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
Friday Faceoff: Transmission Gully Open; Easing Covid Restrictions
March 18, 2022 02:31 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBFriday Faceoff this week featured Wellington hospitality operator Matt Mclaughlin, and Economist at Sense Partners Rosie Collins. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: The good and bad of Celtic Music
March 17, 2022 01:33 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThis week James and Nick dissect some punishing crimes against music in celebration of St Patrick's Day and realise that Boybands were massively over represented in Ireland in one hot minute of time. Find out how much every leprechaun's favourite band U2 might be worth on vinyl. You may just be finding that pot of gold in ye attic!! To be sure to be sure!! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter with Georgina Campbell: Mini-lockdowns, Transmission Gully and cheaper public transport
March 15, 2022 23:31 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBCapital Letter with NZ Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell who argues if Wellingtonians don't snap out of their self-imposed mini lockdowns, there won't be much left of the city as we know it to come back to. She also talks about cheaper public transport and Transmission Gully - could it be open by Easter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property with Wellington property expert Matthew Ryan
March 15, 2022 23:31 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBHot Property with property expert Matthew Ryan: There's been a market shift, so is now a good time to buy and sell? Plus Matt shares his tips on how to succeed at an auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy on Vaccine Mandates for Council Facilities
March 15, 2022 00:31 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBThere're no signs of vaccine passes becoming optional at Wellington's council facilities anytime soon. The Taupo District Council no longer requires people to show proof of vaccination for council offices, public pools, museums and public toilets. But others may soon follow suit, including Upper Hutt City Council. Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy was initially on the fence when vaccine mandates were introduced to Council facilities. He says introducing them at the time was the right move but man...
Political Panel with Labour MP for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis
March 14, 2022 00:32 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBPolitical Panel with Labour MP for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty and National Party Deputy Leader and Wellington-based MP Nicola Willis: The cost of living 'crisis', what we can do about fuel prices, Kainga Ora spends millions on an office upgrade, and would you pay $25 to ask Labour leader Jacinda Ardern a question? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff with Wellington mayoral candidate Tory Whanau and Louis Houlbrooke from the Tax Payers' Union
March 13, 2022 23:31 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBWellington mayoral candidate Tory Whanau and Louis Houlbrooke from the Tax Payers' Union provide a reaction to the latest 1News Kantar Poll, the debate over a cost of living crisis, a controversial crossing is set to go to court and things heat up over sick leave. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter defends LGWM consultant spend
March 13, 2022 23:31 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBA Let’s Get Wellington Moving leader is defending millions being spent on consultants. The transport plan's spent 35-million-dollars on consultants since 2017. Over the same period, just over 250-thousand-dollars was spent on construction work. National's transport spokesman Simeon Brown said the Government has been getting Wellington consulting, not getting it moving. But Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter says told Nick Mills it’s a necessary cost. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Councillor Nicola Young and Cycling Action Network's Patrick Morgan on a major cycle network
March 10, 2022 23:31 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBGood news for cyclists in the capital. Yesterday, Wellington City Council voted in favour of significantly expanding the city’s bike network. It will increase the current 23 kilometres of cycleways across the capital to 166 kilometres. The plan brings to life the $226 million dollar cycling spend councillors agreed on last year. Councillor Nicola Young voted against it while Cycling Action Network's Patrick Morgan is for it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls: Russia Sanctions Bill
March 10, 2022 01:31 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBThe Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls: Russia Sanctions Bill passes unanimously meaning New Zealand can now impose sanctions on Russia and the great debate over whether we have a cost of living crisis. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Foster: Wellington mayor on big Wellington issues and answering your questions
March 09, 2022 01:34 - 21 minutes - 20 MBLocal councils still have mixed views on the Three Waters reforms. The independent group of council and iwi representatives has recommended a public shareholding structure to maintain public ownership of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. Wellington mayor Andy Foster these changes are heading in the right direction. "We have got to see all the detail, how it lands and the legislation but it's a definite step in the right direction," said Foster. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist reacts to the supermarket market report
March 08, 2022 01:32 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBThe Commerce Commission has released its final report into our supermarket sector -- stating competition isn't working well. It recommends freeing up land for supermarket development, a mandatory code of conduct for suppliers and the major operators offering wholesale supply on a voluntary basis. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Nick Mills the Commerce Commission has backed down from the findings of last year's draft report. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Kate Jennings: First responders are begging the public to only call for an ambulance in proper medical emergencies
March 08, 2022 01:32 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBFirst responders are begging the public to only call for an ambulance in proper medical emergencies. It comes after delays of seven minutes were seen in answering some phone calls on Sunday - which saw record amounts of triple one calls. Wellington Free Ambulance's Kate Jennings told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings that non-emergency calls are significantly increasing the workload of staff already under pressure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamish Rutherford: Wellington Business Editor Reaction to Commerce Commission report on Supermarket Sector
March 07, 2022 23:31 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBThe Commerce Commission has released its final report into our supermarket sector -- stating competition isn't working well. It recommends freeing up land for supermarket development, a mandatory code of conduct for suppliers and the major operators offering wholesale supply on a voluntary basis. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Hamish Rutherford says told Nick Mills we shouldn't underestimate this. He says they're still meaningful changes, but will be seen over time and not in the sho...
Political Panel with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty and National Deputy Nicola Willis
March 07, 2022 01:32 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPolitical Panel with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty and National Deputy Nicola Willis on the National Party's promise to get rid of taxes Labour has introduced since 2017 - if elected, what more New Zealand can do to support the people of Ukraine and why aren't people self-reporting Rapid Antigen test results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff with Two Former Mayors: Justin Lester and Kerry Prendergast
March 04, 2022 00:33 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFriday Faceoff on Wellington Mornings: Former mayors Justin Lester and Kerry Prendergast discuss how the Parliament occupation ended, social cohesion, why politicians don't apologise more often and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Speight: Waka Kotahi and LGWM spokesperson on the controversial Cobham Drive call
March 04, 2022 00:33 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBWellington Airport CEO Steve Sanderson has expressed his surprise and disappointment at the planned installation of a pedestrian crossing on State Highway One at Cobham Drive. Construction of the crossing near the ASB Sports Centre will begin next month, with the speed limit dropping from 70km per hour to 60, and from 70 to 50 on Ruahine St. Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relationships and Let's Get Wellington Moving spokesperson Emma Speight told Nick Mills there is support for the cross...
Steve Sanderson: Wellington Airport CEO on Cobham Drive crossing
March 04, 2022 00:33 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWellington Airport CEO Steve Sanderson has slammed the planned installation of a pedestrian crossing on State Highway One at Cobham Drive. Construction of the crossing near the ASB Sports Centre will begin next month, despite a survey showing a large majority of local residents and businesses oppose the idea. Steve Sanderson spoke to Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: Anti-war songs and Ukrainian Music Connections
March 04, 2022 00:33 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBIt's all on with James and Nick musing antiwar songs, find out which famous musicians are connected to the Ukraine and listen to one of Kyiv most popular bands. Finally let's make some cash out of your old records while saluting some of the true heroes of the occupation of Parliament. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen: Covering the protest
March 03, 2022 03:32 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBThe Beehive Buzz on Wellington Mornings with Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen on what it has been like covering the occupation at Parliament and the shift to violence yesterday as the occupation was cleared. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The organiser raisings thousands to clean up the Capital
March 03, 2022 03:32 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWellingtonians are banding together to clean up their city in the wake of the chaos and damage anti-mandate protesters caused outside Parliament over the past three weeks. Keith Ng is behind the fundraising effort and joined Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grant Robertson: Wellington Central MP discusses talk of a wall around Parliament
March 03, 2022 00:32 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBSpeaker of the House Trevor Mallard believes a wall around Parliament may be needed after the anti-mandate protest turned into a violent yesterday as police cleared the grounds. Deputy Prime Minister and local MP Grant Robert is not sold and says we need to look at safety but a balance needs to be struck as the grounds are a special part of the city. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property with Matt Ryan: What to do when there is a lull in the market
March 02, 2022 02:31 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBHot Property with expert Matt Ryan on Wellington Mornings: House price growth rates is the lowest its been since September 2020. What's going on? Is it a bad time to sell? How do buyers make the most of the current market? Matt answers your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business Panel with Zealandia CEO Danielle Shanahan and businessman Paul Ridley-Smith
March 01, 2022 23:33 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWellington Mornings Business Panel with Zealandia CEO Dr Danielle Shanahan and businessman Paul Ridley-Smith on how a brain drain could impact Wellington, what we want tourism to look like when international visitors return, the protest at Parliament and their top spots in the Capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Capital Letter with the New Zealand Herald's Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell as the capital's mayor finally steps up
March 01, 2022 23:33 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBWellington mayor Andy Foster has stepped up over the Parliament protests and what will keep young people in Wellington now international travel is back on the cards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford on a potential Brain Drain and FTA with the UK
March 01, 2022 00:32 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBNew Zealanders returning home will soon be able to do so without going into isolation - does this mean we are likely to have a brain drain? New Zealand and the UK have signed a free trade agreement overnight, is it a good one? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Political Panel: Ukraine War, Rapid Antigen Tests and Home Isolation
February 27, 2022 23:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBMonday Political Panel with Labour MP for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis on self-isolation for kiwis returning home from overseas, making it easier to get rapid antigen tests and Russia wages war on Ukraine so what can New Zealand do? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Concern over Ukraine; How the Parliament protest can end
February 25, 2022 02:31 - 28 minutes - 26 MBNick was joined for Friday Faceoff this week by Victoria University Political lecturer Bryce Edwards, and Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young. Did Nicola spill the beans on a possible Wellington mayoral candidate for this year? Listen to find out! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukrainian Expat in NZ: Situation is very worrying
February 24, 2022 23:32 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBFollowing the overnight news that Russia had launched its invasion of Ukraine, Nick received a call from Jake, a Wellingtonian, who moved to New Zealand from Ukraine at a young age. Jake and his wife still have friends and family back home. He also talked about how the Wellington Ukranian communiy are responding to the developments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls on protests and Phase Three
February 24, 2022 00:32 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBThis week on Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls: The latest on the protest at Parliament which has had a turbulent week, what does Phase Three look like and are more young people keen on the National Party? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wayne Guppy and Campbell Barry: Upper and Lower Hutt mayors are both running to be elected again
February 24, 2022 00:32 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBThe two Hutt Valley mayors have confirmed they'll both stand again at this year's Local Body Elections. Campbell Barry believes he's earned another term as Lower Hutt Mayor, having become one of the country's youngest mayors in 2019 at age 28. He told Nick Mills it's been a successful three-year stint. Upper Hutt's Wayne Guppy has also confirmed his intention to run for an eighth mayoral term. He sees his experience as key to bring better prosperity to the entire region - even beyond Uppe...
Capital Letter with New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell
February 23, 2022 00:33 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBCapital Letter with New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell: What it is like for residents near the protest at Parliament, Mayor Andy Foster talks to protest influencers, bus fares could change in the Capital and an update on Transmission Gully. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Foster: Mayor on why he has been meeting with protesters
February 23, 2022 00:33 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBWellington's mayor has defended his decision to engage with Parliamentary protestors. Andy Foster has met with "influencers" within the occupation, drawing criticism from fellow councillors. Nicola Young has called the move an "embarrassment to the city". But Foster told Nick Mills he's showing leadership by talking with the protestors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating 120 years of Wellington's Cable Car
February 21, 2022 23:33 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBThe iconic Cable Car has been running for 120 years today. The red cars run every ten minutes carrying Wellingtonians, visitors and even dogs up and down the line between Lambton Quay and Kelburn from 7.30 in the morning to 7pm at night. Nick Mills took a ride on the Cable Car with the chief executive Cesar Piotto to celebrate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra join Wellington Mornings
February 21, 2022 23:33 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is playing a series of shows to audiences of 100 in the Capital. The free shows in the 'Daily Catch' series see NZSO musicians perform small ensemble and solo works. They decided to put the concerts on in Wellington after their North Island tour was canned due to covid-19. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Political Panel with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty and National Deputy Leader Nicola Willis
February 20, 2022 23:32 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWellington Mornings Monday Political Panel with Labour MP for Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis: Residents have had enough of the protest, which is in day 14. Police laid down concrete blocks this morning to stop it from growing but is that enough? Plus, is it time we engage with those we disagree with and how accessible are Rapid Antigen Tests? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff Panel with lawyer Brigitte Morten and Wellington City Councillor Simon Woolf
February 18, 2022 00:32 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBFriday Faceoff with lawyer Brigitte Morten and Wellington City Councillor Simon Woolf: Is it time MPs engage with the protestors at Parliament? Let's Get Wellington Moving has spent almost $250,000 on consultants for the Cobham Drive pedestrian crossing, and should you be fined if you don't show up to your reservation as the hospitality sector battles to survive? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls
February 17, 2022 23:31 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBThe Beehive Buzz with Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls on Act leader David Seymour's meeting with spokespeople for the Convoy 2022 protest and New Zealand's reaction to the growing tension between Russia and the United States over Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Ryan: Hot Property on Wellington Mornings
February 17, 2022 00:33 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBHot Property with property expert Matt Ryan on the fast-changing housing market, tips for first home buyers and what to do amid a construction supply shortage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music Time: Protest songs over the years
February 17, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBAfter an Indian summer full of good tunes, James returns lamenting the crimes against music happening outside parliament and treats Nick to some of the greatest protest songs ever written. Discover which new book on High Priestess of Music Nina Simone had James frothing, and can local lads fat Freddy's Drop save everything with some well needed "hope" in this weeks "cash in the attic"? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simeon Brown: National MP on thousands of dollars spent on consultants for a new pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 near Wellington Airp
February 16, 2022 23:34 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBAlmost $250,000 has been spent on consultants for a new pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 near Wellington Airport. The crossing at Cobham Drive is part of the multi-billion-dollar Let's Get Wellington Moving project. The proposal is to reduce the speed limit from 70 to 60 kilometres per hour and build a crossing controlled by traffic lights. But many are of the opinion, most notably Wellington Airport, that the crossing will increase congestion and delays for 35,000 daily road users a...
Georgina Campbell: Herald reporter on Wellington's ferry terminal and events in the capital
February 16, 2022 00:33 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBCapital Letter with New Zealand Herald's Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell on anticipation around the $1.45 billion dollar Interislander upgrades, the protest and events in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamish Vance and Nicki Cruickshank: Business Panel with Wellington retailer owner and Tommy's Sales Director
February 16, 2022 00:33 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBWellington Mornings Business Panel: Wellington retailer owner Hamish Vance and Tommy's Sales Director Nicki Cruickshank on how the anti-mandate protest is hampering the city, house prices are softening but are houses selling? And should mayor Andy Foster stand again in this year's local body election? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
:ational MP Nicola Willis and Labour MP Kieran McAnulty: Monday Political Panel
February 15, 2022 01:32 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith anti-mandate protesters camped out on Parliament's lawn National's deputy leader has heavily criticised Trevor Mallard's actions against Parliament's illegal occupiers. Mallard turned sprinklers on and blasted some of the world's most hated songs in a largely unsuccessful attempt to move protesters on. Here is what MPs Nicola Willis and Kieran McAnulty told Nick Mills on Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hamish Rutherford: Tuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor
February 15, 2022 00:32 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBTuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford: The anti-mandate protest is on its eighth day so how are businesses coping? Food price hikes and is the housing market in Wellington softening? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Minto: Veteran activist on Parliament protest says there is no plan and no strategy
February 14, 2022 23:32 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBVeteran activist John Minto believes the protest at Parliament is suffering from a lack of direction. The occupation is now in its eighth day - with no sign of a resolution or even dialogue. Minto told Nick Mills it's not entirely clear what the protesters want. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gareth Morgan: Renewed Calls for National Laws on Domestic Cats
February 14, 2022 00:32 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBThe SPCA has renewed calls for more nationwide legislation to tackle cat management issues. While it doesn't have a specific plan, the SPCA says cat laws would improve feline welfare and the environment. In Wellington, cat owners are encouraged to keep their pets in at night. But businessman Gareth Morgan told Nick Mills that does not go far enough and believes domestic cats should be contained to their properties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff with Jo Coughlan and Sean Rush
February 11, 2022 00:32 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBFriday Faceoff with Jo Coughlan, Managing Director of Silvereye, and Wellington City Councillor Sean Rush: Their thoughts on the protest, how it has been handled, vaccine mandates, Transmission Gully and the upcoming local body elections in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Empire cinema owner Pat Vinaccia is encouraging the public to make a submission on Island Bay Cycle Way
February 10, 2022 22:32 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBIn November the Council put forward a proposal to try and fix the controversial cycleway once and for all. On-street parking spaces would be reduced by about 80 to 100 in an effort to improve safety. Submissions on the proposed changes close on Sunday at 5pm. Local businesses are worried that the loss of parking spaces will only make tough times tougher. Empire cinema owner Pat Vinaccia is encouraging the public to make a submission and told Nick Mills the Council have not consulted with loca...
Hamish Mexted: Porirua Chamber of Commerce Chair says we need an urgent inquiry into Transmission Gully
February 10, 2022 00:33 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe capital's business sector is calling for more clarity about when Transmission Gully will be open. The Wellington, Kapiti and Porirua Chambers of Commerce are calling for an urgent independent inquiry into the 1.25 billion dollar motorway. Another independent review is already underway into a road, but its complete findings won't be out until the project's finished. Porirua Chamber of Commerce Chair Hamish Mexted says we need answers and we need a review now. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...