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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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

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31:55

Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Wayne...

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2025/07/11

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung sent a sordid email to some council colleagues in 2023, claiming mayor Tory Whanau had drug-fuelled “tempestuous sex” in an orgy, and making reference to her having “pendulous soft breasts”. The email has only surfaced today - but does it rule Ray Chung out as a serious mayoral contender? Also, the All Blacks take on France in the second test at Sky Stadium tomorrow night. How important are these events for the city, and what can we expect from both teams? To

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13:31

Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld: Former All Blacks on...

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2025/07/11

The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. The The 28th Cello Champions Charity Luncheon was held on Friday ahead of the event, with a stellar line up of former All Blacks including Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld. Frank Bunce played 69 All Black games - including 55 tests - between 1992 and 1997, while Josh Kronfeld played 56 All Blacks games - including 54 tests - between 1995 and 2000. The pair joined Nick Mills to

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3:49

Grant Elliott and Ian Klinac: Wellington Champions...

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2025/07/11

The Cello Champions Charity Luncheon is being held in Wellington for it's 28th year - and Nick Mills was at the Takina Convention Centre broadcasting live ahead of the event. The luncheon is in aid of Life Flight - and former Blackcap and Life Flight ambassador Grant Elliot and luncheon organiser Ian Klinac joined Nick to discuss the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:56

Anna Calver: Wellington City Council chief economic...

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2025/07/11

It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events. But there have been some reports that its struggling to attract as many events as first anticipated. Wellington City Council’s Chief Economic and Engagement Officer Anna Calver joined Nick Mills, live from Takina, to discuss the first two years of the centre's operation and what's instore for the future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:18

Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on his All Blacks v...

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2025/07/11

The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine today hosted the Champions Luncheon at Takina - and will be broadcasting live from Shed 22 tomorrow ahead of the test. He joined Nick Mills to share his predictions for the game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:01

Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley...

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2025/07/10

The second phase of the Royal Commision into the government's response to Covid-19 is underway - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the investigation was intentionally designed to give conspiracy theorists a platform. Is this a fair comment - and should Hipkins and former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern front up at the inquiry? Also, Resources Minister Shane Jones is not happy with DOC. They have declined an application to extend an Otago gold mine because the mining company didn’t have a proper

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9:57

Nick Mills tours Bluebridge's new ferry Livia...

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2025/07/09

There is a new ferry in Wellington Harbour - and it looks remarkably similar to an existing one. Bluebridge's new ferry Livia has arrived in the capital - the sister ship to the existing Connemara vessel already operated by Bluebridge. The ship, built in 2008, was previously operated by a ferry line in Europe, but has since had a fresh lick of paint and is currently undergoing internal renovations ahead of its first voyage across the Cook Strait in about two weeks. Nick was invited on a tour of the

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17:30

Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how...

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2025/07/08

The organisation tasked with helping to grow the Wellington region's economy has a new boss - and he says Wellington needs to focus more on its successes, rather than it's struggles. Mark Oldershaw took over the reins at WellingtonNZ a month ago and joined Nick Mills to discuss the role of the organisation, the state of the region, and some exciting major events at Sky Stadium that hopefully will be announced soon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:52

Graham Gouldman: 10cc frontman on the band returning...

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2025/07/07

There’s an exciting gig coming to Wellington this week – especially if your heydey was in the 70s. 10cc is returning to the capital on Friday night to play a gig at the Opera House, performing classic hits like The Things We Do For Love, Dreadlock Holiday and I'm Not In Love. 10cc was formed in 1972 - after frontman and songwriter Graham Gouldman had begun his career writing hits for The Hollies and Herman’s Hermits. The band has had twelve songs reach the UK Top 40 - including three number-one

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10:19

Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on possible mandatory...

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2025/07/07

It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year. But despite many politicians taking the week off or working back in their electorates, there's still work being done in the halls of power - including public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill today. What does the bill do, and why has it been so controversial? Also, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it's possible the government could introduce

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32:37

Friday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Nicola Young...

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2025/07/04

Local elections are less than four months away now, and nominations officially opened today. But with four races in Wellington with hot favourites, are we less excited than we have been in previous years? Also, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul wants some of the city's statues pulled down, including the William Wakefield monument on the bank of the Basin Reserve, claiming we shouldn't have statues of "thieving criminal colonisers". Is she right? To answer those questions, PSA National Secretary

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9:52

Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on...

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2025/07/04

Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. France have won their past three tests against the All Black - but could that winning streak end this weekend as Robertson's men face a French side missing some of their stars? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellington's All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to give their takes ahead of the game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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21:09

Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Deborah Russell...

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2025/07/03

The government has announced three new law and order policies this week, including increased penalties for coward punches, assaulting first responders and shoplifting. But what impact will these changes have? Also, Act and New Zealand First have shot down Finance Minister Nicola Willis' plans for a policy costing unit. Is this something we should have? National's Otaki MP Tim Costley and Labour's revenue and associate finance spokeswoman Dr Deborah Russell joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday

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21:07

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the economy and...

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2025/07/02

Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins says he is sceptical of the idea the Interislander could be privatised. It comes after a cabinet paper obtained by the Herald floated the possibility of partially or fully privatising the ferry service. Hipkins joined Nick Mills for his monthly catch-up, where the pair also discussed the state of the economy, whether weight-loss 'wonder drugs' should be funded, and the government's recent law and order announcements. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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Ken Laban: Former cop, rugby commentator on his tilt...

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2025/07/02

Well-known Wellington personality Ken Laban has thrown his hat in the ring to be Lower Hutt's next mayor. The 68-year-old has spent his career as a police officer, later becoming a commentator with TVNZ and Sky Sport. Since 2013 he has served as a Greater Wellington Regional Councillor. He grew up in Wainuiomata with sister Dame Winnie Laban, a former Labour cabinet minister. Laban joined Nick Mills to discuss why he's chosen to run for the city's top job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state...

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2025/07/01

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events” as new data shows hardship rising and more Kiwis struggling to pay the bills. Speaking to Newstalk ZBWellington Mornings host Nick Mills about the state of the economy, Willis acknowledged it had been “a tough time”. “Things were starting to come along and then come April there were some reasonably significant announcements by the US President that sent ramifications through the world”, Willis said

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10:22

Music Time: James Irwin on Glastonbury highlights and...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/07/01

It's been a big weekend of music on Worth Farm in Somerset, England as the 2025 Glastonbury music festival was held. This week Nick and James dissect the highlights of the festival, argue about an audio-visual experience that is coming to Wellington this month, and listen to Liam Finn's latest album Hyperverse. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Business Panel: Business Central CEO Simon Arcus and...

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2025/06/30

It's exactly halfway through 2025 - six months ago the catch phrase of the Wellington business community was 'survive til 25'. Are our businesses still struggling halfway through the year? Also, have tourism numbers in Wellington bounced back to pre-Covid levels, and can Kiwi consumers and businesses cope with the increasing costs of flights? To answer those questions, Business Central/Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus and Travel Agents Association CEO Julie White joined Nick Mills for

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9:19

Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on a new law and order...

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2025/06/30

Legislation will soon be introduced bolstering the maximum sentences for those who assault first responders and Corrections offices. Will it be supported across Parliament? Also, a New Zealand First MP has announced her resignation from Parliament after just 18 months. Why is she leaving? To answer those questions, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:29

Nick Mills: Why does Tamatha Paul want to tear down...

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2025/06/29

OPINION Well, we've got a new idea from Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul and you better brace yourself for this one. She was in the paper over the weekend - not advocating for Wellingtonians, for our economy, our businesses or our vulnerable people. She’s advocating for something else entirely. She wants to strip prominent statues around Wellington of their heritage status. She wants these statues bowled. She wants to strip Wellington of its history. Now I can tell you Tamtha's got her sights

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