Simon Wilson

Two-time Auckland mayor John Banks says he's considering running for office once again - but does he have a chance? Audio

Auckland local boards have spent a million bucks on catering over the last five years. Auckland Council says the catering is for board meetings, community events, workshops and development courses.  Audio

An Auckland girls' school has banned phones for students in years 7-10, and students reportedly support the idea. It's hoped the ban will reduce bullying and hearing loss from loud music.  Audio

National's Nick Smith says it's "embarrassing" the Government hasn't addressed the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary proposal he put forward when in office.  Audio

The Crusaders will keep their name but change their logo - there will be no sword, castle or knight. The review into the name comes after calls for it to be dropped following the Christchurch mosque… Audio

Can you suggest a new name for the Crusaders? Audio

A report released by the Safe and Effective Justice advisory Group show that racism is embedded in every area of the criminal justice system. It also found the treatment of family and sexual violence… Audio

Two political polls out yesterday, both widely different form one other. Newshubs' poll had Labour surging to 50.8 percent, enough to govern alone, while 1 News' poll had National up four points… Audio

The Crusaders will keep their name but change their logo - there will be no sword, castle or knight. The review into the name comes after calls for it to be dropped following the Christchurch mosque… Audio

Two political polls out yesterday, both widely different form one other. Newshubs' poll had Labour surging to 50.8 percent, enough to govern alone, while 1 News' poll had National up four points… Audio

What the Panellists Ella Henry and Simon Wilson have been thinking. Audio

Ali Ventura talks about the womens football world cup which has begun in France, and the massive pay-gap between the female and male players of soccer. Audio

A giant car park occupies the most expensive real estate in New Zealand on Auckland's waterfront. Can we move the port - and should we? Audio

What is a transformative Government? And what is a "wellbeing budget" when it's at home? Simon Wilson is in to solve the world's problems with us today. Audio

Auckland's development remains one of the biggest talking points in New Zealand and since 2015 there's been a new big player in town.  Audio

Simon Wilson, a senior writer at the NZ Herald is in to help us solve the world's problems, starting with his corner of the world, Auckland. Today he looks at cycling and whether it is safe enough in… Audio

In our fortnightly attempt to solve some of the world's problems, Simon Wilson looks at the race for Auckland's mayoralty. Simon argues the race between John Tamihere and Phil Goff is akin to Donald… Audio

NZ Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson looks ahead to the local body elections in Auckland and why he thinks better people are needed for councils, how to stand and how to win. Audio

Former Labour MP John Tamihere has put his hat in the ring for the Auckland mayoralty. Auckland political commentator Simon Wilson says it's unusual Mr Tamihere has not mentioned the usual issues one… Audio