The government has announced amalgamation talks have paused until after the election.

Mayor Laban says the quality of the Wellington headstart proposal submitted by Hutt City, Wellington City, Porirua and South Waiarapa is "outstanding, it's comprehensive".

Laban says the region will continue preparing for amalgamation.

He believes regardless of a change in government the councils will still amalgamate by 2028, with a potential extension to 2029.

Mills asked why other Mayors are complaining about wasted money from the delay, Laban said "you'll have to ask him about that".

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The government has announced amalgamation talks have paused until after the election.
Mayor Laban says the quality of the Wellington headstart proposal submitted by Hutt City, Wellington City, Porirua and South Waiarapa is "outstanding, it's comprehensive".
Laban says the region will continue preparing for amalgamation.
He believes regardless of a change in government the councils will still amalgamate by 2028, with a potential extension to 2029.
Mills asked why other Mayors are complaining about wasted money from the delay, Laban said "you'll have to ask him about that".
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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.

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Hutt City Mayor Ken Laban on the Government hitting pause on amalgamation

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Former Chairperson of Wellington Water Nick Leggett answers Nick Mills and listener's questions about the Moa Point catastrophe after the AECOM review release.

Leggett discusses his resignation, which came just over a week after the Moa Point event. He talks about the breakdowns in the system and reflects on his tenure.

Amongst the systematic errors were communication difficulties, according to Leggett. 

Leggett said he felt Wellington Water was "othered" by Wellington City Council.

When asked what he wishes he had done different Leggett told Mills he wishes he would have "shaken the cage a bit harder" to be taken more seriously by the council. 

He shared his experience with the Crown review saying "wild horses would not have kept me away from talking to them".

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Former Chairperson of Wellington Water Nick Leggett answers Nick Mills and listener's questions about the Moa Point catastrophe after the AECOM review release.
Leggett discusses his resignation, which came just over a week after the Moa Point event. He talks about the breakdowns in the system and reflects on his tenure.
Amongst the systematic errors were communication difficulties, according to Leggett.&nbsp;
Leggett said he felt Wellington Water was "othered" by Wellington City Council.
When asked what he wishes he had done different Leggett told Mills he wishes he would have "shaken the cage a bit harder" to be taken more seriously by the council.&nbsp;
He shared his experience with the Crown review saying "wild horses would not have kept me away from talking to them".
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Former Chair of Wellington Water Nick Leggett joins Nick Mills in the studio and takes your calls

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by legendary broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and political commentator Esther Robinson to debate the hottest issues of the week.

From amalgamation to health, it's all on Friday Faceoff.

Was the rark up of amalgamation now pointless RMA Minister Bishop has put the proposals on ice? 

Robinson and Sainsbury debate if this was the smart move and theorise the cause of the halt.

Then the revelation sufficient staffing in our surgical wards could save 182 lives a year.  Would you pay more tax if you knew it was going straight to health?

Is Bustasrophe 2 on the way? Our panel debate decisions made by the regional council, which could potentially cut routes and times, while simultaneously funding $11 million new bus lanes to future-proof the network.

Plus is there anything worthwhile in Nicky Hager's new book 'Dirty Work', a quick round up of the end to New Zealand's 54th Parliament and as always, the panel give their hots and nots of the week.

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by legendary broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and political commentator Esther Robinson to debate the hottest issues of the week.
From amalgamation to health, it's all on Friday Faceoff.
Was the rark up of amalgamation now pointless RMA Minister Bishop has put the proposals on ice?&nbsp;
Robinson and Sainsbury debate if this was the smart move and theorise the cause of the halt.
Then the revelation sufficient staffing in our surgical wards could save 182 lives a year. &nbsp;Would you pay more tax if you knew it was going straight to health?
Is Bustasrophe 2 on the way? Our panel debate decisions made by the regional council, which could potentially cut routes and times, while simultaneously funding $11 million new bus lanes to future-proof the network.
Plus is there anything worthwhile in Nicky Hager's new book 'Dirty Work', a quick round up of the end to New Zealand's 54th Parliament and as always, the panel give their hots and nots of the week.
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Friday Faceoff with Mark Sainsbury and Esther Robinson

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Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills on Friday Sport's Kick-Off to analyse the week in sport.

NZ's Rugby Summit in Wellington this week set out to try establish a solution to the haemorrhage of money in the national competition.

Nick shares his idea to make NZ rugby more profitable - get rid of the Super 15 competition and boost the number of All Blacks games. The panel aren't too keen, so share their remedies.

Plus the Tokomanawa Queens - huge signings of Charlisse Leger-Walker and Hayley van Lith from the W-NBA, and dog day at Hnry Stadium when the Lions play Waikato!

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Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills on Friday Sport's Kick-Off to analyse the week in sport.
NZ's Rugby Summit in Wellington this week set out to try establish a solution to the haemorrhage of money in the national competition.
Nick shares his idea to make NZ rugby more profitable - get rid of the Super 15 competition and boost the number of All Blacks games. The panel aren't too keen, so share their remedies.
Plus the Tokomanawa Queens - huge signings of Charlisse Leger-Walker and Hayley van Lith from the W-NBA, and <a href="https://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/matchday-info">dog day at Hnry Stadium</a> when the Lions play Waikato!
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Friday Sport's Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper

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Hutt City Mayor Ken Laban on the Government hitting pause on amalgamation

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