Former Wellington mayor Andy Foster has opened up about the handling of the Parliament Protest.

It's one year to the day since the 23 day occupation that took over the Parliament Precinct and part of central Wellington was brought to an end by police.

Foster told Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was put in the difficult situation of how to handle the group.

He says there was a real concern of a breakdown in law and order -- and if the police went in hard they could end up with 100s of people causing damage.

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Former Wellington mayor Andy Foster has opened up about the handling of the Parliament Protest.
It's one year to the day since the 23 day occupation that took over the Parliament Precinct and part of central Wellington was brought to an end by police.
Foster told Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was put in the difficult situation of how to handle the group.
He says there was a real concern of a breakdown in law and order -- and if the police went in hard they could end up with 100s of people causing damage.
LISTEN ABOVE

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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.

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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.

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.

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Andy Foster opens up about the handling of the Parliament Protest

Its been a tough week for Kiwirail.

The Aratere ran aground on Friday night, and it was also revealed the same ship lost power last year due to faulty tape that was holding wiring in place.

To top it off, Kiwirail’s chair resigned last week, alongside revelations that the Finance Minister hauled Kiwirail bosses over the coals after discovering exorbitant consultant spending.

Act leader David Seymour and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Adam Cooper to run through the Interislander's troubles, as well as the other political issues of the week.

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Its been a tough week for Kiwirail.
The Aratere ran aground on Friday night, and it was also revealed the same ship lost power last year due to faulty tape that was holding wiring in place.
To top it off, Kiwirail’s chair resigned last week, alongside revelations that the Finance Minister hauled Kiwirail bosses over the coals after discovering exorbitant consultant spending.
Act leader David Seymour and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Adam Cooper to run through the Interislander's troubles, as well as the other political issues of the week.
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Politics Thursday: David Seymour and Ayesha Verrall talk ferries, law and order and airport shares

Fresh from his trip to Japan, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday announced a new 'young serious offender' category, as well as more beat police in cities across New Zealand. 

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Adam Cooper to talk through the announcements, as well as what we can expect in Parliament this week. 

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Fresh from his trip to Japan, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday announced a new 'young serious offender' category, as well as more beat police in cities across New Zealand. 
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Adam Cooper to talk through the announcements, as well as what we can expect in Parliament this week. 
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Beehive Buzz: Political editor Jason Walls on law and order announcement, Parliament sitting this week

Would you pay a toll to use the Mt Victoria tunnel, are Wellington City Council staff exercising too much power, and should we urgently replace the Defence Force VIP planes? 

Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong. 

Also on the agenda was the best concert the pair had ever been to, remembering the 60th anniversary of The Beatles arriving in Wellington today. 

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Would you pay a toll to use the Mt Victoria tunnel, are Wellington City Council staff exercising too much power, and should we urgently replace the Defence Force VIP planes? 
Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong. 
Also on the agenda was the best concert the pair had ever been to, remembering the 60th anniversary of The Beatles arriving in Wellington today. 
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Andy Foster opens up about the handling of the Parliament Protest

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