David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill will have its first reading in Parliament today, where National will support it. But with National refusing to support it further, is the entire exercise a waste of time? 

Also, the government has apologised to victims of abuse suffered while in state care - but what is the plan for redress?

Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall and National's Otaki MP joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.

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David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill will have its first reading in Parliament today, where National will support it. But with National refusing to support it further, is the entire exercise a waste of time?&nbsp;
Also, the government has apologised to victims of abuse suffered while in state care - but what is the plan for redress?
Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall and National's Otaki MP joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.
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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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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk Treaty Principles Bill and the apology for abuse in care

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Former 2ZB Wellington host Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. 

His family say he died peacefully at his home in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.

Yeo hosted the top-rating breakfast show from 1972 to 1995, consistently taking the number one spot until the late 1980s. 

Working with him at 2ZB were broadcasters John McBeth and Raylene Ramsay - the latter still a newsreader at Newstalk ZB. 

They joined Nick Mills to share the memories of the man Wellingtonians loved. 

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Former 2ZB Wellington host Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78.&nbsp;
His family say he died peacefully at his home in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.
Yeo hosted the top-rating breakfast show from 1972 to 1995, consistently taking the number one spot until the late 1980s.&nbsp;
Working with him at 2ZB were broadcasters John McBeth and Raylene Ramsay - the latter still a newsreader at Newstalk ZB.&nbsp;
They joined Nick Mills to share the memories of the man Wellingtonians loved.&nbsp;
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Remembering Lindsay Yeo: Former colleagues Raylene Ramsay and John McBeth on their work with the radio star

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Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. 

Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme. 

He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters. 

Yeo also appeared on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and toured the country with live stage shows. 

In retirement, Yeo also founded music station Radiyo Richmond in 2016 out of a caravan in the Tasman District. 

In 2017, 22 years after passing on the torch, he joined Tim Fookes on the Morning Show in Wellington to mark the 80th anniversary of 2ZB. 

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Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78.&nbsp;
Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme.&nbsp;
He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters.&nbsp;
Yeo also appeared on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and toured the country with live stage shows.&nbsp;
In retirement, Yeo also founded music station Radiyo Richmond in 2016 out of a caravan in the Tasman District.&nbsp;
In 2017, 22 years after passing on the torch, he joined Tim Fookes on the Morning Show in Wellington to mark the 80th anniversary of 2ZB.&nbsp;
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Former 2ZB host Lindsay Yeo dies at age 78

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f5f2931f-1b05-4cf5-9343-b22701524e71/transcript

In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses further details around the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie as council Crown Observer.

She also chats with Nick Mills about concern from a Ministry over Te Papa charging foreign visitors, and the latest on the Government's plan for a second Mt. Victoria tunnel.

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In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses further details around the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie as council Crown Observer.
She also chats with Nick Mills about concern from a Ministry over Te Papa charging foreign visitors, and the latest on the Government's plan for a second Mt. Victoria tunnel.
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Capital Letter: Council Crown observer's $1,000 a day pay cheque

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/21a1856b-3222-4ded-bb8e-b2260186d8b3/transcript

Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk Treaty Principles Bill and the apology for abuse in care

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