Earlier this week, Restore Passenger Rail drew headlines after protests in Wellington sparked angry backlash from members of the public. For today's Local Edition, Georgina talks to spokesperson James Cockle about why they are taking this action and how long they plan to carry on for. Plus, Transport Minister Michael Woods and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau respond to their actions - with Woods also weighing in on another rail matter that's caused chaos for Wellington. 

Earlier this week, Restore Passenger Rail drew headlines after protests in Wellington sparked angry backlash from members of the public. For today's Local Edition, Georgina talks to spokesperson James Cockle about why they are taking this action and how long they plan to carry on for. Plus, Transport Minister Michael Woods and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau respond to their actions - with Woods also weighing in on another rail matter that's caused chaos for Wellington.

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...