It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events. 

But there have been some reports that its struggling to attract as many events as first anticipated. 

Wellington City Council’s Chief Economic and Engagement Officer Anna Calver joined Nick Mills, live from Takina, to discuss the first two years of the centre's operation and what's instore for the future. 

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It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events.&nbsp;
But there have been some reports that its struggling to attract as many events as first anticipated.&nbsp;
Wellington City Council’s Chief Economic and Engagement Officer Anna Calver joined Nick Mills, live from Takina, to discuss the first two years of the centre's operation and what's instore for the future.&nbsp;
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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.

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.

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.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Anna Calver: Wellington City Council chief economic and engagement advisor on two years of Takina

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Wellington's Home and Living show starts today at Hnry Stadium and goes till Sunday showcasing fresh ideas to upgrade your home & lifestyle all under the one roof.

Plus, delicious food great coffee show specials and expert advice.

One of those experts is our very own resident builder Peter Wolfkamp.

Peter joins the show to share what we can expect from this weekend.

Head on down to Hnry Stadium for Wellington Better Home and Living show Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May- tickets available here 

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Wellington's Home and Living show starts today at Hnry Stadium and goes till Sunday showcasing fresh ideas to upgrade your home &amp; lifestyle all under the one roof.
Plus, delicious food great coffee show specials and expert advice.
One of those experts is our very own resident builder Peter Wolfkamp.
Peter joins the show to share what we can expect from this weekend.
Head on down to Hnry Stadium for Wellington Better Home and Living show Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May-&nbsp;<a href="https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/wellington-better-home-living-show/">tickets available here&nbsp;</a>
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Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on the Wellington Home and Living show

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For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined by sports gurus and ZB Sports hosts Adam Cooper and Jason Pine. 

This week they chat about the New NZ Rugby CEO - Steve Lancaster. The crew look into growing Super Rugby and the struggles of bringing it up to levels on par with sports of the time like F1 or league. Does super rugby stand a chance?

Can the Phoenix Women make it to the grand final? First time we have the chance, but we are currently trailing 2-1 against Brisbane Roar. The team play Sunday 10th May at 2.30pm Porirua Park - get out and support them in their semi-final!

And how will the Hurricanes fare without Roigard and Love this weekend? The team play Moana Pasifika tomorrow night 7.05pm. 

And what a weekend for Porirua! Phoenix, Pulse and Saints all playing there over the weekend.

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For Friday Sports Kick-off Nick is joined by sports gurus and ZB Sports hosts Adam Cooper and Jason Pine.&nbsp;
This week they chat about the New NZ Rugby CEO - Steve Lancaster. The crew look into growing Super Rugby and the struggles of bringing it up to levels on par with sports of the time like F1 or league. Does super rugby stand a chance?
Can the Phoenix Women make it to the grand final? First time we have the chance, but we are currently trailing 2-1 against Brisbane Roar. The team play Sunday 10th May at 2.30pm Porirua Park - get out and support them in their semi-final!
And how will the Hurricanes fare without Roigard and Love this weekend? The team play Moana Pasifika tomorrow night 7.05pm.&nbsp;
And what a weekend for Porirua! Phoenix, Pulse and Saints all playing there over the weekend.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Sports Kick-off: New Rugby CEO and Phoenix Women Semi-final

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/95284c95-40db-48e5-83e8-b444000e8c46/transcript

Its Friday Faceoff, this week Nick is joined in the studio by Director of NZ Infrastructure Commission and former Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown and Raygun co-founder and CEO JD Trask to discuss the hot topics of the week. 

Starting with Super. The OECD has released a report that yet again tells NZ we need to make changes to the pension. Brown and Trask talk the age of super annuation, means testing, KiwiSaver. The panel dive into the argument to have the super indexed by life expectancy.

Them onto amalgamation - have the councils had their priorities wrong the whole time? Would be able to compete with Auckland and Christchurch is we became more efficient and banded together? The panel look at the pros and struggles of bringing four Wellington basin cities together in three months.

Next up - who is running the Wellington City Council - is it the officials or the council? The panel discuss the news of the personal grievance payout allowance - where the senior management made a decision behind the back of elected officials. 

They look at the leadership system and the CEO - is it actually democratic? Who is in charge?

Then water meter charges - Brown says it should only cost around $80 million, not the $590 million estimated by Tiaki Wai.

The panel discuss the charges, how it would work and how they think it should be done. And reminisce over the past cost blow outs that have hit the city. 

And onto our panel's thoughts on Dr Eziekel Emanuel's comments on the lack of funding and updated technology compared to other countries.

They look into the gradual increase of AI and robotics in our health system.

Plus Brown and Trask give their hots and nots.

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Its Friday Faceoff, this week Nick is joined in the studio by Director of NZ Infrastructure Commission and former Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown and&nbsp;Raygun co-founder and CEO JD Trask to discuss the hot topics of the week.&nbsp;
Starting with Super. The OECD has released a report that yet again tells NZ we need to make changes to the pension. Brown and Trask talk the age of super annuation, means testing, KiwiSaver. The panel dive into the argument to have the super indexed by life expectancy.
Them onto amalgamation - have the councils had their priorities wrong the whole time? Would be able to compete with Auckland and Christchurch is we became more efficient and banded together? The panel look at the pros and struggles of bringing four Wellington basin cities together in three months.
Next up - who is running the Wellington City Council - is it the officials or the council? The panel discuss the news of the personal grievance payout allowance - where the senior management made a decision behind the back of elected officials.&nbsp;
They look at the leadership system and the CEO - is it actually democratic? Who is in charge?
Then water meter charges - Brown says it should only cost around $80 million, not the $590 million estimated by Tiaki Wai.
The panel discuss the charges, how it would work and how they think it should be done. And reminisce over the past cost blow outs that have hit the city.&nbsp;
And onto our panel's thoughts on Dr Eziekel Emanuel's comments on the lack of funding and updated technology compared to other countries.
They look into the gradual increase of AI and robotics in our health system.
Plus Brown and Trask give their hots and nots.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff with Tim Brown and JD Trask

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/6c8d9ed0-dd11-4831-ba57-b444000b62f2/transcript

Anna Calver: Wellington City Council chief economic and engagement advisor on two years of Takina

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