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 benefit sanctions and Luxon's upcoming trip to Australia. 

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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 benefit sanctions and Luxon's upcoming trip to Australia. 
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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. 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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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's energy shortage, and the ongoing situation over an earthquake prone block at Wellington Girls College.

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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's energy shortage, and the ongoing situation over an earthquake prone block at Wellington Girls College.
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on benefit sanctions, congestion charging and Wellington Girls College

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 that needs to find a new home, and her thoughts on Wellington Water chief executive Tonia Haskell's resignation.

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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 that needs to find a new home, and her thoughts on Wellington Water chief executive Tonia Haskell's resignation.
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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell takes us behind the scenes of the Aratere grounding

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 will come back to the council for a second vote in December.

Multiple councillors now say there is a majority against the vote.

"It's going to be really difficult. Just like the [long-term plan], it takes a lot of political management," Whanau said. 

"It's been a yes up until this point. We have councillors who have changed their mind, you have to ask them. If they want to be irresponsible with our finances, that's on them."  

"I don't understand why you don't interrogate them as much as you interrogate me."  

Whanau also spoke to Nick Mills about the state of roading changes on Thorndon Quay, the idea of a New Year's Eve party on Courtenay Place, and the state of Wellington Water. 

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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 will come back to the council for a second vote in December.
Multiple councillors now say there is a majority against the vote.
"It's going to be really difficult. Just like the [long-term plan], it takes a lot of political management," Whanau said. 
"It's been a yes up until this point. We have councillors who have changed their mind, you have to ask them. If they want to be irresponsible with our finances, that's on them."  
"I don't understand why you don't interrogate them as much as you interrogate me."  
Whanau also spoke to Nick Mills about the state of roading changes on Thorndon Quay, the idea of a New Year's Eve party on Courtenay Place, and the state of Wellington Water. 
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