Nick Leggett
Truckers not convinced by speed camera recommendations
The trucking industry says it's not convinced a recommendation by government advisors to massively increase speed camera numbers and hike fines will achieve much for safety.
The Speed Reference Group… Audio
Road lobby concerned over calls for lower speed limits
The Transport Agency has estimated 95 percent of the country's open roads should have their speed limit dropped from 100km/h to 60-80km/h.
NZTA has released its online risk assessment tool called… Audio
Trucking industry focuses on road crash investigations
The trucking industry is calling for police to be better resourced to investigate truck crashes as the Ministry of Transport works on its new strategy to bring down the road toll. The review includes… Audio
Four-lane highway only fix for road safety - Transport Forum
The Road Transport Forum says modern four-lane highways are the only practical solution for improving road safety on key routes. The Government has announced it will spend $1.4 billion on safety… Audio
How are the local body election losers holding up?
The runners up in the big city mayoral elections look to the future. Audio
Donations disclosure 'a stunt' say rivals
Wellington mayoral candidates say Justin Lester's decision to declare his campaign donors is just a publicity stunt and they won't be following suit. Audio
Compare Wellington's mayoral candidates
Still not sure who's who in the Wellington mayoral race? Take a look at all the candidates and their plans for the capital here.
Porirua to get more accurate weather readings
Porirua mayor Nick Leggett is lauding more accurate weather readings for his city. Audio
Wellington mayoral candidates grilled and drenched
The water pistols came out as Aro Valley residents grilled Wellington's mayoral candidates last night. Video
Video debate: Wgtn mayoral hopefuls battle over cycleway
Two Wellington mayoral candidates may rip up the Island Bay cycleway and another said it has "toxified" the council in an RNZ mayoral video debate this morning. Video
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Quirky Wellington Quiz
What colour's the bottom bucket on the Cuba Street bucket fountain? Who is the captain of the Hurricanes? And speaking of winds, what's the highest wind gust on record? We find out how well our… Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Rates
How much will the Wellington mayoral candidates ask you to stump up if they become mayor? Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Airport Runway Extension
To extend or not to extend the Wellington Airport soundings. What the candidates think. Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Island Bay cycleway
Would they keep it or rip it up - what the candidates think of the controversial Island Bay cycleway. Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - A second Vic tunnel?
The contentious transport stuff - a second tunnel for Mt Victoria and the Basin Reserve flyover. Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Living Wage
What are the Wellington mayoral candidates thoughts on a living wage for council staff? Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Leadership
There's been talk of the Wellington council being toxic. We put that to the three current Wellington councillors. And is Porirua mayor Nick Leggett doing a 'Shadbolt' - 'anywhere as long as I'm… Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Housing
The four mayoralty candidates discuss Wellington's rising housing prices. Audio
Wellington Mayoralty Debate - Introduction
Wellington mayor Celia Wade Brown's decision not to stand this year has thrown the Wellington mayoralty contest wide open.We quiz four of the leading candidates - the current deputy mayor Justin… Audio
Ethnic communities challenge mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidates are racing for votes in upcoming local government elections largely with a focus on housing, economy and transport. But how much thought have mayoral candidates put into the needs… Audio, Gallery
