Simon Wilson
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
Insight: Tacking towards the next America's Cup
The America's Cup celebration parades have come to an end, but the planning for the next race has only just started. Todd Niall considers where and what form the next America’s Cup challenge will… Video, Audio
Govt urged to move fast on America's Cup decisions
After a series of victory parades, Team New Zealand will turn its attention to criticial decisions on the timing and nature of the next regatta. Auckland has not yet been confirmed as the host city… Audio
It's not just about Willie: sizing up the Labour Party list
The drama! The suspense! While Labour Party stalwarts mop up the blood, Simon Wilson takes a scalpel to the outcome of the party's list rankings.
Auckland Transport Woes
Journalist, Simon Wilson, has been thinking about how the crisis happened. And, he says 'Transport planning is a complete bloody mess'... and it will only get worse. Audio
Personality Politics
The 2017 election has been set for September 23. We made it through one of the most controversial and surprising US Elections last year. But how will the tumultuous events of 2016 affect how our… Audio
Word Christchurch 2016: Reimagining Journalism
Contributors from Freerange Press's Don't Dream It's Over: Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand discuss the state of journalism in the country. They explore the strengths and weaknesses of… Audio
Predictions that Labour is well ahead in Mt Roskill
Labour could well be a shoo-in according to its latest internal polling. Audio
Anthony Byrt: art, criticism, and poker
Kim Hill talks to New Zealand critic and journalist Anthony Byrt, writer for Metro, contributor to international contemporary art magazine Artforum International, and Reviewer of the Year at the 2015… Audio
Campaign: Auckland (Part 1)
Todd attends two very different campaign events - a cold, dark night in Kumeu and the bright lights of an early morning debate in the CBD. Audio
Auckland Mayoralty Debate - how did the candidates do?
Todd Niall (RNZ's Auckland Correspondent), Stellar Muller (a south Auckland entrepreneur) and Simon Wilson (Metro magazine's editor-at-large) discuss the how successful the candidates were at making… Video, Audio
Duncan Grieve and Barnaby Bennett: publishing and journalism
Kim Hill talks to Duncan Grieve, the founder and editor of The Spinoff, an Auckland-based online magazine and custom content creator. He appears at three WORD Christchurch events: The Spinoff After… Audio
Insight: The Contest to be Auckland's Next Mayor
Todd Niall explores what solutions are on offer for Auckland in the upcoming local elections and if many people will bother to vote. Audio
Auckland's Unitary Plan
A collection of reports will be handed to the Auckland Council tomorrow, and they will shape Auckland for decades. The reports contain details of the long-debated Unitary Plan and how that will change… Audio
Polyfest! - Simon Wilson
Polyfest is on! And this year marks its 41st birthday. It was formerly known as the Auckland Secondary Schools Maori and Pacific Islands Cultural Festival. The cultural celebration is being held at… Audio
Masterpieces
Today's guest on Masterpieces is Simon Wilson, Editor-at-large of Metro magazine, discusses his favourite essay. Audio
Fine print: magazines and good writing
Simon Wilson has stepped aside as editor of Metro magazine to become an editor-at large for its published Bauer Media. Mediawatch asks him what makes a good general interest magazine and whether… Audio
