Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

In this week's Music Time, Nick chats with James Irwin about a global Soul and R&B superstar coming to town. They also introduce you to an ex-pat Kiwi in France making big "sound waves" in the film score and soundtrack world, and marvel how Artificial Intelligence can turn your shopping list into your favourite hit song. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Director General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield joined Nick Mills to talk about his involvement in Sunday's Southern Cross Round the Bays event - a sporting staple in the capital for 46 years. Sir   Ashley is an ambassador for Pause Breathe Smile – a mind health programme delivered in primary and intermediate schools – and his involvement in Round the Bays is also in support of increasing...

For this week's Politics Thursday, National's MP for Otaki Tim Costley and Labour's Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall discussed David Seymour's plan to fine and prosecute parents whose kids aren't attending school. They also discussed the prospect of more overseas landlords, the way ahead after Three Waters was axed, what's next for the Interislander Ferries and the ageing 111 system....

In this week's Capital Letter, Georgina Campbell brings Nick Mills breaking news around the official end to Kiwirail's mega ferry project. They also discuss where things are at with the secret deal to try and reopen the Reading Cinemas complex in Wellington, and the local reaction to the government's plans for water after Three Waters was dumped. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

New Zealand business leader Theresa Gattung's latest venture is a new professional matchmaking service - Compatico. On Valentines Day, she joined Nick Mills to talk about the new service and who it tailors. LISTEN LIVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncertainty around what lies ahead for the Wellington region with new water reforms coming into place. The government is planning to axe its predecessor's Three Waters reforms, and make it easier for councils to establish council controlled organisations, for water delivery. Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry chairs the Wellington Water Shareholders' group, and told Nick Mills what the proposed change...

A football theme to this week's Business Panel on Wellington Mornings, with Nick Mills joined in studio by Wellington Phoenix general manager David dome and owner of Napoli restaurant & former All White Raf de Gregorio.  They discussed the lower than expected crowds attending the Phoenix while top of table, the general feeling around business in Wellington, more businesses now using facial rec...

On this week's Friday Faceoff Nick Mills was joined by two former Cabinet Ministers, Peter Dunne and Chris Finlayson. They discussed the reception politicians received earlier in the week at Waitangi, and the ongoing discussion around David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Also discussed was the growing costs GPs are facing to run their practices, the increased time many are spending on benefits,...

In this week's edition of Politics Thursday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour MP Ginny Andersen spoke with Nick Mills about the new data showing expected time on Jobseeker and other main benefits has risen sharply in the past four years. They also addressed the rise in unemployment reported this week, how commemorations went at Waitangi Day, cutbacks to CCTV monitoring in Wellington and t...

KiwiRail bosses will front a select committee meeting next week where they are expected to face pressing questions about the future of Interislander’s Cook Strait ferries. Plans to replace the existing fleet of three ferries with two new purpose-built mega ferries were thrown into disarray before Christmas. NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell explained to Nick Mills what type of...

Nick Mills was joined for the latest Friday Faceoff panel by former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast, and columnist & playwright Dave Armstrong. They discussed the billion-dollar investment needed in Wellington's water network, a 15-percent rates rise for Wellington, a change in leadership at the Green Party, public service cuts and the safety of the waterfront crane. LISTEN ABOVE See o...

Nick Mills was joined for this week's political hour by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, and for the first time by Labour's Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. They discussed the Wellington water crisis and how much support councils should expect from central Government, and how the public service cuts are starting to impact Wellington. Also on the agenda, the confusion around the Govern...

From now until February 17 at Circa Theatre, you can find Supper Club , where chanteuse Ali Harper will transport you to a bygone era of glamour and elegance – with a twist. Ali Harper joined Nick Mills in studio to chat about the show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Capital Letter, the Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell brings Nick up to speed with the latest on the region's water crisis, and how close Wellington is to having tightened water restrictions. She also discusses the latest death at the waterfront crane, and the new parking meters being rolled out around Wellington's streets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

It's all about live gigs in Wellington for the first editing of Music Time of 2024. Music guru James Irwin tells us what it was like being at Sky Stadium for the Foo Fighters concert on Saturday. He also previews upcoming gigs by Fun Lovin' Criminals featuring Goodshirt, along with Hutt Sounds at Brewtown featuring Human League, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Choirboys and The Mockers. LISTEN LIVE See omny...

For the first business panel of 2024, Nick Mills was joined in studio by Wellington Beds Managing Director Patrice Green and broker at NZ Business Brokers Steve Smith. They discussed the business year ahead and how the local business scene is feeling about the recent change in government. Also on the agenda, inflation rates, an uptick in retirement-aged business owners looking to sell, the future...

Nick Mills was joined for the first Friday Faceoff of 2024 by Infrastructure NZ CEO and Wellington Water Chair Nick Leggett, alongside political commentator Brigitte Morten. They discussed the region's water crisis, political point scoring at Ratana, the NZDF deployment to the Red Sea, the cost of school uniforms, and is it rude to ask to split the bill on a first date? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour List MP Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills to debate the week's political happenings. They discussed the annual political trip to Ratana, whose responsibility is addressing Wellington's water woes, the NZDF deployment to the Red Sea and the drop in inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first Capital Letter for 2024, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick Mills on the region's water woes and the likelihood of increased restrictions. They also discuss Georgina's interview with Mayor Tory Whanau over the summer, and the challenges ahead for her in 2024. Georgina also told Nick the latest disruptions to have hit the region's rail network. LISTEN...

Miscommunication's being blamed after the new Local Government Minister issued a 'please explain' over Wellington's water woes. Simeon Brown publicly criticised the Wellington City and Upper Hutt Mayors after he hadn't received answers to questions lodged via Wellington Water before Christmas. But, Tory Whanau and Wayne Guppy have both hit back, saying it wasn't clear how much documentation was re...

Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks head coach from 2024. The 48-year-old's been appointed for four years, through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. He'll succeed current Head Coach Ian Foster, who will lead the All Blacks through the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in France. Those close to the game continue to scratch their heads over why an appointment needed to be made so...

Legendary sports broadcaster Grant Nisbett and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine join Nick Mills to wrap up sport for 2023. Together they discuss the Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup, another season for the Warriors, and the FIFA Women's World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and political commentator Josie Pagani join Nick Mills for the final Friday Faceoff of 2023.  Together they debate Tory Whanau's pledge to live a sober life, the upcoming Lambton Ward by-election, the Government's decision to pull the plug on funding for the Cook Strait ferry project, and security at Te Papa after an activist group defaced a Treaty of...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for the final political panel of 2023 on Wellington Mornings. Together they discuss Nicola's decision to decline Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, the Government stopping blanket speed limit reductions, Fair Pay Agreement legislation being scrapped, and 90 day trials being extended beyond small businesses. LISTEN ABOVE See om...

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young and Kaffee Eis founder Karl Teifenbacher join Nick Mills on the final Business Panel for 2024. Together they discuss Karl's decision to run for council, 90 day trials being extended beyond small businesses, the toll of commercial rates, and spending figures leading up to Christmas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.