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
It's Fieldays this week - and it coincides with a poll finding just 3 per cent of farmers support Labour, while 54 per cent back National. Why is National seemingly the party of farmers?
Also, should farmers be able to use their Kiwisaver to purchase their first farm or herd?
To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick, live from Fieldays, joined Nick Mills for Politics Thurs...
Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June appeal to support children in hospitals around the region.
Demand for pyjamas is even higher this year, with the foundation hoping to collect 3400 pairs of sleepwear.
The pyjamas are provided to children arriving at the hospital, as well as to children living in cold damp housing in the community.
To discuss the appeal, Wellington Hospitals Foundation CEO...
The latest report from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is out - and it doesn't make for good reading.
Suicide rates remain high, with no significant decrease since 2018.
Also, fatal drug overdoses rose by 88% between 2016 and 2023, and 16,000 fewer people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services in the 2023/23 financial year compared to 2020/21.
So are we actually making progress on improving our me...
This week is Men's Health Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the health struggles men face.
Every day, eight Kiwi families lose a much-loved partner, father, brother or grandfather to a preventable disease.
Even worse - one in four Kiwi men won’t live to retirement age.
Men's Health Week ambassador and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined Nick Mills to talk about the week of awareness.
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This week the Loemis winter festival begins in Wellington with multiple events incorporating music, dance, food and art across the region until June 21.
One of those shows will see iconic Wellington musician and Oscar winner Bret McKenzie and his band the State Highway Wonders taking the stage.
Bret McKenzie and Loemis festival director Andrew Laking joined Nick in the studio to discuss the festival.
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One of the worlds greatest George Michael tribute acts is on his way to Wellington and while Wellington Mornings' music man James Irwin is a fan of tribute acts, Nick certainly isn't. Are tribute acts good or a gimmick?
James also takes a look at the albums turning 25 this year, and upcoming gigs in the capital.
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The Prime Minister's deputy press secretary Michael Forbes has resigned after allegations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers, and captured photos of women in compromising positions.
But despite complaints being investigated by police in July last year, Luxon was never informed. Should he have been told?
Also, there have been 63 Kainga Ora tenancies terminated in the last ten months after complaints of unruly behav...
Yesterday Nick was invited by Arts, Culture and Heritage minister Paul Goldsmith to tour the Wellington Town Hall project - the $329m project funded by the Wellington City Council to bring the city's hall back to its former glory.
The town hall was also be home to the National Music Centre, housed in the basement of the hall underneath the stage.
While the redevelopment of the hall is funded by the council, the National Music Centr...
Two new polls have different results - one with the current government in power, the other showing the opposition in power.
But is Labour actually ready for government - and does the party have decent relationships with potential coalition partners?
To answer those questions, Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills in the studio.
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New Zealand First has had its strongest showing in two recent polls in years - and leader Winston Peters says the support for his party comes down to voters wanting experienced leaders.
Peters joined Nick Mills to discuss the first eighteen months of the Parliamentary term, as well as his view of Labour and his relationship with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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The Hurricanes welcome back centurion Ardie Savea to Sky Stadium for the first time in opposition colours on Saturday.
Savea skippers Moana Pasifika, who head to Wellington in a fight for the Super Rugby playoffs.
Adam Cooper spoke to Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi about the occasion and how the Hurricanes are placed ahead of the playoffs.
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The Wellington Saints head to Porirua for their latest NBL game, to take on the bottom of table Otago Nuggets.
Head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to reflect on their recent trip north, and update the progress of star player Shea Ili's concussion issue.
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It was round two of a war of words between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau this week – the PM criticised the council heavily appearing on Wellington Mornings. and Tory hit back by saying Luxon should focus on his own "chaotic coaliti...
Ardie Savea makes his return to Wellington this weekend, taking on his former Hurricanes as captain of Moana Pasifika. How will Wellington recieve him?
Newstalk ZB All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.
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Parliament is officially halfway through the three-year term - so how would our parties rate their performances over the last eighteen months?
Also, David Seymour takes over from Winston Peters as deputy Prime Minister this weekend. Will he cause trouble for the Prime Minister?
Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.
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The Hurricanes Alumni Foundation Trust is hosting its annual fundraising dinner on Friday - ahead of the much-anticipated Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika match.
The trust looks after former Hurricanes players who find themselves without jobs, in tough financial positions or struggling with mental health and well-being.
Former Hurricane and trust founder Mike Russell joined Nick Mills to discuss his work.
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Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing.
The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence.
The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue.
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Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing.
The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence.
The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue.
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Christopher Luxon says he’s expecting a “pretty seamless transition” as Winston Peters hands over the deputy prime minister role to David Seymour this week.
The Prime Minister spoke live to Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills today as he reaches the halfway point of his three-year term as leader.
Luxon was sworn in as Prime Minister in November 2023, after National secured 38% of the vote at the general elec...
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