Former MP Peter Dunne and political commentator Josie Pagani join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff.

Together they discuss the Wellington City Council's planned Kilbirnie to Thorndon cycleway, demand for police outgrowing officer numbers and analyse Christopher Luxon's falling favourability.

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Former MP Peter Dunne and political commentator Josie Pagani join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff.
Together they discuss the Wellington City Council's planned Kilbirnie to Thorndon cycleway, demand for police outgrowing officer numbers and analyse Christopher Luxon's falling favourability.
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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

Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Peter Dunne

It's Friday Faceoff - Nick Mills is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and broadcaster and journalist Mark Sainsbury.

Prendergast discusses the success of the Phoenix Women's team who are preparing for their first grand final ever against Melbourne City tomorrow night.

Then the panel debate shutting the Kāpiti Airport. Would it be better if property developers took over? 

Mayor Wayne Brown says we've spent $3 million bringing "tattooed pom" Robbie Williams to our shores for two concerts - the Eden Park show is not selling well. Should we be more selective with acts using the fund?

Golden Mile review panel is costing ratepayers $400,000 and have fronted the council to share their methodology. 

What do we do with the Golden Mile? Should the review be scrapped?

And onto immigration. Paul Spoonley says it is not a political priority for everyday Kiwis. Prendergast and Sainsbury list their election priorities and how we should plan for successful immigration policy.

Then we hear the panel's hots and nots.

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It's Friday Faceoff - Nick Mills is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and broadcaster and journalist Mark Sainsbury.
Prendergast discusses the success of the Phoenix Women's team who are preparing for their first grand final ever against Melbourne City tomorrow night.
Then the panel debate shutting the Kāpiti Airport. Would it be better if property developers took over?&nbsp;
Mayor Wayne Brown says we've spent $3 million bringing "tattooed pom" Robbie Williams to our shores for two concerts - the Eden Park show is not selling well. Should we be more selective with acts using the fund?
Golden Mile review panel is costing ratepayers $400,000 and have fronted the council to share their methodology.&nbsp;
What do we do with the Golden Mile? Should the review be scrapped?
And onto immigration. Paul Spoonley says it is not a political priority for everyday Kiwis. Prendergast and Sainsbury list their election priorities and how we should plan for successful immigration policy.
Then we hear the panel's hots and nots.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Dame Kerry Prendergast and Mark Sainsbury

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3265736c-c6b8-4e81-839d-b44b000a4f7a/transcript

The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path, Te Ara Tupua, officially opens to the public tomorrow.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop joins Nick Mills to talk about the opneing.

The project will provide a new walking and cycling route between Wellington and Lower Hutt and improve transport reliability and resilience along SH2 and the Hutt Valley rail line. 

Bishop says the project is100 years in the making but serious planning began in 2013/2014, and cost $350 million. 

Te Ara Tupua formally opens at 2pm today, and tomorrow May 16th the public open day

Plus, Nick gets an update on Wellingtons SH1 improvements. Bishop says although we will not see diggers for "some time", the government is committed to the tunnels and fast track applications are on the way. 

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The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path, Te Ara Tupua, officially opens to the public tomorrow.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop joins Nick Mills to talk about the opneing.
The project will provide a new walking and cycling route between Wellington and Lower Hutt and improve transport reliability and resilience along SH2 and the Hutt Valley rail line.&nbsp;
Bishop says the project is100 years in the making but serious planning began in 2013/2014, and cost $350 million.&nbsp;
Te Ara Tupua formally opens at 2pm today, and tomorrow May 16th the public open day
Plus, Nick gets an update on Wellingtons SH1 improvements. Bishop says although we will not see diggers for "some time",&nbsp;the government is committed to the tunnels and fast track applications are on the way.&nbsp;
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Minister Chris Bishop on Ngauraunga to Petone Path Opening

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5ad5297f-e09a-4aba-8ce4-b44b0008287f/transcript

For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined in the studio by Adam Cooper and Jason Pine, who is in Brisbane for the Magic Round.

Wellington Phoenix play their grand final tomorrow night in Melbourne. They look back on the success at the semifinal in Porirua Park last weekend. 

And the impact of coach Bev Priestman - who has taken this team to the first A-League final in the clubs history.

Hurricanes vs Blues - tomorrow night at Eden Park, competing for 

The canes have not won in Eden Park since 2019. Will this be the season?

And Luke Metcalf leaving the Warriors and joining the Dragons during his contract. 

And will the Warriors win against the Broncos?

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For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined in the studio by Adam Cooper and Jason Pine, who is in Brisbane for the Magic Round.
Wellington Phoenix play their grand final tomorrow night in Melbourne. They look back on the success at the semifinal in Porirua Park last weekend.&nbsp;
And the impact of coach Bev Priestman - who has taken this team to the first A-League final in the clubs history.
Hurricanes vs Blues - tomorrow night at Eden Park, competing for&nbsp;
The canes have not won in Eden Park since 2019. Will this be the season?
And Luke Metcalf leaving the Warriors and joining the Dragons during his contract.&nbsp;
And will the Warriors win against the Broncos?
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Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper: Phoenix Grand Final

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/085b0218-1d53-4e7f-9747-b44b0004fee1/transcript

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