Just three hours before the coalition government's first budget was unveiled, two politicians came in to debate what might be in it, and the other political issues of the week.

Nick was joined by a Wellington Mornings newbie, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. 

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Just three hours before the coalition government's first budget was unveiled, two politicians came in to debate what might be in it, and the other political issues of the week.
Nick was joined by a Wellington Mornings newbie, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. 
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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: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Penk on the budget, protests and Kainga Ora

Wellington's Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) is facing an unpredictable future, as the Wellington City Council cuts their funding by 60%.

The council announced CAB will go from receiving around $230,000 to $100,000. 

CAB General Manager Carin Sundstedt joins Nick Mills on the show to discuss the impact this will cause to not only CAB but all of Wellington,

The service helped around 11,000 people last year alone and has three full time staff who support around 125 volunteers. 

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Wellington's Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) is facing an unpredictable future, as the Wellington City Council cuts their funding by 60%.
The council announced CAB will go from receiving around $230,000 to $100,000.&nbsp;
CAB General Manager Carin Sundstedt joins Nick Mills on the show to discuss the impact this will cause to not only CAB but all of Wellington,
The service helped around 11,000 people last year alone and has three full time staff who support around 125 volunteers.&nbsp;
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Citizen Advice Bureau considers future after budget cuts

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An ambulance for an unconscious man on Cuba St was rejected by emergency services.

Two separate calls were made by bystanders to 111.

But when the man was identified and recognised by Wellington Free Ambulance, they told the callers he was a "frequent caller" and informed them no paramedics would be sent. 

An ambulance was eventually called after two police officers arrived to the scene radioed for one.

Nick is joined on the show by the man who called the ambulance - David Cormack.

Cormack shares his experience and concerns with the conduct over dealing with frequent callers.

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An ambulance for an unconscious man on Cuba St was rejected by emergency services.
Two separate calls were made by bystanders to 111.
But when the man was identified and recognised by Wellington Free Ambulance, they told the callers he was a "frequent caller" and informed them no paramedics would be sent.&nbsp;
An ambulance was eventually called after two police officers arrived to the scene radioed for one.
Nick is joined on the show by the man who called the ambulance - David Cormack.
Cormack shares his experience and concerns with the conduct over dealing with frequent callers.
LISTEN ABOVE

Emergency services refuse to send ambulance to "frequent caller"

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/168ed1b1-5a04-4137-aba8-b45500044819/transcript

This week for Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills is joined by Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and Political Commentator Ben Thomas.

Our panel faceoff over the future of Wellington. As 8700 jobs cuts are coming the public sector's way Wellington needs to swerve. O'Connor and Thomas analyse the cuts, how we got here and how we can bounce back as a city.

And they debate Nicola Willis' suggestion much of these roles will be replaced by AI. How do they use it and do we actually have the AI infrastructure and capabilities to do similar tasks to these public services. 

Then onto the social housing reform announced yesterday. Is it fair to suggest a time limit for those in the homes?

Onto the arrests made in corrections, our panel dive into the reasons and issues in our correct system that have allowed this to happen.

Also on the agenda is the Moa Point report, trust in the Wellington council, the unofficial "WCC Rich List", and their hots and nots for the week. 

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This week for Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills is joined by Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and Political Commentator Ben Thomas.
Our panel faceoff over the future of Wellington. As 8700 jobs cuts are coming the public sector's way Wellington needs to swerve. O'Connor and Thomas analyse the cuts, how we got here and how we can bounce back as a city.
And they debate Nicola Willis' suggestion much of these roles will be replaced by AI. How do they use it and do we actually have the AI infrastructure and capabilities to do similar tasks to these public services.&nbsp;
Then onto the social housing reform announced yesterday. Is it fair to suggest a time limit for those in the homes?
Onto the arrests made in corrections, our panel dive into the reasons and issues in our correct system that have allowed this to happen.
Also on the agenda is the Moa Point report, trust in the Wellington council, the unofficial "WCC Rich List", and their hots and nots for the week.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Greg O'Connor and Ben Thomas

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/fd527b42-91a2-462c-a4e8-b452000e12b1/transcript

Politics Thursday: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Penk on the budget, protests and Kainga Ora

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