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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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8:51

Music Time Sep 9: Tami Neilson's new album; stacked...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/09/09

On Music Time this week, James tells Nick if there is one concert he should go to this year then it's this one by Tami Neilson. On this week's slot, they also looked at songs that were made into better hits than the original versions, and they look at more gigs happening around the city in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:26

NZ First Leader Winston Peters with Nick Mills on...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/09/09

New Zealand First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Wellington's incoming council needs to bring the vibrancy back to the city. He spoke with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings about how the city can be brought back to life, and offered his views on the current city leaders. Peters also discussed his party's compulsory Kiwisaver policy, and whether former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is likely to stand for NZ First at the next Election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:11

Business Panel: Jon Duffy and Renaye Huia

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/09/08

This week's business panel takes a look at real estate and hot consumer issues, with Nick Mills joined in studio by Ray White Real Estate agent Renaye Huia, and Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:37

Friday Faceoff: Phil O'Reilly and Justin Lester with...

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2025/09/05

On Friday Faceoff, Nick was joined by Dot Loves Data director and former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester, along with Iron Duke Partners Managing Director Phil O'Reilly. They discussed whether Wellington's City to Sea Bridge should be saved, the poll results showing Andrew Little significantly ahead in the Wellington Mayoral race, and whether former Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Helen Clark should have attended recent commemorations in China. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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20:48

Politics Thursday September 4: Ginny Andersen and...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/09/04

On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. They discussed former Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Helen Clark attending a military parade hosted by China to commemorate 80 years since the eight-year Japanese invasion of China in 1937. Also on the agenda was the latest report on the hold-ups in the justice system, New Zealand's involvement in the Paris Climate agreement and whether the new exemption on the

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19:46

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on Foreign home buyer...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/09/03

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says his party would 'take a closer look' at whether the exemption to the foreign home buyers' ban could be overturned by his party. Hipkins told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings he's unsure whether legislation would allow it to be overturned. In his monthly catch up with Wellington Mornings, Hipkins also discussed the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, whether he's taking speculation of a Peeni Henare leadership challenge seriously and what Andrew Little would mean for

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31:42

Friday Faceoff: Wrapping the week with Mark Sainsbury...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/29

On Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills was joined by broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Director at Franks Ogilvie, Brigitte Morten. They discussed the government's announcements on supermarkets, why Transmission Gully needs major repairs so quickly, and what to do with the social problems in Newtown. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:42

Politics Thursday: Do latest supermarket...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/28

On Politics Thursday this week, National's Tim Costley and Labour's Ginny Andersen debated whether the Government's latest supermarket announcements will genuinely open the door to a third player. They also discussed the new visa to attract business investors to New Zealand, the debate within the National Party about house values, and the repairs needed to the Transmission Gully motorway. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:13

Music Time: The 5 best artists of all time

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/26

Who would you name as your top five music artists of all time? Nick and James gave theirs in this week's Music Time. James also took a look ahead to several gigs coming to Wellington, including the lineup announced for Hutt Sounds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:24

Business Panel July 25: Brock Shute & Roy Callard

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/25

On this week's business panel, Nick was joined by Director & Mortgage Advisor at the Mortgage Advice Company Brock Shute, and Owner & Manager of EmbroidMe Wellington CBD Roy Callard. They discussed how business is tracking for them so far in 2025, and on the back of a stunning weekend in the capital, how much positivity is around at the moment. Also on the agenda, how events in Wellington are having an impact on business, the reaction to last week's OCR cut, and politically how the

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32:22

Friday Faceoff Aug 22: Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/22

On Friday Faceoff, panellists Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona Pannett responded to comments by Finance Minister Nicola Willis that those criticising the economy are 'merchants of misery' and 'doomsayers'. They also discussed the OCR rate cut, teacher strikes, the $80-million cost blowout for Wellington's sludge plant and whether the age limit for Working Holiday Visas should be raised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:49

Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/21

On Politics Thursday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick discuss the new Official Cash Rate, and whether comments by Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis were appropriate. They also looked at the teacher strike, and whether Foreign Minister Winston Peters was right to remove Trevor Mallard as Ambassador to Ireland. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:22

Chris Hipkins monthly catchup with Nick Mills

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/20

Opposition leader Chris Hipkins denies that the Labour Party will lose support over his refusal to give evidence in a public session for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19. Dame Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Grant Robertson and Dr Ayesha Verrall had refused to front up publicly. But, Hipkins told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings that he doubts it will affect his party's reputation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:27

Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimons...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/15

Chris Hipkins, Ayesha Verrall, Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have refused to front at public hearings for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response. Are they dodging accountability, or have they answered enough questions? Also, Kiwirail have paid nearly $150 million to Hyundai over the cancelled iRex ferry deal. Is this better than expected? To answer those questions, Infrastructure NZ chief executive and former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett and PSA

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20:58

Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/13

Former ministers Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern, Grant Roberston and Ayesha Verrall have refused to front up for public hearings at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19. Are they ducking for cover, or is there a good reason not to show up? Also, yesterday Green's co-leader Chloe Swarbrick was 'named' and booted from the house for a week for saying some government MPs needed to “grow a spine” and support her bill. Was this punishment justified? To answer those questions, Labour’s health and

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11:43

Music Time: Was your favourite song actually written...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/12

This week on Music Time, James Irwin takes a look at some big hits that were originally written by a lesser known group - and many of them will surprise you! Also, Ed Sheeran is coming to New Zealand for five stadium shows - but can he sell out stadiums elsewhere in the world? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:22

Business Panel: Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage and...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/11

They are some of the biggest industries affected by a slumping economy, so how are they holding up in 2025? Unemployment and inflation have both risen in the latest updates, foot traffic in the Wellington CBD is still down, and both sectors are about to be stung with increased costs as the government bans contactless payment surcharges. So, how are retail and hospitality operators feeling, and are they hopeful for something of an economic recovery by year's end? To answer those questions,

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32:38

Friday Faceoff: Hamish Rutherford and Jason Walls...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/08

Education Minister Erica Stanford repeatedly tried to brief and seek input from Labour’s education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime about impending NCEA changes - but Prime and Hipkins refused to meet. Is this what we expect from the opposition? Also, the Wellington City Council has voted against a proposal to install fencing along Wellington's waterfront after a recommendation from the coroner. Is this the right call? To answer those questions, BRG senior consultant and former chief press secretary to

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9:55

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

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/08

All Black star Richie Mo’unga will return to New Zealand in 2026, signing with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and the Canterbury Rugby Union. What does his return mean for the All Blacks? Also, it's a story of success very few could replicate; going from a roofer playing club rugby to an All Black in the space of 12 months. But that's exactly what Wellington's Kyle Preston has done. How did he do it? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the

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10:20

Mammia Mia: Donna and the Dynamos perform in studio

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/08/07

A big party is coming to Wellington's St James Theatre this month. The acclaimed Mamma Mia musical is taking the stage over August, with the Wellington-based cast performing all of Abba's greatest hits over a two-week season. Nick was lucky enough to be joined by a very sparkly Donna and the Dynamos in studio to discuss the show and perform a classic Abba tune. Mamma Mia is on at the St James Theatre from August 13th to 31st. Tickets from Ticketmaster. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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