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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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5:05

Wellington Cafe considers surcharge to deal with fuel...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/14

Rising fuel prices are starting to push up costs across the entire economy, not just at the petrol pump. Businesses are feeling the ripple effect, especially in hospitality, where suppliers are adding surcharges to cover higher transport and production costs. Popular Wellington café, Smith the Grocer, is now considering introducing its own fuel surcharge as expenses like meat, milk, and deliveries increase. Nick speaks to co-owner Kirsten Saunders on the subject - where do they draw the line? How

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3:27

Nick Mills: Would You Pay a Fuel Surcharge on Your...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/14

EDITORIAL: Fuel prices are starting to quietly creep into everything… and I mean everything we do. We always talk about it when we fill up the car — that’s the obvious one. But what we’re starting to see now is the next layer of it… the ripple effect. And it’s hitting hospitality, right where you notice it most — in your wallet, when you go out for a coffee or a bite to eat. There’s a really interesting story out today from Radio New Zealand about a well-known Wellington spot, Smith the Grocer,

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4:33

Nick Mills: Are Cyclone Vaianu Warnings Risking a Boy...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/13

EDITORIAL: Are we starting to overreact to the weather? Now before anyone jumps on the phone — yes, I know what’s happened up north. Yes, I know what happened with the cyclone and it caused real damage. Flooding across parts of Northland, the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. Yes I know that. States of emergency declared. Power outages. Evacuations. Roads closed. People genuinely affected. Up north. Those are the facts and they matter. But here’s the bigger picture we’re being told now:

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10:30

Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan on Ultra's...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/13

Ultra Music Festival was held in Wellington on Friday night and sold over 23,000 tickets, bringing people from all over the country into our CBD. Nick speaks to Wellington City Chamber of Commerce CEO Hayley Horan about the impact on the businesses from the influx of people. They also discuss the latest poll from RNZ which found nearly two‑thirds of business owners believe the current state of the economy is "bad" or "very bad" and 83% are stressed. Nick asks what can be done to deescalate the

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33:24

Friday Faceoff with Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimmons

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/10

Nick Mills wraps the week with Friday Faceoff with Chief Executive of Infrastructure NZ, and former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett and National Secretary of the Public Service Association Fleur Fitzsimmons. Starting with the war - how long will the effects last for Kiwis? Fitzsimmons and Legget talk stability of the ceasefire, They debate the fuel crisis, the government's response and how our country will survive. Then onto electrifying NZ, with the wake up signal of the Strait of Hormuz closing - Is

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20:37

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on fuel and ceasefire...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/10

Nick is joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis for her monthly chat in the studio. The minister has been busy fronting the fuel crisis and with the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, Nick gets answers on how Kiwis will be affected. Is the tide turning? Is the Strait opening? Also, Nick asks Willis about the delivery of fuel and diesel for farmers. Willis speaks about her reaction to Trump's threating social media posts and says that we are in a better place today compared to two days ago. But

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8:00

Nick Mills tours the Ultra Music Festival grounds

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/10

The Ultra Music Festival hits Wellington tonight! Bringing international DJs and Electronic Music legends to our waterfront. 23,000 are expected to the sold-out festival - with four stages showcasing local and international talent. Ultra Festival started in Miami and is a worldwide hit - this Wellington show is the first NZ edition. Yesterday Nick took a tour around the festival set up with the man who bought the festival to NZ - Head of Audiology Touring Mitch Lowe. Mitch and Nick look around the

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5:39

Friday Sport Kick-off with Jason Pine: Hurricanes vs...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/10

For Friday Sport Kick-off this week Nick is joined in the studio by ZB sport guru Jason Pine. Starting with Hurricanes alumni dinner tonight - the organization set up to help Hurricanes transition into the next phase of their lives celebrates tonight. It's been 10 years since they won their championship and 30 years since the team started. Onto the Hurricanes vs Blues - Hnry Stadium with a 7.05pm kick-off. They look at the odds, the team and is this the first real test for the Canes? And the rise of

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20:12

Politics Thursday with Mike Butterick and Ginny...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/09

For this week's Politics Thursday Nick is joined by National MP for Wairarapa and newly appointed Minister for Land Information Mike Butterick, and Labour MP and Spokesperson for Education and Police Ginny Andersen. With the announcement of the two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, Nick asks our politicians how this will affect NZ and their thoughts on what has unfolded these last few days. Also, how fuel is being impacted - and why is the price of diesel hitting $4 if we still have 51

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12:02

Comedian Stephen K Amos on his upcoming Wellington...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/08

Nick is joined on the show today by British comedian and actor Stephen K Amos. Amos arrives in Wellington for his tour 'Now We’re Talking,' and will play Friday May 8th at Hannah Playhouse Nick and Amos talk his last experience in Wellington - including an earthquake and some classic turbulence. Also what to expect from his latest show and how comedy is adapting to the state of the world right now. Amos was last in New Zealand in 2016 and is a regular guest on UK TV shows; Live at The Apollo, QI and

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33:04

Mayor Andrew Little in the studio for his April catchup

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/07

Nick is joined in the studio today by Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little for their monthly catchup. Mayor Little takes questions from both Nick and our audience, on the progress in our city and council in April. Starting with pressures in the city from the Iran War. Mayor Little discusses the potential for public transport cost deductions, and the other ways the CBD has been impacted from the fuel crisis. Then onto rates - Little takes calls from the audience on commercial, property and water

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3:49

Nick Mills: Is the handling of the Iran War worse...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/07

EDITORIAL: I don't even know where to start with this. Because I’m sitting here this morning, and I’m not asking for a clever political solution, I’m not asking for spin, and I’m certainly not asking for another escalation. I just want it to stop. Not a temporary pause. Not a 45-day window. Not a “significant step” that isn’t good enough for someone to sign. I want the war to stop. I want some sort of normality back in the world. I want people to get on and live their lives. I want that simple idea

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12:14

Music Time with James Irwin: The Pogues come to...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/07

James Irwin is back in the studio for this week's Music Time. James shares his travels to Hawaii and how much they know of NZ music overseas, what could he find in the record shops? Then The Pogues hit Wellington tomorrow at the St James - without Shane MacGowan. After MacGowan's passing 18 months ago James takes a look at the new band and what we can expect from their show. For the latest on Wellington gigs and music - its Music Time with James Irwin LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:39

Thursday Faceoff with Mayor Ken Laban and Mark Sainsbury

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/02

Nick Mills wraps the week for a Thursday edition of faceoff with Hutt City Mayor Ken Laban and journalist and broadcasting legend Mark Sainsbury. Starting with the complaints from councillors' around their new office – Councillor Nicola Young says many boycotted the blessing as they are not pleased with the location of the Mayor’s office. Is this a show of entitlement or genuine concern about the perception of our leader? Our panel share their thoughts on the inquiry into the FENZ fire truck fleet

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6:33

Kieran McAnulty: Alcohol restrictions to ease over...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/02

Nick is joined by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, who is fronting the new bill that will scrap the Easter alcohol rules. Bars & restaurants (on-licence venues) will be able to sell alcohol normally on Good Friday & Easter Sunday. No more needing to buy a “substantial meal” just to get a drink. McAnulty shares why the rule change is necessary, saying it's silly and will make life easier for hospo visitors and workers. Note: Since the interview this morning the bill has been signed off by the

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5:40

Wellington President NZP Firefighters Union Clark...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/02

Firefighters, currently on strike, are getting support to upgrade their fleet from a new inquiry into FENZ. Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee, fronted by Deputy Chair and National MP Tim Costley, has launched an enquiry into FENZ specifically on the state of their fire truck fleet. Nick speaks to Wellington Local President of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) and Senior Station Officer Clark Townsley to find out what the union think of the inquiry

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3:50

Nick Mills: Can the Wellington City Council cope with...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/02

EDITORIAL: I just want to talk about something this morning that, honestly, feels like a perfect snapshot of where Wellington City Council is at right now. Office space. Not rates. Not pipes bursting. Not businesses struggling. Not the Moa Point mess. No, no — they’re concerned about office space. Who’s on what floor, who’s got the view, and who’s looking out at a car park. Now, I’ve got to ask — who actually cares? If you’re a city councillor, if you’re the mayor, aren’t you there to do a job

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6:11

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young on tensions...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/04/01

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young joins the show to discuss the complaints over the new council building. Young was not present at the blessing for the new office building on the waterfront. She says although she doesn't usually attend early morning ceremonies, she wouldn't of gone anyway as part of a boycott among some councillors. The boycott is over complaints the office space is not sufficient, particularly the office of Mayor Andrew Little - nicknamed by Young as "the dungeon". The office

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14:41

Dwell Housing CEO Elizabeth Lester on their new...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/03/31

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

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6:13

Architect Frano Bazalo on the potential of a Basin...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2026/03/30

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,

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