Hutt City Mayor and Local Government New Zealand vice-president Campbell Barry says the government's decision to bring back binding referendums for Māori wards is government overreach. 

He joined Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills to talk about the announcement yesterday. 

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Hutt City Mayor and Local Government New Zealand vice-president Campbell Barry says the government's decision to bring back binding referendums for Māori wards is government overreach. 
He joined Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills to talk about the announcement yesterday. 
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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.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Campbell Barry: Local Govt NZ vice president says Maori ward decision 'significant overreach'

Over the next few days, Wellington Mornings is talking to local Mayors around our region for their thoughts on the year that was 2024. 

Today, Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry joined Nick Mills shortly before his last council meeting of the year, where councillors will discuss next year's budget and potential rates rises. 

He told Nick Mills it's been a tough year across the Wellington region, but believes Lower Hutt is doing well.

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Over the next few days, Wellington Mornings is talking to local Mayors around our region for their thoughts on the year that was 2024.&nbsp;
Today, Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry joined Nick Mills shortly before his last council meeting of the year, where councillors will discuss next year's budget and potential rates rises.&nbsp;
He told Nick Mills it's been a tough year across the Wellington region, but believes Lower Hutt is doing well.
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Campbell Barry: Hutt City mayor reflects on 2024 and looks forward to the new year

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Two people tragically died in water-related events in Wellington over the weekend. 

It comes as the country heads into the summer break, where drowning incidents typically spike. 

Water Safety NZ CEO Daniel Gerrard says the country's provisional drowning figures are still below average for this time of year, and it is important people heed warnings over the next few weeks to keep it that way. 

He joined Nick Mills.

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Two people tragically died in water-related events in Wellington over the weekend.&nbsp;
It comes as the country heads into the summer break, where drowning incidents typically spike.&nbsp;
Water Safety NZ CEO Daniel Gerrard says the country's provisional drowning figures are still below average for this time of year, and it is important people heed warnings over the next few weeks to keep it that way.&nbsp;
He joined Nick Mills.
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Daniel Gerrard: Water Safety NZ CEO on two water-related deaths in Wellington over the weekend

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The government's plan for new Interislander ferries doesn't seem to be much of a plan at all - with no new ships or details on what they'll cost. Has the government dropped the ball?

Also, fuel company Waitomo and other independent service station owners say BNZ has told them there'll be no more loans and all outstanding debt must be paid by 2030 - a policy of the BNZ to meet their net zero targets. But BNZ says the decision is simply one of risk. Is it fair for BNZ to de-bank these customers? 

To answer those questions, Green MP and transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter and Iron Duke Partners managing director Phil O'Reilly joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. 

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The government's plan for new Interislander ferries doesn't seem to be much of a plan at all - with no new ships or details on what they'll cost. Has the government dropped the ball?
Also, fuel company Waitomo and other independent service station owners say BNZ has told them there'll be no more loans and all outstanding debt must be paid by 2030 - a policy of the BNZ to meet their net zero targets. But BNZ says the decision is simply one of risk. Is it fair for BNZ to de-bank these customers?&nbsp;
To answer those questions, Green MP and transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter and Iron Duke Partners managing director Phil O'Reilly joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.&nbsp;
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Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Phil O'Reilly talk ferries, rise in drug use and debanking

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/cb892048-dd34-45eb-8497-b2450013f528/transcript

Campbell Barry: Local Govt NZ vice president says Maori ward decision 'significant overreach'

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