The new Central Library, Te Matapihi Ki te Ao Nui is opening this weekend, March 14th.  

To celebrate the council is throwing an opening ceremony – originally budgeted at a $405k cost to the rate payer.  

After receiving the budget, Mayor Andrew Little slashed the cost to $178k. 

The library is reopening after 7 years of earthquake strengthening and refurbishments. The opening event includes a 300 person choir and jazz musicians. 

Nick speaks to Mayor Little about the process of halting the spending, and the concern from the public about rate rises. 

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The new Central Library, Te Matapihi Ki te Ao Nui is opening this weekend, March 14th. &nbsp;
To celebrate the council is throwing an opening ceremony – originally budgeted at a $405k cost to the rate payer. &nbsp;
After receiving the budget, Mayor Andrew Little slashed the cost to $178k.&nbsp;
The library is reopening after 7 years of earthquake strengthening and refurbishments. The opening event includes a 300 person choir and jazz musicians.&nbsp;
Nick speaks to Mayor Little about the process of halting the spending, and the concern from the public about rate rises.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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

Mayor Andrew Little on slashing the $405k budget for Central Library opening

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For our business panel this week Nick is joined in the studio by Retail NZ CEO, Carolyn Young and employment law expert and partner at JB Morrison, Tess von Dadelszen.

Young and von Dadelszen discuss doing business in the city, in such hostile times in terms of international, national and local politics. 

Starting with the effect of the Iran conflict, what are the effects of instability and price rises having on their businesses and their clients? 

The council financial saving plan is out. Will this actually change anything for businesses? How do our guests think this council is going?

Then onto how their businesses are effected by our own government's instability. As talk continues about Luxon as leader, our panel discuss how their businesses are impacted from both a retail and legal point of view. 

And how are business leaders coping with the cost of living crises, how selling and buying businesses is going and as a city what we need to do better. 

Plus as the Moa Point saga continues, Mayor Andrew Little says that businesses will not receive financial compensation, although spending in Lyall Bay hospitality is down 40% - our guests look into the legality of this and how businesses can deal with the disaster. 

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For our business panel this week Nick is joined in the studio by Retail NZ CEO, Carolyn Young and employment law expert and partner at JB Morrison, Tess von Dadelszen.
Young and von Dadelszen discuss doing business in the city, in such hostile times in terms of international, national and local politics.&nbsp;
Starting with the effect of the Iran conflict, what are the effects of instability and price rises having on their businesses and their clients?&nbsp;
The council financial saving plan is out. Will this actually change anything for businesses? How do our guests think this council is going?
Then onto how their businesses are effected by our own government's instability. As talk continues about Luxon as leader, our panel discuss how their businesses are impacted from both a retail and legal point of view.&nbsp;
And how are business leaders coping with the cost of living crises, how selling and buying businesses is going and as a city what we need to do better.&nbsp;
Plus as the Moa Point saga continues, Mayor Andrew Little says that businesses will not receive financial compensation, although spending in Lyall Bay hospitality is down 40% - our guests look into the legality of this and how businesses can deal with the disaster.&nbsp; LISTEN ABOVE

Business Panel with Carolyn Young and Tess von Dadelszen

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This week for Beehive Buzz, Nick is joined by Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Azaria Howell. 

Rumours swirl around Prime Minister Luxon's position and a coup, after last week's Curia poll result had National at 28%. 

And tomorrow the findings from the report on the Governments Covid-19 response are released. What is the feeling in the beehive right now, and what is expected to come of this?

For the latest from the parliament, Beehive Buzz.

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This week for Beehive Buzz, Nick is joined by Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Azaria Howell.&nbsp;
Rumours swirl around Prime Minister Luxon's position and a coup, after last week's Curia poll result had National at 28%.&nbsp;
And tomorrow the findings from the report on the Governments Covid-19 response are released. What is the feeling in the beehive right now, and what is expected to come of this?
For the latest from the parliament, Beehive Buzz.
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Beehive Buzz with Azaria Howell: Is Luxon safe in his position as Prime Minister

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Wellington City Council's revenue and financial working group has released their report with 50 suggestions to cut council spending and rates rises.

Chair of the group and deputy mayor Ben McNulty joins Nick to discuss the findings of the report. The report will head to public consultation, after the council meeting on Thursday. 

The report aims to save about $8 -10 million, including cutting the council's climate budget by $1.65 million.

McNulty shares how the decisions were made, the limits and the future of the report. 

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Wellington City Council's revenue and financial working group has released their report with 50 suggestions to cut council spending and rates rises.
Chair of the group and deputy mayor Ben McNulty joins Nick to discuss the findings of the report. The report will head to public consultation, after the council meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;
The report aims to save about $8 -10 million, including cutting the council's climate budget by $1.65 million.
McNulty shares how the decisions were made, the limits and the future of the report.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty on WCC saving report

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/267e39a6-2f6d-451b-9743-b40701861648/transcript

Mayor Andrew Little on slashing the $405k budget for Central Library opening

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