Wellington Airport is in store for a $500m upgrade to allow for larger aircraft - but will we see new airlines arriving in the capital? 

Also, behaviour in Parliament has been a hot topic this week with Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke named for leading a haka, and Education Minister Erica Stanford referring to Labour MP Jan Tinetti a "stupid bitch". Are standards of behaviour in the house dropping? 

To answer those questions, Nick was joined by former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and former Minister and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne on Friday Faceoff.

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Wellington Airport is in store for a $500m upgrade to allow for larger aircraft - but will we see new airlines arriving in the capital?&nbsp;
Also, behaviour in Parliament has been a hot topic this week with Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke named for leading a haka, and Education Minister Erica Stanford referring to Labour MP Jan Tinetti a "stupid bitch". Are standards of behaviour in the house dropping?&nbsp;
To answer those questions, Nick was joined by former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and former Minister and Ohariu MP Peter Dunne on Friday Faceoff.
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Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Peter Dunne talk rates caps, Wellington Airport upgrade and behaviour in Parliament

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The All Blacks take on Italy in the final game of the northern tour on Sunday morning - and it will be Wellington All Black TJ Perenara's last game in black. 

What's his legacy in the team, and how big a winning margin will we see? 

Also, its a rematch of last season's semi-final with the Wellington Phoenix taking on Melbourne Victory. What are we expecting? 

To answer those questions, All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. 

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The All Blacks take on Italy in the final game of the northern tour on Sunday morning - and it will be Wellington All Black TJ Perenara's last game in black.&nbsp;
What's his legacy in the team, and how big a winning margin will we see?&nbsp;
Also, its a rematch of last season's semi-final with the Wellington Phoenix taking on Melbourne Victory. What are we expecting?&nbsp;
To answer those questions, All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.&nbsp;
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on All Blacks v Italy and Phoenix v Victory

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More long-haul widebody planes will be able to operate at Wellington Airport following upgraded safety zones on its runway.

It could mean Wellington could see direct flights to the United States and Asia for the first time ever.

The energy-absorbing blocks at each end of the runway are part of a $500 million upgrade plan announced by the airport today, which includes terminal upgrades and community areas on airport-owned land near Lyall Bay. 

Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke joined Nick Mills to discuss the plans. 

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It could mean Wellington could see direct flights to the United States and Asia for the first time ever.
The energy-absorbing blocks at each end of the runway are part of a $500 million upgrade plan announced by the airport today, which includes terminal upgrades and community areas on airport-owned land near Lyall Bay.&nbsp;
Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke joined Nick Mills to discuss the plans.&nbsp;
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Matt Clarke: Wellington Airport CEO on the newly announced $500 million upgrade plan

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Today is the first day of the ban on wearing gang patches in public - but will the new law actually be effective?

Also, 40,000 people marched on Parliament this week to protest Act's Treaty Principles Bill. Did the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon know what he was getting into when he agreed to support the bill's first reading?

To answer those questions, Labour MP and housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. 

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Today is the first day of the ban on wearing gang patches in public - but will the new law actually be effective?
Also, 40,000 people marched on Parliament this week to protest Act's Treaty Principles Bill. Did the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon know what he was getting into when he agreed to support the bill's first reading?
To answer those questions, Labour MP and housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.&nbsp;
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Politics Thursday: Kieran McAnulty and Mike Butterick talk gang patches, hikoi and haka in Parliament

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Lifetime Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says the government's gang patch ban won't work, saying the police should concentrate on behavior instead. 

"It's not what you wear, its what you do." 

He says he is working with gang members to "stay calm" as the ban is introduced - but expects most gang members will adhere to the rules. 

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Lifetime Black Power member Denis O'Reilly says the government's gang patch ban won't work, saying the police should concentrate on behavior instead.&nbsp;
"It's not what you wear, its what you do."&nbsp;
He says he is working with gang members to "stay calm" as the ban is introduced - but expects most gang members will adhere to the rules.&nbsp;
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Dennis O'Reilly: Lifetime Black Power member on the start of the gang patch ban

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It was a beautiful albeit slightly windy day in Wellington on Tuesday - perfect for an afternoon of sailing. 

Nick, Ethan, and Adam were invited by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club to spend a few hours getting an idea of sailing and what the club offers beginners wanting to get involved in the sport. 

Nick spoke to club operations manager Chris Scott and skipper James Dunlop-Storey in between steering and tacking - and nearly falling off. 

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It was a beautiful albeit slightly windy day in Wellington on Tuesday - perfect for an afternoon of sailing.&nbsp;
Nick, Ethan, and Adam were invited by the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club to spend a few hours getting an idea of sailing and what the club offers beginners wanting to get involved in the sport.&nbsp;
Nick spoke to club operations manager Chris Scott and skipper James Dunlop-Storey in between steering and tacking - and nearly falling off.&nbsp;
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Sailing away: Nick Mills joins the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club for an afternoon on Wellington Harbour

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Its estimated 42,000 people took to the streets in Wellington yesterday, protesting Act's Treaty Principles Bill. 

NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell was in the crowd, and told Nick Mills protestors were upbeat and well-behaved.

Also, advice received by local government minister Simeon Brown on the decision to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council has been released - what does it say? 

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Its estimated 42,000 people took to the streets in Wellington yesterday, protesting Act's Treaty Principles Bill.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell was in the crowd, and told Nick Mills protestors were upbeat and well-behaved.
Also, advice received by local government minister Simeon Brown on the decision to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council has been released - what does it say?&nbsp;
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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on the hikoi in Wellington and advice on the appointment of a Crown observer

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Interest rates are down, inflation is down and the weather is getting warmer - so is Wellington finally through the worst of its economic slump? There are differing opinions. 

Also, a Crown observer has been installed at Wellington City Council. What difference will this make and will it improve council engagement with businesses?

To answer those questions and more, Commercial property investor and owner of JJ Murphys and The Grand Clem Griffiths, and JLL commercial real estate agent Jim Wana joined Nick Mills for the Business Panel.

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Interest rates are down, inflation is down and the weather is getting warmer - so is Wellington finally through the worst of its economic slump? There are differing opinions.&nbsp;
Also, a Crown observer has been installed at Wellington City Council. What difference will this make and will it improve council engagement with businesses?
To answer those questions and more, Commercial property investor and owner of JJ Murphys and The Grand Clem Griffiths, and JLL commercial real estate agent Jim Wana joined Nick Mills for the Business Panel.
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Business Panel: Clem Griffiths and Jim Wana talk Wellington's economy, the city council and the need for more big events

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The Prime Minister has returned from a fleeting trip to Peru for this year's APEC summit where he met with world leaders including a bilateral with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But many attendees were focused on another piece of New Zealand news - what was it?

Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament tomorrow. How many people are expected on Parliament's lawn? 

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.

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The Prime Minister has returned from a fleeting trip to Peru for this year's APEC summit where he met with world leaders including a bilateral with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But many attendees were focused on another piece of New Zealand news - what was it?
Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament tomorrow. How many people are expected on Parliament's lawn?&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PMs trip to APEC and tomorrow's hikoi to Parliament

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Parliament erupted with a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill yesterday. Was the performance appropriate?

Also, former Tasman District Council chief executive Lindsay McKenzie has been named as the Crown observer appointed to Wellington City Council. Is he up to the job?

To discuss those topics and more, Nick was joined by former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and Franks Ogilvie director Brigitte Morten.

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Parliament erupted with a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill yesterday. Was the performance appropriate?
Also, former Tasman District Council chief executive Lindsay McKenzie has been named as the Crown observer appointed to Wellington City Council. Is he up to the job?
To discuss those topics and more, Nick was joined by former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and Franks Ogilvie director Brigitte Morten.
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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Brigette Morton talk Treaty Principles Bill, charging Kiwis to visit conservation estate

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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

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