Public servants – or what’s left of them – have been ordered back to the office in Wellington. 

The Government’s call has been welcomed by central city businesses, who said that the absence of workers has impacted on their business.  

The decline of the city centre is one of a number of issues the capital is facing, including soaring costs from rates and struggling council finances. 

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has not helped things, after a week of conflicting statements on selling her car that has caused a distraction. 

To discuss the state of Wellington and its council, today on The Front Page, we are joined by Newstalk ZB Wellington host, Nick Mills, and Wellington editor for The Spinoff, Joel MacManus.  

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

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Public servants – or what’s left of them – have been ordered back to the office in Wellington. 
The Government’s call has been welcomed by central city businesses, who said that the absence of workers has impacted on their business.  
The decline of the city centre is one of a number of issues the capital is facing, including soaring costs from rates and struggling council finances. 
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has not helped things, after a week of conflicting statements on selling her car that has caused a distraction. 
To discuss the state of Wellington and its council, today on The Front Page, we are joined by Newstalk ZB Wellington host, Nick Mills, and Wellington editor for The Spinoff, Joel MacManus.  
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Susie Nordqvist Sound Engineer: Dan Goodwin Producer: Ethan Sills

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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

WFH orders and mayoral gaffes: Is there a solution to Wellington's woes?

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People respond to election losses in various ways, from protesting to legal action to considering moving country.

But, what about adopting a vow of celibacy through something called the “4B movement”?

That’s what some young women in the US have promised on social media in protest of Donald Trump winning back the White House.

No dating. No sex, No childbirth. And no marriage.

In a world where: the next US President was found liable for sexual abuse, online vitriol against women is skyrocketing,  and the term “your body, my choice” is trending online... how effective could this 4B movement be?

 University of Otago PhD candidate Rachel Billington has researched how young people interact with each other online, and joins us now on The Front Page to discuss this growing movement.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

People respond to election losses in various ways, from protesting to legal action to considering moving country.
But, what about adopting a vow of celibacy through something called the “4B movement”?
That’s what some young women in the US have promised on social media in protest of Donald Trump winning back the White House.
No dating. No sex, No childbirth. And no marriage.
In a world where: the next US President was found liable for sexual abuse, online vitriol against women is skyrocketing,  and the term “your body, my choice” is trending online... how effective could this 4B movement be?
 University of Otago PhD candidate Rachel Billington has researched how young people interact with each other online, and joins us now on The Front Page to discuss this growing movement.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

What is the 4B movement that is seeing US women swear off men post-Trump?

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David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament last week – with its first reading debate scheduled for today.

The bill has sparked fierce criticism since it was included as part of National and Act’s coalition agreement last year. 

Protests are expected outside Parliament today, while thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Maori crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge yesterday as part of a hikoi to Parliament.

So, now that we’ve actually seen the Bill, what’s in it, and what are the chances of it actually getting across the line?

Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joins us to discuss one of the most contentious Government bills in recent memory.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament last week – with its first reading debate scheduled for today.
The bill has sparked fierce criticism since it was included as part of National and Act’s coalition agreement last year. 
Protests are expected outside Parliament today, while thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Maori crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge yesterday as part of a hikoi to Parliament.
So, now that we’ve actually seen the Bill, what’s in it, and what are the chances of it actually getting across the line?
Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joins us to discuss one of the most contentious Government bills in recent memory.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Treaty Principles Bill: The controversial bill arrives in Parliament as protests continue

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As votes continue to be counted in the US, President-elect Donald Trump has swept all seven battleground states, confirming his dominant performance in the country’s election.

While many were shocked that the US would return to Trump after four years, many voters have made it clear their feelings about high inflation and the cost of living under the Biden administration swayed them towards the Republicans.

It’s a similar sentiment that helped National, Act and NZ First ascend to power in our election last year.

But, in a global economic environment, how much sway does one political leader have over how much you're paying for groceries and petrol?

Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

As votes continue to be counted in the US, President-elect Donald Trump has swept all seven battleground states, confirming his dominant performance in the country’s election.
While many were shocked that the US would return to Trump after four years, many voters have made it clear their feelings about high inflation and the cost of living under the Biden administration swayed them towards the Republicans.
It’s a similar sentiment that helped National, Act and NZ First ascend to power in our election last year.
But, in a global economic environment, how much sway does one political leader have over how much you're paying for groceries and petrol?
Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Can Trump fix America's economic problems - or are they bigger than one politician?

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WFH orders and mayoral gaffes: Is there a solution to Wellington's woes?

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