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
Inflation is back on the rise, with an annual inflation rate of 2.7% in the year to June, up from 2.5% in the year to March.
What will be going through the minds of the economics wonks at the Reserve Bank - and are we still in line for another rate cut next month with this news?
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.
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On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by ex-Wellington Mayor and Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester, and Raygun co-founder John-Daniel (JD) Trask.
They discussed the fallout over the past week from mayoral candidate Ray Chung's infamous email, the Prime Minister's latest criticisms of Wellington and how the city's thriving with a handful of top sporting events.
Listen live to Faceoff each Friday at 11am on Newstalk ZB.
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On Politics Thursday, National's Otaki MP and Labour Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate the revelation the Retail Crime Advisory Group cost 500-thousand dollars in just 102 days.
They also discussed the continuing controversy around the Wellington Mayoral race, and whether Christopher Luxon's comments this week about Wellington were fair.
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Wellington football fans are in for an exciting weekend, with the famous Wrexham AFC journeying to Wellington to face our very own Phoenix.
The Welsh team rose in popularity after it was bought by Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and later featuring in the documentary Welcome to Wrexham.
The football-mad Wilce family were born and raised in Wrexham, Wales, but have been proud to call Wellington home sin...
This week is 40 years since the greatest concert of all time - Live Aid.
Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin joined Nick to talk the very best and worst of of the event, as well as revisiting Aussie rockers The Superjesus and pondering why Lorde isn't coming to Wellington.
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Wellington has had a smashing weekend with the All Blacks, 10cc and the NBL semi-final in town - but is the city really on the up? And how much does the city's economy rely on big events?
Also, we learnt last week 30,000 Kiwis moved to Australia last year alone. How do we keep our young talent in New Zealand - and can we compete with the attraction of Australia?
To answer those questions, WellingtonNZ's head of business growth Jack...
The number of people aged 15-24 without a job has jumped to 16% - nearly one in five.
It comes as businesses continue to face tough economic times - with many businesses not wanting to take a risk on a young person.
To talk about the figures, economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joined Nick Mills to discuss the news.
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Both Labour and Te Pati Māori have selected their candidates to run in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election - a race necessitated by the death of incumbent MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. So how tight is the race expected to be?
Also, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick has admitted her loyalties lay with the Act party while at university. How many other examples are there of MPs having vastly different political views as a young person?
...Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung sent a sordid email to some council colleagues in 2023, claiming mayor Tory Whanau had drug-fuelled “tempestuous sex” in an orgy, and making reference to her having “pendulous soft breasts”. The email has only surfac...
The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game.
The The 28th Cello Champions Charity Luncheon was held on Friday ahead of the event, with a stellar line up of former All Blacks including Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld.
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The Cello Champions Charity Luncheon is being held in Wellington for it's 28th year - and Nick Mills was at the Takina Convention Centre broadcasting live ahead of the event.
The luncheon is in aid of Life Flight - and former Blackcap and Life Flight ambassador Grant Elliot and luncheon organiser Ian Klinac joined Nick to discuss the event.
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It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events.
But there have been some reports that its struggling to attract as many events as first anticipated.
Wellington City Council’s Chief Economic and Engagement Officer Anna Calver joined Nick Mills, live from Takina, to discuss the first two years of the centre's operation and what'...
The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game.
Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine today hosted the Champions Luncheon at Takina - and will be broadcasting live from Shed 22 tomorrow ahead of the test.
He joined Nick Mills to share his predictions for the game.
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The second phase of the Royal Commision into the government's response to Covid-19 is underway - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the investigation was intentionally designed to give conspiracy theorists a platform.
Is this a fair comment - and should Hipkins and former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern front up at the inquiry?
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There is a new ferry in Wellington Harbour - and it looks remarkably similar to an existing one.
Bluebridge's new ferry Livia has arrived in the capital - the sister ship to the existing Connemara vessel already operated by Bluebridge.
The ship, built in 2008, was previously operated by a ferry line in Europe, but has since had a fresh lick of paint and is currently undergoing internal renovations ahead of its first voyage ac...
The organisation tasked with helping to grow the Wellington region's economy has a new boss - and he says Wellington needs to focus more on its successes, rather than it's struggles.
Mark Oldershaw took over the reins at WellingtonNZ a month ago and joined Nick Mills to discuss the role of the organisation, the state of the region, and some exciting major events at Sky Stadium that hopefully will be announced soon.
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It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year.
But despite many politicians taking the week off or working back in their electorates, there's still work being done in the halls of power - including public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill today. What does the bill do, and why has it been so controversial?
Also, Justice ...
Local elections are less than four months away now, and nominations officially opened today. But with four races in Wellington with hot favourites, are we less excited than we have been in previous years?
Also, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul wants some of the cit...
Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
France have won their past three tests against the All Black - but could that winning streak end this weekend as Robertson's men face a French side missing some of their stars?
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to give their takes...
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