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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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31:32

Business Panel: Matt Reid and Phillip Bramley on the...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/10

In this week's Business Panel Nick Mills chats with Barnardos CEO Matt Reid and Toyworld owner and operator Phillip Bramley. They discussed their businesses/charity, and the impacts current conditions in Wellington had on the family and children related business sector. This included the cost of living, material hardship, government choices. They also gave their thoughts on how business was going in the city with the new council and mayor and shared their wishes for the future. Also, how business

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8:38

Beehive Buzz: Te Pati Māori expels MPs Mariameno...

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2025/11/10

Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths joins Nick Mills for Beehive Buzz this week discussing the annoucement from Te Pati Maori that two MPs -Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have been expelled from the party. They talk what's next for these MPs and Te Pati Maori, possibilities of exercising the waka jumping legislation and reactions around parliament. For the latest insight into parliament, it's Beehive Buzz with Ethan Griffiths. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:40

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

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/06

For this week's Friday Sport Kick-off, Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills to discuss Saturday's big Wellington Phoenix double header at Sky Stadium, and why ticket sales have been lower than expected. They also rate Scotland's chances of facing the All Blacks and discuss Scott Robertson's selections for Sunday morning's test. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:00

Air Force band singer Barbara Graham performs in...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/06

Resident opera singer and aircraftsman for the Air Force band, Barbara Graham joins Nick Mills in studio for an interview and treats us to a performance. This is a taster for the upcoming Air Force in Concert with Hollie Smith performance at the Michael Fowler Centre on Sunday 9 November. Get tickets here: Tickets: Air Force in Concert featuring Hollie Smith, Wellington | Sun, 9 Nov 2025, 2:30 pm | Ticketmaster NZ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:12

Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Mike Butterick

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/06

On Politics Thursday this week Nick Mills was joined by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. They discussed the new unemployment figures which are up to 5.3%, the highest since 2016, talking reactions, causes and ways to recover. Verrall and Butterick then spoke on the political issues of the week, including the rumours of a bill to ban homelessness in CBDs, sick leave, water safety funding and if they would ban fireworks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:26

Nick Mills: Wellington desperately needs a rough...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/05

Yesterday in Parliament, something very interesting happened and it’s the sort of conversation we’ve been screaming out for here in the capital. During Question Time, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was pressed on whether the coalition government is working on a new law to prevent people from sleeping in our downtown city centres. Luxon batted it away in the House —wouldn’t touch it. But later, minister for Auckland Simeon Brown went further, and his comments should make Wellington sit up and

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20:34

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the newest...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/05

Labour Leader and MP for Rimutaka, Chris Hipkins joins Nick Mills in the studio to discuss the new unemployment rates - the highest in eight years. In their monthly catchup they also discussed the new proposal of a bill to give police more power to remove people from the streets, the turmoil and worries within Te Pati Māori and how it effects Labour and their new polcies, and rumours of any future ones. He shut down options of ministers from a coalition with the Greens and says minor parties have

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8:14

Dr Samantha Murton talks with Nick Mills on...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/05

Wellington GP and Senior Lecturer at Otago University, Dr Samantha Murton talks to Nick Mills about the impact of paracetamol. After a new study shows that a third of Kiwis are taking more than the recommended dose, Dr Murton explains the effects and dangers this causes, as well as the causes of these statistics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:30

Music Time: James Irwin on bass guitar and AI music

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/04

On music time this week, Nick and James have some fun with some AI generated jingles for the show, take on the challenge of finding great songs that start bass guitar heavy and look at a couple of must-see gigs coming to the capital this month. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:35

Mayor Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio for...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/03

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little joins Nick Mills for the first of his monthly in studio chats, to talk about how his first few weeks have been in the new job. Live in studio, Little talks his pick for deputy mayor, his choices for the committees and their chairs, his priorities before Christmas and the removal of the waterfront fencing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:20

The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' Shaun Wallace joins Nick...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/11/03

The Chase UK star Shaun Wallace aka The Dark Destroyer, joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. They talk about the upcoming New Zealand edition of the Chase, and what makes kiwis go crazy for the show. Also, he speaks about his upcoming quiz nights in Wellington and Masterton next week to support Cure Kids, and what the charity means to him. Link for tickets to his quiz nights in Masterton, Monday 10th November and Wellington (low availability), Tuesday 11th November: Cure Kids NZ Tickets | Events

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33:11

Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Nicola Young wrap...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/23

Nick Mills wraps the week with Wellington City Councilor Nicola Young and Infrastructure CEO, and former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett. After the wild weather this week, Nick and Nicola share their thoughts on the red warnings and its pros and cons for the city. They also discuss the new Wellington transport announcements including the Mt Vic tunnel and Petone to Grenada, and the need for bipartisan politics to keep the city and country moving forward. As well as the mood as the new council starts up,

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11:45

Friday Sport kickoff: Adam Cooper on the weekend...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/23

For this week's Friday Sport Kickoff, Nick Mills was joined by Adam Cooper, with a cameo appearance from the Alternative Commentary Collective's Mike Lane to talk about their upcoming Wellington event. They talked about the rain-affected Black Caps summer so far, the Wellington Phoenix's first home game of the season and Saturday's NPC final. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad on the...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/23

Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad talked to Nick Mills on the increase in harm for children in state care. This comes after Karen Chhour, Minister for Children and for the prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, celebrated a 14% decrease in harm within youth justice and care and protection residences. Dr Achmad said although this reduction is a good step, in other areas of state care the numbers are rising. Oranga Tamariki's annual report shows 530 children experienced harm in 2024,

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19:49

Politics Thursday: Tama Potaka and Ayesha Verrall...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/22

This Politics Thursday Nick Mills was joined by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National's MP Tama Potaka. They discussed the issues in the beehive this week, starting with the mega strike of 100,000 including teachers, nurses and senior doctors. They also chatted with Nick about Labours health policy mix-up, whether politicians should get involved in the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching debacle, the new transport announcements from National and working towards more bipartisan agreements. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:18

WREMO spokesperson Dan Neely on Wellington's red wind...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/22

Widespread disruption as winds wreak havoc on Wellington. State Highway Two Remutaka Hill was shut soon after 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, with gusts reaching 160 kilometres per hour in exposed places. Wellington Region Emergency Management spokesperson Dan Neely gave an update to Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, and says the winds are expected to ease from 2pm. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:51

50 years of Victoria University's architecture...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/21

To celebrate it's 50th anniversary Nick Mills chats to Victoria University's Robyn Phipps, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. They discuss the rich history of the programme, the success stories that have come from it, and how the next fifty years look for the faculty. They also talk about the celebrations and the exhibition - which is open till November 4th. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

Business Panel: Rachel Taulelei and Todd Bryant on...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/19

In this week's Business Panel Nick Mills chats with Tokomanawa Queens co-owner Rachel Taulelei and Wellington Cricket CEO Todd Bryant. They discussed the business of sports, and the excitement within Wellington basketball and cricket sphere right now. They also give their thoughts on doing business in the city, bringing the crowds to Wellington, the future of Wellington sport, the basin and sky stadium, and their hopes for the new era of the council and mayoralty. LISTEN ABOVESee

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33:07

Friday Faceoff: Polly Gillespie and Dave Armstrong...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/17

Nick Mills wraps the week with radio legend Polly Gillespie and playwright and columnist Dave Armstrong. Polly tells Nick she's considering a bid for a seat in parliament in next year's election and hints which party she'll run for. Dave and Polly shared their memories of Jim Bolger and thoughts on the issues of the week. They discuss Te Pati Māori, Gerry Brownlee cracking down in parliament, the local election results, the new report on Kainga Ora and mental health government funding after the I Am

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14:44

Upper Hutt's departing Mayor Wayne Guppy joins Nick...

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills ·

2025/10/16

Outgoing Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy joins Nick Mills in studio on Wellington Mornings. They discuss his 24-year mayoralty, the progress of Upper Hutt, whether they are ready for amalgamation, and what's next after one of the longest mayoral runs in the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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