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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Episodes
Hot Property: A Stokes Valley bargain
June 08, 2022 00:25 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBProperty expert Matt Ryan chats with Nick Mills about a bargain he found in Stokes Valley, whether landlords can discriminate against gang members and his advice for young home buyers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Wellington City Council is too far down the rabbit hole to call time on the Town Hall
June 08, 2022 00:19 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell shares the latest on the fatal shooting in Newlands and why she thinks it's too late for the Wellington City Council to call time on the Town Hall. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Campbell Barry and Anita Baker on Friday Faceoff
June 03, 2022 02:54 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBLower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry and Porirua mayor Anita Baker join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss the Newtown cycleway, police bias towards non-pakeha, Andrew Coster reviewing the pursuit policy, supermarkets being put on notice and the New Building Standard. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Ardern’s trip to the US, prisons and a warning to supermarkets
June 02, 2022 01:02 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBThis week on Beehive Buzz Newstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the Prime Minister’s trip to the US, supermarkets being put on notice and the lack of record keeping within our prisons. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building sector leads fall as business confidence dips
June 01, 2022 00:56 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBBusiness confidence has fallen on "intense" inflation pressure, the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows. While some sectors were holding up well with regards to employment and investment intentions, the outlook for the residential construction sector was "deteriorating rapidly", said ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner. New Zealand Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann reports on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to shop and live more economically on Money Talks
June 01, 2022 00:37 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBThis week on Money Talks Marcus Hull discusses how Kiwis can shop conservatively and where they can tighten their belts in light of rising interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The reason so many office blocks are empty is more complicated than we think
June 01, 2022 00:31 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell explains why central city offices are being evacuated, what’s happening at the Mahanga Bay occupation and what she thought of Julie Anne Geneter’s secret 2019 letter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Petrol prices and curbing inflation on Tuesday Business
May 31, 2022 01:04 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny discusses petrol prices remaining eye-wateringly high and the Reserve Bank hiking interest rates to try to curb inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What China's ambitions in the South Pacific could mean for New Zealand
May 30, 2022 01:44 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBChina's foreign minister met with the leaders of Samoa on Saturday on the third stop of an island-hopping tour aimed at deepening China's ties with Pacific nations. Director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre and an Associate Professor at Victoria University Jason Young shares what he believes it could mean for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: China’s presence in the South Pacific
May 30, 2022 01:27 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week on Politics Monday National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Kieran McAnulty discuss China’s presence in the South Pacific, the PM’s trip to the US, Nanaia Mahuta, LGWM and criticism on the 2022 budget. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBA coach Steve Kerr makes powerful plea after tragic school shooting
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBJason Pine and Adam Cooper react to NBA coach Steve Kerr's powerful plea following a tragic school shooting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fleur Fitzsimons and Bryce Edwards on Friday Faceoff
May 27, 2022 01:49 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons and political commentator Bryce Edwards join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together the debate the Prime Minister’s trip to the US, whether Wellington should pay to preserve historic buildings, the New Building Standard and whether a gun register is the answer to solving gun crime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reb Fountain and Louis Baker on James Irwin's Music Time
May 26, 2022 01:50 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBThis week on Music Time James Irwin showcases two young Kiwi artists, Reb Fountain and Louis Baker. He also dusts off a famous record by famous NZ Garage rock band The La de Das for Cash in the Attic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PM’s trip to the US and Nanaia Mahuta’s lack of communication on Beehive Buzz
May 26, 2022 01:31 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBNewstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the Prime Minister’s trip to the US and Nanaia Mahuta having no contact with the New Zealand ambassador to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property – Rent control, earthquake-prone buildings and landlords' obligations
May 25, 2022 01:53 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBThis week on Hot Property Matt Ryan discusses rent control, investing in earthquake-prone buildings and whether landlords are obligated to fill commercial properties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeremy Ward and Mary Meachen on the Business Panel
May 25, 2022 01:38 - 26 minutes - 24 MBManaging director of East By West Ferries Jeremy Ward and owner of Smith the Grocer Mary Meachen join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss the independent panel reviewing our electoral laws, cycleways, Te Reo within business, this year’s budget and whether Wellington is bouncing back after lockdown restrictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Wellington City Council should reconsider selling the airport
May 25, 2022 01:34 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses why the Wellington City Council should reconsider selling the airport and the latest update on the capital’s unfluoridated water supply. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: Inflation underpins this year's budget
May 24, 2022 02:21 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business. This week she discusses how inflation was the driving factor behind this year's budget and how the Reserve Bank is likely to raise the Official Cash Rate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Kieran McAnulty and Paul Goldsmith
May 23, 2022 03:48 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLabour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Paul Goldsmith joins Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they discuss the Australian election, the Government's 2022 Budget, pay rate increases and whether the voting age should be lowered to 16. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pay rates are rising as much as 33 per cent as competition for workers heats up
May 22, 2022 22:21 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBPay rates are rising as much as 33 per cent in some sectors as competition for workers heats up amid the labour crunch. According to Seek, manufacturing, logistics and transport had the highest salary growths of 27 to 33 per cent in one year. Seek Country Manager Rob Clarke joins Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A remarkable gift for Coastgaurd Wellington
May 20, 2022 01:23 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBCoastguard Wellington has been gifted a new response vessel through a partnership between Team Emirates New Zealand and Lotto NZ. Nick Mills met with Coastgaurd Wellington as the vessel was delivered. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tough season for the Phoenix and an upcoming home game for the Hurricanes
May 20, 2022 01:18 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBThis week on Sports Adam Cooper discusses a tough season for the Phoenix and an upcoming home game for the Hurricanes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brigitte Morten and Phil O'Reilly on Friday Faceoff
May 20, 2022 01:13 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBDirector of Franks Ogilvie Brigitte Morten and Managing Partner of Iron Duke Partners Phil O'Reilly join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Throughout the hour they discuss the Government's new budget, local council, a lack of pride within Wellington and Hutt Hospital's main building being deemed earthquake-prone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrea Sanders from The BeatGirls on Music Time
May 19, 2022 01:23 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBSinger and founder of The BeatGirls Andrea Sanders is bringing her new show 'Cringeworthy the 80s' to Wellington this weekend. She joins Nick Mills for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How alcohol may be causing cancer in New Zealand
May 19, 2022 01:17 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe Cancer Society is wanting to raise awareness around the link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer. Cancer Society co-medical director Dr George Laking chats with Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz - Aaron Dahmen on what we can expect from Budget Day 2022
May 19, 2022 01:12 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBNewstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills ahead of the 2022 Budget Day announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hutt Hospital's maternity upgrade, Wellington Airport and a Victoria victory on the Capital Letter
May 18, 2022 01:41 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBGeorgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. This week she discusses Hutt Hospital's maternity upgrade being paused, Wellington Airport reporting a profit and a recent victory for Victoria University students. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry reacts to main hospital building being deemed earthquake-prone
May 18, 2022 01:27 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBThe main building at Hutt Hospital, the Heretaunga Block, has been deemed earthquake-prone. Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards chief executive Fionnagh Dougan said they have some years to bring the building back to acceptable levels but the work would disrupt patient care. Anything less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard is considered earthquake-prone. The DHB would not disclose the building's rating, but confirmed it was below 34 per cent. Hutt City mayor Campb...
Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry reacts to main hospital building being deemed earthquake-prone
May 18, 2022 01:27 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBThe main building at Hutt Hospital, the Heretaunga Block, has been deemed earthquake-prone. Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards chief executive Fionnagh Dougan said they have some years to bring the building back to acceptable levels but the work would disrupt patient care. Anything less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard is considered earthquake-prone. The DHB would not disclose the building's rating, but confirmed it was below 34 per cent. Hutt City mayor Campb...
Cryptocurrency, prenuptial agreements and falling house prices on Money Talks
May 18, 2022 01:15 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBThis week on Money Talks Marcus Hull discusses the cryptocurrency market crashing, drawing up a prenuptial agreement and what falling house prices means for those looking to take out a mortgage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clive Matthew-Wilson reacts to the Government's new electric vehicle scheme
May 17, 2022 02:37 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBOver a third of cars on the road will be electric or hybrid - and high-emitting vehicles will be banned - under a significant plan unveiled by the Government. The $4.5 billion in funding announced on Monday will help reduce global warming and avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. Editor of car buying guide Dog and Lemon Clive Matthew-Wilson shares his thoughts with Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand Herald's Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny on Tuesday Business
May 17, 2022 02:23 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBNew Zealand Herald's new Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business. This week she discusses effects to come of rising interest rates, the Government's new Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget Day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Seymour reacts to Chlöe Swarbrick documentary project
May 17, 2022 02:17 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBNew Zealand On Air has been labelled out of touch and wasteful for awarding $200,000 of taxpayer money on a documentary about Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick. ACT Party Leader David Seymour says Swarbrick should reject any role in the publicly-funded documentary. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicola Willis and Kieran McAnulty debate the timing of the Emissions Reduction Plan
May 16, 2022 01:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBLabour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they discuss the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan, the cost-of-living crisis, budget day, recent polls and the Australian election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk sports with Nick Mills
May 13, 2022 00:58 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBJason Pine and Adam Cooper discuss the playoffs for the Phoenix, unrest within Basketball and what's ahead for the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dunne and Diane Calvert on Friday Faceoff
May 13, 2022 00:43 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Honourable Peter Dunne and Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert joins Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. This week they discuss the Road to Zero campaign, workplace bullying and whether gangs could ever be made illegal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New immigration policies and a feud between MPs on the Beehive Buzz
May 12, 2022 04:34 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBOn Beehive Buzz this week Newstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the Government's new immigration policies and a feud between opposing MPs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nika Jane, Jaxson Cook and The Dunes on Music Time
May 12, 2022 04:18 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBThis week on Music Time James Irwin showcases three terrific local musicians and bands. From Kiwis smashing it offshore to locals writing cracking tunes - we celebrate all things terrific about NZ music month of May. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The non-Covid reason Wellingtonians are working from home
May 11, 2022 02:08 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBNew Zealand Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses her weekly Capital Letter column, cosmetics giant Sephora coming to Wellington and the Cobham Drive pedestrian crossing getting underway. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: First-home buyers, home loan stress test rates and the future of Wellington's market
May 11, 2022 01:51 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week on Hot Property Matt Ryan discusses the pressures first-home buyers are facing, Kiwibank increasing its home loan stress test rate and what the future looks like for Wellington's market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julie White and Neville Mcalister on the Business Panel
May 11, 2022 01:39 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBHospitality New Zealand CEO Julie White and Shoe Clinic founder Neville Mcalister join Nick Mills this week for the business panel. Together the discuss new plans for the David Jones building, the possibility of congestion charges and how hard it is for anyone to recruit staff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster discusses congestion charges for Wellington
May 10, 2022 02:32 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBThe Helen Clark foundation has found more research is needed into whether congestion charges could be fairly implemented in Wellington. Mayor Andy Foster chats to Nick Mills about the findings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global share markets, unemployment and Armstrong Downes on Tuesday Business
May 10, 2022 02:25 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBNew Zealand Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann discusses the global share markets, unemployment and the ripple effects Armstrong Downes' liquidation may have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kieran McAnulty and Chris Bishop on Politics Monday
May 09, 2022 01:50 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBMore than $550 million in funding for more frontline police, a new firearms unit and a package to help businesses protect themselves from ram raids has been promised in a Government Budget pre-announcement. National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty debate the particulars, as well as recent polls and ACT's alternative budget. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Mitchell responds to vote of no confidence in Police Minister Poto Williams
May 06, 2022 01:22 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe public has registered a vote of no confidence in Police Minister Poto Williams as youth crime spirals out of control. The latest Newshub-Reid Research poll asked: Is the current Police Minister too soft on crime? More than two-thirds - 68.3 percent - said yes, while just 18.3 percent said no. National's Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says he's not surprised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Phoenix, Hurricanes and the Saints
May 06, 2022 01:08 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBJason Pine discusses the A-League playoffs for the Phoenix, the Hurricanes' upcoming match against Fijian and the Saints going head-to-head with the Otago Nuggets on Saturday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Lester and Nick Leggett on Friday Faceoff
May 06, 2022 00:54 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBFormer Wellington mayor Justin Lester and former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett join Nick Mills for this week's Friday Faceoff. Together they debate Countdown's price freeze, whether Poto Williams has been effective as Police Minister and who they think will be Wellington's next mayor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Newshub-Reid Research poll and Simon Bridges' departure
May 05, 2022 03:46 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBOn Beehive Buzz this week Newstalk ZB's chief political reporter Jason Walls discusses the latest Newshub-Reid Research poll, Simon Bridges' departure and Winston Peters being trespassed from Parliament. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry Prendergast weighs in on who might be Wellington's next mayor
May 05, 2022 03:31 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBFormer Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast's gut feeling is this year's bid for the city's top job will be a two-horse race. The contenders are likely to be incumbent Andy Foster and Labour MP for Rongotai Paul Eagle, although both are yet to confirm whether they're running. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Finlayson weighs in on Winston Peters being trespassed from Parliament
May 04, 2022 02:57 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBWinston Peters has been trespassed from Parliament after attending the Wellington convoy protest earlier this year. Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson spoke with Nick Mills about Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard's decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.