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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
9AM-12PM Weekdays
Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.
You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.
Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday - and can't wait for everyone to join the ride on Wellington Mornings, thanks to Wellington Airport.
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on James Shaw's legacy and Pharmac funding boost
James Shaw signs off from Parliament this week after a 10-year career, much of it as co-leader, and at one point even the sole leader of the Greens. Newstalk ZB...
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Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor responds to poll finding she has lowest approval rating of any NZ mayor
Just a day after a Curia poll showed Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has the lowest approval rating of any New Zealand mayor, she joined Wellington Mornings host Nick...
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Politics Wednesday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen on Reading deal, three strikes
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Wellington City Council's now-collapsed deal with Reading Cinemas was "shady" and could have found the council in hot water with...
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on what's next after the failed Reading Cinemas deal
Where to now for the derelict Reading Cinemas complex, and what has the failed deal cost the council? Those questions are yet to be answered, NZ Herald Wellington...
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Music Time: James Irwin on Taylor Swift's new album and the great trans-Tasman bands
Nick and James grasp at straws trying to find our greatest ever ANZAC bands and will the "Swifties" be cancelling James with his middle-aged hot take on Taylor Swift's...
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Business Panel: Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield and NZCIS general manager Jamie Tout
Wellington institution Cranfields is set to shut down, while the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is going from strength to strength as the training facility...
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Beehive Buzz: ZB senior political reporter Sophie Trigger on PM's Asia trip and lending changes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned from a week long tour of South East Asia, aimed at improving New Zealand's relationships with Singapore, Thailand and...
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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Josie Pagani talk mega tunnel, Tory Whanau and police pay
On Friday Faceoff this week Nick was joined by political commentator Josie Pagani and former broadcaster Mark Sainsbury. On the agenda was Wellington's mega tunnel...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the Hurricanes and Phoenix faceoffs tonight
The Hurricanes take on the Fijian Drua and the Wellington Phoenix face the Newcastle Jets tonight, in a big evening for Wellington sport. All Sport Breakfast host...
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Nick Mills: Wellington is in a downward spiral and we're in trouble
OPINION: Some disturbing news came across my desk yesterday. I got a lovely email from Nicola Cranfield with the sad news that Cranfield’s on Johnson St near Lambton...
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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen on police pay, mega tunnel and record immigration
On Politics Thursday this week Nick was joined by Housing Minister and MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop, and Labour's Hutt South list MP and police spokesperson Ginny...
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on the mega tunnel proposal and deadlines for earthquake-prone buildings
The Wellington mega tunnel idea is exciting, but how could it be funded? The NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills to talk the...
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Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner says begging ban won't solve problem
Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says the idea of banning begging in the city wouldn't solve the problem. The issue of begging is back at the fore after...
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Nick Mills: Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green member is a breach of Wellingtonians' trust
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green party member breaches the trust of her voters, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills says. Newstalk...
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Madagascar The Musical: Cast of new stage show perform in studio
The zoo has hit Wellington, with Madagascar The Musical set to take over the St James Theatre this week. The main cast and show producer joined Wellington Mornings...
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Chris Hipkins: Opposition leader says we need to question what AUKUS means before signing up
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is rushing into signing up to pillar two of the AUKUS pact "[The new government] is effectively saying yeah, we want...
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Beehive Buzz: How important is Luxon's trip to to Asia, and what did Winston achieve overseas?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon landed in Singapore late last night, the first stop of a week-long trip to South-East Asia. Luxon is also visiting Thailand - the...
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Simeon Brown: Wellington mega tunnel idea a 'significant opportunity' for the city
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says an idea to build a "mega tunnel" under Wellington City from The Terrace to Kilbirnie could be a better option than a second...
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Friday Faceoff: Former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy disect the week's news
Friday Faceoff this week saw former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy join Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills. On the agenda was MPs...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on two big home games for the Phoenix and Hurricanes
It'll be a quick turnaround for the Sky Stadium groundskeepers this weekend with the Phoenix playing tonight and the Hurricanes playing tomorrow night in what's...
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Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they don't need a payrise
MPs pay is determined independently, but both the Finance Minister and the Opposition's health spokesperson say they don't need payrises. National's Nicola Willis...
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on advice Korean government could be upset over canned ferry deal
The government received advice that cancelling Kiwirail's mega ferry deal could affect diplomatic relations with Korea, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina...
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Music Time: a special AI-generated tune for Nick, and is Chris Isaak the gig of the year?
It's a musical ding-dong as James Irwin tries his best to convince Nick that the gig of the year is coming up and everyone should get along to see this musician...
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Business Panel: Wellington business leaders Simon Arcus and Paul Retimanu on the state of Wellington's economy
Covid-19, worker shortages, the growth in working from home and now public service cuts: Wellington's economy has had a tough few years, and it's still struggling,...
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on MPs salary review and Winston's jetsetting
A pay rise for MPs would be politically damaging, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says. He joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz,...