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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Model & dancer Stela Albuquerque shares excitemrnet ahead of WOW's show 'Rise'
As the countdown continues to the start of World of World of WearableArt (WOW) in Wellington for 2025, Nick Mills spoke with show model and dancer Stela Albuquerque,...
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Diane Calvert pledges to cut Council spending by $40m as Wellington Mayor
Three term Wellington City Council Diane Calvert joined Nick Mills in studio to discuss her second bid for the Wellington Mayoralty. Calvert pledged to cut the Council's...
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Wardrobe Manager Leonie Trathen reflects on three decades with WOW
Ahead of the 2025 edition of World of Wearable Art (WOW) at Wellington's TSB Arena, Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills is chatting to some of the key figures, both on stage...
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Friday Faceoff: Outgoing councillor backs removal of City to Sea Bridge
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by former Labour MP and Pasifika leader Dame Winnie Laban, and outgoing Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown. They discussed...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Commentators Grant Nisbett and Matt Pearce on ABs v Springboks
Ahead of the second All Blacks-Springboks test at Wellington's Sky Stadium, Nick Mills spoke to the two television match day commentators - Sky TV's Grant Nisbett...
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Politics Thursday: Does new shoplifting offence threaten individual rights?
On Politics Thursday, Nick was joined by Labour's Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley. They discussed the new Government proposal...
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Te Papa CEO Courtney Johnston on Museum's success despite tourism downturn
New Zealand's national museum Te Papa was recently named in the top 1% "Best of the Best attractions worldwide" in the TripAdvisor 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards. The...
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James Irwin: Tami Neilson's Neon Cowgirl is album of year contender
On Music Time this week, James tells Nick if there is one concert he should go to this year then it's this one by Tami Neilson. On this week's slot, they also looked...
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'This place was alive once' - Winston Peters 'disgusted' at state of Wellington
New Zealand First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Wellington's incoming council needs to bring the vibrancy back to the city. He spoke with Nick...
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Wellington Business Panel: Jon Duffy and Renaye Huia
This week's business panel takes a look at real estate and hot consumer issues, with Nick Mills joined in studio by Ray White Real Estate agent Renaye Huia, and...
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Friday Faceoff: Should the City to Sea Bridge be saved?
On Friday Faceoff, Nick was joined by Dot Loves Data director and former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester, along with Iron Duke Partners Managing Director Phil O'Reilly. They...
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Politics Thursday: Should ex-PM's have attended Chinese military parade?
On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. They discussed former Prime...
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Labour unsure if it could overturn $5m foreign home buyer exemption
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says his party would 'take a closer look' at whether the exemption to the foreign home buyers' ban could be overturned by his party. Hipkins...
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Friday Faceoff: How does Transmission Gully need major repairs after 3 years?
On Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills was joined by broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Director at Franks Ogilvie, Brigitte Morten. They discussed the government's announcements...
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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Ginny Andersen on latest supermarket announcements
On Politics Thursday this week, National's Tim Costley and Labour's Ginny Andersen debated whether the Government's latest supermarket announcements will genuinely...
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Music Time Aug 26: The five best selling artists of all time
Who would you name as your top five music artists of all time? Nick and James gave theirs in this week's Music Time. James also took a look ahead to several gigs...
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Business Panel: Is business in Wellington turning a positive corner?
On this week's business panel, Nick was joined by Director & Mortgage Advisor at the Mortgage Advice Company Brock Shute, and Owner & Manager of EmbroidMe Wellington...
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Friday Faceoff: Are Politicians reading the room around economic recovery?
On Friday Faceoff, panellists Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona Pannett responded to comments by Finance Minister Nicola Willis that those criticising the economy are...
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Politics Thursday: Is the OCR cut enough to stimulate the economy?
On Politics Thursday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick discuss the new Official Cash Rate, and whether comments by Prime Minister Chris Luxon...
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Hipkins denies Labour will lose support over Covid Inquiry no-show
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins denies that the Labour Party will lose support over his refusal to give evidence in a public session for the Royal Commission of...
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Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimons talk Covid-19 inquiry, ferry settlement and Chloe Swarbrick
Chris Hipkins, Ayesha Verrall, Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have refused to front at public hearings for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the All Blacks facing Argentina
A stellar All Blacks side will face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning our time - and the lineup is looking impressive. What can we expect from both sides? Also,...
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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley debate Covid-19 inquiry, Chloe Swarbrick week-long ban
Former ministers Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern, Grant Roberston and Ayesha Verrall have refused to front up for public hearings at the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
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Music Time: Was your favourite song actually written by a lesser known group?
This week on Music Time, James Irwin takes a look at some big hits that were originally written by a lesser known group - and many of them will surprise you! Also,...
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Business Panel: Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage and Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young
They are some of the biggest industries affected by a slumping economy, so how are they holding up in 2025? Unemployment and inflation have both risen in the latest...
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Friday Faceoff: Hamish Rutherford and Jason Walls talk road user charges, waterfront fencing and Willow-Jean Prime
Education Minister Erica Stanford repeatedly tried to brief and seek input from Labour’s education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime about impending NCEA changes -...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on how Kyle Preston went from a roofer to an All Black
All Black star Richie Mo’unga will return to New Zealand in 2026, signing with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and the Canterbury Rugby Union. What does his return...
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Mammia Mia: Donna and the Dynamos perform in studio
A big party is coming to Wellington's St James Theatre this month. The acclaimed Mamma Mia musical is taking the stage over August, with the Wellington-based cast...
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Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Tom Rutherford talk unemployment, road user charges
The government is hoping to have petrol tax fully scrapped by 2027, with all motorists moving towards paying road user charges per kilometre. But if the idea is...
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Whanau's inexperience 'showed' in council troubles, Crown Observer says
Wellington City Council’s Crown Observer believes Tory Whanau made the right move in deciding not to run for Mayor again. Lindsay McKenzie has ended his six month...
