Pride and Lions are wearing special pink jerseys for Sunday's home Farah Palmer Cup and NPC matches in Porirua. LISTEN ABO…

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Politics Thursday August 22: PM's order to stop council spending; making banks more competitive 23:22

7d ago23:22

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In this week's politics segment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate Chris Luxon's sharp warning to councils over spending. They also discuss the Commerce Commission's recommendations to make the baking industry more competitive, and how the Darleen Tana situation is playing ou…

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Capital Letter Aug 21: $1m to clear snails from local highway; Wellington girl fundraises for EDS surgery 8:35

4h ago8:35

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In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses the possible $1.1 million spend by NZTA to protect snail and lizard species from the Otaki to north of Levin motorway. Georgina also updates Nick on the story of Wellington school student Julia Choquette, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, who's been fund…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on PM's Australia trip and Dame Jacinda Ardern's big public appearance 9:42

5h ago9:42

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The Prime Minister has returned from a quick trip to Australia - how did it go for him, and what big event is he attending this week? And former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week - what can we expect? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehiv…

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Business Panel: Sky Stadium chief executive Warrick Dent and Te Papa marketing director Kate Camp 31:37

5h ago31:37

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The number of tourists visiting the country is still roughly 17% below pre-Covid levels, so how long until it bounces back? And how important are both corporate and public events for the Wellington economy - and is Wellington in store for any big international music acts over summer? Those were the questions for the business panel this week, with S…

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Faceoff August 16: Te Papa charging foreign visitors; will "divorce parties" take off? 31:56

2h ago31:56

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On Friday Faceoff this week, Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Public Service Association Assistant Secretary Fleur Fitzimons debated whether Te Papa should be charging tourists - or even New Zealanders - to enter the national museum. They also looked at confusion around job cut proposals at Health New Zealand, the likelihood of congestio…

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Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Mike Butterick on Health NZ, benefit sanctions 24:02

2h ago24:02

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Will increased benefit sanctions work, and what on earth is going in within Health NZ? Those were the questions for the Politics Thursday panel this week, with Labour's MP for Ohariu Greg O'Connor and National's MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick joining Nick Mills. Also discussed was the situation at Wellington Girls College and whether congestion ch…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on benefit sanctions, congestion charging and Wellington Girls College 21:02

1h ago21:02

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The government is introducing a new traffic light system for beneficiaries, laying out potential sanctions if they don't meet their obligations. So what does Labour make of it? Labour leader and MP for Remutaki Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills to discuss whether it will result in more people entering the workforce. Also on the agenda was the country…

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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell takes us behind the scenes of the Aratere grounding 8:25

21d ago8:25

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The details of Kiwirail's immediate reaction to the grounding of the Aratere have been revealed in correspondence released by Transport Minister Simeon Brown's office. NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter is across the details, and joined Nick Mills to reveal just how it went down. She also shared the story of Te Papa's gigantic specimen collection…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on genetic modification announcement, PMs trip to Australia 8:19

10h ago8:19

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The government is removing the nearly 30-year-long ban on genetic modification outside of labs, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this morning. Alongside it, a new regulator will be created to manage risks. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest, and also discussed the government's introduction of new be…

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Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor unsure if vote to sell shares in Wellington Airport will pass 33:14

9d ago33:14

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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau believes she still has a majority of one vote in favour of selling the council's stake in Wellington Airport - but told Nick Mills she isn't sure if the next vote will succeed. "We check it every week and people flip-flop. That's the problem." The controversial idea passed during the council's long-term plan vote but wi…

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Friday Faceoff: Tamatha Paul and Peter Dunne talk Wellington Water, unemployment and shopping second-hand 33:07

15d ago33:07

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It was a case of the old and the new on Friday Faceoff this week, with Wellington Central Green MP Tamatha Paul, and experienced Parliamentarian and former Minister Peter Dunne on Friday Faceoff. On the agenda was Wellington Water's performance, how unemployment is affecting young people, and whether they shop second-hand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the All Blacks v Argentina and Alex Paulsen's Auckland move 11:19

15d ago11:19

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The All Blacks take on Argentina at Sky Stadium in Wellington this weekend, but the game still isn't sold out. Why does there seem to be less hype than usual? And Wellington Phoenix star goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has signed with Auckland FC - what will this mean for the Phoenix? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper j…

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Wayne Guppy: Upper Hutt Mayor on Wellington Water chief executive Tonia Haskell's resignation 6:56

20d ago6:56

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Wellington Water's chief executive Tonia Haskell has resigned after a scathing report into the entity's processes and accountability. So where to next for Wellington Water, and was Haskell forced out? A frequent critic of Wellington Water, Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy joined Nick Mills to discuss the organisation's issues. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk unemployment, energy shortage and maths 28:09

5d ago28:09

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The latest unemployment figures are out with those looking for work reaching 4.6%. How desperate is the public for an interest rate cut now? And who's to blame for the country's energy shortage, and how do we solve it? Those were the questions for the politics panel this week, with Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall a…

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Ilona Rodgers: Actress on her roles in Doctor Who, Gloss and memories of Billy T James 10:11

22d ago10:11

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She's been on our screens for years; Gloss, Shortland Street and even the Billy T James Show, but now actress Iona Rodgers is in Wellington to recount the memories of one of her earliest productions. Rodgers appeared in six episodes of Doctor Who, and will this week speak at a Wellington on a Plate event with meals inspired by the cult television s…

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We Will Rock You: Cast of upcoming Wellington musical perform in studio 10:12

12d ago10:12

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It's a hit show that is adored overseas, and now it's on its way to Wellington. We Will Rock You is the story of a world without musical instruments, where the cast fights for the rebirth of rock. It features 24 Queen classics and is endorsed by Brian May and Roger Taylor. Nick was joined by two homegrown members of the cast, Caleb Jago-Ward and El…

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Beth Brash: Wellington on a Plate organiser joins Nick in a burger taste test 14:11

23d ago14:11

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It's August... which means Wellington on a Plate is once again hitting the capital's bars and restaurants. The Burger Wellington competition is also back for another year, with more than 196 burgers and 238 venues taking part. Event organiser Beth Brash joined Nick Mills and Max Towle in the studio with three entries; a calamari burger, a sirloin b…

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Beehive Buzz: Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls on the National conference and race relations 11:39

22d ago11:39

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The National Party held its first party conference since entering government over the weekend, where John Key also made an appearance and called to lower the temperature on discussions over race relations. So how did the conference go, and how heated is the discussion over race relations at the moment? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joine…

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Friday Faceoff: Paddy Gower and Chris Finlayson on behaviour in Parliament, alcohol, and a controversial burger 33:12

12d ago33:12

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Do our MPs need to look at how they're behaving, and would we reduce alcohol harm if we raised the drinking age? Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with broadcaster Paddy Gower and lawyer and former MP Chris Finlayson. Also on the agenda was our Olympic success, and the controversial Pablo Esco-burger - is it offensive…

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Friday Sport: Adam Cooper and Max Towle on our Olympic success 12:05

19d ago12:05

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New Zealand's Olympic medal count now sits at five after a wildly successful night for our rowers, including a standout performance from Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors in the women's double sculls. Also, the Central Pulse are off to the ANZ Premiership final - can they take the title? Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk Z…

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Steve Drummond: Ernesto's restaurant owner on complaints over it's 'Pablo Escoburger' 4:56

19d ago4:56

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Wellington restaurant Ernesto's has been booted out of Wellington on a Plate's burger competition after entering a burger that took inspiration from the infamous cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar. The 'Pablo Escoburger' was banned from the competition, which Ernesto's won last year, after complaints from the Colombian Embassy of Australia which said…

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Mark Mitchell: Police minister on officers attending fewer family harm and mental health callouts 5:52

19d ago5:52

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Emergency department and hospital staff are concerned as police prepare to make sweeping changes to how they respond to mental health calls. Many of those changes have already been made in Wellington, with police attending mental distress events and assisting clinical staff less frequently, to keep up with demand. It comes as Police Minister Mark M…

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Business Panel: Tomboy's Kate Bresolin and florist Yvette Edwards 31:40

1M ago31:40

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How is Wellington's economy holding up in the face of job cuts and a recession, and what will the Golden Mile redevelopment mean for both CBD and suburban businesses? Those were some of the questions for this week's business panel, consisting of Tomboy Bakery owner Kate Bresolin and florist Yvette Edwards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on disagreements within the Greens over Darleen Tana's treatment 8:56

16d ago8:56

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The Greens have seen resignations from party members after accusations of mistreating Darleen Tana. Still, the now-independent MP's days might be numbered as the party considers invoking the waka-jumping law. Meanwhile, the cost of the Defence Force 757 breaking down on the Prime Minister's trip to Japan last month has been revealed. Newstalk ZB po…

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Friday Sport: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Olympics, club rugby and the Central Pulse 12:47

19d ago12:47

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The Olympics are underway, with 195 athletes representing New Zealand in Paris - but how many medals are we likely to bring home? And the Central Pulse have qualified for the ANZ Premiership final - what are their chances? Newstalk ZB and GOLD Sport's Olympic commentators Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…

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Friday Faceoff: Polly Gillespie and Grant Kereama reunite 32:37

25d ago32:37

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They were the King and Queen of the airwaves and the longest-running duo in New Zealand radio history. Now Polly Gillespie and Grant Kereama have reunited on Wellington Mornings, sharing laughs and even shedding a few tears on this week's Friday Faceoff. The pair joined Nick Mills to talk the state of Wellington, Ardie Savea's move to Moana Pasifik…

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Nick Mills: The report into abuse in care is a volume of horror 6:57

1M ago6:57

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OPINION Yesterday was a black day in New Zealand history. If you were anything like me, you sat there and watched and read the most horrific stories of abuse in state and faith-based care, struggling to believe this abuse happened in New Zealand. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is a volume of horror. The report describes the abus…

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Politics Thursday: Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Mike Butterick talk abuse in care, Health NZ 23:47

1M ago23:47

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The Royal Commission into abuse in care has revealed horrifying stories of abuse, but what's the next move from the government, and what will redress look like? And how much blame can be laid at the feet of the last government for Health NZ's money troubles? Those were the questions for our politics panel this week, with Labour's health and Welling…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on abuse in care, Health NZ and whether Darleen Tana should remain in Parliament 21:48

1M ago21:48

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care was one of the hardest things he grappled with as a minister in the last government, and says the report will make for sobering reading. Hipkins joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about what the report will reveal, as well as other political issues of the week …

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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell on social housing and an unfortunate find for trespassers 7:45

27d ago7:45

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The Wellington City Council is spending close to $600 million upgrading its social housing stock, but what historic deal sparked the move? And experts have said the Interislander ferries can last another five years - but can they? NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills to talk through her stories of the week. LIS…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on Joe Biden, launch of govt's youth offender 'boot camps' and Parliament's return 8:34

29d ago8:34

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned from a week off in Hawaii as Parliament resumes after a three-week recess - the same day US President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the US presidential race. Joining Nick to preview the week in Parliament, and with his reaction to the Biden news was Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls.…

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election 7:33

29d ago7:33

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Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, after a disastrous 25 days which has seen him facing intense pressure after a poor debate showing against Republican nominee Donald Trump. Biden officially announced he was dropping out of the race via a tweet shortly before 6am this morning. He followed the announcement with anoth…

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Friday Faceoff: Phil O'Reilly and Mike Egan talk US politics, Air NZ prices and Wellington CBD 31:26

1M ago31:26

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Will Joe Biden step down, and when will it happen, and are Air NZ charging us too much for airfares? Those were some of the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with Iron Duke Partners director Phil O'Reilly and Wellington hospitality identity Mike Egan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on All Blacks v Fiji, and Saints play-in final 12:17

1M ago12:17

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There are a number of debutants in the All Blacks squad to play Fiji in San Diego on Saturday, and the Wellington Saints take on the Franklin Bulls in Wellington tonight. To talk through the weekend's sport, Nick was joined by Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Nick Mills: The rise in benefit sanctions shows the government is getting serious 4:25

1M ago4:25

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OPINION Well, Louise Upston did warn us. The Social Development minister told us she was going to get tough on beneficiaries who were not complying with the requirements set out for them. There were going to be sanctions; and a lot of them. And now we're seeing it happen. It's a new approach from the government, an approach some might call heavy-ha…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk inflation, Pharmac and Donald Trump 21:23

1M ago21:23

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Inflation has hit 3.3%, inching ever so closer to the Reserve Bank's one to three per cent target range, so how soon will we see interest rate cuts? And what will the impact be of David Seymour's direction to Pharmac that they stop considering the treaty in decision making? Those were the questions for the Wellington Mornings politics panel this we…

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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell on Interislander poll, further bullying allegations 5:56

1M ago5:56

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A new poll has revealed New Zealander's thoughts on selling the Interislander, and a Wellington school is facing further allegations of bullying. To talk through the stories, NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter slot. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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John Apanowicz: Wellington City Councillor on ownership of the Amora Hotel changing hands 8:23

2M ago8:23

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It's been revealed the ownership of Wellington's derelict Amora Hotel, sitting on prime CBD land, has changed hands. The owners of the building are now listed as Precinct Properties - the developers behind Auckland's Commercial Bay and Wellington's Willis Lane. Wellington City Councillor John Apanowicz joined Nick Mills to talk through his hopes fo…

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Business Panel: Swimsuits' Tait Burge and Shoe Clinic's Hamish French talk the health of the CBD, new beat police 31:43

1M ago31:43

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How lively is Wellington's CBD right now, and what impact have new dedicated beat police officers had on crime and safety in the city? Those were the questions for this week's business panel with Swimsuit Cafe owner Tait Burge and Shoe Clinic Wellington owner Hamish French. The pair joined Nick Mills, where they also discussed parking and roadworks…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls reports back on the PMs US trip and the reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump 7:48

1M ago7:48

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Fresh from following Christopher Luxon around the United States, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says the trip went well for the Prime Minister. Also, how have New Zealand's leaders reacted to the news of an assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump, and has there been any success with Kainga Ora's crackdown on unruly …

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Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Nick Leggett on Joe Biden, Darleen Tana and our ferry woes 33:15

1M ago33:15

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US President Joe Biden will be gone as Democratic nominee by the end of next week, Childfund CEO Josie Pagani and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett are picking. The pair joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff this week, where they talked about Biden's future after another day of gaffes, what the Greens should do about Darleen Tana, and the future of…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Max Towle on All Blacks v England and the Euros 9:19

2M ago9:19

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It's round two of the All Blacks v England this weekend at Eden Park - a ground the All Blacks haven't lost on in more than 30 years. How will the team go, and what should we expect during the Euro's final between England and Spain on Monday morning? Those were the questions for our Friday Sport panel with Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Newstalk…

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ayesha Verrall talk Aratere, Darleen Tana and inheritance tax 23:45

2M ago23:45

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The Aratere is on its way back to Wellington, but how was it that NZ First revealed the suspected cause of the grounding? Also, is Labour actually looking at introducing an inheritance tax policy, and should Darleen Tana resign from Parliament? Those were the questions for our politics panel, consisting of Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Labour's…

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Grant Nisbett: Rugby broadcaster on the 'shot clock' to be displayed at all home tests 6:34

2M ago6:34

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There will be no excuses for timed-out kicks at goal at Eden Park on Saturday, after rugby bosses decided a 'shot-clock' counting down how long a player has for a shot at goal will be displayed on the big screen. It comes after All Blacks first-five Damian McKenzie was deemed by referee to have taken longer than the time limit when lining up a pena…

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