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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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7:52

Hot Property: Do you have to tell your neighbour...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/13

One of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills every fortnight for Hot Property. This week he discusses unprecedented rates increases expected in the capital and how they'll affect the market, whether neighbours need to be notified of demolition, and how supply will be affected by the foreign buyers ban potentially being lifted. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:56

Politics Monday: Coalition talks, vaping and Ginny...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/13

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss how coalition negotiations are tracking, New Zealand now being the second highest vaping nation, allegations that Ginny yelled at a teenage volunteer on election night, the Electoral Commission facing counting errors, and Chris Hipkins changing his tune on tax. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:23

Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Nicola Young

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/10

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Broadcaster Mark Sainsbury join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they debate whether the council should sell its shares in Wellington Airport, donations going to waste that were meant for a charity hospital, Wellington Water's billion dollar warning, and restaurants folding in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Nick Mills calls for more transparency around...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/09

I was driving home from work late yesterday afternoon listening to Heather du Plessis-Allan, and I started feeling slightly aggravated. No, more than slightly aggravated, I felt a little bit angry. I thought to myself, New Zealand has voted overwhelmingly for change. We thought we were voting for a government led by a businessman, that would make decisions, like a businessman. Yes, Christopher Luxon is a politician, but his history is running businesses. Big businesses too, that I am sure some of us

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9:15

A Capital Letter: The verdict on Wellington City...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/08

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss whether she thinks the city council is facing financial crisis, a restaurant owner considering throwing in the towel, and a hospitality triumph. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:14

Business Panel: Monsoon Poon and Co Kids Childcare

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/07

Restaurant Association of New Zealand President Mike Egan, who also owns Monsoon Poon, and Co Kids Childcare Director Steve Piper join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss what businesses want from the next Government, unemployment on the rise, hospitality venues closing down in the capital, and whether commercial rates are too high. Both also voice strong opinions on the Let's Get Wellington Moving transport project, in particular the Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay cycle

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6:51

Wellington Water estimates it'll need $1 billion a...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/06

Wellington Water estimates it'll need one billion dollars a year, to fix its pipe problems. The water authority says it's in a constrained budget year - as Wellington City Council will this Thursday discuss its financial state. It comes after Newstalk ZB revealed Wellington Water was aiming to replace 100 kilometres of pipes a year, and had only managed 18. Chief Executive Tonia Haskell says it's an eye-watering number that shows the level of under investment they've had to date. LISTEN ABOVE See

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32:49

Nicola Willis won't commit to scrapping LGWM's Golden...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/05

Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday following special votes being counted. Together they discuss whether David Seymour and Winston Peters can work constructively, if recounts can make a difference, the Mongrel Mob seeking legal advice regarding the National Party’s gang policy, and Golden Mile contracts remaining unsigned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:58

Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Dave Armstrong

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/03

Political Commentator Josie Pagani and Wellington columnist Dave Armstrong join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss their predictions ahead of the special votes being counted, whether Oranga Tamariki is failing, Lewis Clareburt leaving Wellington for good, Mayor Tory Whanau moving forward with Golden Mile contracts, and her meeting with Reading Cinemas. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Father shares harrowing custody battle through Oranga...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/01

There are growing calls for Oranga Tamariki to be shaken up, following new details about a toddler who was killed in Lower Hutt. A homicide investigation's been launched into the death of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Wall, who was killed from blunt force trauma. Our newsroom understands his uncle contacted Oranga Tamariki, wanting the toddler to be uplifted. In July, Police conducted a welfare check in, with no concerns noted. It comes after it was recently revealed 57 children have died since

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33:39

Politics Wednesday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/11/01

Labour Minister Ginny Anderson and National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis join Nick Mills ahead of special votes being counted. Throughout the hour the pair exchange jibes over coalition negotiations, National's fiscal plan, new specialist wait time figures, and the Let's Get Wellington Moving transport project. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:50

Tory Whanau hits back at accusations of billion...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/29

Wellington's Mayor can't yet paint a clear picture of the city council's debt. The council’s gross debt was 1.25 billion dollars at the end of the 2023 financial year. Over the past five years, they paid an average of 25 million dollars annually in interest for the money it has borrowed. A group of Wellington ratepayers say their independent analysis shows the council's facing a billion dollar hole. Tory Whanau hit back at the accusations during her October catch up with Nick Mills, and defended

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10:12

Friday Sport: Elliot Smith and Adam Cooper preview...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/27

All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper and Rugby Editor Elliot Smith join Nick Mills ahead of the All Blacks v Springboks Rugby World Cup Final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Ben McNulty

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/27

Former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and City Councillor Ben McNulty join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. During the panel Ben explains why he didn't vote to continue funding the strengthening of the Town Hall, and Justin admits he would have never have approved the project if he knew it would cost $329 million. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:42

Business Panel: Racetech NZ and Cranfields

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/26

Racetech NZ Managing Director David Black and Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Over the course of the hour both David and Nicola discuss state of affairs at the Wellington City Council, plans to move forward with pedestrianising the Golden Mile, heritage buildings being neglected by their owners, and whether cash is a dying currency. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:23

Legendary Architect Roger Walker sits down for an...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/26

Roger Walker is renowned for designing some of Wellington's most iconic buildings, including the Park Mews multi-unit development in Hataitai. However at 81 years young, he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, but is preparing to sell his iconic home on Grant Road in Thorndon. In the meantime he's using the space to exhibit his latest paintings, a hobby he has pursued later in life. He sat down with Nick Mills for a feature interview to reflect on his career, and share some thoughts on the

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7:18

Independent experts find potential $1b hole in...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/25

Economic analysis of Wellington City Council's financial state suggest they're facing hundreds million dollars worth of unbudgeted costs. The research done by Castalia was commissioned by a group of concerned Wellingtonians. The analysis done off public records shows there's at least one billion dollars worth of expenditure not included in the council's long term plan and unbudgeted spending on projects. Group member and Wellington Lawyer, John Swan says its evidence of reckless fiscal policy. He

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8:50

A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor Tory Whanau...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/24

Three prominent Wellingtonians are so worried about the city council’s finances that they’ve paid for independent experts to take a look at the books. The resulting economic analysis suggests the council could be facing a $1 billion funding gap in unbudgeted costs and is on track to breach its debt covenants. At the same time Wellington City Council will today vote on whether to pour up to a further $147 million into the Town Hall strengthening project - a situation that’s prompted one councillor to

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11:20

Friday Sport: All Blacks v Argentina semifinal

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/20

Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper join Nick Mills for Friday Sport ahead of the All Blacks going up against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semifinal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:48

Friday Faceoff: Neale Jones and Kerry Prendergast

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2023/10/20

PR Specialist and former Labour Chief of Staff Neale Jones and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills on the Friday Faceoff. This week they discuss the 2023 Election results, whether Chris Hipkins should stay on as leader, plans for a charity hospital in Wellington being derailed, and tensions at the Wellington City Council reaching boiling point. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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