Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
1,102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago -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.
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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen on police pay, mega tunnel and record immigration
April 18, 2024 01:38 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOn Politics Thursday this week Nick was joined by Housing Minister and MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop, and Labour's Hutt South list MP and police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. On the agenda was the police's rejected pay offer, cuts to Oranga Tamariki, Wellington's mega tunnel proposal and new record immigration figures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner says begging ban won't solve problem
April 17, 2024 00:41 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBWellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says the idea of banning begging in the city wouldn't solve the problem. The issue of begging is back at the fore after a Rotorua and Christchurch city councillor called for a ban in their respective cities. But Edridge says people only beg because they are in need and we need to fix the source of the problem. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills: Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green member is a breach of Wellingtonians' trust
April 17, 2024 00:33 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBWellington Mayor Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green party member breaches the trust of her voters, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills says. Newstalk ZB revealed yesterday that the Wellington Mayor had renewed her Green Party membership, after initially letting it lapse so she could form more constructive relationships with other councillors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Madagascar The Musical: Cast of new stage show perform in studio
April 17, 2024 00:26 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBThe zoo has hit Wellington, with Madagascar The Musical set to take over the St James Theatre this week. The main cast and show producer joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for an in-studio performance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Hipkins: Opposition leader says we need to question what AUKUS means before signing up
April 15, 2024 01:50 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is rushing into signing up to pillar two of the AUKUS pact "[The new government] is effectively saying yeah, we want in. I wouldn't say we want in until we know what we're signing up for," he told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills. "I don't think that's something responsible governments do." Also on the agenda was the proposal for a new 'mega tunnel' under Wellington city, the government's rental law changes and how NZ responds to the Ira...
Beehive Buzz: How important is Luxon's trip to to Asia, and what did Winston achieve overseas?
April 15, 2024 01:40 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBPrime Minister Christopher Luxon landed in Singapore late last night, the first stop of a week-long trip to South-East Asia. Luxon is also visiting Thailand - the first visit from a New Zealand Prime Minister in 11 years, and the Phillipines - the first visit in 14 years. Newstalk ZB's senior political reporter Sophie Trigger joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills, where they also talked Winston Peters' overseas visit and a split of the coalition government over a Green MP's member's b...
Simeon Brown: Wellington mega tunnel idea a 'significant opportunity' for the city
April 15, 2024 01:31 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBTransport Minister Simeon Brown says an idea to build a "mega tunnel" under Wellington City from The Terrace to Kilbirnie could be a better option than a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but there needs to be further investigation. The NZ Herald revealed this morning that the government had asked NZTA/Waka Kotahi to investigate the feasibility of the mega tunnel, but so far there are no rough costs. Brown joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to discuss the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...
Friday Faceoff: Former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy disect the week's news
April 12, 2024 00:56 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFriday Faceoff this week saw former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy join Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills. On the agenda was MPs pay, Upper Hutt's boy racing issue, the tragic Billy Guyton story and the relaxed rules of dogs in public. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on two big home games for the Phoenix and Hurricanes
April 12, 2024 00:43 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBIt'll be a quick turnaround for the Sky Stadium groundskeepers this weekend with the Phoenix playing tonight and the Hurricanes playing tomorrow night in what's set to be a big weekend of sport. Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk the weekend's sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they don't need a payrise
April 11, 2024 01:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMPs pay is determined independently, but both the Finance Minister and the Opposition's health spokesperson say they don't need payrises. National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Ayesha Verrall joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk MPs pay, the ferry advisory panel, the proposed no body no parole law, and concerns about a future census. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on advice Korean government could be upset over canned ferry deal
April 10, 2024 00:51 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBThe government received advice that cancelling Kiwirail's mega ferry deal could affect diplomatic relations with Korea, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says. She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her weekly Capital Letter segment. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: a special AI-generated tune for Nick, and is Chris Isaak the gig of the year?
April 09, 2024 00:52 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBIt's a musical ding-dong as James Irwin tries his best to convince Nick that the gig of the year is coming up and everyone should get along to see this musician who has millions of record sales. Things get even murkier as we create the first-ever AI jingle for Wellington Mornings with a lot of help from www.suno.ai LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Wellington business leaders Simon Arcus and Paul Retimanu on the state of Wellington's economy
April 08, 2024 00:45 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBCovid-19, worker shortages, the growth in working from home and now public service cuts: Wellington's economy has had a tough few years, and it's still struggling, Wellington businessman and vice president of Hospitality NZ Paul Retimanu says. He joined Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk business, including a proposal for a new arena, 90 day trials, and how much good weather impacts retail and hospitality. LISTEN ABO...
Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on MPs salary review and Winston's jetsetting
April 08, 2024 00:36 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBA pay rise for MPs would be politically damaging, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says. He joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz, talking the possible increase for MPs salaries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters' overseas tour and public service cuts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the important Phoenix fixture and Hurricanes money troubles
April 04, 2024 23:49 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIt may be a bye for the Hurricanes this weekend, but there's a huge fixture for the Wellington Phoenix against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Saturday night to look forward to. All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Bryce Edwards and Dave Armstrong talk Māori wards, drug driving and road rage
April 04, 2024 23:31 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by political commentator and lecturer Bryce Edwards and Wellington columnist and playwright Dave Armstrong. The trio talked Māori wards, road rage, the Reading Cinema deal, rates increases and the language of Gen Z. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Campbell Barry: Local Govt NZ vice president says Maori ward decision 'significant overreach'
April 04, 2024 21:28 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBHutt City Mayor and Local Government New Zealand vice-president Campbell Barry says the government's decision to bring back binding referendums for Māori wards is government overreach. He joined Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills to talk about the announcement yesterday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen on drug testing, three strikes and Gen Z
April 04, 2024 00:34 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBOn Politics Thursday this week, National deputy leader and Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills. On the agenda was Gen Z slang, the cancelled mega ferry project, drug driver testing and the reintroduction of the three strikes legislation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Shelly Bay plans, Dixon St pedestrian death
April 03, 2024 00:04 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBThe NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter update. On the agenda was the long-awaited Miramar reserve, including an update on Sir Peter Jackson's plans for Shelly Bay, as well as womens' access to healthcare and an emotional court sentencing after a driver was killed on Dixon St. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Nick Bewley on the long weekend's sport
March 27, 2024 23:44 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFriday Sport Kickoff has been brought forward to Thursday, with a bunch of big fixtures taking place over the long Easter weekend. All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Christchurch sports editor Nick Bewley joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall on the upcoming budget, greyhound racing and Easter trading
March 27, 2024 23:36 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week on Politics Thursday Nick was joined by Finance Minister and National deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall. On the agenda was the upcoming budget, the tax take, whether we should ban greyhound racing, and if our Easter trading laws are past their use-by date. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sir Mark Dunajtschik: Radio silence from City Council since Reading Offer
March 27, 2024 22:22 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBA prominent philanthropist says he hasn't heard a peep from the Wellington City Council, after offering to bail out the Reading cinema deal. Sir Mark Dunajtschik offered to pay 32 million dollars for the land under the Cinema, so the Council wouldn't have to. But the City Council voted to go ahead with plans to buy it themselves. Tory Whanau told Newstalk ZB on Monday they were still in discussions with Sir Mark about the offer. But, three days on, he told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornin...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader in studio talking tax, Wellington issues
March 27, 2024 00:37 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn the show today Labour leader Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills to talk about Labour's opposition strategy and how the party plans on tackling tax. Also on the agenda were Wellington and its issues, the Green's increased presence in the city, and how Labour plans to manage its relationship with the party to its left. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good Habits: UK folk duo touring New Zealand perform live in studio
March 26, 2024 00:03 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBack in New Zealand after being stuck here during the Covid-19 pandemic, UK duo Good Habits are touring the length and breadth of the country. Ahead of their performances in Wellington, they stopped in to chat with Nick Mills and perform Sunday, a song from their new album out in July. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills: Greyhound racing is past its use-by date
March 25, 2024 23:22 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBWellington Mornings host Nick Mills says greyhound racing should be banned in New Zealand, and hopes that Racing Minister Winston Peters joins Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in advocating for a ban. "This is a sport that injures, mames and kills dogs each year," Mills said. "It's on borrowed time." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor talks Reading deal, mosque and bar noise ammendment
March 25, 2024 00:12 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBNick was joined by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau for her monthly slot. On the agenda was the Reading Cinemas deal, the district plan, the proposal to change noise control restrictions for licensed bars and religious venues, as well as the scrapping of Three Waters and Newtown's controversial parking proposal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cuba Dupa: Festival director Drew James on Wellington's favourite street festival
March 22, 2024 00:01 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBCuba Dupa is taking over Wellington's CBD this weekend, with an estimated 100,000 people expected to visit over the course of the weekend. Festival Director Drew James spoke with Nick Mills about what's in store. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Jason Walls talk Winston, Reading Cinemas and Grant Robertson
March 21, 2024 23:50 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week on Friday Faceoff Nick was joined by Green MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls. On the agenda was Winston's state of the nation speech, whether the Reading Cinemas deal should be revisited and public sector job cuts - among other things. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall talk vaping, tax cuts and Grant Robertson's legacy
March 21, 2024 00:46 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week on Politics Thursday Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills. On the agenda was the government's new vaping regulations, Winston Peters and his Nazi comparison, the legacy of Grant Robertson, and National's promised tax cuts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owner of home blocked by school's 'tower of terror' speaks of privacy invasion, peeping Toms
March 21, 2024 00:45 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBAlan is the owner of the home bordering Hutt Intermediate School, where a 5.5m climbing tower built by the school looks directly into his home. He says students yell and throw things, and peeping Toms look through at night. He spoke to Nick Mills about his fight to move the structure, first reported by the NZ Herald this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Houston: Gala dinner and debate organiser on the event with a special ZB connection
March 20, 2024 00:05 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBNick Mills was joined by Bob Houston, the organiser of a gala dinner and debate raising money for the restoration of Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral on Hill St. The high-profile debators, moderated by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, are battling for the Justin Du Fresne Cup - named in honour of the late Newstalk ZB host known as the "voice of Wellington". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on almagamation proposal, mayor's Hollywood meetings
March 19, 2024 23:48 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBIn this weeks Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell talks a proposal floated to merge some of the region's councils and Mayor Tory Whanau's meetings with Hollywood heavyweights. She also gives an update on Wellington's water emergency situation - and it's good news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Massive Ukulele extravaganza in this year's CubaDupa
March 19, 2024 02:48 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBA massive ukulele performance will form part of the annual CubaDupa festival in Wellington on Sunday. The festival's teaming up with NZ Ukulele to put on a ukulele extravaganza, featuring 23 school, university and community ukulele groups for a massive collaborative project. Organiser Sean O'Connor and members of Victoria University's Vic Ukes joined Nick Mills in studio to preview in the event, and gave some of the Newstalk ZB team some ukulele tips. O'Connor also runs a Porowhita commun...
Hot Property: Matt Ryan on the state of Wellington's housing market
March 18, 2024 00:09 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBFor the first time this year Wellington mega-landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to talk all things property. The pair talked prices, listings and the everpresent high interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on Winston's speech, China meeting, Greens turmoil
March 17, 2024 23:57 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBNewstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Winston Peters' state of the nation speech was "classic Winston" - taking potshots at the media and the opposition. Jason joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Paine: Mary Potter Hospice CEO on council's 'catastrophic' parking plan
March 17, 2024 23:47 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBWellington City Council is planning to make about 2500 Newtown car parks time-limited, sparking concerns from Mary Potter Hospice that some families won't be able to spend as much time with their families. CEO Tony Paine, who told the council the plan would be "catastrophic", spoke to Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: City and regional councillor talk district plan, Greens turmoil
March 15, 2024 00:14 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn Friday Faceoff this week Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty and Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Simon Woolf discuss the state of the Green Party and Wellington city's new district plan. Also on the agenda was the possibility of the regional council buying more shares in Centreport and whether Ombudsman Peter Boshier should be allowed to continue in his role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dunne: Darleen Tana allegations a credibility issue for Greens
March 14, 2024 23:38 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBFormer Cabinet Minister and political commentator Peter Dunne says the allegations against Darleen Tana are a serious credibility issue for the Green Party. He spoke to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about turmoil yet again engulfing the Green Party. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Thursday: Was Cabinet divided on police pay deal?
March 14, 2024 01:28 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week on Politics Thursday Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and Finance Minister Nicola Willis talk health targets, the Ruapehu bailout and the Ombudsman's age limit. Nick Mills also asks if Police Minister Mark Mitchell advocated for a stronger police pay offer in cabinet, and if he came against a brick wall in the form of the Finance Minister. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Wellington Depression Recovery Centre now open
March 13, 2024 01:31 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBWellington now houses the country's first community based Depression Recovery Centre. Whakamātūtū : A place of recovery offers a therapeutic day programme for for people with moderate to severe mental health issues at purpose built premises on Cuba Street. The director and driving force behind the new facility is mental health advocate and lawyer Brent Williams, who spoke to Nick Mills on site. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter March 13: Will second Mt Vic tunnel have cycling & walking paths?
March 13, 2024 01:21 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBOn this week's Capital Letter, Nick and Georgina Campbell discuss the Transport Minister's refusal to commit to pedestrians and cyclists being able to use the new Mt Victoria Tunnel. They also looked at the upcoming rates rise for Wellington residents, and fundraising efforts by Royal NZ Ballet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time March 12: New Norah Jones music and a Kiwi record worth nearly $1,000
March 13, 2024 01:16 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBToday on music time, Nick and James celebrate the ninth album from multi Grammy winning musician Norah Jones, enjoy some humour metal from an A list Hollywood actor's band and just maybe you have this dusty old album from a New Zealand band in your attic that worth nearly $1000. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff March 8: Business leader and former mayor discuss the impact of public service cuts on Wellington
March 08, 2024 02:12 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this week's Friday Faceoff, Dot Loves Data director and former Wellington mayor Justin Lester, and director of Iron Duke Partners Phil O'Reilly discuss the continuing public service cuts and how they're affecting the capital city. They also assessed the new Government's first 100 days in office, the TVNZ job and programme cuts, whether the Hurricanes Poua should have made a political stand in their team haka and the Government's plans for a new Mt Victoria tunnel. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...
Politics March 7: Finance Minister reacts to news of TVNZ restructure
March 06, 2024 23:44 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn Politics Thursday this week, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall react to the news that TVNZ is proposing to cut up to 68 jobs. They also discussed the government's plans with emergency housing, continued public service cuts, the grounded Air Force Boeing 757 plane, National's new roading plan and how we can stop health workers being lured across the Tasman. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills: Using a team haka for personal, political gain is despicable
March 06, 2024 01:18 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThe Hurricanes Poua team performed a haka before its first game of the Super Rugby Aupiki season last weekend, which was critical of the coalition government. They altered the haka, and referred to people being "puppets of this redneck government". Many times, over many years, I've said that politics and sport have no place on the same grounds. I've also felt that the respect that the haka is held in is sometimes questioned. I have seen some of the most amazing haka performed that would b...
Capital Letter March 6: Is the Reading Cinema deal fiscally neutral for ratepayers?
March 06, 2024 00:34 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBIn this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick on her investigation into whether the Wellington City Council's deal to by Reading Cinemas land is really fiscally neutral to ratepayers. They also discuss a halt in some legal proceedings against those who built the Transmission Gully motorway. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff March 1: Former Mayor suggests intervention is necessary for Wellington City Council
February 29, 2024 23:46 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBFormer Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills on this week's Friday Faceoff. They discussed the Wellington City Council's controversial Reading Cinema deal, the closure of Newshub, tougher laws announced on gangs, the staff still employed by Let's Get Wellington Moving and whether organisations should still provide bills on paper to those who want them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Major Wellington property developer questions City Council's Reading Cinema deal
February 29, 2024 22:23 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBWellington's controversial Reading Cinema deal has moved ahead, despite backlash and an eleventh hour twist. The Wellington City Council's officially buying the land the boarded-up quake-prone site sits on - for $32 million. A motion to block the deal from going ahead failed. Philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik offered to buy the site yesterday, but his philanthropic offer didn't come to fruition after the council pushed their own deal through. Prominent Wellington property developer Eya...
Politics Feb 29: Nicola Willis and Kieran McAnulty discuss Newshub closedown
February 29, 2024 00:19 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn the latest edition of Politics Thursday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's housing and local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty discuss the proposed closure of Newshub and if the Government should play a bigger role in supporting media. They also discussed the Wellington City Council's possible purchase of Reading Cinema land, the repealing of smokefree laws, the government's crackdown on gangs and the ambitions laid by the new Government over housing affordability. LISTE...
'The New Blue – A Portrait of Pixie Williams' at Fringe Festival
February 28, 2024 00:11 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBThe New Zealand Fringe Festival is underway in Wellington. The New Blue is a unique performance showcasing the remarkable story and songbook of New Zealand's first recording pop star, Pixie Williams. Created by Williams' daughter Amelia Costello, it's the musical story of her life, crafted by people who knew and loved her. It's also a much wider story, exploring life in Wellington at the time, and the music industry machinations of the 1940s and 1950s. Performers Kirsten Te Rito, Lisa Tom...