Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
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.
Episodes
Its Politics Thursday and this week Nick is joined by National MP Tim Costley and Labour MP Camilla Belich to discuss the top political issues of the week.
Labour's new policy $20 cap for public transport - is it too good to be true? The panel look at the viability of the $65 million cost and is it fair to rural taxpayers?
Then onto the investigation launched by the police commissioner into conduct of superintendent Rakesh Na...
'Julia' at Circa Theatre is earning rave reviews, star Lara Macgregor graces the studio this morning to chat with Nick Mills.
Julia centres around former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, diving into her life and legacy leading up to her landmark 2012 "misogyny speech". The play examines gender, power and the pressures of political leadership through Julia's lens.
Lara talks about her research and experience stepping i...
Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White makes his return to NZ with 'The Dire Straits Experience'.
The tribute group brings back the hits from the iconic 80s band to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre this August.
Chris joins Nick on the show today to reminisce on the old days with the original band and frontman Mark Knopfler.
Chris and Nick talk his return to NZ, the success of tribute bands, bringing the music back to the stage and ...
EDITORIAL:
Can I ask a simple question this morning? At what point does being prepared become being overprotective?
Now before anyone jumps on me and has a crack at me, let me make one thing crystal clear. Safety comes first.
If lives are genuinely at risk, authorities should act.
Nobody wants to see people injured or killed because someone was too slow to make a decision.
And I'm certainly not suggesting ...
It's semi-finals time for Wellington's Hurricanes and the mission is 'fill the tin."
Owner Malcolm Gillies and CEO Tony Philp join Nick Mills in the studio to celebrate the semis and reach their goal to sell 25,000 tickets.
Gillies talks bringing the life back to super rugby, and what the future holds for privatisation.
Philp and Gillies say the team is ready for the clash against the Blues, and there's lots of excitement com...
Ōhāriu MP Greg O'Connor joins Nick Mills this morning to talk his exit from politics, the Labour list and Rakesh Naidoo candidacy controversy.
After three terms as the Ōhāriu MP for Labour, O'Connor is calling it quits.
He chats to Nick about the reason, and if it has anything to do with the list rankings released yesterday.
O'Connor says he wouldn't have enjoyed being a list MP as much as looking after his electorate.
They l...
NZ Music Month lives on into June, on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills and James Irwin.
The crew discuss which Kiwis have had major global success and what are the top hits from 2000 to now.
They also take a look at Pagan records and the huge names that have bloomed from the label.
And James shares his story of hitch-hiking with one of the most beloved New Zealanders ever. Find out who on Music Time.
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A state of emergency is in place for areas of the Wellington region due to heavy swells on the coast.
A mandatory evacuation order is in place for about 350 homes from Ōwhiro to Breaker bay - excluding Lyall Bay.
MetService issued the warning for Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head in Wellington and Turakirae Head to Mataikona in Wairarapa.
Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) urge people to take the warnings very s...
Musician, actor and producer Troy Kingi joins Nick Mills on the show today to talk his latest show 'Night Lords'.
The concert hits Wellington at Meow Nui as part of the winter Lōemis Festival on June 18th.
Kingi talks his latest album - the ninth in his 10/10/10 series. In 10 years Kingi has attempted to create 10 albums in 10 different genres. 'Night Lords' blends hip-hop and RnB.
They also chat about Kingi's acting endeavours and...
Wellington City Andrew Little joins Nick in the studio to talk the latest wins and losses of the city from the last month.
Mayor Little says he is "angry" and "horrified" over the $600,000 cost for the promotion website for Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library.
Nick asks the tough questions around accountability, Little says he still has faith in CEO Matt Prosser and CFO Andrea Reeves after yet another cost blowout.
Althoug...
Its Friday Sports Kick-off and it's a Hurricanes special as Brad Shields joins the show today!
Tonight is the quarter final at Hnry Stadium for Hurricanes and Brumbies, and the fight for the home semifinal.
Shields shares an inside look coming up to the challenge of finals.
Shields compares the current line up to the 2016 team, and says the boys are excited and working hard to win tonight.
Then back with ZBs sports gurus Jaso...
The radio gang is back together - Nick Mills is joined for Faceoff this week by legendary broadcasters Polly Gillespie and Nick Tansley.
Starting with arming police, should they be able to carry guns on their hip? They faceoff on gun safety and how this would affect Kiwis.
The law only allows for 3 days bereavement leave. The panel discuss the balance between dealing with grief but considering the employer. Is there a time limit to...
Cult hit "Heathers the Musical" has taken Wellington by storm.
The edgy comedy based off the 1988 film Heathers is touring Aus and NZ, finishing it's Wellington run this Sunday at the Opera House.
Lead "Heather" Calista Nelmes joins Nick in the studio to teach him a thing or two about being a 'heather' and the success of the globally renowned musical.
If you're in the mood for show stopping voices, dancing and snappy comedy g...
The latest festival to hit Wellington is Lōemis, a celebration fo both local and international music and art.
Nick is joined in the studio by Lōemis director Andrew Laking to find out what the festival is all about.
Laking shares what acts to look out for and why this festival is perfect for a Wellington winter.
Bringing in acts from all over the world including Japan and New York City, the festival is a mix of music, food, i...
It's Politics Thursday, Nick is joined by Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley to debate the hot political issues of the week.
Starting with the TVNZ situation - is the public entitled to transparency around the resignation of their political editor?
And the heartbreaking story of Sheena Hemens who lost her daughter and is now fighting for bereavement leave to be extended from three days ...
Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little spoke to constituents and officials this morning outlining the way forward for council amalgamation, as only ten weeks remain for the government's deadline.
Mayor Little joins Nick on the show this morning to discuss his thoughts and plan as the deadline looms.
With talks of a referendum, Little says if he had to decide today, he would go through with the amalgamation of the "core fou...
It's Friday Faceoff and this week Nick is joined in the studio by Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington's Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan.
It's a post-budget day special. Yesterday Nicola Willis released her much anticipated budget, the panel dissect the winners, the losers and what they think is missing from this year's "sugar-free" budget.
We hear what Horan has heard from businesses, does the budget lack v...
It's time for Friday Sports Kick-off with Jason Pine and Adam Cooper joining Nick on the show.
Starting with The Hurricanes game tonight against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
With many injuries in the team, are the panel concerned about a loss of the game and momentum towards the final?
And the incredible story of Tim Payne who yesterday had under 5,000 followers, has gone viral and just cracked 1 million. The power of socia...
It's Politics Thursday and it's Budget Day, Nick is joined by Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley.
The panel talk the political issues of the week - starting with the budget due for release at 2pm today.
Costley says it's certainly no lolly scramble, but it is a budget for real Kiwis. Andersen shares her worries for the people who need support most - particularly from what we have already seen from ...
The New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa (NZPAA) opened earlier this year out in Upper Hutt, and yesterday Nick was able to tour around the new sports charter school.
Follow Nick as he goes through the facilities and classes and speaks with CEO Karen van Gemeren, Principal Ryan Clark and some of the students.
Students Emily and Ben share how their experience has been here, compared to their old schools. And tell Nick what the s...
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