It was revealed this week that members of Vision for Wellington, a group set up by prominent Wellingtonians to advocate for the city had been communicating with the Prime Minister and local government Minister about their launch - despite claiming to be apolitical. Do you believe the group when they say they don't have a political agenda?

Also, some government departments have scrapped their Christmas parties to save money. Is this reasonable, or just miserable? 

To answer those questions, Infrastructure NZ CEO and former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett and PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.

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Wellington's biggest roundabout will see plenty of action over the next few days as the Blackcaps take on England in the second test at the Basin Reserve. 

The crowd is a sell-out for the first three days and the excitement is palpable around town. What are our chances of finding a win? 

Also, the Wellington Phoenix face Auckland FC in Auckland this weekend - can the Phoenix come back from defeat to topple the new club? 

All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB's cricket man Andrew Alderson joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. 

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The Australian NBL returns to Wellington for the first time in five years this weekend where the Breakers will take on the Sydney Kings at TSB Arena. 

On the court will be Shaun Bruce, a former Wellington Saints player now playing for the Kings.

He joined Nick Mills to discuss what to expect on Saturday.

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David Gower is a cricketing great who played 117 test matches for England - many of them as captain of the side. 

He's in Wellington to commentate the second test between England and the Blackcaps at the Basin Reserve. He joined Nick Mills to discuss what to expect, the side's best performers, and the controversial decision to fine players for the slow over rate in the first test. 

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Its scruity week in Parliament - and Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall is under fire for telling Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy that he has "a reputation for cooking the books". Was she out of line?

Also, some government departments aren't holding Christmas parties this year, citing the "current fiscal environment." Is this just a bit miserable?

To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.

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The Government will soon determine the fate of 76ha of prime Wellington real estate, which local resident Sir Peter Jackson is advocating to be turned into a public reserve - what are the chances Jackson will get his wish?

Also, the Ombudsman has launched an investigation after Kiwirail refused to reveal how much it has spent on consultants - a figure Finance Minister Nicola Willis said concerned her, but was unable to disclose herself. Will the public ever see the figure? 

To answer those questions, NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. 

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sat down with Jack Tame on TVNZ's Q&A programme over the weekend - and by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls' count, Luxon uttered the phrase "what I'd say to you is" 21 times - and often struggled to answer Tame's direct questions. 

"I'm not surprised he said it so many times, it was one of the worst interviews I've ever seen with a Prime Minister." 

Also, the Labour Party held their annual conference in Christchurch this weekend. What came out of it? 

Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. 

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The first phase of the inquiry into the government's response to Covid-19 is out - and it's critical of vaccine mandates, saying they caused social harm to a significant minority of New Zealanders. Were vaccine mandates the biggest mistake of the Covid-19 response? 

Also, the Labour Party is holding its annual conference this weekend. How have they performed in opposition, and how do they become more relevant? 

To talk through those issues, as well as reflect on the tragic death of former National MP Nikki Kaye, broadcaster Grant Walker and Curia pollster David Farrar joined Nick for Friday Faceoff. 

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The Blackcaps are taking on England in the first test at Hagley Oval this week, finishing on Thursday at 

The team returns to New Zealand after a historic 3-0 series win against India. So what are their chances against England? Newstalk ZB cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson joined Nick Mills. 

Also, the All Blacks have wrapped up their northern tour after a lacklustre win against Italy. How would All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper rate their performance over the tour? 

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The Wellington City Council has cut roughly $400m worth of projects from its long-term plan - a decision necessitated by the vote to keep its stake in Wellington Airport. 

Begonia House looks set to be demolished and the Golden Mile redevelopment is set to continue as planned. How did councillors come to their decision? 

Also, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has seemingly softened her language when asked by Nick whether she plans to run for a second term as Mayor - will she run again? 

NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter.

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