Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joins Nick Mills to describe the current mood on the campaign trail, what the polls are saying and what people can expect from the next debate.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National has vowed to scrap Golden Mile redevelopment if contracts remain unsigned The project is part of the 7.4 billion dollar Let's Get Wellington Moving transport plan, and would see cars taken away between Courtenay Place and Lambton Quay. Major works on it are set to start mid next year but, contracts for it haven't been signed yet. The National Party's vowing to scrap the project as it curr...

The Thrive Collective Director Livia Esterhazy and Fidel's and Havana Bar owner Roger Young join Nick Mills on the Business Panel.  Together they discuss the mood of Wellington, the council's spending and priorities, Lets Get Wellington Moving, cycle ways and how they're impacting businesses, and whether after work schmoozing is becoming a thing of the past. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

NZ Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss the mayor and council officials travelling to Asia at a cost of $50,000, and documents that show the new ferry terminals are still far from completion. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hutt South is being tipped as one of the most gripping electorate races this year. The high-profile seat sees senior National MP Chris Bishop take on Labour's Justice and Police Minister, Ginny Andersen. Bishop flipped the historically safe red seat blue in 2017, but Andersen took it back three years later. Azaria Howell headed to Hutt City and Petone to gauge the mood of voters. LISTEN ABOVE See...

Ōhāriu voters will soon get the chance to decide who represents them in the next Parliament. Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings held a panel with candidates for the electorate seat. Labour Greg O'Connor, National's Nicola Willis and TOP's Jessica Hammond shared what they thought were the main issues in the area. They also debated how cost of living pressures can be alleviated, the Johnsonville Mall...

Politicians are in full-on campaign mode, trying to make it over the line in the Ohariu electorate. The seat was held for years by Peter Dunne, the Labour MP turned United Future leader. Labour's Greg O'Connor took the seat in 2017 after Dunne's resignation -- and has held it since. Reporter Azaria Howell hit the streets of Johnsonville to find out if voters are going to back him a third time, and...

Claims contracts haven't yet been signed on Wellington's Golden Mile project. The development would see cars axed from a number of central city streets to prioritise public transit. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau previously told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings the project had been signed off and construction was definite.  However Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert claims otherwise. LISTEN A...

Broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. This week they discuss the current polls ahead of the 2023 election, National refusing to release its tax plan numbers, city councillor Diane Calvert drawing attention to the council's books, and how Cuba Street can be improved.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joins Nick Mills to discuss the latest polls, the ongoing battle between Hipkins and Luxon, and what to expect from upcoming debates. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to explain why she doesn't want dogs off the leash at beaches this summer, and major parking changes potentially coming to Newtown and Berhampore.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every fortnight Wellington mega landlord Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for Hot Property. This week he discusses the Wellington property market bouncing back especially with first home buyers, why real estate agents dress up, and what would make him leave New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Wellington business owner is rubbishing claims retail spending isn't being hit by cycle ways. The city council has released EFTPOS spending figures across areas where there have been major changes to street layouts. The figures show spending dropped about 20% along Riddiford Street during the installation of the controversial Newtown cycle way, but recovered immediately after. However General Gr...

Every fortnight Mortgage Ability Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills to talk all things money and answer listeners' questions. This week they discuss saving for a holiday overseas, Christmas, and Marcus reveals some great spots to get a good deal at the petrol pump. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Kiwi travellers are seeking compensation after being sat, cheek by jowl, for a 13 hour flight next to a flatulent dog. Gill Press and husband Warren, from Wellington, were flying with Singapore Airlines from Paris to Singapore’s Changi Airport in June, when they learned they would be sharing the journey with a congested bulldog. Saying they had not been warned of the pet ahead of travel, the P...

Ginny Andersen, Chris Bishop and Neelu Jennings joins Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for a live Hutt South panel debate. The trio, representing Labour, National and the Greens respectively, discuss the Melling Interchange and RiverLink project and National's promise to build the Petone to Grenada Link Road. They also explain how each candidate can better support the Hutt Hospita...

Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls and Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they critique the first week of the 2023 election campaigns, whether it's possible for National to get construction going on a second Mount Victoria tunnel, Foodstuffs taking the city council to court over the Thorndon Cycleway and plans to build a charity hospital on Ad...

Newstalk ZB's music guru James Irwin joins Nick Mills for Music Time. This week they discuss The Rolling Stones releasing a new single overnight, a new five record box-set by one of New Zealand's best, and another scary glimpse at the world of AI music.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB Political Reporter Sophie Trigger joins Nick Mills on the Beehive Buzz. This week she discusses how each major party is performing in the lead up to the 2023 election, the reaction to the CTU attack ads on Christohper Luxon, and an ongoing Trade Dispute between Canada and New Zealand which has now been resolved. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for A Capital Letter. This week she explains why the end of the Shelly Bay development isn't cause for celebration. She also analyses whether working from home is killing Wellington, and shares her thoughts on former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster running for NZ First in Mana. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and Wellington Gold Awards Director John Dow join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss up the upcoming election and what businesses want from the next Government, National wanting to start construction on a second Mount Victoria tunnel in their first term, and the Shelly Bay development being gone with the wind. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

  National's promising to build a second Mount Victoria tunnel in Wellington in their first term, if they're in Government. National Leader Chris Luxon sat down with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings for half an hour and said they'll fast-track consents for that and upgrading the Basin Reserve. He's also not putting too much stock in Roy Morgan's latest political survey, which has National falling...

Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul and Iron Duke Partners CEO Phil O'Reilly join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they debate National and Labour's tax plans, Chris Hipkins ruling out Winston Peters, whether people should care where their KiwiSaver is invested, who is responsible for truancy, and new proposed rules for dog owners.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Classical on Cuba is taking Wellington by storm. There's over 80 shows, 40 music groups and 12 Venues right across Cuba Street. It offers something for both the classical music lover, and the first-timer. Punters will be able to up-close to musical shows in relaxed venues, all around the Cuba Street area. Artistic director Elliot Vaughan joins Nick Mills in the studio along with Rupa Maitra and Ow...

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sits down for her monthly catch up with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings. This time they discuss in detail liquor licenses being opposed by the council and other agencies, the council delaying changes to how ratings are determined, and whether the Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House are still safe following their new earthquake ratings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...