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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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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Mark Mitchell: Police minister on officers attending fewer family harm and mental health callouts

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'

How is Wellington's economy holding up in the face of job cuts and a recession, and what will the Golden Mile redevelopment mean for both CBD and suburban businesses?

Those were some of the questions for this week's business panel, consisting of Tomboy Bakery owner Kate Bresolin and florist Yvette Edwards. 

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How is Wellington's economy holding up in the face of job cuts and a recession, and what will the Golden Mile redevelopment mean for both CBD and suburban businesses?
Those were some of the questions for this week's business panel, consisting of Tomboy Bakery owner Kate Bresolin and florist Yvette Edwards. 
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Business Panel: Tomboy's Kate Bresolin and florist Yvette Edwards

The Greens have seen resignations from party members after accusations of mistreating Darleen Tana. Still, the now-independent MP's days might be numbered as the party considers invoking the waka-jumping law. 

Meanwhile, the cost of the Defence Force 757 breaking down on the Prime Minister's trip to Japan last month has been revealed.

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest in political news. 

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The Greens have seen resignations from party members after accusations of mistreating Darleen Tana. Still, the now-independent MP's days might be numbered as the party considers invoking the waka-jumping law. 
Meanwhile, the cost of the Defence Force 757 breaking down on the Prime Minister's trip to Japan last month has been revealed.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest in political news. 
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Mark Mitchell: Police minister on officers attending fewer family harm and mental health callouts

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