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OPINION: Some disturbing news came across my desk yesterday. I got a lovely email from Nicola Cranfield with the sad news that Cranfield’s on Johnson St near Lambton Quay is closing. Often shops close during a recession and unpredictable times. Shops close because they go broke. Businesses close when owners have just had enough. But Cranfield’s has…

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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Polly Gillespie dissect the year that was 2024, live from Prefab Cafe 30:02

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It's the final Faceoff for 2024 - so who better than two Wellington broadcasting legends to dissect the news of the year? It's been a huge year in politics - and much of it has centered on Wellington. How has both the government and the opposition performed, and who is the stand-out political performer of the year? Also, Wellington City Council and…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine celebrate 2024's sporting successes 13:41

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It’s been a magnificent year in sport. New Zealand had a record haul of 10 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Wellington took out the NPC championship and the Phoenix had their best ever season. To talk the sporting successes of 2024, who better than legendary sports broadcasters Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine. The pair joined Nick Mills for the fina…

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Nicola Willis: Finance minister wraps the year that was 2024 17:53

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It’s been a big year for Finance Minister Nicola Willis. She delivered her first budget which included her promised tax relief package, she laid off thousands of public servants and she’s facing deteriorating books, all in the midst of a technical recession. So how would she rate her performance over the year, and what’s in store for 2025? Willis j…

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen talk economic outlook, ferries and their thoughts on 2024 23:07

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Parliament has officially adjourned for the year and MPs and Ministers are journeying home to various parts of the country. Still in Wellington, though, are the two Lower Hutt-based MPs, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Bishop. The pair joined Nick Mills for the final Politics Thursday panel of 2024, where they debated the economic outl…

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Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor on rates increases, engagement with businesses and how she'd rate her performance 31:37

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Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she would rate her performance as the capital's mayor over 2024 as a "seven or eight". "I think it's gone up and down. Mid-year was probably around five, and if I would do things differently on certain things I would." It's been a difficult year for Whanau who has struggled to find a win. The deal to redevelop Read…

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Anita Baker: Porirua mayor reflects on 2025 and how she's kept next year's rates rise low 9:38

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Porirua could have been in store for a rates rise of more than 10 per cent - but the city's mayor says that could be limited to around half of that after careful spending decisions. Porirua mayor Anita Baker says the council has been careful how its spent money and made cuts in roles where they weren't needed. This week Wellington Mornings is catch…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on two resignations from Tory Whanau's business group and ongoing ferry fallout 8:08

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It's been a huge year for Wellington. Local government has hogged the headlines, and repeated issues with ferries have caused the crossing between the North and South islands to become a hot political issue. With her finger on the pulse of the city's news, NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter has joined Nick Mills weekly since the start of the year…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the government's latest economic forecasts 9:26

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The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead. It won't be until 2029 that the government will finally be out of deficit - longer than previously forecasted. Despite that, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pushing back on calls to make more cuts to government spending, saying the government has to mana…

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Music Time: James Irwin on the best and worst Christmas songs 9:16

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Christmas is upon us, with festive tunes ringing in stores and even around the home. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin has compiled a list of some lesser-known New Zealand Christmas tunes, and even uncovered a long lost Beatles Christmas song - released long before Paul McCartney and John Lennon released their own festive hits. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Wayne Guppy: Upper Hutt mayor on whether he's running for a ninth term 8:30

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New Zealand's longest serving current mayor has revealed he is running for another term. 2025 will be Wayne Guppy's ninth run for the top job, which he has held since 2001. This week Wellington Mornings is catching up with the mayors across the Wellington region. Guppy joined Nick Mills to discuss how Upper Hutt has fared over 2024 and what's in st…

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Campbell Barry: Hutt City mayor reflects on 2024 and looks forward to the new year 11:04

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Over the next few days, Wellington Mornings is talking to local Mayors around our region for their thoughts on the year that was 2024. Today, Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry joined Nick Mills shortly before his last council meeting of the year, where councillors will discuss next year's budget and potential rates rises. He told Nick Mills it's been …

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Daniel Gerrard: Water Safety NZ CEO on two water-related deaths in Wellington over the weekend 7:33

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Two people tragically died in water-related events in Wellington over the weekend. It comes as the country heads into the summer break, where drowning incidents typically spike. Water Safety NZ CEO Daniel Gerrard says the country's provisional drowning figures are still below average for this time of year, and it is important people heed warnings o…

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Take Action in 2025 42:59

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Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Phil O'Reilly talk ferries, rise in drug use and debanking 33:36

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The government's plan for new Interislander ferries doesn't seem to be much of a plan at all - with no new ships or details on what they'll cost. Has the government dropped the ball? Also, fuel company Waitomo and other independent service station owners say BNZ has told them there'll be no more loans and all outstanding debt must be paid by 2030 -…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Blackcaps v England and the Breakers string of losses 12:36

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The Blackcaps take on England in Hamilton in the third test - a dead-rubber after a dismal performance by the home team over the first two tests. What went wrong for the Blackcaps? Also, the Breakers have suffered five losses in a row, including in Wellington last Saturday night. What's going wrong for the team? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Al…

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Politics Thursday: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk ferries, boot camps and support for media 24:19

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The government's plan for the Interislander ferry was light on detail - we don't know what new ferries we're getting, nor how much it will cost. Did the government drop the ball? Also, the Fair Digitial News Bargaining Bill that forces social media giants to pay for their use of NZ news still hasn't been introduced to Parliament - when will we see …

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on ferries, boot camps and whether he'll still be leader in 2025 22:17

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins has spent a year in opposition now - holding the top job longer than many commentators expected he would. Looking forward to 2025, Nick Mills asked Hipkins how Labour plans to grow its vote and what policy it plans on looking at. Also, what is likely to be in the government's new plan for the Interisland ferries, and why…

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Clint Schoultz: VSCT spokesperson on demand rising 80% for their Christmas hamper initiative 7:09

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The Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust (VSCT) is calling on the help of Wellingtonians ahead of the festive season. The trust is behind an initiative to provide Christmas hampers for families across the Wellington region, now in its second year. But demand for the hampers is up almost 80 per cent on last year, and spokesperson Clint Schoultz says …

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Business Panel: Retail NZ CEO Carlolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors' Michelle Backhouse on how business fared in 2024 31:52

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It's been one of the toughest years in memory for many businesses around Wellington with a sluggish economy, public-sector job cuts, high inflation, and roading changes around the CBD. But there is still loads of positivity around the capital according to our two guests on the final Business Panel of 2024, who are both hoping for a much stronger 20…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on boot camp abscondees and impending announcement on Interislander ferries 12:09

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The Government is expected to announce its plan for the future of the Interislander ferries this week. What are we expecting? Also, the government's boot camps have been in the headlines over the weekend after two young people absconded from the programme, and another was killed in a car accident. How politically harmful is this for the government?…

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Align Your Life 43:25

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Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimons talk Vision for Wellington, Sevu Reece and Christmas parties 32:53

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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, som…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Andrew Alderson and Adam Cooper on the Blackcaps v England and the second NZ A-League derby 12:12

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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 …

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Shaun Bruce: Sydney Kings player on facing the Breakers in Wellington this weekend 3:51

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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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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David Gower: Cricketing great and former English captain on the second test at the Basin Reserve 10:10

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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 s…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk scrutiny week, benefits and public sector Christmas parties 21:49

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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…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Peter Jackson's reserve hopes and the Ombudsman investigating Kiwirail 10:26

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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 fig…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's 'horrific' Q&A interview and Labour's annual conference 6:50

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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 interview…

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Make More Room 49:53

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Friday Faceoff: Grant Walker and David Farrar talk Covid-19 inquiry, Labour Party conference and Nikki Kaye's legacy 32:59

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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 …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Andrew Alderson and Adam Cooper on Blackcaps v England, All Blacks northern tour performance 11:19

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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 to…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Wellington City Council cuts and whether Tory Whanau will seek another term 8:33

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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 W…

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Music Time: James Irwin on one of NZs most sought after records and a reissue of a controversial Christmas song 9:58

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This week on Music Time, our music man James Irwin tells Nick that a certain Christchurch based record label might be New Zealand's most important ever. Also, we check out a reissue of one of New Zealand's most rare and sought after records and the lads gets the gloves off over Bob Geldof and that Christmas song. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Michel Boersma: The Art of Banksy curator on the new exhibition and his correspondence with the elusive artist 10:12

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A very special exhibition is opening in Wellington this week. The Art of Bansky sees more than 160 works from the elusive UK artist on display at Wellington's Takina Convention Centre. The exhibition is coming direct from London and curator Michel Boersma has made the trip to Wellington for the opening. He joined Nick Mills in the studio and brough…

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Nick Tansley: Renowned Wellington Christmas entertainer on whether Wellington's Christmas spirit is dying 7:09

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Auckland has a beautiful big tree in their CBD, and thousands upon thousands lined the city's streets yesterday for their annual Santa parade. But here in Wellington, we have a few cheap lighting trusses as a tree and the days of the big city Christmas parade are long gone. It led Nick to ask - is the Christmas spirit in Wellington dying? For his t…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls reflects on the coalition government's first birthday 7:58

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This week marks a year since the coalition government of National, Act and New Zealand First was sworn in - and it's been an incredibly busy twelve months. How has the government performed, and are all three parties happy with how the year has played out? Also, a Police officer has been found to have left a copy of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon'…

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Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Peter Dunne talk rates caps, Wellington Airport upgrade and behaviour in Parliament 33:07

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Wellington Airport is in store for a $500m upgrade to allow for larger aircraft - but will we see new airlines arriving in the capital? Also, behaviour in Parliament has been a hot topic this week with Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke named for leading a haka, and Education Minister Erica Stanford referring to Labour MP Jan Tinetti a "stu…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on All Blacks v Italy and Phoenix v Victory 9:57

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The All Blacks take on Italy in the final game of the northern tour on Sunday morning - and it will be Wellington All Black TJ Perenara's last game in black. What's his legacy in the team, and how big a winning margin will we see? Also, its a rematch of last season's semi-final with the Wellington Phoenix taking on Melbourne Victory. What are we ex…

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Matt Clarke: Wellington Airport CEO on the newly announced $500 million upgrade plan 8:44

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More long-haul widebody planes will be able to operate at Wellington Airport following upgraded safety zones on its runway. It could mean Wellington could see direct flights to the United States and Asia for the first time ever. The energy-absorbing blocks at each end of the runway are part of a $500 million upgrade plan announced by the airport to…

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Politics Thursday: Kieran McAnulty and Mike Butterick talk gang patches, hikoi and haka in Parliament 21:12

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Today is the first day of the ban on wearing gang patches in public - but will the new law actually be effective? Also, 40,000 people marched on Parliament this week to protest Act's Treaty Principles Bill. Did the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon know what he was getting into when he agreed to support the bill's first reading? To answer those ques…

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Dennis O'Reilly: Lifetime Black Power member on the start of the gang patch ban 9:18

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Lifetime Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says the government's gang patch ban won't work, saying the police should concentrate on behavior instead. "It's not what you wear, its what you do." He says he is working with gang members to "stay calm" as the ban is introduced - but expects most gang members will adhere to the rules. LISTEN ABOVE See om…

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Sailing away: Nick Mills joins the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club for an afternoon on Wellington Harbour 13:02

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It was a beautiful albeit slightly windy day in Wellington on Tuesday - perfect for an afternoon of sailing. Nick, Ethan, and Adam were invited by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club to spend a few hours getting an idea of sailing and what the club offers beginners wanting to get involved in the sport. Nick spoke to club operations manager Chris Sc…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on the hikoi in Wellington and advice on the appointment of a Crown observer 10:30

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Its estimated 42,000 people took to the streets in Wellington yesterday, protesting Act's Treaty Principles Bill. NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell was in the crowd, and told Nick Mills protestors were upbeat and well-behaved. Also, advice received by local government minister Simeon Brown on the decision to appoint a Crown obs…

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Business Panel: Clem Griffiths and Jim Wana talk Wellington's economy, the city council and the need for more big events 33:02

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Interest rates are down, inflation is down and the weather is getting warmer - so is Wellington finally through the worst of its economic slump? There are differing opinions. Also, a Crown observer has been installed at Wellington City Council. What difference will this make and will it improve council engagement with businesses? To answer those qu…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PMs trip to APEC and tomorrow's hikoi to Parliament 9:01

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The Prime Minister has returned from a fleeting trip to Peru for this year's APEC summit where he met with world leaders including a bilateral with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But many attendees were focused on another piece of New Zealand news - what was it? Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament to…

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