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
Outgoing Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy joins Nick Mills in studio on Wellington Mornings.
They discuss his 24-year mayoralty, the progress of Upper Hutt, whether they are ready for amalgamation, and what's next after one of the longest mayoral runs in the country.
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This Politics Thursday Nick Mills was joined by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick.
Both gave their tributes to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, sharing their memories of his leadership.
Verrall and Butterick then discussed the political issues of the week. They gave their thoughts on the behaviour of Te Pati Māori, Gerry Brownlee cracking down as speaker, the new ferry announcement, I Am Hop...
Nick Mills took a tour around the new Woodward Street Distillery, and interviewed James Pask, Director and General Manager, and Mikey Ball, Head Distiller.
He finds out what's behind the scenes at Wellington's newest hospitality innovation. The distillery and soon to be bar, bringing Melbourne vibes into the city centre.
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Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley chats with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, before his show at Hutt Sounds next March.
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We head to the greater Wellington regional local election results on Wellington Mornings.
Nick Mills talks with the new mayor-elects of the greater Wellington region. He talks with Ken Laben - Hutt City, Anita Baker - Porirua City, Peri Zee - Upper Hutt and Janet Holborow - Kapiti.
They touch on the race has been, their hopes for their cities, how they will handle the councils, their thoughts on voter turnout and amalgamation of th...
Wellington's new mayor-elect Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio this morning. They discuss his successful election campaign and his hopes and priorities for his term.
Little says he is already reviewing the Golden Mile project and has talked to all the councillors, as he prepares to step into the top job in the capital's council.
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On this week's Friday Sport kickoff, Jason Pine and Adam Cooper were talking with Nick Mills about Wellington's NPC rugby campaign when two local wrestlers burst into the studio to talk about All Star Wrestling: Porirua, which takes place at Te Rauparaha Arena this weekend.
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Nick Mills wraps the week with outgoing Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and former Wellington mayor Justin Lester.
They discuss their picks for all the Wellington regions mayoral elections, their thoughts on amalgamation, give their hot or nots of the week and how we can improve voting turnout.
Plus Campbell Barry gives some departing words on his last day as mayor.
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Well, one more day as Mayor for Tory Whanau – the “accidental mayor,” as many have called her – and just like that, her chapter in Wellington politics closes.
What a ride, and what a mess. And, let’s be honest, what a disappointment.
From the very beginning, Tory framed her leadership through a lens of identity – “poor me, give me a break, I’m a woman, and I’m new.”
That became her shield, her excuse, and, in many ways,...
On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by National's Otaki MP Tim Costley and Labour's Hutt South MP Ginny Andersen.
They faced off on the issues from the week. Andersen and Costley debated on HealthNZ funding vapes for smokers wanting to quit, the job seeker benefit cuts and the introduction of the new protest law. Andersen says Labour will not support the law that would ban protest at private homes.
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This week on Music Time Nick and James revisit the guitar gods list and controversially add a worst list to the equation.
Plus, buckle yourself in for an eclectic journey of the best gigs to head to at The Wellington Jazz Festival.
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Wellington mayoral candidate and former minister Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio for the final of Wellington Morning's mayoral interviews.
Little discussed how he would handle local government compared to central and the reality of a 0% rate increase claim.
And on the Golden Mile Little says he would need to take a look at disruption and financial strain before continuing with the project.
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Four Hutt City Mayoral candidates joined Nick Mills, to pitch their case for the mayoralty. Brady Dyer, Prabha Ravi, Karen Morgan and Ken Laban answered Nick's rapid fire questions in a quick four minute format.
They spoke on what makes them the best for the top job, how they would cope with opposing councillors, their priorities if they got in and if they support a Wellington/Hutt City/Upper Hutt/Porirua council amalgamation...
In this week's Business Panel, Nick was joined by "The Law Lady" Property Law specialist Danielle Allen-Sutton and Real Estate Consultant at Lowe & Co Realty Anji Foster.
They discussed their businesses, their experiences in the property market and advice for buyers and sellers. They gave their thoughts on the future of Wellington and Hutt housing, and how new announcements by the government are impacting it.
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Azaria Howell joins Nick Mills for Beehive Buzz this week discussing the changes to the job seeker benefit.
We also talk on the latest news in Te Pati Māori and the latest protest - at Winston Peters home - and the consideration of a change to protest law in New Zealand. Also, the lowering of free bowel cancer screening age, and how we compare to the rest of the world.
For the latest insight into parliament, it's B...
Nick Mills wraps the week with former Wellington Mayor, Dame Kerry Prendergast and legendary broadcaster and journalist, Mark Sainsbury.
They dived right into the mayoral desk saga, Dame Kerry gave her thoughts on her desk being leaked to the public. Dame Kerry and Mark also discussed the earthquake building rule changes, Christopher Luxon's leadership analysis, WOW wrap up, the Wellington Mayoral race and give their hot or n...
On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour List MP Kieran McAnulty and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick.
They discussed the governments new energy plan, and it's $500 thousand dollar report. As well as the Kainga Ora apartment block sale, earthquake building rule changes and the data sharing between local body candidates and central government.
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says the government's new electricity announcement is "throwing more money down empty holes".
Hipkins also shared his thoughts with Nick Mills on Wellington Morningon the lack of bi-partisan support from the National government, after the leak of Luxon's letter. He discussed how Labour were not informed of any of the announcements today, and says this shows that they are not open to working togethe...
Country star Tami Neilson chats to Nick Mills on her upcoming Neon Cowgirl tour, touring with the greats like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan and her love of Wellington.
The New Zealand leg of her international tour begins Friday 3rd October. You can get tickets at plus1.co.nz.
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