Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and has taken off all over the world, so I thought it was about time I see what all the fuss is about. 

I headed out to "Love Pickleball", Upper Hutts brand new Pickleball dedicated facility - and the largest in Australasia. 

I toured around the location, home to ten courts, a shop and cafe and equipped with all the gear you need and coaches.

I met with programme manager and coach Will Dewhirst for a crash course of the basics. And find out if Pickleball as great as everyone claims it to be.

Check out the video on our Facebook - Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports and has taken off all over the world, so I thought it was about time I see what all the fuss is about.&nbsp;
I headed out to "Love Pickleball", Upper Hutts brand new Pickleball dedicated facility - and the largest in Australasia.&nbsp;
I toured around the location, home to ten courts, a shop and cafe and equipped with all the gear you need and coaches.
I met with programme manager and coach Will Dewhirst for a crash course of the basics. And find out if Pickleball as great as everyone claims it to be.
Check out the video on our Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zbwellingtonmornings/">Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills</a>
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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

Nick Mills tries Pickleball and checks out Upper Hutt's 'Love Pickleball"

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EDITORIAL: 

This is one of those stories that leaves you feeling angry, frustrated and, most of all, heartbroken for a little girl and her family. 

A five-year-old girl has been left with serious facial injuries after being mauled by a dog that had been released from the Porirua pound just one day earlier. 

According to evidence presented in court, the dog, called Thanos, had already attacked an 18-year-old family member in January.  

That attack resulted in facial injuries, antibiotics and treatment. The dog was impounded and classified as dangerous. 

But after the owner asked for it to be returned, the council released it, warning the owner that the adults at the Cambridge property where it was going to live had to be told about the risks and the need for vigilance. 

Then came the tragedy. 

The very next day, a five-year-old girl was in a garage playing fetch with the dog.  

The dog that had just been released after attacking an 18 year old. 

The dog was not wearing a muzzle. It was not on a lead.  

It attacked her, causing horrific injuries to her cheek and lip. 

She required surgery to repair what doctors described as a complex wound. Blood supply had to be restored.  

Today she carries scars across her lip, beside her nose and under her eye and it is horrific. 

And that's where my sympathy lies this morning.  

Not with the council, bad decision. Not with the dog owner, horrific decision. Not with the dog which knows no better. 

With a little girl who will likely remember this for the rest of her life. 

I love dogs. I've owned dogs. Most dog owners are responsible people.  

But we are making a mistake in this country when we start pretending dogs are people. 

They're not. 

They're animals. Some are powerful.  

This dog had already shown aggression. It had already attacked someone.  

Yet somehow, within 24 hours of being released, it was around a young child without the most basic precautions being taken. 

Knowing that this dog had attacked someone before.  

That to me is simply not good enough. 

Owning a dog is a privilege. It's not a right.  

And when a dog has already shown it can attack, the responsibility on the owner becomes even greater.  

Once a dog has attacked, there is no ifs no buts no maybes they have to be put down. Simple. Simple, because they will do it again.  

The lesson from this story is simple. Love your dogs. Care for your dogs.  

But never ever forget what they're capable of doing. 

Because when people get complacent, it's innocent children who end up paying the price. 

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EDITORIAL:&nbsp;
This is one of those stories that leaves you feeling angry, frustrated and, most of all, heartbroken for a little girl and her family.&nbsp;
A five-year-old girl has been left with serious facial injuries after being mauled by a dog that had been released from the Porirua pound just one day earlier.&nbsp;
According to evidence presented in court, the dog, called Thanos, had already attacked an 18-year-old family member in January. &nbsp;
That attack resulted in facial injuries, antibiotics and treatment. The dog was impounded and classified as dangerous.&nbsp;
But after the owner asked for it to be returned, the council released it, warning the owner that the adults at the Cambridge property where it was going to live had to be told about the risks and the need for vigilance.&nbsp;
Then came the tragedy.&nbsp;
The very next day, a five-year-old girl was in a garage playing fetch with the dog. &nbsp;
The dog that had just been released after attacking an 18 year old.&nbsp;
The dog was not wearing a muzzle. It was not on a lead. &nbsp;
It attacked her, causing horrific injuries to her cheek and lip.&nbsp;
She required surgery to repair what doctors described as a complex wound. Blood supply had to be restored. &nbsp;
Today she carries scars across her lip, beside her nose and under her eye and it is horrific.&nbsp;
And that's where my sympathy lies this morning. &nbsp;
Not with the council, bad decision. Not with the dog owner, horrific decision. Not with the dog which knows no better.&nbsp;
With a little girl who will likely remember this for the rest of her life.&nbsp;
I love dogs. I've owned dogs. Most dog owners are responsible people. &nbsp;
But we are making a mistake in this country when we start pretending dogs are people.&nbsp;
They're not.&nbsp;
They're animals. Some are powerful. &nbsp;
This dog had already shown aggression. It had already attacked someone. &nbsp;
Yet somehow, within 24 hours of being released, it was around a young child without the most basic precautions being taken.&nbsp;
Knowing that this dog had attacked someone before. &nbsp;
That to me is simply not good enough.&nbsp;
Owning a dog is a privilege. It's not a right. &nbsp;
And when a dog has already shown it can attack, the responsibility on the owner becomes even greater. &nbsp;
Once a dog has attacked, there is no ifs no buts no maybes they have to be put down. Simple. Simple, because they will do it again. &nbsp;
The lesson from this story is simple. Love your dogs. Care for your dogs. &nbsp;
But never ever forget what they're capable of doing.&nbsp;
Because when people get complacent, it's innocent children who end up paying the price.&nbsp;
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Nick Mills: Dog laws must change to avoid tragedy

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings for his monthly chat.

The latest One News Verian poll has the two major parties at the lowest combined result in 30 years, Hipkins says Kiwis are "disgruntled with the status quo".

Hipkins and Mills discuss the rise of TOP, and if Labour would be willing to work with the growing party come election day. 

Also on the agenda is the lack of conversation around superannuation from the Labour party, what they want to see with Kiwi saver and why Labour will not means test with their new policies.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings for his monthly chat.
The latest One News Verian poll has the two major parties at the lowest combined result in 30 years, Hipkins says Kiwis are "disgruntled with the status quo".
Hipkins and Mills discuss the rise of TOP, and if Labour would be willing to work with the growing party come election day.&nbsp;
Also on the agenda is the lack of conversation around superannuation from the Labour party, what they want to see with Kiwi saver and why Labour will not means test with their new policies.
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on TOP, Superannuation and Kiwisaver

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3386d1d4-af21-40f4-867d-b47300165c25/transcript

Jason Pine joins Nick on the show live from Vancouver to share his the rundown of yesterday's All-Whites vs Egypt game.

They discuss if there's any chance the All Whites can succeed against World Number 6 Belgium. 

Pine analyses player performances, and what we need to do to continue in the tournament - win.

Plus, Pine shares his thoughts on the referee's questionable calls during the game. 

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Jason Pine joins Nick on the show live from Vancouver to share his the rundown of yesterday's All-Whites vs Egypt game.
They discuss if there's any chance the All Whites can succeed against World Number 6 Belgium.&nbsp;
Pine analyses player performances, and what we need to do to continue in the tournament - win.
Plus, Pine shares his thoughts on the referee's questionable calls during the game.&nbsp;
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Jason Pine on All Whites defeat, and the last chance against Belgium

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/fd5ca297-3c18-4042-9d6a-b471018b7959/transcript

Nick Mills tries Pickleball and checks out Upper Hutt's 'Love Pickleball"

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