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
Donald Trump has won the US election - and not just the electoral college, but the popular vote too. How did he manage it?
Also, with unemployment biting, students are struggling to find summer jobs. How important is working over the summer break?
To answer those questions, and to give their views on Wellington's new tunnel plan, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills.
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The All Blacks take on Ireland tomorrow morning in a rematch of last year's World Cup semi-final. Who is likely to come out on top?
Also, Auckland FC trumped the Wellington Phoenix last weekend. How did both teams perform?
To answer those questions, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.
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Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election by a surprising margin — but what will a second Trump presidency mean for New Zealand?
Also, David Seymour's Treaty principles bill has been introduced to Parliament today, earlier than originally scheduled. Is this just a waste of time, and will we see "hikois from hell"?
National MP and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour's health and Wellington issues spok...
Former US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he would happily return to New Zealand if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to serve again.
Brown served as Ambassador during Trump's first term after a career as lawyer, then a Republican senator.
He told Nick Mills that Trump's win is great news for America, and the nation's relationship with New Zealand will remain strong.
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Former NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser says Donald Trump's presidential win can be attributed in a large part to the middle class "being screwed".
"The Democrats have become the party of the rich. If you take the top 25 districts in terms of wealth, 24 of them are held by democrats."
Groser, also a former Trade Minister, told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills that Trump will move in the direction of tariffs wh...
Wellingtonian Michael Hobbs says he couldn't pick a winner for the US presidential election - but says the mood is tense and hard to escape.
The former Blues player and Wellington College head boy is now in the private equity industry in Los Angeles, after studying an MBA at Stanford University.
He joined Nick Mills to discuss the mood in the US ahead of today's vote.
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Vice President and Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hosting a relatively small election night event in Washington DC tonight - far smaller than that of Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016/.
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is there and told Nick Mills attendance is restricted, and Harris isn't expected until much later in the evening.
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Months of campaigning will finally come to an end tomorrow as the United States goes to the polls to choose a new President.
Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin has been keeping an eye on campaign rallies, and joined Nick Mills to critique the candidates music choices - and have a punt at what they might choose as a victory song.
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It's being touted by the candidates as the most important election in United States history, and its all playing out tomorrow afternoon New Zealand time.
To discuss the importance of the election and how the result could affect relations with New Zealand, US Embassy deputy chief of mission David Gehrenbeck joined Nick Mills.
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Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome and Sotheby's International Realty Wellington Managing Director Glen Jones joined Nick Mills in the studio to chat all things business.
They discussed the benefits to the city from big events like the Wellington-Auckland football derby at the weekend, and how the region can capitalise on it.
Other topics included the state of the housing market, the US Election, a Crown Observer coming ...
Mental health campaigner Mike King is under fire for saying alcohol can be the answer to mental health struggles - but did he have a point he just made badly?
Also, the United States is in the final days of the 2024 presidential campaign, who will come out on top?
Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy and Capital director Neale Jones joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.
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The Wellington Phoenix take on Auckland FC in the first ever A-League local derby. Who will come out victorious, and can we expect a large crowd?
And the All Blacks take on England on Sunday morning, with a few changes in the team. Are they on track for a win?
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.
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The government has announced that large reputable construction companies, as well as plumbers and drainlayers will soon be able to self-certify their work, removing the need for lengthy council consents.
But could this lead to an increase in shoddy building work?
Also, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he's open to a discussion about banning Nazi symbols - is this a good idea?
And what was going through Ginny Andersen's m...
The Wellington City Council has met publicly for the first time since voting to ditch the planned sale of its stake in Wellington Airport.
It's also the first time the council has met since Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced he is appointing a Crown observer to the council.
So when will the council begin deciding what to cut to fund a large hole in its budget?
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The government is appointing a Crown observer to Wellington City Council - but is this setting a precedent that might affect other councils around the country?
Also, the cost to install fencing along Wellington's waterfront has blown out from $7m to $30m. Why does it cost so much for some fencing?
Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry and lawyer and former Act MP Stephen Franks joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.
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The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty in the NPC final at Sky Stadium tomorrow - who will take out the championship?
Also, the All Blacks face Japan in Tokyo shortly afterwards. How are both teams looking?
Nick Mills was joined by Wellington sports broadcaster Matt Buck and Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine.
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The government will appoint a Crown observer to oversee Wellington City Council - but will the advice that led to the decision be released?
Also, should Andrew Bayly remain a Minister after accusations of bullying a worker during a business visit?
To answer those questions, Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall and National's Wairarapa MP joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.
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The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty in this weekend's much-anticipated NPC final at Sky Stadium.
Nick Mills was joined by captain Du'Plessis Kirfi and Lions veteran Brad Shields to discuss the season so far and the team's hopes for Saturday's match.
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Local government minister Simeon Brown has decided to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
The decision was reached after the council's long-term plan was forced back to the council table after a vote to ditch the sale of the council's 34% stake in Wellington Airport.
Now all eyes turn to who the observer will be - and what problems they might uncover.
NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Camp...
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