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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 33 MIN

Friday Faceoff with Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimmons

from Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills · host Newstalk ZB

Nick Mills wraps the week with Friday Faceoff with Chief Executive of Infrastructure NZ, and former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett and National Secretary of the Public Service Association Fleur Fitzsimmons. Starting with the war - how long will the effects last for Kiwis? Fitzsimmons and Legget talk stability of the ceasefire,  They debate the fuel crisis, the government's response and how our country will survive.  Then onto electrifying NZ, with the wake up signal of the Strait of Hormuz closing - Is solar the answer to our countries problems? Christopher Luxon as a leader - is a CEO the leader we want? After his stumbles in the media lately, is he coping with the pressure of these highly unstable times? And who else could step up? After Nicola Willis has fronted the fuel crisis, our panel discuss the signs of a new National leader.  Tiaki Wai and Wellington's water woes - As former Chair of Wellington Water, Nick Leggett shares his insight into the transfer of the water entities to Tiaki Wai ownership. The panel discuss the high-water bills and the necessity for them. Fitzsimmons wants more transparency for the reality of household's rates rises.  Then the surge in drugs seizures at the border - can NZ win the war on drugs? Customs Minister Casey Costello says “We’re not winning, but I wouldn’t say we’re losing.”  Do our panel agree? Leggett and Fitzsimmons address the harms it's doing to our community, and the solutions. Plus, the panel give their hot and nots for the week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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