Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
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 offer…Social links:
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Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimons talk Vision for Wellington, Sevu Reece and Christmas parties
It was revealed this week that members of Vision for Wellington, a group set up by prominent Wellingtonians to advocate for the city had been communicating with the Prime Minister and local government Minister about their launch - despite claiming to be apolitical. Do you believe the group when the…
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Andrew Alderson and Adam Cooper on the Blackcaps v England and the second NZ A-League derby
Wellington's biggest roundabout will see plenty of action over the next few days as the Blackcaps take on England in the second test at the Basin Reserve. The crowd is a sell-out for the first three days and the excitement is palpable around town. What are our chances of finding a win? Also, th…
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Shaun Bruce: Sydney Kings player on facing the Breakers in Wellington this weekend
The Australian NBL returns to Wellington for the first time in five years this weekend where the Breakers will take on the Sydney Kings at TSB Arena. On the court will be Shaun Bruce, a former Wellington Saints player now playing for the Kings. He joined Nick Mills to discuss what to expect on S…
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David Gower: Cricketing great and former English captain on the second test at the Basin Reserve
David Gower is a cricketing great who played 117 test matches for England - many of them as captain of the side. He's in Wellington to commentate the second test between England and the Blackcaps at the Basin Reserve. He joined Nick Mills to discuss what to expect, the side's best performers, and…
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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk scrutiny week, benefits and public sector Christmas parties
Its scruity week in Parliament - and Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall is under fire for telling Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy that he has "a reputation for cooking the books". Was she out of line? Also, some government departments aren't holding Christmas parties this year, citing …
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Peter Jackson's reserve hopes and the Ombudsman investigating Kiwirail
The Government will soon determine the fate of 76ha of prime Wellington real estate, which local resident Sir Peter Jackson is advocating to be turned into a public reserve - what are the chances Jackson will get his wish? Also, the Ombudsman has launched an investigation after Kiwirail refused to…
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's 'horrific' Q&A interview and Labour's annual conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sat down with Jack Tame on TVNZ's Q&A programme over the weekend - and by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls' count, Luxon uttered the phrase "what I'd say to you is" 21 times - and often struggled to answer Tame's direct questions. "I'm not surprised he sai…
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Friday Faceoff: Grant Walker and David Farrar talk Covid-19 inquiry, Labour Party conference and Nikki Kaye's legacy
The first phase of the inquiry into the government's response to Covid-19 is out - and it's critical of vaccine mandates, saying they caused social harm to a significant minority of New Zealanders. Were vaccine mandates the biggest mistake of the Covid-19 response? Also, the Labour Party is holdi…
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Andrew Alderson and Adam Cooper on Blackcaps v England, All Blacks northern tour performance
The Blackcaps are taking on England in the first test at Hagley Oval this week, finishing on Thursday at The team returns to New Zealand after a historic 3-0 series win against India. So what are their chances against England? Newstalk ZB cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson joined Nick Mills. …
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Wellington City Council cuts and whether Tory Whanau will seek another term
The Wellington City Council has cut roughly $400m worth of projects from its long-term plan - a decision necessitated by the vote to keep its stake in Wellington Airport. Begonia House looks set to be demolished and the Golden Mile redevelopment is set to continue as planned. How did councillors …
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