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
- Wellington City Council has stopped the sale of its 34% share in the airport.
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There was good news for mortgage holders yesterday as the Reserve Bank lowered the official cash right by 50 basis points. Are our politicians hoping for another 50 basis point drop later this year?
Also, the Auditor General is highly critical of a $24m contract awarded to Mike King's Gumboot Friday charity without a competitive process. Was the government out of line?
To answer those questions, Labour's police spokespe...
The Wellington City Council will vote on a motion to ditch the planned sale of its 34% stake in Wellington Airport on Thursday - which marks the end of a long-running saga that has split councillors almost down the middle.
NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says there have been so many flip-flops from various councillors that it's not known if opponents to the sale will have the numbers to pass the...
The latest mood of the boardroom survey is out and the country's CEOs have rated the best performing ministers - so who are our panel's top three?
Also, some Wellington City Councillors tried to prevent the council painting over pro-Palestine graffiti - is it a councillors job to determine what should and shouldn't remain?
ChildFund CEO and Iron Duke Partners senior political and public policy advisor Maddy Burgess-Smit...
The Wellington Lions take on Hawkes Bay at Sky Stadium tomorrow, with Peter Lakai stepping up as captain - what are we expecting?
And Blackcaps captain Tim Southee has stepped down after the side's dismal performance in Sri Lanka - was this the right call?
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.
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Thirty-five public schools could be converted into charter schools under the government's new plan to revive the independent but state-funded schools - but the Labour Party and teachers unions loathe the plan.
So will charter schools actually work, and are they a good use of education resources? Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and Act leader and associate education Minister David Seymour joined Nick Mills to debate the ...
A walking and cycling upgrade between Johnsonville and Tawa in Wellington has been put on pause - but when will the council reassess the project?
Also, there are still further public service cuts to come for police staff - when will we know how many jobs will go?
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter.
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The number of credit card applications has reached its highest level since 2021, leading to fears people are seeking credit as the high cost of living bites.
David Cameron, manager of the Wellington Budget Service says credit cards can be dangerous for consumers who are lured in with the promise of an interest-free period, but then use them for daily purchases.
He joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue.
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Wellington had a mammoth weekend, with an All Blacks test and the World of Wearable Arts attracting visitors to the city. How do we attract more events to the city, and what do they mean for our economy?
Also, cruise ship numbers will be down this summer, and expensive airfares continue to bite. What is the outlook for Wellington's tourism market?
Wellington Rugby Football Union chief executive Tony Giles and Ka Rawe Tours ma...
Thousands have taken to the streets to protest the government's move to downscale the Dunedin Hospital project, while the government starts the week with a conversation about increasing speed limits.
Also, legislation reintroducing charter schools passed through Parliament last week, so how many schools will be up and running by the beginning of the next school year?
Newstalk ZB political reporter Demelza Jackson joined...
The All Blacks take on Australia at Sky Stadium this weekend - can they end their losing streak of five games without a win?
\nIt's also TJ Perenara's last match in Wellington - what will the game mean to him?
\nAll Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator Elliot Smith joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.
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","blocks":{"contentData":[],"settingsData":[]}}The parents of students out of school for more than 15 days each year are in line to be prosecuted under new government guidelines, which also includes the removal of teacher-only days.
Is this the right move, and what impact will it have on truancy numbers?
To answer that, National's MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills.
Also on the agenda was the...
Two musicians have gigs coming up in Wellington in the next fortnight - hometown favourite Louis Baker and 14-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock.
Also - who are the big artists who have never won a Grammy?
Wellington Morning's music man James Irwin joined Nick Mills.
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Chris White is a saxophonist who's shared the stage with countless stars; Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Tom Jones just to name a few.
But it was in 1985 that he joined one of the biggest bands on the planet at the peak of their fame; Dire Straits.
He was part of the band's memorable Live Aid performance and continued to tour with the band afterwards.
Now he's coming to Wellington's St James Theatre as part of the Dire Straits...
OPINION
What a week Tory Whanau has had.
It all started with our regular monthly catch-up on Tuesday. I asked the mayor if she was struggling with the cost of high rates and if she felt the pinch so many of us in Wellington are feeling.
Her answer was pretty clear.
"I've just sold my car recently, to kind of help pay the bills. I walk to work again, my mortgage rates have doubled in the last few years.
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she has sold her car to help pay the bills, and does "nothing in terms of socialising" as money is so tight.
But on $190,000 a year - is this just a poor attempt to relate to voters?
Also, a developer has pulled out of plans to develop Oriental Bay's band rotunda - what should happen to the site?
Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and Curia pollster David Farrar joined Nick Mills for Friday Fac...
The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon - what can we expect?
And the All Blacks face Australia in the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney tomorrow too - how is the team looking?
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills.
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Is Wellington City Council performing as it should be?
The answer is a flat "no" according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who told Nick Mills that the council needs to focus on spending on the right areas.
But Luxon wouldn't say how close the government is to appointing a Crown observer, but insisted the government is keeping a close eye on the council.
"I think you can read between the lines that I want better performance ...
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