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
It's Friday Faceoff - Nick Mills is joined by former Wellington City Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and broadcaster and journalist Mark Sainsbury.
Prendergast discusses the success of the Phoenix Women's team who are preparing for their first grand final ever against Melbourne City tomorrow night.
Then the panel debate shutting the Kāpiti Airport. Would it be better if property developers took over?
Mayor Wayne Brown says we've...
The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path, Te Ara Tupua, officially opens to the public tomorrow.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop joins Nick Mills to talk about the opneing.
The project will provide a new walking and cycling route between Wellington and Lower Hutt and improve transport reliability and resilience along SH2 and the Hutt Valley rail line.
Bishop says the project is100 years in the making but serious planning began in...
For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined in the studio by Adam Cooper and Jason Pine, who is in Brisbane for the Magic Round.
Wellington Phoenix play their grand final tomorrow night in Melbourne. They look back on the success at the semifinal in Porirua Park last weekend.
And the impact of coach Bev Priestman - who has taken this team to the first A-League final in the clubs history.
Hurricanes vs Blues - tomorrow night at ...
The future of Kāpiti Airport is in the air as property developers are looking to buy the land - only if the airport is closed.
Otaki MP Tim Costley joins the show this morning to discuss what is going on with the deal, and how he is trying to stop it.
The airport is identified in civil defence plan as a key operational hub in a disaster. Costley says we must keep the airport open as it is a necessity for the whole Wellington region...
EDITORIAL:
Let’s be honest now — when is enough actually enough in this city?
How long have Wellingtonians been listening to the words “Let’s Get Wellington Moving”?
Seven years? Eight years? Longer? The project was officially launched back in 2017.
Nearly a decade ago. Nearly a decade of workshops, consultations, artist impressions, reviews, counter-reviews, delays, blowouts, political infighting and endless pr...
Comedian Karen O'Leary joins Nick in the studio to chat "Poneke House Party", a comedy music mashup show raising funds for the Mayoral Relief Flood Fund.
The NZ International Comedy Festival and NZ Music Month partner to bring you Pōneke House Party, a night of jokes, songs and surprise special guests at Wellington’s Opera House, Sunday 17 May, 6pm.
Karen joins the heavy hitting line up of stars including Tofiga Fepulea'i, Tami Nei...
It's Politics Thursday and this week Nick is joined in the studio by National Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Ayesha Verrall.
They debate the top political issues of the week, including concerns around Wellington project priorities.
After the second Auckland harbour crossing is looking likely to go through, there is still no word on our second Mt Vic Tunnel - is Wellington being slighted?
Then onto immigration, as the governm...
Its Music Time with James Irwin!
It's another week of NZ music month, James and Nick chat a new record label based in Wellington - check it out at strawberryjampromotions.com.
Then they talk Tom Scott of Homebrew fame who blew Wellington away last Friday and the opening of musical & Juliet on Saturday.
Plus, what are the most recognisable Kiwi songs? James shares his office survey results.
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Wellington Phoenix Women's team is on their way to the airport for their A-League final against Melbourne City.
Coach Bev Priestman joins Nick Mills in the studio on the way, to chat about what this means for the team.
Since joining the club last year Priestman has revamped the team to get to first A-League final for any Phoenix team in their history.
The club play Melbourne City on Saturday night.
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This morning Billy T nominee, mother and comedian Samantha Hannah joins Nick in studio.
Her n...
Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in the studio for May's monthly chat and takes your calls.
After multiple news stories about unrest between council executives and the council, Nick asks Mayor Little for his insight into the debates at the moment.
Mayor Little says a change of culture is needed and he is concerned officials don't realise that they aren't spending their own money, but that of the taxpayers.
...The Wellington Amalgamation could grow into eight councils instead of the previously expected "tight" four.
Nick speaks to Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, who is very strongly for the amalgamation.
Mayor Baker shares her preferences for amalgmation and addresses concerns that Porirua rates are among the highest in the country.
She says people are hesitant as jobs may go, but she "doesn't care" if her job goes if it means amalgamat...
The Wellington Amalgamation could grow into eight councils instead of the previously expected "tight" four.
Nick speaks to Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, who is very strongly for the amalgamation.
Mayor Baker shares her preferences for amalgmation and addresses concerns that Porirua rates are among the highest in the country.
She says people are hesitant as jobs may go, but she "doesn't care" if her job goes if it means amalgamat...
A Wellington amalgamation could potentially go wider than expected to the Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa and Horowhenua after a mayoral meeting last Friday disclosed by the Wellington City Mayor on the show today.
Nick chats to Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow, who is on her way back from a meeting with Horowhenua Mayor Wanden.
Mayor Holborow shares how talks have been going with the other councils and if this merger could be a reality.
The lo...
Wellington's Home and Living show starts today at Hnry Stadium and goes till Sunday showcasing fresh ideas to upgrade your home & lifestyle all under the one roof.
Plus, delicious food great coffee show specials and expert advice.
One of those experts is our very own resident builder Peter Wolfkamp.
Peter joins the show to share what we can expect from this weekend.
Head on down to Hnry Stadium for Wellington Better Home and Li...
For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined by sports gurus and ZB Sports hosts Adam Cooper and Jason Pine.
This week they chat about the New NZ Rugby CEO - Steve Lancaster. The crew look into growing Super Rugby and the struggles of bringing it up to levels on par with sports of the time like F1 or league. Does super rugby stand a chance?
Can the Phoenix Women make it to the grand final? First time we have the chance, but we a...
Its Friday Faceoff, this week Nick is joined in the studio by Director of NZ Infrastructure Commission and former Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown and Raygun co-founder and CEO JD Trask to discuss the hot topics of the week.
Starting with Super. The OECD has released a report that yet again tells NZ we need to make changes to the pension. Brown and Trask talk the age of super annuation, means testing, KiwiSaver. The ...
& Juliet is the newest Broadway hit coming to Wellington this Saturday.
The musical flips the script on the classic Romeo and Juliet, asking what would happen if Juliet if she took hold of her own destiny?
Nick is joined by the two stars Awhimai Fraser and Matu Ngaropo, both musical theatre legends and proud Kiwis.
The show opens at St James Theatre and will run from 9-24 May.
Fraser and Ngaropo share their experience working o...
For Politics Thursday Nick is joined by Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Tim Costley to talk about the top issues in the beehive this week.
Starting with the new test for citizenship in New Zealand. Our panel give their question ideas and their thoughts on the introduction of the test, which follows the lead of Australia.
And amalgamation is coming. The Government has given a three-month ultimatum for councils to amalgamate o...
Nick speaks to oncologist, presidential health advisor and author Dr Ezekiel Emanuel as he travels New Zealand.
The world-famous Dr Emanuel shares his global expertise with Nick on how to improve our health system.
He suggests we need more stable planning at a government level, with the three-year election cycle harming progress. Also, better understanding between the private and public sectors.
His new book Eat Your Ice Cream: Six...
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