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
Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is counting down to her first appearance in New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition.
The Connecticut Sun guard has joined the Porirua-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season.
In April, Leger-Walker became the first New Zealander to be selected into the prestigious American competition when she was drafted as the 18th pick.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to d...
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by Political commentator Brigitte Morten and former Wellington Mayor, now Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester.
They discussed the legal proceedings filed over the Moa Point fiasco, how the campaigning is going little over a month out from the Election, and why they believe the Hutt South electorate is one of the more interesting in the country.
They also looked at Greg O'Connor's unopp...
He’s one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the great Australian rock scene of the 1980s, and his songs have become part of the soundtrack for generations of music fans.
James Reyne, the unmistakable lead singer of Australian Crawl, joined Nick Mills ahead of his Wellington concert in March.
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The Politics Thursday panel this week featured Labour's Wellington North candidate and Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall, and National's Hutt South MP, and Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop.
They discussed the news that The Greater Wellington Regional Council has filed charges against water entity Tiaki Wai and the City Council over the Moa Point saga.
They also discussed campaigning in their respective electorates, their parties' fin...
The government has announced amalgamation talks have paused until after the election.
Mayor Laban says the quality of the Wellington headstart proposal submitted by Hutt City, Wellington City, Porirua and South Waiarapa is "outstanding, it's comprehensive".
Laban says the region will continue preparing for amalgamation.
He believes regardless of a change in government the councils will still amalgamate by 2028, with a potential ext...
Former Chairperson of Wellington Water Nick Leggett answers Nick Mills and listener's questions about the Moa Point catastrophe after the AECOM review release.
Leggett discusses his resignation, which came just over a week after the Moa Point event. He talks about the breakdowns in the system and reflects on his tenure.
Amongst the systematic errors were communication difficulties, according to Leggett.
Leggett said he felt W...
For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by legendary broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and political commentator Esther Robinson to debate the hottest issues of the week.
From amalgamation to health, it's all on Friday Faceoff.
Was the rark up of amalgamation now pointless RMA Minister Bishop has put the proposals on ice?
Robinson and Sainsbury debate if this was the smart move and theorise the cause of the h...
Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills on Friday Sport's Kick-Off to analyse the week in sport.
NZ's Rugby Summit in Wellington this week set out to try establish a solution to the haemorrhage of money in the national competition.
Nick shares his idea to make NZ rugby more profitable - get rid of the Super 15 competition and boost the number of All Blacks games. The panel aren't too keen, so share their remedies.
This week's Politics Thursday panel was live when news came through that the Government's local amalgamation plans are now on hold until after the election.
National's Otaki MP Tim Costley and Labour's Mana MP Barbara Edmonds reacted to the news.
They also discussed the ongoing issues with FENZ, and Labour's latest interest deductibility proposals.
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Porirua's Mayor says she's fuming at the Government temporarily shelving its council reform plans.
Councils across the country last month submitted amalgamation proposals, meeting a strict and speedy deadline.
Cabinet's now saying it won't decide on Head Start proposals until next year, after more analysis and development.
Anita Baker says the Government told councils to be brave - then lost its nerve when they did just that.
She j...
You may have noticed bee sculptures pop around the city.
To get to the bottom of the mystery Nick Mills speaks to Head of Fundraising at Life Flight, Sebastian Grodd this morning.
The Bee in The City Art Trail for Life Flight is a free, family friendly activity where you can spot fifty decorated bees all through the city.
The initiative is ho...
EDITORIAL: We haven't had a proper discussion about the Warriors' capitulation at the end of the season, have we?
And yes, I'm disappointed. Another season, another opportunity gone.
But let's be fair. Newcastle beat us 12–10. They were the better team on the day, in my opinion. End of story.
Except it isn't really the end of the story, is it?
Because now we've got referee Ashley Klein reportedly dropp...
Pikpok has become one of the great success stories of Wellington.
The game developers have hundreds of staff in the city, have expanded to Colombia and craft games played by hundreds of millions all over the world.
CEO and co-founder Mario Wynands tells Nick Mills how the company started from "three mates in a flat" working overtime on their passions to an international sensation.
Wynands says NZ's gaming industry exports are worth...
For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined in the studio by Porirua Mayor Anita Baker and Editor of The Local Jane O'Loughlin.
Starting with the question of the week: Has there been enough accountability for the Wellington City Council's mistakes?
This comes after the latest review showcasing the blunder of the costly library website.
Mayor Baker criticised WCC giving the $600k job to an Auckland company, "keep local j...
For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick Mills is joined by ZB sports experts Jason Pine and Adam Cooper to wrap the week in sports.
The pressure is on the Warriors for their home semifinal against Newcastle, will they be able to pull through at Eden Park this weekend?
Is this finally the week for the Wellington Lions after a rough season? The team plays Northland at Hnry Stadium tomorrow.
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World of WearableArt model/performer and VIP host Shikhia "Shak" Ngatai joins Nick in the studio the morning after WOW's opening night.
After 18 WOW seasons, Shak is well versed in the creative world in the heart of Wellington every year. Nick finds out how it has changed over time - and what keeps her coming back.
The 400+ crew have been working hard, and after weeks of rehearsals, Shak says finally walking out to the full a...
It's Politics Thursday and Nick Mills is joined on the show by Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Ayesha Verrall to debate the biggest political topics of the week.
Including the pursuit to split Foodstuffs. Is this the way to lower grocery prices for Kiwis or weakening a successful New Zealand business?
The move on orders, with new alterations, will go through the House under urgency before the end of the week. Nick asks if the...
Wellington City Council Chief Executive Matt Prosser joins Nick Mills in the studio to discuss accountability of different council issues from the last few months.
With multiple reviews, reports and problems appearing in the council, Prosser offers an explanation to Nick and ratepayers. And in some cases, an apology.
Beginning with the Moa Point report, Prosser addresses concerns over lack of accountability from individuals and the...
An admission Wellington Central Library's costly new website could have been done in-house
A new report has found a lack of oversight and a rushed procurement process were to blame for the Wellington City Council spending up to half a million dollars more than it needed to on a website for the Central Library.
Chief Operating Officer James Roberts says the council has up to 90 people in its IT team, and the website could have been ...
Wellington's Hnry Stadium will be converted into a motorsport track in January, playing host to some world-leading drivers.
The international Race of Champions showcase event will make its New Zealand debut in the capital on January 9 and 10.
Formula One's Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas, Supercars' Chaz Mostert and rally driver Hayden Paddon are confirmed on the starting grid.
Organisers say more competitors are set to join t...
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