Nick Leggett
Truck advocate on Transmission Gully's opening
Wellington's Transmission Gully motorway is finally getting its opening day.
After missing five opening deadlines in the past two years, the public will be able to drive the road from Thursday.
Road… Audio
Waka Kotahi planning to raise operator fees
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says private motorists have been carrying the commercial sector for too long and it plans to even the playing field by upping operators' fees at the end of next year.
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The Panel with Nick Leggett and Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Part 1: Panellists Paula Penfold and Nick Leggett discuss the government's response to omicron, Queensland resident Luluwai Wallace Hunter tells us about making a video call to Tonga during the… Audio
Industries prepare for Omicron outbreak
There may be less beer and fewer deals on high priced items like televisions, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.
Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are planning for Omicron… Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Panellists Anna Dean and Nick Leggett discuss Rachel MacGregor 's win in the High Court, sunset clauses, and vet bills. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
Panellists Anna Dean and Nick Leggett discuss Auckland's border decision, remains found at Pike River and Finland's move to make salaries transparent. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Anna Dean and Nick Leggett
Panelists Anna Dean and Nick Leggett share what they have been thinking and answer Dear Panel letters. Audio
Covid-19: Government ponders vaccine requirement at Auckland border
Vaccine passports will soon be the ticket to a trim at the hairdresser and a gym workout, but should they also be required for travel between regions?
The Government is currently considering making… Audio
Covid-19: Truck lobby not in favour of vaccine mandate for drivers
Trucking companies say a vaccine mandate at regional borders would be a problem because they are already struggling with a driver shortage and fragile supply chain.
The government is looking at… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Ella Henry (Part 2)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry discuss the connection between literacy and absenteeism, how much money Kiwis can make on their preloved items, and when they first realised they were no longer… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 22 October 2021
Panellists Nick Leggett and Ella Henry share what they have been thinking. Audio
Interislander ferry shortage causing freight headaches
Supermarkets have been stocking up and South Island construction companies are bracing for even more shortages with two Interislander ferries out of action from today.
The Aratere leaves for Sydney… Audio
Covid-19: Truck lobby on Auckland border testing
From today, truckies and others crossing the Alert Level 4 border between Auckland and the rest of the country must show they've had a Covid test within the past seven days.
The Ministry of Transport… Audio
Covid-19: Road Transport Forum unhappy with border testing
Among the requirements introduced by the government is for all essential workers crossing Auckland's boundary to have a Covid-19 test every seven days.
The announcement has been condemned by the Road… Audio
Covid-19: Truck lobby claims it was 'blindsided' over Auckland testing
The government says it is speaking to the trucking industry about what is needed to take essential freight across Auckland's Level 4 boundaries - but the industry says this is the first it has heard… Audio
Covid-19: Truck lobby on Auckland checkpoints
The Road Transport Forum is advising freight and stock truck drivers to have their paperwork ready at the Auckland-Waikato border to avoid long delays.
Police checkpoints on Auckland's southern… Audio
The Panel with Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Panellists Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett discuss the ship allowed to dock in NZ despite Covid infected crew members, the importance of the blue tick used in social media, Auckland Airport's walkway… Audio
The Panel with Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
Panellists Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett discuss the IPCC report, power cuts that affected thousands of homes, and swearing in schools. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett
Panellists Caroline Daley and Nick Leggett share what they have been thinking about. Rob Kelly shares the Story of the Day. Audio
Uncertainty over Ashburton bridge remains
Testing is being carried out on the Ashburton bridge tonight to see if light vehicles are able to use it, and closed roads in the region have blocked key delivery routes Audio