Labour leader Chris Hipkins has spent a year in opposition now - holding the top job longer than many commentators expected he would. 

Looking forward to 2025, Nick Mills asked Hipkins how Labour plans to grow its vote and what policy it plans on looking at.

Also, what is likely to be in the government's new plan for the Interisland ferries, and why has Labour called for the government's boot camp trial to be shut down? 

Hipkins joined Nick Mills for his final slot of 2025. 

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has spent a year in opposition now - holding the top job longer than many commentators expected he would.&nbsp;
Looking forward to 2025, Nick Mills asked Hipkins how Labour plans to grow its vote and what policy it plans on looking at.
Also, what is likely to be in the government's new plan for the Interisland ferries, and why has Labour called for the government's boot camp trial to be shut down?&nbsp;
Hipkins joined Nick Mills for his final slot of 2025.&nbsp;
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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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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on ferries, boot camps and whether he'll still be leader in 2025

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Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little spoke to constituents and officials this morning outlining the way forward for council amalgamation, as only ten weeks remain for the government's deadline. 

Mayor Little joins Nick on the show this morning to discuss his thoughts and plan as the deadline looms. 

With talks of a referendum, Little says if he had to decide today, he would go through with the amalgamation of the "core four" - Porirua, Hutt City and Upper Hutt. 

Nick finds out the latest on Upper Hutt's involvement, the effect on rates, what WCC have learnt from the Auckland Supercity merger and the possible structures that could sustain local voices.

Little shares what the next steps look like, including potential of a referdendum.

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Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little spoke to constituents and officials this morning outlining the way forward for council amalgamation, as only ten weeks remain for the government's deadline.&nbsp;
Mayor Little joins Nick on the show this morning to discuss his thoughts and plan as the deadline looms.&nbsp;
With talks of a referendum, Little says if he had to decide today, he would go through with the amalgamation of the "core four" - Porirua, Hutt City and Upper Hutt.&nbsp;
Nick finds out the latest on Upper Hutt's involvement, the effect on rates, what WCC have learnt from the Auckland Supercity merger and the possible structures that could sustain local voices.
Little shares what the next steps look like, including potential of a referdendum.
LISTEN ABOVE

Mayor Andrew Little joins the show after his amalgamation speech

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick is joined in the studio by Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington's Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan.

It's a post-budget day special. Yesterday Nicola Willis released her much anticipated budget, the panel dissect the winners, the losers and what they think is missing from this year's "sugar-free" budget. 

We hear what Horan has heard from businesses, does the budget lack vision? And what does it do for Wellington?

Then onto Wellington City Council who had a week of ups and downs. A lower-than-expected rates rise was announced at 5.9%, yet a day later it was released they spent 600 thousand on a promotional website for the new library. 

They share their thoughts on the 600k pay cheque and sending the job out to Auckland. And what is hoing on with the spending culture on the council?

Horan and Leggett also talk Takina - are we getting the best use out of it?

And the panel share their hots and a not of the week.

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick is joined in the studio by Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington's Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan.
It's a post-budget day special. Yesterday Nicola Willis released her much anticipated budget, the panel dissect the winners, the losers and what they think is missing from this year's "sugar-free" budget.&nbsp;
We hear what Horan has heard from businesses, does the budget lack vision? And what does it do for Wellington?
Then onto Wellington City Council who had a week of ups and downs. A lower-than-expected rates rise was announced at 5.9%, yet a day later it was released they spent 600 thousand on a promotional website for the new library.&nbsp;
They share their thoughts on the 600k pay cheque and sending the job out to Auckland. And what is hoing on with the spending culture on the council?
Horan and Leggett also talk Takina - are we getting the best use out of it?
And the panel share their hots and a not of the week.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Nick Leggett and Hayley Horan

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It's time for Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joining Nick on the show.

Starting with The Hurricanes game tonight against the Crusaders in Christchurch. 

With many injuries in the team, are the panel concerned about a loss of the game and momentum towards the final?

And the incredible story of Tim Payne who yesterday had under 5,000 followers, has gone viral and just cracked 1 million. The power of social media hit Payne when an Argentinean influencer called him the least known player at the upcoming FIFA world cup - a statement certainly not true today. 

And what is happening with the Pulse?

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It's time for Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joining Nick on the show.
Starting with The Hurricanes game tonight against the Crusaders in Christchurch.&nbsp;
With many injuries in the team, are the panel concerned about a loss of the game and momentum towards the final?
And the incredible story of Tim Payne who yesterday had under 5,000 followers, has gone viral and just cracked 1 million. The power of social media hit Payne when an Argentinean influencer called him the least known player at the upcoming FIFA world cup - a statement certainly not true today.&nbsp;
And what is happening with the Pulse?
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Sports Kick-off with Adam Cooper and Jason Pine: Phoenix's Tim Payne goes viral

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on ferries, boot camps and whether he'll still be leader in 2025

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