Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
1,150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days 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 Monday: Nicola Willis and Greg O'Connor discuss media merger spend
February 12, 2023 23:32 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Over the course of the hour they discuss Cyclone Gabrielle, Luxon compared to Hipkins, the TVNZ and RNZ merger and minimum wage being increased. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicki Cruikshank explains exactly how RVs are calculated
February 10, 2023 00:03 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBRates across Wellington City have been forecast to rise around 12.8 percent, with the council blaming inflation, under investment, higher debt repayment and insurance costs. Rates are based on a property's independent value, determined every three years. However Tommy's Real Estate Sales Director Nicki Cruickshank says a blanket approach is more common than people think. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Sport: Wellington Blaze v Canterbury in Women's Twenty20 final
February 09, 2023 23:47 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBHost of Wellington's All Sports Breakfast show Adam Cooper joins Nick Mills to discuss the Wellington Blaze going up against Canterbury in the Women's Twenty20 final, a Basin sellout for the New Zealand v England test and Dane Coles announcing his retirement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Bryce Edwards and Jo Coughlan
February 09, 2023 23:31 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBPublic relations specialist Jo Coughlan and political lecturer Bryce Edwards join Nick Mills on the Friday Faceoff. Following expected rates rises they debate Wellington City Council spending, the capital's hotel industry, the Prime Minister's policy cuts and whether the Gordon Wilson flats should be demolished. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills questions Wellington Water on sewage overflow into the harbour
February 08, 2023 00:28 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBSewage has likely been leaking into Wellington's harbour for years. A wastewater pipe on Manners Street had been incorrectly connected to the stormwater network and spewed waste into the harbour. The issue has been fixed, but it's once again brought the capital's water systems into question. Wellington's Chief Wastewater Advisor, Steve Hutchinson, says it's not a rare occurrence as the region has a large network. He says there's more than 150-thousand connections for wastewater and storm...
Why Iona Pannett wants the The Gordon Wilson Flats to stay
February 08, 2023 00:11 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBVictoria University of Wellington is continuing to campaign for the Gordon Wilson Flats to be demolished. The university bought the block of flats and surrounding land in 2014, but is unable to bring in the bulldozers due the building's heritage protection. Commissioners will soon hear submissions both for and against refurbishment. Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett wants them to stay. She joins Nick Mills live on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...
A Capital Letter: Driver shortage hits Wellington’s rubbish and recyling collections
February 07, 2023 23:57 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss a driver shortage impacting rubbish and recycling collections, and the ferry service between Seatoun and Eastbourne being canned. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Kāpura and Brendon Foot Supersite
February 07, 2023 23:42 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBKāpura CEO Jamie Williams and Brendon Foot Supersite Director Matt Foot join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss staff shortages, Wellington not hosting any All Blacks test matches in 2023, the Interislander ferries and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Government intervention and builders reports
February 07, 2023 00:51 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMatt Ryan joins Nick Mills every fortnight to chat all things property. This week they discuss how the Government can get involved in tenancy disputes, and how important reliable builders reports are. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Tuesday: Nicola Willis and Greg O'Connor go head-to-head
February 07, 2023 00:42 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Tuesday. Over the hour they debate wait times for trials and court cases, the recent Cabinet reshuffle, cutting fuel taxes and who will make a better MP for Ōhāriu out of the two of them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tamatha Paul chats to Nick Mills following her Wellington Central endorsement
February 02, 2023 23:58 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBTamatha Paul is promising she can continue to do a good job on city council while running for Wellington Central. Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw's announced he's not running for the seat, instead endorsing Tamatha Paul. The city councillor currently has one of the biggest roles around the table, chairing the Environment and Infrastructure Committee. However Paul says she's confident she can continue performing the role. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport: Tom Walsh ahead of the Capital Classic athletics meet
February 02, 2023 23:52 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBTonight, Newtown Park hosts the annual Capital Classic athletics meet - an event that's been staged for almost 20 years. It'll feature more than a hundred Wellington athletes, along with many of the country's top athletes as they build up to next month's nationals which are also being held at Newtown Park. Headlining tonight's meet - two-time Commonwealth Games champion, two-time Olymipic bronze medallist, and three-time world champion shot putter Tom Walsh. Nick Mills caught up with him ...
Dad watches on as 10-year-old Pippa sings with Ed Sheeran
February 02, 2023 23:43 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBLast night Ed Sheeran played to a 48 thousand strong crowd at Wellington's Sky Stadium. During the performance, the global pop superstar seemed to have forgotten the lyrics to one of his smash hit songs -- Galway Girl. He asked a member of the audience to come on stage and help him out -- with Pippa heeding the call. Her father Tim Guerin told Nick Mills how she was feeling. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Brigitte Morten
February 02, 2023 23:28 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTransporting NZ CEO Nick Leggett and political commentator Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they analyse James Shaw endorsing Tamatha Paul for the Wellington Central electorate, how Mayor Wayne Brown has performed during the Auckland floods, Chris Hipkins continuing the fuel tax cuts and his Cabinet reshuffle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports consultant reacts to FIFA's rumoured sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia
February 02, 2023 00:59 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBA sports consultant says FIFA's rumoured Women's World Cup sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia is problematic. Both Football Australia and Football New Zealand have written to FIFA urgently, asking it not to sign a partnership deal with Visit Saudi, the Kingdom's national tourism board. The move faces stiff opposition from human rights activists, following the nation's widely publicised history of oppression of women. Ex Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Rachel Froggatt says the deal goes agains...
Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls breaks down Cabinet reshuffle
February 02, 2023 00:52 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBNewstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joins Nick Mills to analyse the latest Cabinet reshuffle, the extension of fuel tax cuts and what Prime Minister Chris Hipkins hopes to achieve in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ginny Andersen humbled by Cabinet promotion
February 01, 2023 00:32 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBGinny Andersen says she feels humbled by her promotion to Cabinet. The Hutt South MP has been boosted to number 19 as part of yesterday's reshuffle. She's picked up the portfolios for small business, seniors, and digital economy and communications. Andersen says she was overwhelmed when Chris Hipkins told her. She spoke to Nick Mills as she and her family made their way to her swearing in. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry narrowly avoided disaster
February 01, 2023 00:16 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to explain what really caused the Interislander Kaitaki ferry to issue a mayday call over the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tory Whanau sits down with Nick Mills for January 2023
January 30, 2023 23:58 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBEvery month Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sits down with Nick Mills live on Newstalk ZB. During their January catch up they discuss Wayne Brown's emergency management of the Auckland flooding, how prepared Wellington is for a similar situation, Grant Robertson retiring from his Wellington Central seat and the heritage buildings being demolished at Shelly Bay. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland floods are a reminder to Wellingtonians to always be prepared
January 30, 2023 00:53 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBThe upper North Island's state of emergency is prompting reminders to those in other parts of the country. Wellington's hilly terrain makes it prone to land slips, and heavy rain last year caused around a thousand slips across the city. Flooding is less common, but residents are still urged to make plans. Wellington Emergency Manager Jeremy Holmes says we can all learn from this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More information on the Interislander's emergency distress call
January 30, 2023 00:21 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBInformation's coming out on the Interislander's emergency distress call in the Cook Strait on Saturday. The Kaitaki made a mayday call after losing power. All 800 passengers donned life jackets, and ambulances waited on the shore - just in case. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating. Interislander General Manager Walter Rushbrooke shared more details with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: How prepared is Wellington for natural disasters?
January 29, 2023 23:58 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBNational Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills every week for Politics Monday. This time they discuss the devastating floods across Auckland, whether Wellington is prepared for similar disasters, increasing the minimum wage and developments to the Three Waters entrenchment saga. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Fleur Fitzsimons debate Shelly Bay
January 27, 2023 00:02 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPolitical Commentator Peter Dunne and Former Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons joins Nick Mills on the first Friday Faceoff panel for 2023. Together they debate Labour's future following Chris Hipkins' appointment as Prime Minister, whether the minimum wage should go up and if there's heritage worth saving at Shelly Bay. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Cup set to celebrate its 150th birthday
January 26, 2023 23:52 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBSaturday marks the 150th Wellington Cup Day, making it one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Legendary Racing Broadcaster Des Coppins attended his first Wellington Cup Day in 1972 ... making this his 52nd. He joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wellington Budget Service weighs in on cost of living crisis
January 26, 2023 00:36 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBStats NZ figures show consumer prices have risen 7.2 percent in the year to December, the same increase recorded in the year to September. The price of housing, household utilities and food are driving the historically high inflation rate. Wellington Budgeting Services Manager David Cameron says over the past few years, the price to feed a family has skyrocketed. He says people have great difficulties making ends meet, and he's seen quite a lot of standard families having to rely on foodb...
Beehive Buzz: A changing of the guard and tone
January 26, 2023 00:14 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBNewstalk ZB Political Reporter Sophie Trigger joins Nick Mills to discuss Rātana Pā celebrations, Jacinda Ardern handing over the reins as Prime Minister to Chris Hipkins, and what he will change. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: $80m spend-up on properties in path of new motorway
January 25, 2023 00:23 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBEvery week New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses a massive spend-up to clear the way for the Ōtaki to north of Levin road, a near miss at a controversial pedestrian crossing and good news for Wellington wildlife. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upper Hutt's mayor is proud to see a boy from the Hutt in the political hotseat
January 24, 2023 00:17 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBUpper Hutt's mayor is proud to see a boy from the Hutt in the political hotseat. Wayne Guppy says he's worked with Remutaka MP and incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on a number of issues. Guppy says Hipkins is more focused on policy than politics. He says he quickly grasps the issues on the table and works to fix them -- and is a good communicator and easy to work with. Guppy expects the country will be in for some major changes with the new leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Political Panel: Is Chris Hipkins really the right man for the job?
January 24, 2023 00:10 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBNational MP Chris Bishop and Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for Politics Tuesday. To start off the year they discuss Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation, how Chris Hipkins will perform as Prime Minister and what policy changes he needs to make. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: All NZ cricket will move to TVNZ free to air
December 16, 2022 00:57 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBNewstalk ZB All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper joins Nick Mills to talk sport for the last time in 2022. Together they chat about TVNZ becoming the exclusive TV broadcaster of New Zealand cricket and Argentina going up against France in the FIFA World Cup Final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Kerry Prendergast
December 16, 2022 00:26 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBBroadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills for the final Friday Faceoff of 2022. To take out the year they debate what kind of Prime Minister Grant Robertson would make, whether private landlords should be regulated, Jacinda Ardern calling David Seymour 'such an arrogant prick’, how they'd confront a burglar and which kind of Christmas tree is best. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grant Robertson in the studio with Nick Mills
December 15, 2022 21:27 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBDeputy Prime Minister and Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson joins Nick Mills live in the studio for the special Christmas edition of Wellington Mornings. Together they discuss MP safety, Three Waters, co-governance, Restore Rail Protesters and how 2022 has been in general for politics. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills tours inside Lower Hutt’s EVENT Cinemas Queensgate
December 15, 2022 02:23 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe big screen is back and it’s better than ever! IMAX has landed in Wellington and the thrilling cinema experience is set to open its doors in December. Six years after damage from the Kaikoura earthquake forced its closure, Lower Hutt’s EVENT Cinemas Queensgate is reopening, with an all-new look. The complex houses seven screens, a brand-new arcade for the kids, and a café and bar for the grown-ups. The sprawling atrium is state of the art and offers something for everyone – including ...
Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls wraps up 2022
December 15, 2022 02:16 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBNewstalk ZB's Deputy Political Editor Jason Walls joins Nick Mills for the final Beehive Buzz of 2022, where he wraps up the year of politics including Jacinda Ardern calling ACT Leader David Seymour, 'such an arrogant prick." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beauty and The Beast - The Pantomime
December 15, 2022 02:06 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBBeauty and The Beast - The Pantomime - is taking to the stage in Wellington until Sunday the 18th of December. Adapted by ingenious writer and director Gregory Cooper, it's being described as having more twists than a snake The cast includes What Now star Erin Wells and The Voice Australia all star Caleb Jago-Ward. They both join Nick Mills live on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: The Wellington electorates that could flip
December 14, 2022 02:50 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses two of National’s most senior MPs staking their reputations on loosening Labour’s grasp on the Wellington Region, a Wellington preschool facing closure due to a shortage of teachers and Wellington’s digital tech sector starting to ‘soften’ as Australia beckons. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Julie Gubb and Shane Harmon
December 13, 2022 23:23 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSky Stadium CEO Shane Harmon and Gubbs Shoes Owner Julie Gubb join Nick Mills for the Christmas edition of the Business Panel. Together they discuss Julie's upcoming closure, Guns N' Roses coming to town, emergency housing, changes to New Zealand's immigration settings and the rise in food prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: What Christmas sounds like both near and far
December 13, 2022 00:46 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBNewstalk ZB's resident muso James Irwin joins Nick Mills for their last jam before Christmas. Together they find out what Christmas sounds like both right here in New Zealand, and around the world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: Rising interest rates take time to bite
December 13, 2022 00:34 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBNZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins Nick Mills every week for Tuesday Business. This week she discusses changes to New Zealand's immigration settings, what mortgage holders can expect from rising interest rates and the challenging year ahead for Finance Minister Grant Robertson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victim Support NZ: What Kiwis can do if they've been burgled
December 12, 2022 00:43 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBDespite it being quite a common crime, burglary victims can experience serious mental health impacts. A home in the Wellington suburb of Southgate was recently targeted and a man experienced serious injuries trying to restrain the alleged offender. Victim Support says it's a hugely violating crime to experience and claims it takes about eight months on average for burglary victims to feel safe in their homes again. Victim Support New Zealand spokesperson Petrina Hargrave says a number of ...
Wellington's Summer could soon be plagued by water restrictions
December 12, 2022 00:24 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBWellington's Summer could soon be plagued by water restrictions. Wellington Water says the capital is losing 27 Olympic swimming pools worth of water every day through leaks, estimating 40 percent is wasted. Laurence Edwards, Chief Drinking Water Advisor at Wellington Water, says they're trying to get on top of the five-thousand leaks before restrictions come into play. He says over the last two months, they've repaired one-thousand-300-and-41 leaks, and says they'll continue to work as h...
Politics Monday: What does the Hamilton West by-election tell us?
December 11, 2022 23:51 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBEvery week Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they debate what was behind National's win in the Hamilton West by-election, expected retirements within the Labour Party, Three Waters passing into law and youth crime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Next ABs coach and Breakers suffer a loss
December 08, 2022 23:52 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBAdam Cooper and Jason Pine join Nick Mills every Friday to talk sport. This week they discuss the Breakers suffering a loss after a strong start to the NBL season, the FIFA World Cup into quarterfinals, a groundbreaking new cricket training facility opening near the Basin Reserve and WNBA player Brittney Griner finally is coming home. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Jason Walls and Hayley Bath
December 08, 2022 23:41 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBNewstalk ZB Deputy Political Editor Jason Walls and The Hits Wellington Day Host Hayley Dath join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate Three Waters being passed into law, Jacinda Ardern saying retirements within the Labour Party are coming, Police looking to start chasing fleeing drivers again and whether the glory days are gone for office Christmas parties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dunne reacts to Luxon's calls for Mahuta to be sacked
December 08, 2022 01:09 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBThe Opposition Leader says the Local Government Minister should be sacked for "sneaky" conduct. It comes after the Government dropped an entrenchment clause to lock in public water ownership, in the controversial three waters reform -- added under urgency last month. National's Chris Luxon claims [told Heather du-Plessis Allan] Nanaia Mahuta went against a Cabinet agreement not to introduce entrenchment. He says it shows Jacinda Ardern's lost control. Former MP and Political Commentator ...
Beehive Buzz: Three Waters passes into law
December 08, 2022 00:33 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBChief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills just moments before the Three Waters Reforms Bill passes into law. He also discusses the possible existence of an offshore Chinese police centre here in New Zealand, and Willie Jackson's diabolical interview on Q + A. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National calls for protesters who obstruct traffic to be thrown in jail
December 07, 2022 00:17 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBNational wants disruptive protesters to be behind bars rather than in the Transport Minister's office. They're furious Michael Wood met with the Restore Passenger Rail group, as their protests caused major roads across the capital to temporarily close. Opposition Transport Spokesperson Simeon Brown drafted a Bill for harsher penalties on highway obstructions. An offender may face two years in prison and a 20-thousand dollar fine. He hopes it combats behaviour he's calling unacceptable. ...
Tory Whanau sits down with Nick Mills for her December catch up
December 06, 2022 23:58 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEvery month Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sits down with Nick Mills to catch up and take listeners' calls. This month they discuss concerns for her safety, Mount Victoria tunnel revelations, lowering the voting age, heritage buildings throughout the city and prioritising water infrastructure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Wellington may get two new tunnels, for the price of one
December 06, 2022 23:54 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBEvery week New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses how two additional tunnels could be built through Mt Victoria in Wellington, a couple saving $300,000 on their first home and hotels in the capital hitting capacity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Mould, auction sale rates and how agents are coping
December 06, 2022 00:01 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBEvery fortnight property expert Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for Hot Property. This week they discuss a new survey that found a third of Kiwi renters are living with mould, auction sale rates taking a dive and how real estate agents are coping. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.