Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Wellington Central's new MP Tamatha Paul has revealed why she wouldn't talk to Mike Hosking during his election night coverage. The Green candidate won the seat convincingly over the weekend, however refused to be interviewed by Newstalk ZB's Breakfast Host when asked. She explained to Nick Mills why that decision was made.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MP and Minister Peter Dunne and former MP and Attorney General Chris Finlayson joins Nick Mills for an election special of Friday Faceoff. Together they break down the last leaders debate, the latest polls, the reality of working with Winston Peters, and who they back to win electorates within the Wellington Region.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Beveridge is bringing his show 'The Music Is Bond' to Wellington next week. It's set to take audiences on a thrilling journey through the legendary soundtracks that have become famous alongside the James Bond movies. From Goldfinger, to Live and Let Die, the show will pay homage to the incredible composers and artists who have contributed to the Bond legacy. Accompanying Orchestra Wellington w...

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills every week for A Capital Letter. This week they discuss Wellington bar owners banding together to fight their opposed liquor licenses, Tim Brown wanting the council to sell its shares in the airport, and more budgeting issues facing the Interislander's new mega ferry terminals. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Every fortnight one of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for Hot Property. This week they discuss how the first home buyer market compares to two years ago, why listings are so low in Wellington, residents  opposing social housing in Auckland, and where people should list their rental properties online. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Wellington City Councillor wants to take a leaf out of Auckland's book, encouraging the council to sell its airport shares. Wellington City Council has a 34 percent stake in the capital's airport. And Auckland Council recently sold seven percent of shares in Auckland Airport, to bring debt down. Councillor and former Airport Chair Tim Brown says this would provide insurance in the case of a majo...

A Wellington City Councillor wants to take a leaf out of Auckland's book, encouraging the council to sell its airport shares. Wellington City Council has a 34 percent stake in the capital's airport. And Auckland Council recently sold seven percent of shares in Auckland Airport, to bring debt down. Councillor and former Airport Chair Tim Brown says this would provide insurance in the case of a majo...

Former TVNZ Political Editor Mark Sainsbury and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro join Nick Mills for Politics Monday on election week.  Together they discuss the likelihood of a second election, what drives Winston Peters to be back in Parliament, whether National's tax plan was deceiving, and how the two major party leaders compare to each other.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast Host Adam Cooper join Nick Mills for Friday Sport. Together they discuss the Black Caps nine-wicket demolition over England, and Wellington College winning a national school basketball title. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Political Commentator Brigitte Morten join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.  Together they discuss the race for Wellington Central, Winston Peters potentially making a comeback, the Town Hall's budget blowout, the council considering investing in the Reading Cinemas complex, and Mayor Tory Whanau hitting out at National and ACT. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio...

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses Wellington Town Hall's earthquake strengthening suffering a major budget blowout, but Mayor Tory Whanau denying the council is facing a financial crisis.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody Eats Restaurant Manager Jack Rainey and Lowe & Co Managing Director Craig Lowe join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss the Wellington Town Hall's skyrocketing restoration costs, the upcoming election, crime in the CBD, housing supply in the capital, and plans to remove cars from the Golden Mile.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every fortnight Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills for Money Talks. This week they discuss what 'lazy money' means, how to bring down credit card bills, and whether the Reserve Bank will likely increase interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the country's most famous electorate seats is up for grabs this election. For 15 years, Grant Robertson has held Wellington Central, but he's heading to Labour's list. In his place is current list MP Ibrahim Omer. The Greens are putting up city councillor Tamatha Paul, while National has lawyer Scott Sheeran. Newstalk ZB reporter Nick James asked Wellington Central voters about the big issu...

Wellington Central's candidates have shared their priorities if they get the seat. The electorate will get a new representative, with Grant Robertson going on the list after holding it for 15 years. The Green candidate, Tamatha Paul says the biggest barrier facing Wellingtonians right now is affordable housing. National's candidate, Scott Sheeran also believes housing's an issue and that they have...

Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and Wellington playwright Dave Armstrong join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss the protest in Wellington led by Brian Tamaki, the Newshub Leaders Debate, National's proposed benefit sanctions, and Summer water restrictions already coming into play.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB's Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills to discuss the Newshub Leaders Debate, the current polls, and unexpectedly passes the phone to Christopher Luxon during his live cross.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings ahead of the 2023 Election. Together they discuss the latest polls, Chris Luxon being prepared to work with him, National's proposed benefit sanctions, protesters descending on Wellington, and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we hear that a nationwide UN conference, set to be held in Wellington, has been moved online due to safety concerns. The move comes as authorities expect potential chaos in the capital over the next few days, as several groups of protesters including one led by Brian Tamaki are set to arrive into Wellington. The United Nations Association of New Zealand was to have its conference at p...

Every fortnight one of Wellington's biggest landlords, Matt Ryan, joins Nick Mills for Hot Property.  This week he discussed how hard it is to insure seaside homes, nearly half of the country's young voters wanting rent controls put in place, the upside to apartment living, and what will happen to the market if interest rates are increased.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

It's Labour's to lose - in the traditionally red stronghold of Rongotai this election. The electorate has been held by the Labour Party since its creation in 1996 -- first by Annette King, who held the seat till 2017 -- which saw Paul Eagle take over the seat. But with Eagle bowing out of politics this year, the seat's set to get a new representative. Labour's putting up Fleur Fitzsimons this elec...

The candidates for Rongotai have clashed over the issue of transport. Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings held its debate for the Wellington electorate this morning. National Party candidate Karuna Muthu says they'll be ditching the Let's Get Wellington Moving plans for light rail. He says there are a range of cost effective projects that should be advanced, rather than light rail. Green Party Candi...

Newstalk ZB's music guru James Irwin joins Nick Mills to preview a new album by Fat Freddy's Drop, and pays tribute to a local Wellington band calling it quits. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellington's All Sports Breakfast host Matt Buck join Nick Mills for Friday Sport Together they preview the Warriors going up against the Broncos, South Africa v Ireland on Sunday morning and Wales v Australia on Monday, and discuss whether North Harbour could take the Ranfurly Shield? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week political commentator Peter Dunne and Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss reports Greg O'Connor told voters Labour would likely lose the election, the mood of the Ohariu electorate, the council's $50,000 Asia delegation, legal action being taken against Let's Get Wellington Moving and the Green Parrot being up for sale.  LIST...