Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Nick is joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis for her monthly chat in the studio. 

The minister has been busy fronting the fuel crisis and with the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, Nick gets answers on how Kiwis will be affected. Is the tide turning? Is the Strait opening? 

Also, Nick asks Willis about the delivery of fuel and diesel for farmers. 

Willis speaks about her reaction to Trump's threating social m...

The Ultra Music Festival hits Wellington tonight! Bringing international DJs and Electronic Music legends to our waterfront. 

23,000 are expected to the sold-out festival - with four stages showcasing local and international talent. 

Ultra Festival started in Miami and is a worldwide hit - this Wellington show is the first NZ edition. 

Yesterday Nick took a tour around the festival set up with the man who bought the ...

For Friday Sport Kick-off this week Nick is joined in the studio by ZB sport guru Jason Pine.

Starting with Hurricanes alumni dinner tonight - the organization set up to help Hurricanes transition into the next phase of their lives celebrates tonight. It's been 10 years since they won their championship and 30 years since the team started.

Onto the Hurricanes vs Blues - Hnry Stadium with a 7.05pm kick-off. They look at the odds, th...

For this week's Politics Thursday Nick is joined by National MP for Wairarapa and newly appointed Minister for Land Information Mike Butterick, and Labour MP and Spokesperson for Education and Police Ginny Andersen.

With the announcement of the two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, Nick asks our politicians how this will affect NZ and their thoughts on what has unfolded these last few days.

Also, how fuel is being imp...

Nick is joined on the show today by British comedian and actor Stephen K Amos.

Amos arrives in Wellington for his tour 'Now We’re Talking,' and will play Friday May 8th at Hannah Playhouse

Nick and Amos talk his last experience in Wellington - including an earthquake and some classic turbulence.

Also what to expect from his latest show and how comedy is adapting to the state of the world right now. 

Amos was last in New Zealan...

Nick is joined in the studio today by Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little for their monthly catchup.

Mayor Little takes questions from both Nick and our audience, on the progress in our city and council in April.

Starting with pressures in the city from the Iran War. Mayor Little discusses the potential for public transport cost deductions, and the other ways the CBD has been impacted from the fuel crisis. 

Then onto rates - L...

EDITORIAL:

I don't even know where to start with this.

Because I’m sitting here this morning, and I’m not asking for a clever political solution, I’m not asking for spin, and I’m certainly not asking for another escalation. 

I just want it to stop. 

Not a temporary pause. Not a 45-day window. Not a “significant step” that isn’t good enough for someone to sign. 

I want the war to stop. 

I want some sort of normal...

James Irwin is back in the studio for this week's Music Time.

James shares his travels to Hawaii and how much they know of NZ music overseas, what could he find in the record shops?

Then The Pogues hit Wellington tomorrow at the St James - without Shane MacGowan. After MacGowan's passing 18 months ago James takes a look at the new band and what we can expect from their show. 

For the latest on Wellington gigs and music - its M...

Nick Mills wraps the week for a Thursday edition of faceoff with Hutt City Mayor Ken Laban and journalist and broadcasting legend Mark Sainsbury.  

Starting with the complaints from councillors' around their new office – Councillor Nicola Young says many boycotted the blessing as they are not pleased with the location of the Mayor’s office. Is this a show of entitlement or genuine concern about the perception of our leader?&nb...

Nick is joined by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, who is fronting the new bill that will scrap the Easter alcohol rules. 

Bars & restaurants (on-licence venues) will be able to sell alcohol normally on Good Friday & Easter Sunday.

No more needing to buy a “substantial meal” just to get a drink.

McAnulty shares why the rule change is necessary, saying it's silly and will make life easier for hospo visitors and workers. 

Firefighters, currently on strike, are getting support to upgrade their fleet from a new inquiry into FENZ.

Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee, fronted by Deputy Chair and National MP Tim Costley, has launched an enquiry into FENZ specifically on the state of their fire truck fleet. 

Nick speaks to Wellington Local President of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) and Senior Station ...

EDITORIAL:

I just want to talk about something this morning that, honestly, feels like a perfect snapshot of where Wellington City Council is at right now. 

Office space. 

Not rates. Not pipes bursting. Not businesses struggling. Not the Moa Point mess. No, no — they’re concerned about office space.  

Who’s on what floor, who’s got the view, and who’s looking out at a car park. 

Now, I’ve got to ask — who actual...

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young joins the show to discuss the complaints over the new council building.

Young was not present at the blessing for the new office building on the waterfront.

She says although she doesn't usually attend early morning ceremonies, she wouldn't of gone anyway as part of a boycott among some councillors.

The boycott is over complaints the office space is not sufficient, particularly the office of ...

Nick is joined in the studio by Dwell Housing CEO Elizabeth Lester to chat about their new campaign 'It Starts With Home' and how the move on orders are effecting their community.

Dwell Housing is a registered charity that provides housing through safe, affordable homes to individuals and families across the Wellington region. Their current campaign focuses on housing for local families. 

With the new move on orders coming int...

As NZ20 brings attention to the Basin Reserve talk is building about the potential for an upgrade. 

Nick speaks to Wellington-born architect Frano Bazalo about the cost and likelihood surrounding a renovation building capacity, and bringing more sports into the reserve.

The St Patricks old boy is currently working out of London designing some of the biggest stadiums in the world, including one costing over a billion dollars in...

Nick is joined by World of WearableArt CEO Meg Williams to talk this years WOW show GLO!

The annual show goes from 17 September to 4 October 2026 at TSB Arena, and brings tourists and pride to Wellington.

Williams shares the plans for this year, and what makes the show such a colourful success. 

She discusses the team - including Creative Director Brian Burke, and how they are prepping for their boldest year yet. 

William...

OPINION: If there is ever a time where you think change might actually happen, I think that time is now. 

You know when something really significant shifts. 

Because every now and then, you get a crisis that doesn’t just hurt — it teaches and it questions.  

And we may finally learn from this one. 

We’ve got fuel prices climbing towards four dollars a litre. 

We’ve got global instability, supply lines under...

CubaDupa hit Wellington last weekend and Nick chats to director Bianca Bailey to see how it all went down.

Tens of thousands of people - local and visitors alike, joined the annual street party with over 200 performers, food trucks, performers, parades - everything was at CubaDupa.

Bailey shares how the weekend went, what could've gone better and what does the city need to do next to bring more life to Wellington.

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Nick is joined in the studio with CubaDupa headliner Paige for a performance and a chat.

Hailing for Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, Paige is an award-winning pop/RnB singer who has gained international fame for her sound and honest songwriting. 

Paige and Nick talk her career so far, being a NZ artist and how international fan attitudes differ from Kiwis. 

Also, her upcoming performance at Cuba Dupa and her experience of Well...