Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. 

Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme. 

He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters. 

Yeo also appeared on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and toured the country with live stage shows. 

In retirement, Yeo also founded music station Radiyo Richmond in 2016 out of a caravan in the Tasman District. 

In 2017, 22 years after passing on the torch, he joined Tim Fookes on the Morning Show in Wellington to mark the 80th anniversary of 2ZB. 

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Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78.&nbsp;
Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme.&nbsp;
He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters.&nbsp;
Yeo also appeared on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and toured the country with live stage shows.&nbsp;
In retirement, Yeo also founded music station Radiyo Richmond in 2016 out of a caravan in the Tasman District.&nbsp;
In 2017, 22 years after passing on the torch, he joined Tim Fookes on the Morning Show in Wellington to mark the 80th anniversary of 2ZB.&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

Former 2ZB host Lindsay Yeo dies at age 78

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