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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Music Time: Wellington is gearing up for the return of CubaDupa
March 22, 2023 23:50 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBAfter 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 MBScott 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 MBVisa 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 MBEvery 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 MBLife 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 MBLabour 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 MBEven 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 MBFormer 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 MBNewstalk 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 MBWellington 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 MBFormer 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 MBNew 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 MBNew 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 MBNational 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 MBEvery 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 MBEmergency 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 MBNZ 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 MBThe 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 MBVicki 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 MBEvery 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 MBUmbrella 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 MBMortgage 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 MBToday 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...
Rebecca Matthews defends council concerns over Wellington Water
March 07, 2023 01:17 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBLow confidence in the delivery of the capital's water repairs. Wellington City Council have turned down a ten million dollar funding plea from Wellington Water. They're instead willing to fork out 2.3 million dollars for the service, as council sees it as more achievable. Long Term Plan Committee Chair Rebecca Matthews says funding is a priority, but they need to see better results first. She says currently there's a crisis in our water system that we can all see. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...
Nick Mills at Warriors v Newcastle Knights
March 05, 2023 23:41 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBOn Friday night the the Warriors squad triumphed against the Newcastle Knights 20-12 in a spirited contest. Nick Mills went along to the game at Sky Stadium and spoke to some high-spirited Australian fans. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen debate National's Family Boost programme
March 05, 2023 23:29 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBNational MP Chris Bishop and Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings for Politics Monday. Together they debate National's new Family Boost programme, Labour confirming Fleur Fitzsimons for the Rongotai electorate, the Government's new transport strategy and Rob Campbell's double sacking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport: Warriors first Wellington game in three years
March 02, 2023 23:41 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAll Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper and former Newstalk ZB producer and now Warriors Commercial Sales Manager Thomas Harris join Nick Mills for Friday Sport. Together they preview the Warriors first Wellington game in three years against Newcastle, the Track and Field nationals at Newtown Park, and wrap the Black Caps v England tests. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Jehan Casinader and Kerry Prendergast
March 02, 2023 23:29 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJournalist and mental health advocate Jehan Casinader and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they debate school bullying, Rob Campbell's sacking, and clash over whether Lotto is an appropriate way to fundraise for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Foster opens up about the handling of the Parliament Protest
March 02, 2023 01:09 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBFormer Wellington mayor Andy Foster has opened up about the handling of the Parliament Protest. It's one year to the day since the 23 day occupation that took over the Parliament Precinct and part of central Wellington was brought to an end by police. Foster told Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings Police Commissioner Andrew Coster was put in the difficult situation of how to handle the group. He says there was a real concern of a breakdown in law and order -- and if the police went in hard...
Rodger Fox Big Band celebrates 50 years with a nationwide tour
March 02, 2023 01:04 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe Rodger Fox Big Band is marking its 50th anniversary. To celebrate they're heading out on tour, starting with Palmerston North, Wellington on March 8, then onto Christchurch, Auckland and Hamilton. Rodger is travelling with an array of celebrated artists including some of the worlds most famous drummers. Rodger Fox and LA based trumpet player Jon Papenbrook join Nick Mills in the studio. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: Parliament considers banning TikTok on Government devices
March 02, 2023 00:46 - 9 minutes - 9 MBNewstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills to discuss how TikTok staff overseas can access New Zealand user data, Rob Campbell's sacking from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, and how those in the Beehive are feeling one year after the anti-mandate protest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell reflects on her time in Hawke's Bay
March 01, 2023 00:38 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBEvery week New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses her trip to Hawke's Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle, Wellington's rates set to increase 12.9 percent, and Consumer NZ lodging a complaint against the Cook Straight ferry operators. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Latham celebrates the Black Caps win against England with Nick Mills
March 01, 2023 00:11 - 7 minutes - 6.83 MBOn Tuesday afternoon the Black Caps claimed victory over England by one-run in the second test at the Basin Reserve. It's their first win in eight attempts since last summer against South Africa. They have levelled the contest 1-all and extended their home undefeated record to 11 series. Batsman Tom Latham joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man who lost his son to drink driving chats with Nick Mills
February 28, 2023 23:33 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBYesterday 66-year-old Brian Lewis was sentenced at the Greymouth District Court to three years and two months in prison, after admitting drink driving causing death and two counts of drink driving causing injury. On April 30 Lewis crossed the centre-line near Stillwater, about 20 kilometres east of Greymouth, and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Kathy Sexton was killed and her two teenage passengers were seriously injured. Lewis has 43 previous driving convictions, but has only lost ...
Politics Tuesday: Nicola Willis and Greg O'Connor argue over ED wait times
February 27, 2023 23:51 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBLabour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Tuesday on Wellington Mornings. Throughout the hour the pair clash over ED wait times, National's alternative policy to Three Waters, whether local councils need more power and how former National MP Chester Burrows will be remembered. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tory Whanau's February catch-up with Nick Mills
February 27, 2023 00:14 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBEvery month Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sits down for a catch-up with Nick Mills live on Wellington Mornings and takes listeners' calls. This time they discuss National's policy to scrap Three Waters, why young people might not be moving to the capital, if rates increases are imperative and troubles with the Cook Straight ferries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport: Jason Pine chats Black Caps vs England
February 24, 2023 02:11 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBNewstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings to discuss the Black Caps going up against England at the Basin Reserve, Super Rugby kicking off and the Phoenix men v Central Coast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Phil O'Reilly and Neale Jones
February 24, 2023 00:25 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBPR specialist Neale Jones and Iron Duke Partners Director Phil O'Reilly join Nick Mills on the Friday Faceoff panel. Together they debate the new Recovery Visa, a ministerial inquiry being launched into forestry slash, Three Waters and the Cook Straight ferries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who Nick Mills thinks should buy St Gerard's Monastery
February 23, 2023 02:46 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBThere's confidence one of Wellington's most famous buildings will sell. The St Gerard's Church and Monastery has gone on the market today. The site requires significant earthquake strengthening to get it up to building standards. Tommy's Real Estate Agent James Copeland, who tasked with selling it says there will be buyers out there. He says it will be on the market for three weeks, which will attract interest both in New Zealand and internationally. Nick Mills shares on Wellington Mor...
St Gerard's Monastery is going to market!
February 22, 2023 23:20 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBSomeone could soon own a significant piece of Wellington's skyline. St Gerard's Monastery - overlooking Oriental Bay from Mount Victoria, is going on the market today. Significant earthquake strengthening is needed for it to meet building standards. Tommy's Real Estate's, James Copeland is tasked with selling it. He's confident someone will want it. He says the position of it, and the views it gets is like nothing else in Wellington city. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Business Panel: Wellington Beds and Pizzeria Napoli
February 22, 2023 00:19 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWellington Beds Director Patrice Green and Pizzeria Napoli owner Raf De Gregorio join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Throughout the hour they chat about Let's Get Wellington Moving, how businesses will recover from Cyclone Gabrielle, preparedness for earthquakes in the capital and the minimum wage increasing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newstalk ZB reporter speaks to Nick Mills live from Hawke's Bay
February 21, 2023 00:58 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBNewstalk ZB reporter Shannon Johnstone joins Nick Mills to update him with the situation on the ground in Hawke's Bay following Cylone Gabrielle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hot Property: Rent owed to Kāinga Ora gets up the nose of Matt Ryan
February 21, 2023 00:40 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBOne of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills to discuss rent owing to Kāinga Ora and how the housing market is going to change following Cylone Gabrielle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politics Monday: Gangs continue to cause havoc in flood-stricken regions
February 19, 2023 23:28 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBNational Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss the Hawkes Bay having to endure a massive spike in crime following cyclone Gabrielle, how the country will afford the recovery, Kāinga Ora tenants not paying their rent and whether Royal visits are worth paying for. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Dave Armstrong
February 16, 2023 23:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWellington City Councillor Nicola Young and playwright Dave Armstrong join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss how New Zealand will recover from Cyclone Gabrielle, Wellington's bus network and how prepared we are for an earthquake in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A message not to forget about those with flooding Tinui
February 16, 2023 00:12 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBTinui residents have a massive clean-up job on their hands after the edge of Cyclone Gabrielle tore through their isolated Wairarapa community this week. There are two rivers in Tinui which meet just outside the village, she said. On Tuesday those rivers burst their stop banks, causing widespread damage across farmland and the few buildings that remained on the floodplains. Many buildings had been moved to higher ground after a similarly devastating flood in 1991. One of Nick Mills' call...
How to ensure your family is earthquake ready
February 15, 2023 22:25 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBThe lower North Island has escaped any major damage, after a 6.3 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Paraparaumu shortly after 7.30 last night. Over 60,000 people have reported feeling the shake across the country. WREMO Regional Manager Jeremy Holmes joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings to reiterate how households can stay earthquake prepared. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beehive Buzz: How has Chris Hipkins responded to a crisis?
February 15, 2023 22:10 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBEvery week Nick Mills is joined by a member of the Newstalk ZB parliament team for Beehive Buzz. This week Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the house being adjourned for a week due to Cyclone Gabrielle, how Chris Hipkins has responded, and whether the focus on climate change has sharpened. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Seymour chats co-governance and takes listeners' calls
February 14, 2023 23:29 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAct Party Leader David Seymour joins Nick Mills live in the Wellington Mornings studio to chat, and take listeners' calls. Together they discuss co-governance, Cyclone Gabrielle, what he thinks of the Prime Minister and how he would help local councils. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ali Harper bringing Judy Garland back to life in the Capital
February 14, 2023 01:43 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBOne of New Zealand's legendary divas Ali Harper is bringing Judy Garland back to life on Wellington's Opera House stage. It features Garland's most beloved songs, including the smash hit and name of the show - 'End of the Rainbow' It's described as tearing down the bright lights of Hollywood to reveal a thrilling tale of passion and fame. Ali Harper joins Nick Mills in the Wellington Mornings' studio. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.