Experienced Wellington businessman Paul Ridley-Smith is not a fan of the Council's latest proposal of bus lanes along Harbour Quays.

The former Director of Wellington Airport and chair of Snapper Services, and currently Chair of the Regulatory Standards Board has advice for the proposal: "just stop it."

He joins the show with Nick Mills to share the numbers he has crunched and his expertise and questions on the proposal, which will be voted on in September by Wellington City Council.

Ridley-Smith says removing a car lane and replacing it with a bus lane will result in "a loss of economic benefits, and social benefits" to the city.

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Experienced Wellington businessman Paul Ridley-Smith is not a fan of the Council's latest proposal of bus lanes along Harbour Quays.
The former Director of Wellington Airport and chair of Snapper Services, and currently Chair of the Regulatory Standards Board has advice for the proposal: "just stop it."
He joins the show with Nick Mills to share the numbers he has crunched and his expertise and questions on the proposal, which will be voted on in September by Wellington City Council.
Ridley-Smith says removing a car lane and replacing it with a bus lane will result in "a loss of economic benefits, and social benefits" to the city.
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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.

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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Former Chair of Snapper Services says "just stop it" to Wellington's newest bus lane proposal

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For Faceoff this week, Nick is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and faceoff newcomer and political commentator Esther Robinson to wrap the news of the week.

Starting with concerns the facts of the proposal of new bus lanes along the Harbour Quays are incorrect - found by Councillor Tony Randle before his passing. 

Should the bus lanes go ahead? And what would this mean for our CBD?

And a dive into the aged care report released, which shed light on the instability New Zealand's aged care system is heading towards.

Plus, National's anti-Wellington rhetoric, Tiaki Wai blame, Moa Point report secrecy, Paul Eagle's 100k payout, local rags and the panel share their hot and nots

Lots to dissect on Friday Faceoff this week.

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For Faceoff this week, Nick is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and faceoff newcomer and political commentator Esther Robinson to wrap the news of the week.
Starting with concerns the facts of the proposal of new bus lanes along the Harbour Quays are incorrect - found by Councillor Tony Randle before his passing.&nbsp;
Should the bus lanes go ahead? And what would this mean for our CBD?
And a dive into the aged care report released, which shed light on the instability New Zealand's aged care system is heading towards.
Plus, National's anti-Wellington rhetoric, Tiaki Wai blame, Moa Point report secrecy, Paul Eagle's 100k payout, local rags and the panel share their hot and nots
Lots to dissect on Friday Faceoff this week.
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Friday Faceoff with Dame Kerry Prendergast and Esther Robinson

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Before Councillor Tony Randle's passing, he shared concerns around a bus lane proposal with other councillors including Andrea Compton, who joins Nick on the show today.

Councillor Compton confirmed Randle's findings of a $60 million disadvantage from the planned Harbour Quays bus route change, which includes replacing a car lane each way with a bus lane. 

The proposal will be voted through mid-September by Wellington City Council, but Compton says the extra walking from diverted stops was not taken into account calculating the original benefit to cost ratio.

The problem identified by Randle, brings the ratio down significantly. 

Nick also asked about the process being made with the controversial Cambridge Terrace bus lanes, to which Compton believes a review is underway to move it to "peak hours only".

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Before Councillor Tony Randle's passing, he shared concerns around a bus lane proposal with other councillors including Andrea Compton, who joins Nick on the show today.
Councillor Compton confirmed Randle's findings of a $60 million disadvantage from the planned Harbour Quays bus route change, which includes replacing a car lane each way with a bus lane.&nbsp;
The proposal will be voted through mid-September by Wellington City Council, but Compton says the extra walking from diverted stops was not taken into account calculating the original benefit to cost ratio.
The problem identified by Randle, brings the ratio down significantly.&nbsp;
Nick also asked about the process being made with the controversial Cambridge Terrace bus lanes, to which Compton believes a review is underway to move it to "peak hours only".
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Councillor Andrea Compton confirms $60 million disadvantage from new bus lane proposal

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For Friday Sports Kick-off this week Nick, Piney and Coops get ready for the All Blacks vs Springbok game Sunday morning. 

They give their score predictions and takes on the line up for this hugely anticipated match. 

Ruben Love is the one to watch, as he proves his place as number 10 as we led into the World Cup. 

Plus, the Wellington Lions, and Wellington Sports Awards.

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For Friday Sports Kick-off this week Nick, Piney and Coops get ready for the All Blacks vs Springbok game Sunday morning.&nbsp;
They give their score predictions and takes on the line up for this hugely anticipated match.&nbsp;
Ruben Love is the one to watch, as he proves his place as number 10 as we led into the World Cup.&nbsp;
Plus, the Wellington Lions, and Wellington Sports Awards.
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Friday Sports Kick-off: All Blacks vs Springboks in Johannesburg

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Former Chair of Snapper Services says "just stop it" to Wellington's newest bus lane proposal

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