The government is hoping to have petrol tax fully scrapped by 2027, with all motorists moving towards paying road user charges per kilometre. But if the idea is that this is cost neutral, what's the point?

Also, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced a raft of changes to the Fisheries Act, but as a former chair of Sealord and someone who has received donations from the industry, is he the right person to be making these decisions?

To answer those questions, Labour's Ohariu MP Greg O'Connor and National's Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. 

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The government is hoping to have petrol tax fully scrapped by 2027, with all motorists moving towards paying road user charges per kilometre. But if the idea is that this is cost neutral, what's the point?
Also, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced a raft of changes to the Fisheries Act, but as a former chair of Sealord and someone who has received donations from the industry, is he the right person to be making these decisions?
To answer those questions, Labour's Ohariu MP Greg O'Connor and National's Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.&nbsp;
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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.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Tom Rutherford talk unemployment, road user charges

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick is joined in the studio by lawyer and former MP Stephen Franks and managing director of Gazley Motors Myles Gazley.

Starting with the government's warnings of carless days due to fuel shortages from the Iran conflict.

Gazley and Franks give their insight into the issue, the response from the government and the public. Should the government implement the idea, or are there better alternatives?

Then how's our council doing? As the spending budget for Mayor Little's triennium plan goes through - with amendments to climate funds. Our panel faceoff on the solution - is it amalgamation?

We hear what the panel think of the Wellington mayors' letter to the Prime Minister opposing move on orders. 

And Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library opens tomorrow. What do Gazley and Franks think of the 178k opening celebration budget? And is this the library of the future, or an overspend?

Plus they give their hots or nots for the week.

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick is joined in the studio by lawyer and former MP Stephen Franks and managing director of Gazley Motors Myles Gazley.
Starting with the government's warnings of carless days due to fuel shortages from the Iran conflict.
Gazley and Franks give their insight into the issue, the response from the government and the public. Should the government implement the idea, or are there better alternatives?
Then how's our council doing? As the spending budget for Mayor Little's triennium plan goes through - with amendments to climate funds. Our panel faceoff on the solution - is it amalgamation?
We hear what the panel think of the Wellington mayors' letter to the Prime Minister opposing move on orders.&nbsp;
And Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library opens tomorrow. What do Gazley and Franks think of the 178k opening celebration budget? And is this the library of the future, or an overspend?
Plus they give their hots or nots for the week.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Stephen Franks and Myles Gazley

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This week for Friday Sport Kick-off Nick is joined by Jason Pine to wrap the weeks sport - and what's to come for the weekend.

Starting with the biggest question in rugby at the moment - who will be Dave Rennie's All Blacks assistant coach? Jason and Nick talk Tana Umaga and Cory Jane, their stats, their legacy and hopes for the job.

Tonight the Hurricanes play the Force in Napier, they go through what's expected and how the team is progressing to the championship.

Plus, the Phoenix double header at Hnry stadium on Saturday - Match for Good. They dissect the success of Bev Priestman as the head coach of the women's team. 

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This week for Friday Sport Kick-off Nick is joined by Jason Pine to wrap the weeks sport - and what's to come for the weekend.
Starting with the biggest question in rugby at the moment - who will be Dave Rennie's All Blacks assistant coach? Jason and Nick talk Tana Umaga and Cory Jane, their stats, their legacy and hopes for the job.
Tonight the Hurricanes play the Force in Napier, they go through what's expected and how the team is progressing to the championship.
Plus, the Phoenix double header at Hnry stadium on Saturday - Match for Good. They dissect the success of Bev Priestman as the head coach of the women's team.&nbsp;
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Friday Sport kick-off with Jason Pine

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This week for Politics Thursday Nick is joined by Labour MP and spokesperson for Health and Wellington Issues, Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Otaki, Tim Costley.

Yesterday the Covid-19 response findings were released, what have our politicians learned from these findings?

Verrall, who was associate health minister at the time, shares her thoughts on the inquiry findings surrounding spendings, teenage vaccination health concerns and lockdowns. 

Was the 30-million-dollar inquiry worth it?

They also cover the union outcry over primary teacher individual pay deals, and the letter from Wellington regional mayors and community leaders opposing move on orders.

Plus, Shane Reti exits the beehive - are some people too good to last in parliament?

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This week for Politics Thursday Nick is joined by Labour MP and spokesperson for Health and Wellington Issues, Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Otaki, Tim Costley.
Yesterday the Covid-19 response findings were released, what have our politicians learned from these findings?
Verrall, who was associate health minister at the time, shares her thoughts on the inquiry findings surrounding spendings, teenage vaccination health concerns and lockdowns.&nbsp;
Was the 30-million-dollar inquiry worth it?
They also cover the union outcry over primary teacher individual pay deals, and the letter from Wellington regional mayors and community leaders opposing move on orders.
Plus, Shane Reti exits the beehive - are some people too good to last in parliament?
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Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley (2)

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Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Tom Rutherford talk unemployment, road user charges

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