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
Finance Minister Nicola Willis had a big morning delivering her set piece pre-budget speech in Lower Hutt... so what can she tell us about the budget?
She joined Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk the political issues of the week, including a muddied press conference, lunches in schools and Wellington's new district plan.
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Actress Rula Lenska is known around the world as Claudia Colby from Coronation Street, but did you know she's also Polish royalty?
The actress, also a Countess, joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about her stage show, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which is playing at the St James Theatre in Wellington this week.
She was joined by Stewart MacPherson - a legendary Wellington promoter who has brought the show to N...
Kiwirail boss Peter Reidy flew to South Korea to meet with the company contracted to build the now cancelled Interislander - but its not clear exactly why.
NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills to talk the Wellington stories of the week, including Julie Anne Genter and the closure of a Wellington birthing unit.
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A Wellington budgeting service has had its government funding pulled, despite its manager saying they are "busier than ever" as people struggle with high interest rates and the cost of living.
It comes as the Ministry of Social Development reviews its contracts with budgeting services.
It’s understood other providers across the country have had their funding cut.
The Wellington Budget Service, run in conjunction with the Citizen...
Things are tough in Wellington at the moment, with unemployment biting and public service cuts and staff working from home affecting central city businesses.
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young and Trinity Group director and Hospitality NZ board member Jeremy Smith joined Nick Mills to talk business in Wellington.
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Last week was another difficult one for the Greens, with an outburst followed by further allegations against MP Julie Anne Genter.
Newstalk ZB's political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills to talk about the issue, as well as the long-awaited Darleen Tana report, political donations and Winston's spat with former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr.
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Three waters us behind us and its time to look at how we can properly look after our water infrastructure, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says.
One answer is a Wellington Water mega entity, capturing Kapiti, Wairarapa and the central city.
Baker joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to discuss the idea.
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The Wellington Phoenix may have missed out on finishing at the top of the A League table, but we've still got a home semi-final to look forward to.
Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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It was two council foes reuniting on Friday Faceoff this week... but it turns out they're actually good mates.
Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and former councillor and now the PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills to dissect the news of the week.
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The florist who's accused Julie Anne Genter of yelling at her says the confrontation could have been avoided.
Laura Newcombe says the MP also pulled out her phone during a heated exchange over cycleways.
The Green Party is not disputing the story.
Newcombe told Nick Mills on Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings that Genter didn't need to come into her shop.
She says Ge...
Both Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they've never seen anything like the outburst from Julie Anne Genter on the floor of Parliament last night.
The Finance Minister and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk the political issues of the week.
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There's been another death on the rugby field, this time in Auckland.
33-year-old Cory Heather died at a game in Beachlands after a suspected knock to the head over the weekend.
Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills asked what more needs to be done to ensure players' safety, and heard from caller Johnny who is soon to quit working after some poor dementia test results. In tears, he spoke of years of concussions as a young rugby pl...
James Shaw signs off from Parliament this week after a 10-year career, much of it as co-leader, and at one point even the sole leader of the Greens.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about his legacy, as well as news the government will be signing off on the budget today and the details of a new Pharmac announcement.
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Just a day after a Curia poll showed Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has the lowest approval rating of any New Zealand mayor, she joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her monthly catch-up.
Also on the agenda was the failed Reading Cinema deal, the Golden Mile project and the renewal of her Green membership.
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Wellington City Council's now-collapsed deal with Reading Cinemas was "shady" and could have found the council in hot water with the Auditor General.
She was joined by Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen to talk the political issues of the week with Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
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Where to now for the derelict Reading Cinemas complex, and what has the failed deal cost the council? Those questions are yet to be answered, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter slot.
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Wellington institution Cranfields is set to shut down, while the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is going from strength to strength as the training facility for the Hurricanes and the Phoenix.
The leaders of those respective businesses joined Nick Mills to talk through how things are... and the pair had quite different outlooks.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned from a week long tour of South East Asia, aimed at improving New Zealand's relationships with Singapore, Thailand and the Phillipines.
Newstalk ZB senior political reporter Sophie Trigger joined Nick Mills to talk about the trip, as well as the government's changes to lending regulations and the fast track consent bill.
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On Friday Faceoff this week Nick was joined by political commentator Josie Pagani and former broadcaster Mark Sainsbury.
On the agenda was Wellington's mega tunnel proposal, Tory Whanau rejoining the Greens, police pay and the Stuff/Newshub deal.
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OPINION: Some disturbing news came across my desk yesterday.
I got a lovely email from Nicola Cranfield with the sad news that Cranfield’s on Johnson St near Lambton Quay is closing.
Often shops close during a recession and unpredictable times.
Shops close because they go broke.
Businesses close when owners have just had enough.
But Cranfield’s has ...
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