
Simon Wilson
Senior Writer at New Zealand Herald
Senior writer NZ Herald: politics, climate, urban issues. Tues column, weekend features & more. Author HomeGround: The story of a building that changes lives
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and his deputy Desley Simpson are fronting media for an announcement at midday. Photo / Jay FarnworthAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown and his deputy Desley Simpson are due to hold a joint press conference at midday. The media stand-up is happening at the Auckland Town Hall and will be live streamed at the top of this file.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Opinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018. Learn moreThis is a transcript of Simon Wilson’s weekly newsletter Love this City – exploring the ideas and events, the reality and the potential of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Auckland’s deputy mayor Desley Simpson has announced ...
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Te Pati Maori Maori Party co-leaders Rawirir Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer at Waitangi this year. Photo / Dean Purcell Opinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSParliament is debating the fate of three Te Pāti Māori MPs today, after the Privileges Committee found they broke parliamentary rules.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Should every home in every "character suburb" be preserved? Photo / NZMEOpinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018. Learn moreThis is a transcript of Simon Wilson’s weekly newsletter Love this City – exploring the ideas and events, the reality and the potential of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Professor Shaun Hendy, director of the research centre Te Punaha Matatini, based at Auckland University. Photo / Greg BowkerOpinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSCovid scientist Shaun Hendy has written a book about his time in the pandemic modelling hot seat.
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