Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joins Nick Mills in the studio, on the eve of one of the biggest days in the political year: Budget Day.

With the budget looming, Nick asks if we can finally expect policy from Labour for this coming election.

Hipkins shares his predictions for the budget, Labour's priorities and his thoughts on the pre-budget announcements so far. 

With the 8700 jobs cut announcement, we find out if Labour would reinstate some of these and what difference he thinks AI can make in the public sector.

Hipkins says Labour will look into regulation and the future of AI, and he wants to focus on growing productivity of employees, not replacing them. 

Also, does Hipkins think that New Zealand is ready to trust a Labour government and he gives his thoughts on the leaked "duck faced horse" audio from the Labour conference.

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joins Nick Mills in the studio, on the eve of one of the biggest days in the political year: Budget Day.
With the budget looming, Nick asks if we can finally expect policy from Labour for this coming election.
Hipkins shares his predictions for the budget, Labour's priorities and his thoughts on the pre-budget announcements so far.&nbsp;
With the 8700 jobs cut announcement, we find out if Labour would reinstate some of these and what difference he thinks AI can make in the public sector.
Hipkins says Labour will look into regulation and the future of AI, and he wants to focus on growing productivity of employees, not replacing them.&nbsp;
Also, does Hipkins think that New Zealand is ready to trust a Labour government and he gives his thoughts on the leaked "duck faced horse" audio from the Labour conference.
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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.

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins in the studio for the eve of Budget Day

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick is joined in the studio by Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington's Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan.

It's a post-budget day special. Yesterday Nicola Willis released her much anticipated budget, the panel dissect the winners, the losers and what they think is missing from this year's "sugar-free" budget. 

We hear what Horan has heard from businesses, does the budget lack vision? And what does it do for Wellington?

Then onto Wellington City Council who had a week of ups and downs. A lower-than-expected rates rise was announced at 5.9%, yet a day later it was released they spent 600 thousand on a promotional website for the new library. 

They share their thoughts on the 600k pay cheque and sending the job out to Auckland. And what is hoing on with the spending culture on the council?

Horan and Leggett also talk Takina - are we getting the best use out of it?

And the panel share their hots and a not of the week.

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It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick is joined in the studio by Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington's Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan.
It's a post-budget day special. Yesterday Nicola Willis released her much anticipated budget, the panel dissect the winners, the losers and what they think is missing from this year's "sugar-free" budget.&nbsp;
We hear what Horan has heard from businesses, does the budget lack vision? And what does it do for Wellington?
Then onto Wellington City Council who had a week of ups and downs. A lower-than-expected rates rise was announced at 5.9%, yet a day later it was released they spent 600 thousand on a promotional website for the new library.&nbsp;
They share their thoughts on the 600k pay cheque and sending the job out to Auckland. And what is hoing on with the spending culture on the council?
Horan and Leggett also talk Takina - are we getting the best use out of it?
And the panel share their hots and a not of the week.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Nick Leggett and Hayley Horan

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It's time for Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joining Nick on the show.

Starting with The Hurricanes game tonight against the Crusaders in Christchurch. 

With many injuries in the team, are the panel concerned about a loss of the game and momentum towards the final?

And the incredible story of Tim Payne who yesterday had under 5,000 followers, has gone viral and just cracked 1 million. The power of social media hit Payne when an Argentinean influencer called him the least known player at the upcoming FIFA world cup - a statement certainly not true today. 

And what is happening with the Pulse?

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It's time for Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joining Nick on the show.
Starting with The Hurricanes game tonight against the Crusaders in Christchurch.&nbsp;
With many injuries in the team, are the panel concerned about a loss of the game and momentum towards the final?
And the incredible story of Tim Payne who yesterday had under 5,000 followers, has gone viral and just cracked 1 million. The power of social media hit Payne when an Argentinean influencer called him the least known player at the upcoming FIFA world cup - a statement certainly not true today.&nbsp;
And what is happening with the Pulse?
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Sports Kick-off with Adam Cooper and Jason Pine: Phoenix's Tim Payne goes viral

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It's Politics Thursday and it's Budget Day, Nick is joined by Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley.

The panel talk the political issues of the week - starting with the budget due for release at 2pm today. 

Costley says it's certainly no lolly scramble, but it is a budget for real Kiwis. Andersen shares her worries for the people who need support most - particularly from what we have already seen from pre-budget announcements. 

How has collaboration and compromise been with the coalition partners while crafting the budget?

And onto the Ipsos survey, where Kiwis trust Labour to deal with 7 out of the top 10. What do our politicians think have caused these results? Are people voting on hope?

Then, the government's new loan scheme to transition large companies off gas, should this be expanded?

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It's Politics Thursday and it's Budget Day, Nick is joined by Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley.
The panel talk the political issues of the week - starting with the budget due for release at 2pm today.&nbsp;
Costley says it's certainly no lolly scramble, but it is a budget for real Kiwis. Andersen shares her worries for the people who need support most - particularly from what we have already seen from pre-budget announcements.&nbsp;
How has collaboration and compromise been with the coalition partners while crafting the budget?
And onto the Ipsos survey, where Kiwis trust Labour to deal with 7 out of the top 10. What do our politicians think have caused these results? Are people voting on hope?
Then, the government's new loan scheme to transition large companies off gas, should this be expanded?
LISTEN ABOVE

Politics Thursday with Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley: Budget Day

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/38f9481e-878e-4228-9d44-b45701886531/transcript

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins in the studio for the eve of Budget Day

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