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 has broadly delivered what she promised on the election campaign trail, with millions of New Zealanders in line for a tax cut - some small, some a bit bigger.
To talk through this week's budget, as well as other Wellington issues, Nick was joined by former United Future leader and former revenue minister Peter Dunne and Infometrics chief executive and economist Brad Olsen.
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New Zealand Rugby had its long-awaited governance vote this week, and this weekend sees two top-of-the-table Super Rugby clashes.
Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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Former US President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 charges at the conclusion of his hush money trial in New York.
Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.
Judge Juan Merchan has set the former president’s sentencing for July 11, just days before Republicans are set to select him as 2024 nominee.
Trump, talking to media after the decision, called the guilt...
Just three hours before the coalition government's first budget was unveiled, two politicians came in to debate what might be in it, and the other political issues of the week.
Nick was joined by a Wellington Mornings newbie, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen.
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OPINION
Now if you’re anything like me, you hate filling out the census.
There's something about filling it out that makes you think you're giving away too much information.
Soon you've got people knocking on your door making sure you fill it out. It's a giant pain in the backside.
But I understand that the census is an important piece of data for the government to use ...
New Zealand Rugby’s provincial unions have convincingly voted through their polarising governance proposal to spark a civil war showdown with the game’s professional players.
Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine has been at NZR HQ all morning, and joined Nick Mills to talk through the result of the two important votes.
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Ferry operator Bluebridge has been warned by the Commerce Commission after over compensation for cancelled ferry sailings.
NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell is across the issue and joined Nick Mills for her weekly slot.
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The New Zealand music community woke up to tragic news on Tuesday morning.
Legendary Wellington trombonist Rodger Fox has died, aged 71.
Music guru James Irwin, who knew Fox well, joined Nick Mills to talk through his legacy, including his time in Quincy Conserve and forming the Rodger Fox Big Band.
In March last year, the legendary artist joined Nick for an extended interview, which you can find here.
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says a council vote to sell the council's entire 34% stake in Wellington Airport is unlikely to pass.
"It doesn't look like we'd have the support for that," she told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills on Monday.
The other option being considered by the council is a partial sale of the council's stake.
"It's something I'm looking at proactively."
"Of course I am [concerned by it], no one wants t...
The government is set to unveil its first budget on Thursday, and all eyes are on Finance Minister Nicola Willis and her promised tax cuts.
What else could be in the budget, and will there be any other surprises? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills about what we can expect.
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Our dreams for the Phoenix didn't quite come true... but we got close. What next for the team? And will Rob Penney stay on as coach of the Crusaders?
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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Its Friday again, and time for two Wellingtonians to debate the issues of the week.
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert and political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards.
On the agenda was Te Pati Maori's comments about Karen Chhour, private parking companies, and whether or not we should charge tourists visiting our national parks.
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It was a faceoff between Act leader David Seymour and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall on Politics Thursday this week.
On the agenda was comments from Te Pati Maori about Childrens Minister Karen Chhour, the government ditching first home grants, and whether or not Adrian Orr should remain in his job.
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Khandallah Pool is still facing the chop, and New Zealand has a midwife shortage... and Wellington has it particularly bad.
NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for her regular slot.
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How is the exodus of a record number of Kiwi citizens affecting businesses, and is 24/7 parking for Wellington CBD a good idea?
Those were the questions for the Business Panel this week, made up of Capital's Aimie Hines and Brezelmania bakery director Tony Parun.
The pair joined Nick Mills to talk all things business in Wellington.
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Julie Anne Genter is set to return to Parliament this week, as the house meets after a recess week.
Her return comes after yesterday's State of the Planet speech from Green co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Julie Anne Genter.
Also on the horizon is the government's first budget at the end of the month. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills to talk through what we can expect this week in politics.
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Wellington is buzzing ahead of the biggest game ever for the Wellington Phoenix tomorrow night, so who better than former All White David Chote to run us through what it means for the team.
Joining him for Friday Faceoff this week was Capital director Neale Jones, not a football fan, but excited nonetheless.
Also on the agenda was charter schools, gangs, Tory Whanau's meeting attendence and migration.
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It's the biggest game for the Wellington Phoenix in its 17-year history tomorrow night, as they take on Melbourne Victory in the first A-League semi-final.
Sky Stadium has completely sold out for the event, making it the biggest home crowd for a Phoenix game ever.
Manager Giancarlo Italiano sat down with Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about the team's successful season, and the semi-final hurdle in front of them.
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Today marks a year since Wellingtonians woke up to the news that a hostel in Newtown had caught fire.
Five people were killed and another twenty injured. The people who didn't perish in the fire lost their home, their belongings and in some cases, their friends.
Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge joined Nick Mills to remember the tragedy, and Nick played clips from the show of the morning of the disaster.
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Will the new gang taskforce work, and what's the benefit of charter schools?
That was the debate on Politics Thursday this week, as Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills.
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