Nick Leggett
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…
AudioLegal action looms again over living wage in Wellington
Wellington mayoral candidates' pledges to extend the living wage to all council contractors could land the local council in court, with the Chamber of Commerce opposing the idea. Audio
Porirua Mayor discusses damage to city
Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett has joined Checkpoint to discuss the massive flooding in Porirua, which saw many forced from their homes. Audio
Porirua's under water following heavy rain
A rain bomb's turned Porirua into a a giant pool forcing schools to close and causing disruption to traffic. The flooding has led to State High way 58 from Paremata to Pauatahanui being closed as well… Audio, Gallery
Porirua mayor responds to comments on online voting trial
The Mayor of Porirua, Nick Leggett, was supportive of a move to online voting. He's disappointed in the government's decision. Audio
Porirua mayor to run for Wellington city mayoralty
Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett is now officially in the race for Wellington's top job, after months of laughing off suggestions that he was interested. Audio
Porirua mayor says govt hasn't thought through plan
Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett says the Social Housing Minister is off the mark with her suggestion people on waiting lists for state houses in Auckland could be paid to move to other centres. Audio
Porirua mayor says online voting security risks will be managed
Digital democracy in New Zealand moved a step closer yesterday with eight councils around the country being given the go-ahead to prepare for online voting in next year's local body elections. Audio
Is Wellington's super city proposal set to be scuppered?
The mayor of Porirua says the city is in a stalemate over amalgamation and the government needs to step in. The Local Government Commission is expected to announce its decision today on whether or not… Audio
Calls to name Porirua stadium after Jerry Collins.
The death of the former All Black, Jerry Collins, has prompted calls for Porirua's local stadium to be renamed in his honour. Audio
Porirua vows to put children first
The Porirua Council today unveils its Children's Priority -- a policy Mayor Nick Leggett says will put children and young people at the heart of decision making. Audio
Calls for a new children's hospital for Wellington
Brendon Bowkett, a paediatrician at Wellington's Capital and Coast DHB, says the current facility is too small and old to deal with growing demands and lacks a proper air conditioning system. Backing… Audio
Options for Wgtn Supercity discussion
How will Wellington be governed in the future? Is it being squeezed by a supersized Auckland to the north and the demands of post-quake Christchurch in the south? Audio
Wellington City Council urged to endorse Basin Flyover
Pressure is mounting on the Wellington City Council to give the green light to the controversial Basin Reserve flyover project. Audio
Opinion divided on Transmission Gully's green light
Business leaders applaud transmission gully go ahead, but opposition groups say it will be an onerous burden to taxpayers in the long-term. Audio
Wellington region-wide council proposal not liked by some
A plan for a regionwide council in Wellington has failed to win strong support. Audio
Wellington region may vote on super city idea
Whether Wellington should become a super city may be put to a vote. Audio
Wellington's super city options
Nick Leggett, Porirua City mayor. Porirua City was the only council to accept an invitation by the Greater Wellington regional Council to join a panel to review possible super city arrangements; Peter… Audio
