Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

MPs pay is determined independently, but both the Finance Minister and the Opposition's health spokesperson say they don't need payrises.  National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Ayesha Verrall joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk MPs pay, the ferry advisory panel, the proposed no body no parole law, and concerns about a future census. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The government received advice that cancelling Kiwirail's mega ferry deal could affect diplomatic relations with Korea, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says.  She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her weekly Capital Letter segment.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a musical ding-dong as James Irwin tries his best to convince Nick that the gig of the year is coming up and everyone should get along to see this musician who has millions of record sales. Things get even murkier as we create the first-ever AI jingle for Wellington Mornings with a lot of help from www.suno.ai LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19, worker shortages, the growth in working from home and now public service cuts: Wellington's economy has had a tough few years, and it's still struggling, Wellington businessman and vice president of Hospitality NZ Paul Retimanu says.  He joined Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk business, including a proposal for a n...

A pay rise for MPs would be politically damaging, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says. He joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz, talking the possible increase for MPs salaries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters' overseas tour and public service cuts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may be a bye for the Hurricanes this weekend, but there's a huge fixture for the Wellington Phoenix against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Saturday night to look forward to.   All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by political commentator and lecturer Bryce Edwards and Wellington columnist and playwright Dave Armstrong.  The trio talked Māori wards, road rage, the Reading Cinema deal, rates increases and the language of Gen Z.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hutt City Mayor and Local Government New Zealand vice-president Campbell Barry says the government's decision to bring back binding referendums for Māori wards is government overreach.  He joined Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills to talk about the announcement yesterday.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Politics Thursday this week, National deputy leader and Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills.  On the agenda was Gen Z slang, the cancelled mega ferry project, drug driver testing and the reintroduction of the three strikes legislation.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter update.  On the agenda was the long-awaited Miramar reserve, including an update on Sir Peter Jackson's plans for Shelly Bay, as well as womens' access to healthcare and an emotional court sentencing after a driver was killed on Dixon St.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Friday Sport Kickoff has been brought forward to Thursday, with a bunch of big fixtures taking place over the long Easter weekend.  All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Christchurch sports editor Nick Bewley joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Thursday Nick was joined by Finance Minister and National deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall. On the agenda was the upcoming budget, the tax take, whether we should ban greyhound racing, and if our Easter trading laws are past their use-by date.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prominent philanthropist says he hasn't heard a peep from the Wellington City Council, after offering to bail out the Reading cinema deal. Sir Mark Dunajtschik offered to pay 32 million dollars for the land under the Cinema, so the Council wouldn't have to. But the City Council voted to go ahead with plans to buy it themselves. Tory Whanau told Newstalk ZB on Monday they were still in discussion...

On the show today Labour leader Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills to talk about Labour's opposition strategy and how the party plans on tackling tax.  Also on the agenda were Wellington and its issues, the Green's increased presence in the city, and how Labour plans to manage its relationship with the party to its left.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in New Zealand after being stuck here during the Covid-19 pandemic, UK duo Good Habits are touring the length and breadth of the country.  Ahead of their performances in Wellington, they stopped in to chat with Nick Mills and perform Sunday, a song from their new album out in July.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills says greyhound racing should be banned in New Zealand, and hopes that Racing Minister Winston Peters joins Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in advocating for a ban.  "T his is a sport that injures, mames and kills dogs each year," Mills said. "It's on borrowed time."  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick was joined by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau for her monthly slot.  On the agenda was the Reading Cinemas deal, the district plan, the proposal to change noise control restrictions for licensed bars and religious venues, as well as the scrapping of Three Waters and Newtown's controversial parking proposal.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuba Dupa is taking over Wellington's CBD this weekend, with an estimated 100,000 people expected to visit over the course of the weekend.  Festival Director Drew James spoke with Nick Mills about what's in store. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Friday Faceoff Nick was joined by Green MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls.  On the agenda was Winston's state of the nation speech, whether the Reading Cinemas deal should be revisited and public sector job cuts - among other things.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Politics Thursday Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills.  On the agenda was the government's new vaping regulations, Winston Peters and his Nazi comparison, the legacy of Grant Robertson, and National's promised tax cuts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Alan is the owner of the home bordering Hutt Intermediate School, where a 5.5m climbing tower built by the school looks directly into his home. He says students yell and throw things, and peeping Toms look through at night.  He spoke to Nick Mills about his fight to move the structure, first reported by the NZ Herald this week.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Mills was joined by Bob Houston, the organiser of a gala dinner and debate raising money for the restoration of Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral on Hill St.  The high-profile debators, moderated by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, are battling for the Justin Du Fresne Cup - named in honour of the late Newstalk ZB host known as the "voice of Wellington". LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

In this weeks Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell talks a proposal floated to merge some of the region's councils and Mayor Tory Whanau's meetings with Hollywood heavyweights.  She also gives an update on Wellington's water emergency situation - and it's good news.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive ukulele performance will form part of the annual CubaDupa festival in Wellington on Sunday. The festival's teaming up with NZ Ukulele to put on a ukulele extravaganza , featuring 23 school, university and community ukulele groups for a massive collaborative project. Organiser Sean O'Connor and members of Victoria University's Vic Ukes joined Nick Mills in studio to preview in the event,...

For the first time this year Wellington mega-landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to talk all things property.  The pair talked prices, listings and the everpresent high interest rates.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.