Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Are Kiwis saving enough to survive the economic storm? Savings fell to $653 million in the March 2023 quarter, an $874m decline from the December 2022 quarter’s $1.5b, according to Stats NZ. Nick Mills was joined by Mortgage Ability director Marcus Hull for some saving tips. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waka Kotahi has signed off the funding for two of Let's Get Wellington Moving's first two major transport projects - the Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay upgrades. Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director Sarah Gardner joined Nick Mills to discuss the impacts the construction work will have on businesses in the area. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Deputy Leader and Labour Ohariu MP Greg O'Connor joined Nick Mills for Politics Monday. They discussed the Greens' push for major Wellington seats this election, funding for Let's Get Wellington Moving and ACT policies on crime and co-governance. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Director at Franks Ogilvie Law Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. They talked about the UFS Pharmacy in Courtenay Place deciding to shut down due to Let's Get Wellington Moving. Also on the agenda, the seemingly large increase in drink driving, alarming wait times at Wellington region hospitals, Mayor Tory Whanau's Friday night out and...

In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick on the Friday night incident at Old Quarter involving Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, after speaking with restaurant staff. Georgina also informs us of a large data breach involving the Wellington City Council. LISTEN ABOVE READ GEORGINA CAMPBELL'S LATEST CAPITAL LETTER COLUMN HERE   See omnystudio.c...

National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor joined Nick Mills for the Wellington Mornings' weekly politics segment. They discussed the controversy around Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau, Minister Kiri Allan's conduct, the latest Crown accounts, Te Whatu Ora's ambitious health recruitment drive, campaigning in Ōhāriu and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE S...

Further reports have emerged of the lengthy wait times Wellingtonians are continuing to face at the region's hospitals. One mother has told local media she and her 4-year-old waited for 12 hours at Hutt Hospital's ED. Neil Arvin Chua phoned into Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, after his four-year-old son Sebby died while in ED care at Wellington Hospital last year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has been challenged to “get out more”, with a supporter telling him people want change but “don’t know you”. The comment follows longstanding questions about Luxon’s ability to convince the country to make him Prime Minister come October, having only been an MP since 2020 and Leader of the Opposition since the end of 2021. The comments were made by the owner...

Landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to chat all things property. This week, Matt addressed concerns over the Green Party's proposal to cap rent rises each year, a spike in households missing mortgage payments, a drop in home consents, and what to do with the Oriental Bay band rotunda. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joined Nick Mills in studio for her monthly chat. She discussed allegations of drunken behaviour at a Wellington restaurant, the latest progressions with Let's Get Wellington Moving, various city infrastructure projects, and the treatment of Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt at Wellington City Council-run pools. LISTEN TO TORY'S FULL INTERVIEW ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li...

Wellington Mayor says she was “tipsy” when she skipped the bill at a popular restaurant but has no regrets for supporting local hospitality. In a statement, Whanau said she “strenuously denies” claims about drunken behaviour including asking a waiter “do you know who I am?” after being cut off. Speaking to  Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings, she admitted she was tipsy while dining at the Old Quart...

Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills to chat about the Hurricanes bowing out of Super Rugby, the Hurricanes going up against the Blues in the semifinals, and whether the Saints can take a win over Taranaki. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property developer Ian Cassels and former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss New Zealand now being in a 'technical' recession, gangs shutting down the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki, and public consultation moving forward on the Let's Get Wellington Moving.  Cassels even goes as far to say he may move if changes aren't made to the transp...

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills every week for A Capital Letter. This week she discusses Maritime NZ raising safety concerns before the Interislander ferry mayday call, and Wellington quickly running out of drinking water despite council's being warned. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky Stadium CEO Shane Harmon and Porirua Mayor Anita Baker join Nick Mills for the final business panel in the Sky Stadium studios.  Together they discuss Porirua Business Month, FIFA Women's World Cup ticket sales, oral submissions being made on the LGWM Golden Mile plan, potential incoming water restrictions, and how businesses are feeling cost of living pressures.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio....

Mortgage Ability NZ Director Marcus Hull joins Nick Mills every fortnight to answer listeners' questions in regards to money, finance, budgeting, and just getting through tough times. This week he discusses the KiwiSaver year ending, what bridging finance means, current mortgage rates, and the easiest way to spend money overseas.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cosi fan Tutte is taking to the stage at the St James Theatre in Wellington on June 14, 16 and 18. Jonathan Abernethy performs as Ferrando, and is a born and bred Wellington.  He joins Nick Mills in the Newstalk ZB studio to discuss the show and his upbringing. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss Michael Wood's future, the Green Party's proposed wealth tax, National wanting to end the ban on gene editing and genetic modification, and money that hasn't been distributed to Hawke’s Bay businesses impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudi...

Investigative journalist Nicky Hager and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury join Nick Mills on Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss whether Michael Wood should be sacked from Cabinet, if buses are more important than cars, new recommendations for the electoral system and vaping laws. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper and Jason Pine join Nick Mills to preview the Hurricanes heading to Canberra to meet the Brumbies in Super Rugby quarterfinals, and the Saints hosting the Otago Nuggets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen join Nick Mills to discuss Michael Wood's suspension from his Transport Minister position, Jan Tinetti facing the Privileges Committee, and concern surrounding controversial social media star Andrew Tate. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bid to curb youth vaping the Government has announced that disposable vapes will be banned from August, and all devices will need to have removable or replaceable batteries. New vape retailers will no longer be able to operate within 300-metres of schools and marae. Nick Mills spoke to one Wellington Mornings caller who had a close connection to the industry. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues Reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss the win Mayor Tory Whanau may have up her sleeve, a seventh councillor withdrawing their confidence from Let's Get Wellington Moving, and the capital's cycleway network winning an international award. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for Ōhāriu Greg O'Connor and National Party Deputy Leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Wednesday. This week they debate Michael Wood's temporary suspension from his position as Transport Minister, new vaping laws, and primary teachers voting to accept the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Every two weeks one of Wellington's biggest landlords Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills to talk all things property. This time they discuss whether its worth investing pre-election, if leasehold properties are viable and what's going wrong in the tiny home market.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.