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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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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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Tory Whanau: I completely condemn this form of protesting

April 18, 2023 01:45 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MB

Wellington's Mayor promises to take a tough approach to disruptive protesters. Four Restore Passenger Rail protesters glued their hands to state highway one yesterday, before being arrested. The group conducted multiple protests at the end of last year, calling for more investment into rail services. Tory Whanau wants to meet with the group and told Nick Mills she agrees with the message -- but strongly condemns their actions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Politics Monday: Rimutaka Prison capacity and reducing class sizes

April 17, 2023 19:20 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for the Hutt South and Police Minister Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills on Politics Monday. Together they discuss reports that Rimutaka Prison is bursting at the seams, Labour's plan to reduce class sizes by one student, the Affordable Water Reforms and  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Helmut Modlik and Emma Chatterton

April 14, 2023 01:47 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Ngati Toa Rangatira Chief Executive Helmut Modlik and National's candidate for Remutaka Emma Chatterton join Nick Leggett on Friday Faceoff. During the hour they tear apart the Three Waters reform, and discuss who should be held responsible for falling Wellington street lamps and whether the capital needs light rail. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Calvi-Freeman slams Wellington City Council over falling street lamps

April 13, 2023 01:53 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MB

17-thousand Wellington City Council street lights aren't equipped to cope with strong wind gusts, and are now getting a fix up. The adaptor on the LED lights, installed in 2018, has broken on a number of lamps -- causing 17 to smash to the ground, and 161 to droop. The lights were tested with weights that did not move. Former city councillor Chris Calvi-Freeman raised the issue earlier this year after he noticed several missing lamps and, upon closer inspection, saw the posts had wires ha...

Eight hour wait at Wellington ED for boy with concussion

April 12, 2023 01:33 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

A cancer patient given eight weeks to live, was told he faced a 12-week wait to see a specialist. His story is part of a critical report by the nation's health watchdog into the Southern District Health Board, now Te Whatu Ora Southern. It reveals significant delays in delivering non-surgical cancer care between 2016 and 2022 harmed patients - and breached their rights. Te Whatu Ora Southern says it apologises unreservedly to patients who have experienced distress - and are implementing c...

A Capital Letter: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington moving

April 12, 2023 00:52 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MB

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Leggett to discuss her latest column, which details how scrapping light rail might keep everyone on board with Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concern Covid-19 safety measures are costing Wellington businesses

April 12, 2023 00:31 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MB

A Wellington business leader wants a clearer picture from the Government about the future of Covid-19 restrictions. Cabinet has decided to keep the seven day isolation rule for Kiwis that test positive for at least the next two months. Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Simon Arcus says there needs to be more guidance for businesses. He says the lack of a plan around the restrictions makes it very difficult for businesses to plan around growth. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.c...

Wellington City Councillor voices concerns over falling streetlamps

April 11, 2023 02:01 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

An investigation into dangling and falling street lamps in Wellington City will be revealed this week. The 15 kilogram lights have been seen drooping over streets, prompting concern. Councillor Diane Calvert speaks to Nick Leggett on Wellington Mornings.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald reporter updates Nick Leggett on Kapiti Coast tornado damage

April 11, 2023 01:36 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

A tornado has damaged at least 20 properties on the Kapiti Coast. A 16-year-old is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, after the wind destroyed his sleep out. Four homes at least are reported to have lost their roof, and another was knocked off its piles. An Urban Search and Rescue drone crew will do an aerial assessment this morning. FENZ Assistant Commander, Steve Hudson says it was a big blow. New Zealand Herald Reporter Vita Molyneux joins Nick Leggett on Wellington Morn...

Politics Tuesday: Meka Whaitiri and Chris Bishop

April 11, 2023 01:09 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Meka Whaitiri and National MP Chris Bishop join Nick Leggett for Politics Tuesday. Together they discuss Green Party MP Elizabeth Kerekere calling colleague Chlöe Swarbrick a "crybaby", Waka Kotahi fixing 54-thousand potholes on the state highway network during 2022, and what will come of the Three Waters overhaul. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills slams Tory Whanau's 'decade of pain' comments

April 06, 2023 02:23 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

Yesterday the first sod was turned at the Aotea Quay roundabout, which is set to replace a traffic light-controlled intersection just North of Sky Stadium.  The new roundabout is at one of Wellington's key arterial routes, that carries more than 32-thousand vehicles a day. It's set to streamline access to the ferry terminal and freight yards in the city centre.  Let’s be clear, after spending the last ten months based at Sky Stadium I think this roundabout is a great idea. Well, as long as...

Friday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Nick Leggett

April 06, 2023 00:23 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Labour candidate for Rongotai Fleur Fitzsimons and Transporting New Zealand CEO Nick Leggett join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate investment in Wellington infrastructure, Tory Whanau continuing to defend rates increases, if cyclists should be fined for using the footpath and whether youth criminals should appear in court. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills sits down with Paul Potts and Stewart Macpherson

April 05, 2023 02:13 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Stewart and Tricia Macpherson are celebrating 50 Golden Years of bringing musicals to Wellington and New Zealand. To celebrate being the country's longest serving producers, they're bringing the best and the brightest back to the stage. It's called 50 Golden Years of Musicals, featuring global phenomenon Paul Potts. It starts on the 11th of April at the Southwards Museum Theatre, and is touring right around the country. Stewart Macpherson and Paul Potts join Nick Mills on Wellington Morn...

Nick Mills sits down with Paul Potts and Stewart Macpherson

April 05, 2023 02:13 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Stewart and Tricia Macpherson are celebrating 50 Golden Years of bringing musicals to Wellington and New Zealand. To celebrate being the country's longest serving producers, they're bringing the best and the brightest back to the stage. It's called 50 Golden Years of Musicals, featuring global phenomenon Paul Potts. It starts on the 11th of April at the Southwards Museum Theatre, and is touring right around the country. Stewart Macpherson and Paul Potts join Nick Mills on Wellington Morn...

Wellingtonian of the Year Ralph Highnam joins Nick Mills in the studio

April 04, 2023 02:35 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

The Wellingtonian of the Year for 2022 has been awarded to a man who's sole mission is to 'save families from cancer'. Ralph Highnam founded Volpara Health along with three colleagues in 2009, and has since screened more than 13.5 million women across 39 countries for breast cancer. He joins Nick Mills in the studio on Wellington Mornings.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Monday: Bishop and Andersen clash heads over renewable energy

April 03, 2023 00:43 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

National MP Chris Bishop and Police Minister Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they debate what is continuing to drive youth crime, National's renewable energy policy, whether the minimum wage increasing is enough for struggling Kiwis, and what legacy Jacinda Ardern will leave behind as she makes her valedictory speech this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills celebrates one year since the opening of Transmission Gully

April 01, 2023 00:26 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MB

It's been one year since the controversial 1.25 billion dollar Transmission Gully motorway opened to Wellingtonians, and the nation. So far there have been no deaths or serious injuries on the road, despite it enduring more than nine million trips.  Nick Mills celebrates and reflects on how the motorway has changed the Wellington Region. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Adam Ray

March 31, 2023 23:48 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and NZME's Head of News for Wellington Adam Ray join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff on Wellington Mornings.  Together they discuss the Prime Minister's office knowing Stuart Nash had breached Cabinet rules, Christopher Luxon wanting an apology from Marama Davidson over her comments at the Posie Parker counter protest, parking in Wellington, and they even try some local Wellington donuts.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Sanders presents Cringeworthy - Swinging in the '60s!

March 30, 2023 03:19 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

It was nearly a year ago when Andrea Sanders presented her then show Cringeworthy the 80s. Now she's back, this time with Cringeworthy - Swinging in the '60s! It starts at Circa Theatre on Saturday April 1, and is set to transport punters to the GROOVIEST era of all. She joins Nick Mills in the Wellington Mornings studio with some of the cast. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Sport and Recreation Awards being paused

March 29, 2023 03:55 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

Bad luck if you performed well on the Wellington sporting scene this year. This year's Sport and Recreation Awards in the region have been paused, with the future of the event under review. Nuku Ora, formerly Sport Wellington, wants to review how the awards can better reflect the organisation's long term strategy. In a letter to stakeholders, new boss Andrew Leslie says they want to quote: "reset and consult, to ensure we include our diverse range of stakeholders and communities in this p...

Politics Wednesday: Should Stuart Nash resign from his Napier seat?

March 29, 2023 00:49 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings for Politics Wednesday. Together they discuss whether Stuart Nash should resign from his Napier Seat, if Marama Davidson's apology was enough following her comments regarding white cis men committing violence, and if child poverty numbers are a broken promise by Labour. LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot Property: What should be built at Mt Crawford?

March 28, 2023 01:30 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

Wellington landlord Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills to discuss what should be built at the Mt Crawford prison site, whether the Government is to blame for increased rents, and what he hopes will happen with St Gerard's Monastery. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Stevens joins Nick Mills ahead of his Noiseworks and INXS Collection Tour

March 28, 2023 01:12 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

Jon Stevens is returning to New Zealand for his Noiseworks and INXS Collection Tour. He's performing in Wellington at the Hunter Lodge on April 6. Punters can expect a night full of sensational hits  such as Take Me Back, New Sensation, Touch, Don't Change, Hot Chilli Woman, Never Tear Us Apart, No Lies and more. It's being described as an assault of the senses that will transport you back to 1987 Jon Stevens joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/li...

Tory Whanau live with Nick Mills for their March catch up

March 26, 2023 23:45 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Every month Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sits down with Nick Mills to discuss local issues and what's on her agenda. During their March catch up they discuss Posie Parker fleeing the country, Let's Get Wellington Moving consultant costs, the new 'city of impact' slogan proposed for the council's long term plan, and the Mount Crawford housing development. LISTEN ABOVE      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dunne and Brigitte Morten on Friday Faceoff

March 24, 2023 00:35 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Political commentator Peter Dunne and lawyer Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they delve into what's behind New Zealand's unchanging poverty figures, the new slogan proposed for Wellington, National's education overhaul, anti-transgender activist Posie Parker coming to town and whether Ginny Andersen will make a good police minister. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Elliot joins Nick Mills following All Whites draw with China 0-0

March 24, 2023 00:34 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MB

The All Whites coaching staff are putting a communication breakdown between two senior players down to the realities of playing positive football. A mix-up between goalkeeper Sail and defender Tommy Smith over who would collect a pass in last night's nil-all draw with China, led to Smith being sent off. Assistant coach Simon Elliott says the team moved on from the issue well. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beehive Buzz: Michael Wood's condemnation of Posie Parker

March 23, 2023 00:36 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Sophie Trigger joins Nick Mills to discuss how Ginny Andersen is performing as Police Minister, the decision to allow Posie Parker into New Zealand, and previews National's new education policy.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music Time: Wellington is gearing up for the return of CubaDupa

March 22, 2023 23:50 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

After a tough couple of years, the jewel in the crown of Wellington’s street festivals will be returning to Cuba St. CubaDupa will kick off on Saturday, with two days jampacked with art, food and culture taking over the inner-city streets. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to Wellington’s CBD over two days to take in the sights of the street festival. The last time the festival went ahead in 2021, around 120,000 people visited the festival over the 19 hours it ran. New...

Grant Nisbett reacts to Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks next coach

March 22, 2023 00:33 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks head coach from 2024. The 48-year-old's been appointed for four years, through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. He'll succeed current Head Coach Ian Foster, who will lead the All Blacks through the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in France. Those close to the game continue to scratch their heads over why an appointment needed to be made so early. Veteran TV commentator Grant Nisbett told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings the way ...

Business Panel: Tommy's Real Estate and Visa WOAP

March 22, 2023 00:22 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Visa WOAP Head of Programming Beth Brash and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss Scott Robertson being announced as the new All Blacks coach, how businesses are feeling with a recession looming, whether their should be an inquiry into the banks, when a pay rise is justified and rising business costs. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talks: Does money actually buy happiness?

March 21, 2023 01:17 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Every fortnight Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills for Money Talks. This week he discusses how the latest GDP figures are affecting mortgage rates, whether Kiwis are feeling the effects of the United States banking sector issues and if money can truly money really buy happiness... LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills visits the Life Flight base ahead of its annual open day

March 20, 2023 01:06 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MB

Life Flight rescues about 1200 people every year in and around Wellington, and more than 50 percent of its funding comes from donations and the community. Nick Mills met with Chief Executive Mark Johnston for an exclusive tour around the Life Flight base ahead of its annual open day. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Monday: Climate action and Stuart Nash's demotion

March 19, 2023 23:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis joins Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Over the hour they discuss and clash over climate initiatives, whether Stuart Nash should lose his Cabinet portfolios, Chris Luxon's popularity and cost of living support.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ardie Savea joins Nick Mills live in the studio

March 17, 2023 00:09 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

Even just one week on the Super Rugby sidelines has made Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea restless for a return. The skipper's back for tonight's match against the Waratahs in Wellington after a one-match suspension following a throat-slitting gesture being made towards an opponent. The 70-test loose forward admits it was a struggle having to sit in the stands as his team were pipped by the Blues last weekend. He joins Nick Mills live in the studio. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Chris Finlayson

March 16, 2023 23:23 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Former MP and Attorney-General Chris Finlayson and Green MP and Rongotai candidate Julie Anne Genter join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.  Together they discuss Stuart Nash resigning from Minister of Police, but clash over the teachers going on strike and cycleways through Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Dahmen and Nick Mills disagree over Stuart Nash's demotion

March 16, 2023 01:13 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen and Nick Mills disagree over whether Stuart Nash should have lost his job as Police Commissioner, and discuss the breaking news that New Zealand is half way to a recession. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor

March 16, 2023 00:58 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

Wellington Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor. It takes to the stage from Saturday with an all New Zealand cast The romantic tragedy is set in the stark beauty of New Zealand's deep south. Performed for the first time in Wellington in 12 years, and is being accompanied by Orchestra Wellington in the pit Soprano Emma Pearson joins me in the Wellington Mornings studio. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Cormack analyses tensions between the Green Party and Labour

March 14, 2023 23:55 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

Former Green Party advisor and PR specialist David Cormack chats to Nick Mills about the tension that appears to be increasing between the Green Party and Labour, and why so many people are calling for James Shaw to resign. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Capital Letter: I’m sick of people saying Wellington is dying

March 14, 2023 23:49 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MB

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to explain why she's so sick of people saying Wellington is dying, and why Nick needs to start having constructive conversations if he wants the city to be great again. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington retailers are feeling the effects of soaring crime numbers

March 13, 2023 00:32 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MB

New figures show retail crime skyrocketed by 39 percent last year - with 292 incidents being reported a day, up from 140 back in 2018. Numbers have soared in Canterbury and South Auckland - rising 53 and 63-percent respectively. Wellington businesses are also feeling the pressure. Lower Hutt hair salon owner, Christine, says owning a shop in the area is becoming really unsafe. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Monday: What's the key to combating retail crime?

March 12, 2023 23:43 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they debate why retail crime figures are so high, how it can be alleviated, teachers going on strike for betting conditions, whether we need an inquiry into the banks and their massive profits, recent polls and Te Whatu Ora constantly under the spotlight. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music Time: Births deaths and marriages with James Irwin

March 10, 2023 01:16 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MB

Every fortnight Newstalk ZB's music maestro James Iwrin joins Nick Mills in the studio for Music Time. This week he predicts the birth of New Zealand's next big international star, the death of a musical legend and an album love affair that's 40 years old this month. Could you be holding a piece of NZ cinema vinyl history? Find out  in this weeks cash in the attic! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royal NZ College of GPs weighs into ED wait time concerns

March 09, 2023 23:43 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

Emergency department wait times have increased at the majority of the country's hospitals. Data revealed to Newstalk ZB shows ED wait times increased in 32 out of 37 Te Whatu Ora hospitals in 2022, compared to 2017. Royal New Zealand College of GPs Medical Director Dr Bryan Betty says staffing shortages is a major contributor.  He says it's causing many GPs to become burnt out. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Faceoff: Jordan Williams and Fleur Fitzsimons

March 09, 2023 23:27 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

NZ Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams and Labour candidate for Rongotai Fleur Fitzsimons join Nick Mills for the Friday Faceoff. Together they debate whether teachers should be going on strike, ED wait times, National's plan to cut Government consultants, and whether median barriers are affective at making our roads safer. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simplicity KiwiFund boss calls for an inquiry into large bank profits

March 09, 2023 00:43 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

The Greens, ACT and Te Pati Maori have fallen in behind National's call for a select committee inquiry into the sector. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says it's not currently on the agenda. Simplicity KiwiFund Managing Director Sam Stubbs says the country's four most profitable companies are banks. He says the profit levels are higher than both Australia and the world. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vicki Greco explains to Nick Mills why she left Wellington

March 09, 2023 00:26 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MB

Vicki Greco is a well known Wellingtonian, or at least she was. She was preciously a vocal Island Bay resident, and was heavily against the Island Bay cycleway She made headlines for calling councillors a disgrace, and dramatically stormed out of the meeting where the project was signed off.  Since then she and her husband have relocated to Tauranga. Nick Mills asked her why she and so many others are deciding to leave the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

A Capital Letter: The final touches are being made to Tākina

March 08, 2023 00:05 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

Every week New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses the final touches being made to Wellington's new convention centre - Tākina, Labour selecting Fleur Fitzsimons as its candidate for Rongotai, and 14 exemption applications being filed over new drinking water standards. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Panel: Hnry and Umbrella Wellbeing

March 07, 2023 23:52 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Umbrella Wellbeing CEO Dougal Sutherland and Hnry CEO James Fuller join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they dive into what they thought of Census 2023, Rob Campbell's sacking and whether the same impartiality applies to the private sector, bullying in the workplace, National's plan to axe Government consultants and the concept of 'quiet quitting'. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talks: Do we really want an inquiry into bank profits?

March 07, 2023 01:59 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills every fortnight for Money Talks. This week he discusses whether there should be an inquiry into bank profits, if one percent loans are still possible for green investments, and why pocket money is a great thing for parents to introduce. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Herald's Chris Knox explains the importance of Census 2023

March 07, 2023 01:23 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

Today is Census day - a nationwide headcount of everyone in New Zealand and where they are living or staying. It’s an important five-yearly data collection event that provides a snapshot of our nation at a point in time, including providing detailed information about New Zealand’s small communities. It helps the Government know who you are, where you are, and what resources your community needs. Census data is used to plan infrastructure like water and roads, and services like schools and...