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;
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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

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1f05cbaa-8cff-4dc6-9e01-b408017ba86a/transcript