Simon Wilson
What is Panuku?
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
Solving the world's problems
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
Solving the world's problems
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
Simon Wilson - solving Auckland's issues
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
Tamihere unclear on usual city issues - Simon Wilson
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
Simon Wilson on the Auckland waterfront
Simon talks about controversial plans to develop Bledisloe Wharf - with a massive carpark as well as a stadium Audio
Simon Wilson on NIMBYs
In our fortnighly attempt to solve some of the world's problems, Simon Wilson discusses how to balance the need for more affordable housing, with retaining the character of a city. Audio
Simon Wilson: why Auckland is on the hot speakers circuit
Cornel West and Douglas Murray are debating each other in the Aotea Centre on Friday night, and we're also getting Nigel Farage and Jordan Peterson. Who are these people and what do they want with… Audio
Free speech at universities - a panel discussion
Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio
Solving the World's Problems
This is our fortnightly attempt to solve the world's problems one small thing at a time. NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson debates the pros and cons of building a statue of Papatuanuku at Bastion… Audio
Auckland Council with Simon Wilson
The NZ Herald's senior writer Simon Wilson joins us to talk over the latest rambunctious goings-on in New Zealand's biggest city. Audio
Solving the world's problems
Simon Wilson from the NZ Herald joins us to talk about a damning report into road safety in Auckland and what needs to be done to improve things. Audio
Solving the problems of the world
NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson analyses the government's big transport announcement for Auckland. He also looks at the significance of the Northcote by-election, which is the first popular test… Audio
Simon Wilson
NZ Herald writer, Simon Wilson discovered he had prostate cancer just prior to Christmas 2017, and has chronicled his experience with the disease in a column in the newspaper.
Simon Wilson on arts festivals
Simon Wilson asks whether or not arts festivals actually benefit cities? Not just culturally but economically too. Simon is a senior writer for the New Zealand Herald. Audio
Simon Wilson: Why Cycling is good for drivers
Simon Wilson argues that cycling is good for drivers and good for taxpayers, and should be encouraged in our biggest city. Audio
Bookmarks with Simon Wilson
Award-winning journalist Simon Wilson joins Jesse for Bookmarks this week. Audio
The knife edge electorates
The polls have both Labour and National pretty much neck and neck when it comes to the party vote. But what about our electorate votes - could we see any sitting electorate MP's ousted on Saturday? Audio
Auckland's transport options
It's been a big week for Auckland transport announcements and it's a key election issue. Simon Wilson, Auckland editor for The Spinoff, talks about what Labour might be set to announce as its policy -… Audio
Man with chopped finger waits seven hours to at hospital
Overloaded Middlemore Hospital leaves man who sliced off a finger tip waiting in pain for seven hours. Audio