Just three hours before the coalition government's first budget was unveiled, two politicians came in to debate what might be in it, and the other political issues of the week.

Nick was joined by a Wellington Mornings newbie, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. 

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Just three hours before the coalition government's first budget was unveiled, two politicians came in to debate what might be in it, and the other political issues of the week.
Nick was joined by a Wellington Mornings newbie, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen. 
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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

Politics Thursday: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Penk on the budget, protests and Kainga Ora

The time has come again for a burger taste test to celebrate the launch of Burger Wellington 2026 this week!

Visa Wellington on a Plate (VWOAP) is championing 245 burgers hoping to take the crown for their burger award this month.

Three of those burgers are on the chopping block in the studio today as VWOAP Director Beth Brash joins Nick Mills and newsreader Max Towle in the studio for a taste test. 

The burgers are Saigon Taste's Grandma's Secret, Yoshi Sushi's Teriyaki Heatwave and Vonunts' Plum't-based.

Get amongst the fun and try out some of the burgers on display in our city from 3-23 August. 

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The time has come again for a burger taste test to celebrate the launch of Burger Wellington 2026 this week!
Visa Wellington on a Plate (VWOAP) is championing 245 burgers hoping to take the crown for their burger award this month.
Three of those burgers are on the chopping block in the studio today as VWOAP Director Beth Brash joins Nick Mills and newsreader Max Towle in the studio for a taste test.&nbsp;
The burgers are Saigon Taste's Grandma's Secret,&nbsp;Yoshi Sushi's Teriyaki Heatwave and Vonunts' Plum't-based.
Get amongst the fun and try out some of <a href="https://visawoap.com/explore?type=burger" data-anchor="?type=burger">the burgers on display in our city from 3-23 August.&nbsp;</a>
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Burger Wellington for Visa Wellington on a Plate with Nick Mills, Max Towle and Beth Brash

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It's Politics Thursday, Nick Mills is joined in the studio by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley. 

Starting with the Prime Minister's use of the Defence Force plane, which has come under intense scrutiny. 

Should we go even further and have a plane strictly for the Prime Minister?

Costley shares his experience as a defence force pilot - plus which PM never said thank you.

Are there double standards in parliament? The panel debate Chlöe Swarbrick's comments challenging the speaker, who then kicked her out. Does she have a point? Do all MPs play by the same rulebook?

Plus, should the Prime Minister of apologised for his "parent-child" comment to business owners, and the panel discuss the unemployment figures released yesterday. 

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It's Politics Thursday, Nick Mills is joined in the studio by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Ōtaki Tim Costley.&nbsp;
Starting with the Prime Minister's use of the Defence Force plane, which has come under intense scrutiny.&nbsp;
Should we go even further and have a plane strictly for the Prime Minister?
Costley shares his experience as a defence force pilot - plus which PM never said thank you.
Are there double standards in parliament? The panel debate Chlöe Swarbrick's comments challenging the speaker, who then kicked her out. Does she have a point? Do all MPs play by the same rulebook?
Plus, should the Prime Minister of apologised for his "parent-child" comment to business owners, and the panel discuss the unemployment figures released yesterday.&nbsp;
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Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley: Planes for the Prime Minister

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/82e867b1-425f-4439-b0f6-b49e000f0d91/transcript

The first of Tiaki Wai's eye watering water bills have hit ratepayers in the last week.

Tiaki Wai Chair Will Peet joins Nick Mills in the studio, to breakdown the cost and explain the first round of bills.

Nick questions the price differences between cities and neighbouring homes.

Peet details what goes into each bill and the priorities for Tiaki Wai over the next few years. 

Then they address water meters - when could they be put in, and will it lower the cost for households?

Plus, why should Wellington put our trust in them?

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The first of Tiaki Wai's eye watering water bills have hit ratepayers in the last week.
Tiaki Wai Chair Will Peet joins Nick Mills in the studio, to breakdown the cost and explain the first round of bills.
Nick questions the price differences between cities and neighbouring homes.
Peet details what goes into each bill and the priorities for Tiaki Wai over the next few years.&nbsp;
Then they address water meters - when could they be put in, and will it lower the cost for households?
Plus, why should Wellington put our trust in them?
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Tiaki Wai Chair Will Peet in the studio with Nick Mills

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ef563cc8-b60f-48db-b206-b49e000b9207/transcript

Politics Thursday: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Penk on the budget, protests and Kainga Ora

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