It's been a huge year for Wellington.

Local government has hogged the headlines, and repeated issues with ferries have caused the crossing between the North and South islands to become a hot political issue.

With her finger on the pulse of the city's news, NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter has joined Nick Mills weekly since the start of the year. 

This week in her final slot of the year, she discussed two high-profile resignations from Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's business advisory group, and ongoing fallout from the government's announcement on ferries last week.

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It's been a huge year for Wellington.
Local government has hogged the headlines, and repeated issues with ferries have caused the crossing between the North and South islands to become a hot political issue.
With her finger on the pulse of the city's news, NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter has joined Nick Mills weekly since the start of the year.&nbsp;
This week in her final slot of the year, she discussed two high-profile resignations from Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's business advisory group, and ongoing fallout from the government's announcement on ferries last week.
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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

Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on two resignations from Tory Whanau's business group and ongoing ferry fallout

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It's the final Faceoff for 2024 - so who better than two Wellington broadcasting legends to dissect the news of the year? 

It's been a huge year in politics - and much of it has centered on Wellington. How has both the government and the  opposition performed, and who is the stand-out political performer of the year? 

Also, Wellington City Council and Mayor Tory Whanau have had their fair share of headlines this year. Has this been embarrassing for the capital - and will next year be any better? 

Also, whats been the highlight of the year in Wellington? 

Two answer those questions, legendary broadcasters Mark Sainsbury and Polly Gillespie joined Nick Mills for the final Friday Faceoff, live from Prefab Cafe in Wellington's CBD. 

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It's the final Faceoff for 2024 - so who better than two Wellington broadcasting legends to dissect the news of the year?&nbsp;
It's been a huge year in politics - and much of it has centered on Wellington. How has both the government and the&nbsp; opposition performed, and who is the stand-out political performer of the year?&nbsp;
Also, Wellington City Council and Mayor Tory Whanau have had their fair share of headlines this year. Has this been embarrassing for the capital - and will next year be any better?&nbsp;
Also, whats been the highlight of the year in Wellington?&nbsp;
Two answer those questions, legendary broadcasters Mark Sainsbury and Polly Gillespie joined Nick Mills for the final Friday Faceoff, live from Prefab Cafe in Wellington's CBD.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Polly Gillespie dissect the year that was 2024, live from Prefab Cafe

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It’s been a magnificent year in sport.

New Zealand had a record haul of 10 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Wellington took out the NPC championship and the Phoenix had their best ever season.

To talk the sporting successes of 2024, who better than legendary sports broadcasters Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine.

The pair joined Nick Mills for the final Friday Sport Kickoff of the year, live from Prefab Cafe in Wellington.

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It’s been a magnificent year in sport.
New Zealand had a record haul of 10 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Wellington took out the NPC championship and the Phoenix had their best ever season.
To talk the sporting successes of 2024, who better than legendary sports broadcasters Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine.
The pair joined Nick Mills for the final Friday Sport Kickoff of the year, live from Prefab Cafe in Wellington.
LISTEN ABOVE

Friday Sport Kickoff: Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine celebrate 2024's sporting successes

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It’s been a big year for Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

She delivered her first budget which included her promised tax relief package, she laid off thousands of public servants and she’s facing deteriorating books, all in the midst of a technical recession.

So how would she rate her performance over the year, and what’s in store for 2025?

Willis joined Nick Mills for the final show of the year, live from Prefab Cafe in the city.

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It’s been a big year for Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
She delivered her first budget which included her promised tax relief package, she laid off thousands of public servants and she’s facing deteriorating books, all in the midst of a technical recession.
So how would she rate her performance over the year, and what’s in store for 2025?
Willis joined Nick Mills for the final show of the year, live from Prefab Cafe in the city.
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Nicola Willis: Finance minister wraps the year that was 2024

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on two resignations from Tory Whanau's business group and ongoing ferry fallout

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