Simon Wilson
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 April
On today's episode, a shock 1 News Verian poll has National down by two points to thirty-six percent, while Labour has inched back up to thirty percent, ACT is down a point to seven percent, and New… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon looks at a new report ranking Auckland against 9 comparable cities, and explains why the supercity's transport network is close to collapse. Audio
A GPS that could backfire on commuters
The plan to get Kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport experts fuming Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson pays tribute to his friend and a keen problem solver of climate change, Rod Oram. Rod sadly died while out cycling and was laid to rest by his loved ones… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Simon Wilson discuss whether the Government's 100 day plan was a success. Also, they open the Friday Mailbag for some of the best… Audio
The Panel speaks to Kevin Milne about Fair Go being axed
Kevin Milne was the face of Fair Go for 27 years, and he speaks to Wallace Chapman and the panel about how he feels now the show is coming to an end. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Simon Wilson discuss the TVNZ shows that have been cut and the impact on the New Zealand media industry. Plus, they discuss whether… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
The legacy of Fa'anana Efeso Collins and what his passing and mourning reveal about what Auckland and the political arena has lost. Public submissions have just opened on the Auckland Council's Long… Audio
A bridge not far enough for Auckland
We're back to where we were in 1969 when it comes to easing congestion over Auckland's harbour Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson is looking at what we have to be more cheerful about. Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon discusses the proposal for a new waterfront stadium in Auckland and transport plans as the regional fuel tax is axed. Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson discuss a survey claiming New Zealand's classroom display some of the worst behaviour in the developed world and… Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson discuss the upcoming week in Parliament, the alarming rate of retirees withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds and the… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson
Today on the pre-panel, guest host Emile Donovan and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone and Simon Wilson discuss the traditional Christmas ham and critique its place on our tables. Plus, our panellists… Audio
Auckland turns blue on election night
Somebody who's been following the knife-edge Auckland results particularly closely has been Auckland politics writer Simon Wilson.
He's done an analysis on the blue wash.
Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
…The Panel with Ruth Money and Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Ruth Money and Simon Wilson discuss record immigration and why it hasn't been a focal political debate. Plus, they discuss Auckland ferry services, and what… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Ruth Money and Simon Wilson discuss the increase in anti-Maori racism and why it's on the rise. Also, they discuss voting on leadership instead of policy, and… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Ruth Money and Simon Wilson
Wallace and panellists Ruth Money and Simon Wilson discuss university initiations, how intense they can be, and a call from student media to stop them continuing. Plus our panellists tell us what has… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
New Zealand Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins Jesse to reflect on Wayne Brown's first year in office. Audio
Auckland correspondent Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson is in Auckland where work continues to stem the tide of raw sewage pouring into the Waitemata Harbour from a 13-metre sinkhole in Parnell. At least 24 beaches have been closed and a rahui… Audio