Nick Mills wraps the week with radio legend Polly Gillespie and playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong. 

Polly tells Nick she's considering a bid for a seat in parliament in next year's election and hints which party she'll run for. 

Dave and Polly shared their memories of Jim Bolger and thoughts on the issues of the week. 

They discuss Te Pati Māori, Gerry Brownlee cracking down in parliament, the local election results, the new report on Kainga Ora and mental health government funding after the I Am Hope scandal. 

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Nick Mills wraps the week with radio legend Polly Gillespie and playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong.&nbsp;
Polly tells Nick she's considering a bid for a seat in parliament in next year's election and hints which party she'll run for.&nbsp;
Dave and Polly shared their memories of Jim Bolger and thoughts on the issues of the week.&nbsp;
They discuss Te Pati Māori, Gerry Brownlee cracking down in parliament, the local election results, the new report on Kainga Ora and mental health government funding after the I Am Hope scandal.&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

Friday Faceoff: Polly Gillespie and Dave Armstrong wrap the week

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Things get fiery this week on Politics Thursday with Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley.

They join Nick on the show to talk about the biggest issues in politics this week - including the rough sleeping move on orders announced by the government. Can our police force cope with this with their resources and where are these people being moved to? 

Following Mayor Andrew Little's swim in Lyall Bay to prove water quality is safe , would our politicians join him for a swim after the Moa point leak? They discuss the effects, the inquiry and what should happen for impacted businesses.

Plus Labour's state of the nation speech - when can we expect to see big moves from Labour? And should banks be required to accept cash?

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Things get fiery this week on Politics Thursday with Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley.
They join Nick on the show to talk about the biggest issues in politics this week - including the rough sleeping move on orders announced by the government. Can our police force cope with this with their resources and where are these people being moved to?&nbsp;
Following Mayor Andrew Little's swim in Lyall Bay to prove water quality is safe , would our politicians join him for a swim after the Moa point leak? They discuss the effects, the inquiry and what should happen for impacted businesses.
Plus Labour's state of the nation speech - when can we expect to see big moves from Labour? And should banks be required to accept cash?
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Politics Thursday with Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley

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Starting tonight 6pm at Fringe Bar, Silver Tongues perform as part of the Wellington Fringe Festival. The group comprising of comedians all over the age of 50 take the stage over 4 nights with their stand up routines "showing that the silver haired are also silver tongued". 

Nick is joined in the studio by performers Neil Thorton, Ganesh Cherian and Darrell Phillips to talk all thing Fringe, performing, what to expect from the show, and why being old is a source of comedy, not just trauma. 

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Starting tonight 6pm at Fringe Bar, Silver Tongues perform as part of the Wellington Fringe Festival. The group comprising of comedians all over the age of 50 take the stage over 4 nights with their stand up routines "showing that the silver haired are also silver tongued".&nbsp;
Nick is joined in the studio by performers Neil Thorton, Ganesh Cherian and Darrell Phillips to talk all thing Fringe, performing,&nbsp;what to expect from the show, and why being old is a source of comedy, not just trauma.&nbsp;
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Fringe comedians from Silver Tongues join Nick in the studio

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Phoenix striker and Nepalese football star Sabitra Bhandari, also known as Samba, has raised over $57,000 NZD for a surgery. After tearing her ACL, Samba wants $135,000 NZD treatment in Qatar, where she went to previously. 

The Phoenix insurance policy has offered 25,000 surgery and rehab in NZ, and the Nepalese governing body is contributing $6,000 NZD. 

Nick speaks with co-founder of Give A Little JD Trask on the purpose of the app, and if this cause is over the line in what is expected from the app.

Since this interview Samba has requested supporters stop donating as she has reached her the amount needed. 

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Phoenix striker and Nepalese football star Sabitra&nbsp;Bhandari, also known as Samba, has raised over $57,000 NZD for a surgery. After tearing her ACL, Samba wants $135,000 NZD treatment in Qatar, where she went to previously.&nbsp;
The Phoenix insurance policy has offered 25,000 surgery and rehab in NZ, and the Nepalese governing body is contributing $6,000 NZD.&nbsp;
Nick speaks with co-founder of Give A Little JD Trask on the purpose of the app, and if this cause is over the line in what is expected from the app.
Since this interview Samba has requested supporters stop donating as she has reached her the amount needed.&nbsp;
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Co-founder of Give A Little JD Trask on Phoenix star's international surgery fund

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d36d9be2-9f0b-44b1-8249-b3fb01830f6a/transcript

Friday Faceoff: Polly Gillespie and Dave Armstrong wrap the week

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