It's semi-finals time for Wellington's Hurricanes and the mission is 'fill the tin."

Owner Malcolm Gillies and CEO Tony Philp join Nick Mills in the studio to celebrate the semis and reach their goal to sell 25,000 tickets.

Gillies talks bringing the life back to super rugby, and what the future holds for privatisation. 

Philp and Gillies say the team is ready for the clash against the Blues, and there's lots of excitement coming up to Saturday. 

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It's semi-finals time for Wellington's Hurricanes and the mission is 'fill the tin."
Owner Malcolm Gillies and CEO Tony Philp join Nick Mills in the studio to celebrate the semis and reach their goal to sell 25,000 tickets.
Gillies talks bringing the life back to super rugby, and what the future holds for privatisation.&nbsp;
Philp and Gillies say the team is ready for the clash against the Blues, and there's lots of excitement coming up to Saturday.&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

Hurricanes Owner Malcolm Gillies and CEO Tony Philp join the show to fill the tin for the semifinals this week

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Its Politics Thursday and this week Nick is joined by National MP Tim Costley and Labour MP Camilla Belich to discuss the top political issues of the week.

Labour's new policy $20 cap for public transport - is it too good to be true? The panel look at the viability of the $65 million cost and is it fair to rural taxpayers? 

Then onto the investigation launched by the police commissioner into conduct of superintendent Rakesh Naidoo whilst announcing his candidacy for the Labour Party.

The panel discuss the labour list rankings, and Greg O'Connor's departure from politics. Also charter schools - a mixed bag of results, are they worth it? Would Labour keep them?

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Its Politics Thursday and this week Nick is joined by National MP Tim Costley and Labour MP Camilla Belich to discuss the top political issues of the week.
Labour's new policy $20 cap for public transport - is it too good to be true? The panel look at the viability of the $65 million cost and is it fair to rural taxpayers?&nbsp;
Then onto the investigation launched by the police commissioner into conduct of superintendent Rakesh Naidoo whilst announcing his candidacy for the Labour Party.
The panel discuss the labour list rankings, and Greg O'Connor's departure from politics. Also charter schools - a mixed bag of results, are they worth it? Would Labour keep them?
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Politics Thursday with Tim Costley and Camilla Belich

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'Julia' at Circa Theatre is earning rave reviews, star Lara Macgregor graces the studio this morning to chat with Nick Mills.

Julia centres around former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, diving into her life and legacy leading up to her landmark 2012 "misogyny speech". The play examines gender, power and the pressures of political leadership through Julia's lens. 

Lara talks about her research and experience stepping into the shoes of Julia, but also the sexism she has experienced herself in the theatre world. 

Lara says, "Women deserve a better standard than this."

Nick and Lara discuss if pressure eased for women in politics or is it still just as brutal now as it was for Julia Gillard?

Check out the hit play 'Julia' on at Circa Theatre till Saturday 27th June. Buy tickets at circa.co.nz.

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'Julia' at Circa Theatre is earning rave reviews, star Lara Macgregor graces the studio this morning to chat with Nick Mills.
Julia centres around former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, diving into her life and legacy leading up to her landmark 2012 "misogyny speech". The play examines gender, power and the pressures of political leadership through Julia's lens.&nbsp;
Lara talks about her research and experience stepping into the shoes of Julia, but also the sexism she has experienced herself in the theatre world.&nbsp;
Lara says, "Women deserve a better standard than this."
Nick and Lara discuss if pressure eased for women in politics or is it still just as brutal now as it was for Julia Gillard?
Check out the hit play 'Julia' on at Circa Theatre till Saturday 27th June. Buy tickets at <a href="https://www.circa.co.nz/package/julia/">circa.co.nz.</a>
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Star of Julia, Lara Macgregor joins Nick Mills in the studio

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Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White makes his return to NZ with 'The Dire Straits Experience'.

The tribute group brings back the hits from the iconic 80s band to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre this August.

Chris joins Nick on the show today to reminisce on the old days with the original band and frontman Mark Knopfler.

Chris and Nick talk his return to NZ, the success of tribute bands, bringing the music back to the stage and his favourite songs to play live.

Get tickets for the Dire Straits Experience at Michael Fowler Centre August 20th on Ticketmaster.co.nz

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Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White makes his return to NZ with 'The Dire Straits Experience'.
The tribute group brings back the hits from the iconic 80s band to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre this August.
Chris joins Nick on the show today to reminisce on the old days with the original band and frontman Mark Knopfler.
Chris and Nick talk his return to NZ, the success of tribute bands, bringing the music back to the stage and his favourite songs to play live.
Get tickets for the Dire Straits Experience at Michael Fowler Centre August 20th on <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/artist/2013033?utm_source=TM-google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=co:NZ+%7C+cpn:Genre+%7C+chl:Gn+%7C+cat:CONCERTS+%7C+bud:TM+%7C+tp:TMNZ+%7C+catID:8194&amp;utm_content=an:The+Dire+Straits+Experience+%7C+ed:20-08-2026+%7C+vn:Michael+Fowler+Centre+%7C+a:2013033+%7C+v:295635&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20258280213&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKKyNHfQjkFcnqgxI6FiHRfG0QxNCe9ojWfh4_KYBoKWp37rE2K5keRoC-0EQAvD_BwE" data-anchor="?utm_source=TM-google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=co:NZ+%7C+cpn:Genre+%7C+chl:Gn+%7C+cat:CONCERTS+%7C+bud:TM+%7C+tp:TMNZ+%7C+catID:8194&amp;utm_content=an:The+Dire+Straits+Experience+%7C+ed:20-08-2026+%7C+vn:Michael+Fowler+Centre+%7C+a:2013033+%7C+v:295635&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20258280213&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKKyNHfQjkFcnqgxI6FiHRfG0QxNCe9ojWfh4_KYBoKWp37rE2K5keRoC-0EQAvD_BwE">Ticketmaster.co.nz</a>
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Dire Strait's Chris White joins Nick Mills on the show

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Hurricanes Owner Malcolm Gillies and CEO Tony Philp join the show to fill the tin for the semifinals this week

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