Do our MPs need to look at how they're behaving, and would we reduce alcohol harm if we raised the drinking age?

Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with broadcaster Paddy Gower and lawyer and former MP Chris Finlayson.

Also on the agenda was our Olympic success, and the controversial Pablo Esco-burger - is it offensive? 

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Do our MPs need to look at how they're behaving, and would we reduce alcohol harm if we raised the drinking age?
Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with broadcaster Paddy Gower and lawyer and former MP Chris Finlayson.
Also on the agenda was our Olympic success, and the controversial Pablo Esco-burger - is it offensive? 
LISTEN ABOVE

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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Friday Faceoff: Paddy Gower and Chris Finlayson on behaviour in Parliament, alcohol, and a controversial burger

New Zealand's Olympic medal count now sits at five after a wildly successful night for our rowers, including a standout performance from Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors in the women's double sculls. 

Also, the Central Pulse are off to the ANZ Premiership final - can they take the title?

Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB news and sports reader Max Towle joined Nick Mills.

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New Zealand's Olympic medal count now sits at five after a wildly successful night for our rowers, including a standout performance from Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors in the women's double sculls. 
Also, the Central Pulse are off to the ANZ Premiership final - can they take the title?
Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB news and sports reader Max Towle joined Nick Mills.
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Friday Sport: Adam Cooper and Max Towle on our Olympic success

Wellington restaurant Ernesto's has been booted out of Wellington on a Plate's burger competition after entering a burger that took inspiration from the infamous cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar.

The 'Pablo Escoburger' was banned from the competition, which Ernesto's won last year, after complaints from the Colombian Embassy of Australia which said it made light of a man who caused the deaths of thousands of people. 

The burger, now sold independently of the competition under the new name 'Censored burger', features a row of white powder made from garlic sprinkled on top and a fake rolled-up $100 bill stuck into the bun.

Ernesto's owner Steve Drummond told Nick Mills he was shocked by the response. 

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Wellington restaurant Ernesto's has been booted out of Wellington on a Plate's burger competition after entering a burger that took inspiration from the infamous cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar.
The 'Pablo Escoburger' was banned from the competition, which Ernesto's won last year, after complaints from the Colombian Embassy of Australia which said it made light of a man who caused the deaths of thousands of people. 
The burger, now sold independently of the competition under the new name 'Censored burger', features a row of white powder made from garlic sprinkled on top and a fake rolled-up $100 bill stuck into the bun.
Ernesto's owner Steve Drummond told Nick Mills he was shocked by the response. 
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Steve Drummond: Ernesto's restaurant owner on complaints over it's 'Pablo Escoburger'

Emergency department and hospital staff are concerned as police prepare to makesweeping changes to how they respond to mental health calls.

Many of those changes have already been made in Wellington, with police attending mental distress events and assisting clinical staff less frequently, to keep up with demand.

It comes as Police Minister Mark Mitchell says police need to focus on their core role, and are having their time wasted at insignificant family harm callouts. 

Mitchell joined Nick Mills to talk through the concerns. 

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Emergency department and hospital staff are concerned as police prepare to make sweeping changes to how they respond to mental health calls.
Many of those changes have already been made in Wellington, with police attending mental distress events and assisting clinical staff less frequently, to keep up with demand.
It comes as Police Minister Mark Mitchell says police need to focus on their core role, and are having their time wasted at insignificant family harm callouts. 
Mitchell joined Nick Mills to talk through the concerns. 
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Friday Faceoff: Paddy Gower and Chris Finlayson on behaviour in Parliament, alcohol, and a controversial burger

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