Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiled her second budget yesterday - and its big news if you're a business owner, a Kiwisaver member or a teenager on the benefit. What impact will the changes have?

Also, a man who heckled Rail Minister Winston Peters at a press conference earlier this week is facing an employment investigation. Should his behaviour in his own time be subject to an investigation by his bosses?

To answer those questions, economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen and political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.

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Auckland FC take on Melbourne Victory in the second leg of the A-League semi-finals tomorrow night. It's been a hugely successful season for the team - can they win against Melbourne again? 

Also, Ardie Savea's Moana Pasifika take on the Chiefs this weekend - the only New Zealand team they still haven't beat this season. Can they do it?

Newstalk ZB All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. 

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The government is today unvelining it's budget - and its hotly anticipated. What can we expect?

Also, Winston Peters says he wouldn't mind if a member of the public who heckled him earlier this week lost his job. Is this reasonable?

To answer those questions, Transport Minister and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop and Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. 

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The Wellington City Council's long term plan committee will tomorrow vote on what to do with the unfinished events centre in New Zealand's largest suburb. 

The Karori community fundraised millions for the events centre after many of Wellington's local halls were closed due to earthquake fears.

The events centre is built – but the trust ran out of money for the fit out. The group then gifted the site to the council, who promised to finish the centre but have since proposed to demolish or sell it amid budget fears. 

Karori Community Hall Trust Heather Baldwin joined Nick Mills to discuss the project and the council's response. 

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One of Wellington’s favourite events is back this year, and it's celebrating two big milestones.

This week the World of Wearable Arts sold their one millionth ticket - a feat achieved while also celebrating 20 years since the event came to Wellington.

The lucky ticketholder was Glenys from Auckland - who is one of the roughly 70% of ticketholders that attend the event from out of Wellington.

To discuss this year's event, Nick was joined by WOW CEO Meg Williams and the millionth ticketholder Glenys.

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The government has announced $164 million in extra funding for after-hours doctors clinics around the country - but the announcement doesn't include any specific funding for services in central Wellington. 

Currently, those seeking 24/7 care are required to travel to a clinic in Kenepuru - and that looks set to remain the case. 

To discuss the announcement and the importance of after hours primary care, Porirua GP and chair of General Practice New Zealand Dr Bryan Betty joined Nick Mills.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil her second budget on Thursday - and she's remaining tight lipped on what could be inside. What can we expect?

Also, Parliament will tomorrow debate the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pati Maori MPs. How long could this debate go on? 

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. 

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It’s been quite a week in Parliament.

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the c-word, quoting a controversial opinion piece by Andrea Vance. Meanwhile, the Te Pati Maori co-leaders were suspended for 21 days and yesterday Labour MP Willie Jackson was booted from the house.

How low have the standards of behaviour dropped in our Parliament? 

Also, a single Wellington bus lane enforcement camera on Cambridge Terrace has made nearly $800,000 in just two months, with thousands being stung.  Is this about enforcement or revenue gathering?

To answer those questions, Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy and former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. 

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Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has hoisted his first PGA Tour trophy at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina - but what happens next for the Kiwi golfer? 

Also, the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Sky Stadium tonight - and the bookies have a very firm favourite. What can we expect?

All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.

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It was a fiery day in Parliament yesterday, with Workplace Relations minister Brooke van Velden quoting a controversial opinion piece and dropping the c-word in Parliament. Was this acceptable?

Also, the Greens have released their alternative budget, promising $88 billion in new taxes. Is this lunacy or realistic? 

To answer those questions, Transport minister and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.

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