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
Capital Letter: One month on for Transmission Gully
May 04, 2022 02:45 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBOn the Capital Letter Georgina Campbell explains how Transmission Gully has been performing during its first month and when public transport will turn digital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money Talks: Units by plan, test interest rates and home loans dropping
May 04, 2022 02:37 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBMarcus Hull explains how people can safeguard themselves when investing in units by plan and how ANZ customers can prepare for changing test interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Foster discusses Armstrong Downes, co-governance and Shelly Bay
May 04, 2022 02:25 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWellington Mayor Andy Foster joins Nick Mills for his monthly catch-up of May. While answering listeners questions he discusses the liquidation of Armstrong Downes, co-governance, rising sea levels and the Shelly Bay occupation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: Liam Dann talks Rocket Lab growth, Air NZ and unemployment figures
May 03, 2022 02:51 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBNew Zealand Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann discusses the growth of Rocket Lab, how Air New Zealand measures up and what he expects from set to be released unemployment figures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Three Waters, youth crime and mental health
May 02, 2022 00:57 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBNational's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny Anderson join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss new climate change data, youth crime, Three Waters and the state of mental health services. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Hurricanes v Brumbies and a hopeful win for the Phoenix
April 29, 2022 02:51 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBJason Pine and Adam Cooper discuss sport for the week with Nick Mills. Top of their list is the Hurricanes upcoming match against the Brumbies, a hopeful win for the Wellington Phoenix and the opening of the NBL season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff: Three Waters, co-governance and the safety of our buildings
April 29, 2022 02:20 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFormer Attorney-General and Cabinet minister Chris Finlayson and former Wellington City Councillor Jo Coughlan join Nick Mills for Friday faceoff. Together they pick apart the new developments of the Three Waters reforms, the future of co-governance and how crime is affecting the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: A closer look at Tami Neilson
April 28, 2022 03:37 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBWith New Zealand Music Month upcoming James Irwin takes a closer look at the career and music of Tami Neilson. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: MIQ found to be unjust and Luxon's awkward week
April 28, 2022 02:54 - 6 minutes - 6 MBNewstalk ZB reporter Aaron Dahmen updates Nick Mills on MIQ being found to be unjust, David Parker's tax plans and Christopher Luxon's awkward week of interviews. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: The house or travel decision
April 27, 2022 02:55 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBNew Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss her latest Capital Letter column 'House or Travel'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Travel vs property, the effects of inflation and buying where you rent
April 27, 2022 02:49 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBProperty expert Matt Ryan shares his thoughts on the house or travel debate, how inflation is affecting rents and what tenants should do if they wish to buy off the landlord. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: The effects of crime and Wellington's library revamp
April 27, 2022 02:20 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBRetail NZ CEO Greg Harford and Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus join Nick Mills for the fortnightly Business Panel. Together they to discuss the potential impacts of crime, the planned revamp of Wellington's library and how the building consent process may be holding up business growth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: Elon Musk buying Twitter and measures to ease inflation
April 26, 2022 01:50 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBNew Zealand Herald’s Business Editor at Large Liam Dann joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business, where they discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter and measures the Government can take to ease inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Jason Pine gives his take on Wayne Smith's latest move
April 22, 2022 02:16 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBJason Pine discusses Wayne Smith taking over as the Black Ferns coach, the Hurricanes upcoming match against the Reds, and the Wellington Phoenix set to play Western Sydney Wanderers at Eden Park on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff: Iona Pannett and Matt McLaughlin clash over airport expansion
April 22, 2022 01:58 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWellington City Councillor Iona Pannett and hospitality leader Matt McLaughlin faceoff with Nick Mills over children being pepper sprayed, inflation and the planned expansion of Wellington Airport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Annual inflation hits 6.9 percent
April 21, 2022 02:11 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBNewstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills live as StatsNZ releases its latest Consumer Index Figure data. He reports that annual inflation has hit 6.9 per cent for the year to March 31, the largest movement since the June 1990 quarter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Olsen: Inflation has further to run and will get higher
April 21, 2022 02:04 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBAnnual inflation has hit 6.9 per cent for the year to March 31, the largest movement since a 7.6 per cent annual increase in the year to the June 1990 quarter. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joins Nick Mills to share his first impressions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money Talks: The importance of writing a will and devastating inflation
April 20, 2022 01:03 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBMarcus Hull joins Nick Mills to discuss the importance of keeping your will up-to-date and the effects expected inflation figures may have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: The pair of protests both showing signs of ending
April 20, 2022 00:59 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBGeorgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss Wellington's two ongoing protests and the Twitter saga surrounding councillor Sean Rush. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Children's Commissioner: Pepper spraying tamariki is unacceptable
April 20, 2022 00:57 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBIt's been revealed that children as young as 10 and 12 are being pepper sprayed by our Police, with more than 480 children and teenagers sprayed between 2017 and 2021. Children’s Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers joined Nick Mills to share her thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: New data shows the housing market is in a full retreat
April 19, 2022 00:52 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBNew Zealand Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explains his analysis of March data from the Real Estate Institute, and why he believes inflation is about to get bigger than Texas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: The pay-equity settlement decision not being put to nurses
April 14, 2022 01:53 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBThe New Zealand Nurses Organisation has decided not to put the historic pay-equity settlement to its members for a vote. Aaron Dahmen updates Nick Mills straight out of the press conference. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff: Let's Get Wellington Moving and mask requirements
April 14, 2022 01:41 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBPolitics lecturer Bryce Edwards and Franks Ogilvie Director Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff ahead of the long Easter weekend. They discuss Let's Get Wellington Moving, new rules around mask wearing, Louisa Wall's departure from Parliament and the protesters camping at Mahanga Bay. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: Iona Pannett and Let’s Get Wellington Moving
April 13, 2022 04:43 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBNew Zealand Herald Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell recaps Iona Pannett’s brutal week in local politics and the results of Let's Get Wellington Moving's public consultation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Matt Ryan gives his take on One Roof’s latest findings
April 13, 2022 01:59 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBOne Roof has found the majority of Kiwis and Wellingtonians don’t think they’ll ever be able to buy a house. Property Expert Matt Ryan shares his take on the findings and answers your questions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Newtown cycleway and the future of David Jones
April 13, 2022 01:21 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFormer Wellington Airport Board Chairman Tim Brown and Operator of the Newtown General Grocer Urmila Bhana talk business with Nick Mills. Both share insights into the planned cycleway through Newtown, the future of the David Jones Building and the Warehouse looking to compete with supermarkets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Is there more to Bloomfield's departure?
April 08, 2022 04:12 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week's Friday Faceoff featured Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper and PR and events guru Catherine Rossiter-Stead. Among the topics were a hunt for any other reasons behind the resignation of Ashley Bloomfield as Director General of Health, and whether large advertising screens for the Embassy Theatre are a good idea to fund a $1m upgrade. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Mayor: Residents endorsed overall cycleway plan
April 08, 2022 02:13 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBReality is starting to hit for those affected by the Wellington City Council's bike network plan Last month the council approved a plan which will see separated cycleways on more than 20 per cent of Wellington's streets - the current 23 kilometres of dedicated bike lanes in our city will soon be 166 kilometres. The Newtown to City route, heading along Kent and Cambridge Terraces, will see 150 carparks go. Kent and Cambridge Terraces will lose more than 50 carparks, and the side lanes which al...
Business owner: Council needs to "get real" over cycleway plans
April 08, 2022 01:19 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBReality is starting to hit for those affected by the Wellington City Council's bike network plan Last month the council approved a plan which will see separated cycleways on more than 20 per cent of Wellington's streets - the current 23 kilometres of dedicated bike lanes in our city will soon be 166 kilometres. The Newtown to City route, heading along Kent and Cambridge Terraces, will see 150 carparks go. Kent and Cambridge Terraces will lose more than 50 carparks, and lose the handful of tur...
Georgina Campbell: Bringing back Govt workers to CBD; Support for quake-prone apartment owners
April 06, 2022 02:34 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBNZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell reacted to Nick's in-studio discussion with Mayor Andy Foster, over how Governments are prioritising bringing staff back into the CBD. Georgina also discussed more Wellington apartment owners being available for loans to help with repairs for earthquake-prone buildings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Mayor: Capital should be in Orange alert level
April 06, 2022 02:23 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWellington Mayor Andy Foster joined Nick Mills in studio to discuss a range of hot topics, and take calls from listeners. He said that a move to the orange Covid alert setting would have made a big difference for local businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liam Dann: Kiwibank's rising interest rates and potential labour shortages
April 05, 2022 00:56 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBNZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann gives Nick Mills his take on Kiwibank's rising interest rates, potential labour shortages and National's plan to tackle inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Beehive culture, social media and Covid restrictions
April 04, 2022 00:51 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBNational's Nicola Willis and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join Nick Mills for Politics Monday, ahead of Cabinet reviewing the Covid traffic light settings and the scrapping of vaccine passes. They discuss Covid restrictions, Beehive culture, the dangers of social media and Transmission Gully. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Adam Cooper and special guest Matt Buck
April 01, 2022 00:31 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBNewstalk ZB sports hosts Adam Cooper and Matt Buck sit down with Nick Mills to discuss the Hurricanes, club rugby and the exciting times ahead for the All Whites. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Diane Calvert and Brad Olsen
March 31, 2022 23:37 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWellington City Councillor Diane Calvert and Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen Faceoff with Nick Mills over Transmission Gully, Electric Cars and the risk of Kiwis leaving the country this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transmission Gully: A dream come true after 55 years
March 31, 2022 03:32 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBAfter learning John Lowry-McCausland first began campaigning for Transmission Gully way back in 1967, Nick Mills took him along for Newstalk ZB's first drive through. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Leggett: Transmission Gully is a welcomed lifeline
March 31, 2022 03:32 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBDuring his first trip through Transmission, Gully Nick Mills catches up with Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand CEO and former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett to hear his initial thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills: The importance of Transmission Gully
March 31, 2022 02:32 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBAs Nick Mills completes his journey broadcasting through Transmission Gully, he reflects on the importance of the road and what it means to the Wellington region. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: How to pick and pay an agent
March 30, 2022 02:31 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBProperty expert Matt Ryan explains to Nick Mills how to pick and pay an agent, and what he believes the opening of Transmission Gully will do to the Wellington market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel: Transmission Gully and bringing people back to Wellington
March 30, 2022 01:31 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWith less than 24 hours before Transmission Gully opens to traffic, Nick Mills talks with Sarah Meikle and John Allen; two of Wellington's most influential business people and advocates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: The America's Cup and Māori co-governance
March 28, 2022 00:32 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBNick Mills quizzes Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Nicola Willis on the America's Cup, Covid-19, Māori co-governance and even shoes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports: Kenny McFadden and the Wellington Phoenix returning home
March 25, 2022 01:33 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBNewstalk ZB sports hosts Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills to talk about the passing of basketball legend Kenny McFadden, sport to keep an eye on and the Wellington Phoenix returning home. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Kerry Prendergast
March 25, 2022 01:33 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBDame Kerry Prendergast and Honourable Peter Dunne sit down with Nick Mills to discuss mental health, the Wellington City Council and the possibility of Peter running for Mayor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Mills: My tribute to Kenny McFadden
March 25, 2022 00:32 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBHost of Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings Nick Mills pays tribute to long-time basketball legend Kenny McFadden, who sadly passed away. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money Talks: House prices, micro-investing and getting control of your money
March 24, 2022 01:30 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBNick Mills chats to mortgage broker Marcus Hull about getting control of your money, micro-investing and concerns first home buyers may have around house prices being set to drop. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: How new changes to the Covid-19 response may play out
March 24, 2022 01:30 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBAaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills to discuss the buzz around the Beehive after the Government unveiled changes to its Covid-19 response. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter: Mayor Andy Foster missed Wellington Water's fluoride explanation
March 23, 2022 02:31 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBCapital Letter with New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell: Mayor Andy Foster was out for lunch when Wellington Water explained its mismanagement of fluoride in the city's water. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business: Consumer confidence and China
March 22, 2022 01:31 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBNZ Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business, discussing new consumer confidence figures and the impacts of China's Covid elimination strategy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Decisive week ahead for Covid response
March 21, 2022 01:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBNick was joined by National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Kieran McAnulty for this week's Politics Monday. Among today's topics was the current Covid Traffic Light settings and the seriousness of long Covid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayors react to Transmission Gully opening guarantee
March 18, 2022 02:31 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBTransmission Gully, the troubled $1.25 billion road out of Wellington, is set to open to traffic by the end of the month. The four-lane motorway has been bogged down with delays, construction defects, and budget blowouts. Nick Mills spoke to Wellington Mayor Andy Foster, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, and Kapiti Mayor K Gurunathan to chat about the news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.