For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by political commentator Josie Pagani and journalist and former chief press secretary to the Prime Minister, Hamish Rutherford. 

Prime Minister Christopher told Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham yesterday he would support a referendum on MMP. 

The panel analyse his political performance this week after the potential slip up and the apology given to businesses after his "parent-child" comments. Plus, what do our panel think of the referendum idea?

The amalgamation deadline is in two days, the region's councils are voting today on their plans after Upper Hutt's rejection. What's the best option and how will everything go down?

Plus, double standards in the house and Rutherford and Pagani share their hots and nots of the week. 

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by political commentator Josie Pagani and journalist and former chief press secretary to the Prime Minister, Hamish Rutherford.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Christopher told Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham yesterday he would support a referendum on MMP.&nbsp;
The panel analyse his political performance this week after the potential slip up and the apology given to businesses after his "parent-child" comments. Plus, what do our panel think of the referendum idea?
The amalgamation deadline is in two days, the region's councils are voting today on their plans after Upper Hutt's rejection. What's the best option and how will everything go down?
Plus, double standards in the house and Rutherford and Pagani share their hots and nots of the week.&nbsp;
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.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Friday Faceoff with Josie Pagani and Hamish Rutherford

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For this week's Business Panel, Nick was joined by Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan, and WellingtonNZ Chief Executive Mark Oldershaw. 

They discussed how the region is tracking approaching summer time, and tackled issues such as attracting events, business investment, and the safety of city streets.

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For this week's Business Panel, Nick was joined by Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan, and WellingtonNZ Chief Executive Mark Oldershaw.&nbsp;
They discussed how the region is tracking approaching summer time, and tackled issues such as attracting events, business investment, and the safety of city streets.
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Business Panel: Hayley Horan and Mark Oldershaw on creating a buzz around Wellington

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An independent supermarket owner says state-owned stores are feasible, with some work.

The Green Party's pledging to tackle grocery prices by breaking up our duopoly with KiwiMart - costing 2.8 billion dollars. 

It'd force Woolworths and Foodstuffs to divest 120 branches into public ownership, and two distribution centres. 

Upper Hutt's Plenty Foods owner, Henry Hutcheon told Nick Mills it's a realistic idea, that'll need fine tuning.

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An independent supermarket owner says state-owned stores are feasible, with some work.
The Green Party's pledging to tackle grocery prices by breaking up our duopoly with KiwiMart - costing 2.8 billion dollars.&nbsp;
It'd force Woolworths and Foodstuffs to divest 120 branches into public ownership, and two distribution centres.&nbsp;
Upper Hutt's Plenty Foods owner, Henry Hutcheon told Nick Mills it's a realistic idea, that'll need fine tuning.
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Henry Hutcheon: Upper Hutt grocery store owner on the Green Party's grocery policy

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick Mills is joined by Regional Councillor Yadana Saw and political commentator and academic Dr Bryce Edwards to debate the biggest stories of the week.

Our panel get heated over the Moa Point review, who's to blame and who's avoiding accountability? 

After Nick's disagreement with Mayor Andrew Little over "exceptional circumstances" for the opportunity to stall Tiaki Wai, we hear what the panel think about the debate and the speed of setting up the entity. 

And would water metres be worth it?

Also, this week Mayor Little called out Deloitte, accusing them of using AI on the council report. Saw and Dr Edwards discuss the reliance on "the big four" consultants in the public sector.

Plus, move on orders have been dulled down, should reckless driving resulting in death end with stricter punishment, and should Nick publish the footage of thieves from his restaurant.

Then our guests give two hots of the week to end on a high.

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick Mills is joined by Regional Councillor Yadana Saw and political commentator and academic Dr Bryce Edwards to debate the biggest stories of the week.
Our panel get heated over the Moa Point review, who's to blame and who's avoiding accountability?&nbsp;
After Nick's disagreement with Mayor Andrew Little over "exceptional circumstances" for the opportunity to stall Tiaki Wai, we hear what the panel think about the debate and the speed of setting up the entity.&nbsp;
And would water metres be worth it?
Also, this week Mayor Little called out Deloitte, accusing them of using AI on the council report. Saw and Dr Edwards discuss the reliance on "the big four" consultants in the public sector.
Plus, move on orders have been dulled down, should reckless driving resulting in death end with stricter punishment, and should Nick publish the footage of thieves from his restaurant.
Then our guests give two hots of the week to end on a high.
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Friday Faceoff with Yadana Saw and Bryce Edwards

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/5243fff8-2841-497b-b5fb-b4bb00071006/transcript

Friday Faceoff with Josie Pagani and Hamish Rutherford

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