Wellington Hospital Foundation CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick Mills in studio to celebrate the foundation's 20th birthday.

They talk about the good they've bought to the community, the history, founder Bill Day and the impacts they continue to have in Wellington 20 years later. 

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Wellington Hospital Foundation CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick Mills in studio to celebrate the foundation's 20th birthday.
They talk about the good they've bought to the community, the history, founder Bill Day and the impacts they continue to have in Wellington 20 years later.&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

Wellington Hospital celebrates 20 years, CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick in studio

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Nick is joined in the studio by Dwell Housing CEO Elizabeth Lester to chat about their new campaign 'It Starts With Home' and how the move on orders are effecting their community.

Dwell Housing is a registered charity that provides housing through safe, affordable homes to individuals and families across the Wellington region. Their current campaign focuses on housing for local families. 

With the new move on orders coming into effect - and forcing rough sleepers out of certain areas - Lester shares how this is effecting the homeless community

Lester shares how the public can help the charity, what Dwell have done so far, and what they want to accomplish this year.

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Nick is joined in the studio by Dwell Housing CEO Elizabeth Lester to chat about their new campaign 'It Starts With Home' and how the move on orders are effecting their community.
Dwell Housing is a registered charity that provides housing through safe, affordable homes to individuals and families across the Wellington region. Their current campaign focuses on housing for local families.&nbsp;
With the new move on orders coming into effect - and forcing rough sleepers out of certain areas - Lester shares how this is effecting the homeless community
Lester shares how the public can help the charity, what Dwell have done so far, and what they want to accomplish this year.
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Dwell Housing CEO Elizabeth Lester on their new campaign and move on orders

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As NZ20 brings attention to the Basin Reserve talk is building about the potential for an upgrade. 

Nick speaks to Wellington-born architect Frano Bazalo about the cost and likelihood surrounding a renovation building capacity, and bringing more sports into the reserve.

The St Patricks old boy is currently working out of London designing some of the biggest stadiums in the world, including one costing over a billion dollars in Saudi Arabia.

Nick finds out Bazalo's thoughts on the current structure, and the lack of other stadiums in Wellington - pointing to issues with Hnry stadium.

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As NZ20 brings attention to the Basin Reserve talk is building about the potential for an upgrade.&nbsp;
Nick speaks to Wellington-born architect Frano Bazalo about the cost and likelihood surrounding a renovation building capacity, and bringing more sports into the reserve.
The St Patricks old boy is currently working out of London designing some of the biggest stadiums in the world, including one costing over a billion dollars in Saudi Arabia.
Nick finds out Bazalo's thoughts on the current structure, and the lack of other stadiums in Wellington - pointing to issues with Hnry stadium.
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Architect Frano Bazalo on the potential of a Basin Reserve upgrade

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Nick is joined by World of WearableArt CEO Meg Williams to talk this years WOW show GLO!

The annual show goes from 17 September to 4 October 2026 at TSB Arena, and brings tourists and pride to Wellington.

Williams shares the plans for this year, and what makes the show such a colourful success. 

She discusses the team - including Creative Director Brian Burke, and how they are prepping for their boldest year yet. 

Williams and Nick get into the theme of GLO!, the comeback of the beloved Bizarre Bra and the new sections coming to the show this year. 

Get tickets here.

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Nick is joined by World of WearableArt CEO Meg Williams to talk this years WOW show GLO!
The annual show goes from 17 September to 4 October 2026 at TSB Arena, and brings tourists and pride to Wellington.
Williams shares the plans for this year, and what makes the show such a colourful success.&nbsp;
She discusses the team - including Creative Director Brian Burke, and how they are prepping for their boldest year yet.&nbsp;
Williams and Nick get into the theme of GLO!, the comeback of the beloved Bizarre Bra and the new sections coming to the show this year.&nbsp;
<a href="https://nz.patronbase.com/_WorldOfWearableArt/Productions/2026/Performances?_gl=1*kaiypu*_gcl_au*NTEzOTgwOTcyLjE3NzQ5MTIxMzM.*_ga*MjAwNjg1MjQ3LjE3NzQ5MTIxMzM.*_ga_YS8GT44VDC*czE3NzQ5MTIxMzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzQ5MTIxMzIkajYwJGwwJGg4MTE4MTQ2ODY.#_gl=1*d84c8a*_gcl_au*NTEzOTgwOTcyLjE3NzQ5MTIxMzM.">Get tickets here.</a>
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WOW CEO Meg Williams on this year's show GLO!

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Wellington Hospital celebrates 20 years, CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick in studio

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