Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell sheds some light on Wellington only offering one special voting site, the Newtown cycleway stoush being settled out of court and Andy Foster running for mayor and mayor only. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hot Property Matt Ryan explains to Nick Mills how to make the most of an auction environment, the role of property in a divorce, inflation within the construction industry and how house prices are continuing to drop.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen and National MP Chris Bishop join Nick Mills in the studio for Tuesday Politics. Together they discuss record inflation, fuel tax, the Pacific Islands Forum and Christopher Luxon's abortion stance affecting the polls. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann joins Nick Mills on Tuesday Business. He discusses inflation hitting 7.3 percent, fuel prices beginning to shift and central Wellington businesses receiving financial aid following the 23 day Parliament protest. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Adam Cooper join Nick Mills to discuss the final All Black's v Ireland test, Wellington Cricket captain Michael Bracewell stealing the show, Sky Stadium memories and the Open Championship golf getting underway. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Friday Faceoff two of New Zealand's most legendary rugby commentators Grant Nisbett and Keith Quinn join Nick Mills ahead of the the final All Black's v Ireland test match. Together they discuss their expectations of the game, challenges currently facing the team and highlights of their careers.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A series of moves have been unveiled to try to combat gangs – including a new crime of firing a gun with intent to intimidate that comes with jail time. Other changes announced by Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri Allan this morning include: • Expanding the range of offences where police can seize and impound cars, motorbikes and other vehicles • Police and other enforcement...

On a special edition of Music Time James Irwin uses the power of music to predict who will come out on top of the All Blacks v Ireland test week. Who do you think has produced the better tunes? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money Talks this week Marcus Hull discusses the Reserve Bank lifting the OCR 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in its latest bid to head off inflation, low interest rates being offered and budgeting tips.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on Fiji - where Pacific Island Forum leaders are now in all-day closed-door talks. Climate change is a burning issue - and hopes are high the delegates will come up with plans for concrete action. Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen is in Suva. He says locals are desperate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky Stadium CEO Shane Harmon and D4 Irish Bars owner Dermot Murphy join Nick Mills on the Business Panel during test week.  This week they discuss the All Black's upcoming test against Ireland, Let's Get Wellington Moving, labour shortages, the risk of Red and Air New Zealand's flexibility policy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By New Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell Heads are yet to roll at Wellington Water, despite a damning report revealing water in the region hasn't been fluoridated properly for six years. There has, however, been a new appointment to the water company's board, after it was found none of the directors had practical or leadership experience in water services. A review was la...

Hurricanes fullback Josh Moorby speaks with Nick Mills ahead of his Māori All Blacks debut against Ireland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Chamber CEO Simon Arcus joins Nick Mills this week for Tuesday Business.  He discusses the Let's Get Wellington Moving Golden Mile plans now out for public consultation, regional business confidence and how life  compares to the US. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown has begun for the opening of Wellington's new Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tākina. It's the city council's largest infrastructure investment under construction since Sky Stadium, and it's set to be open in 12 months.  The ground floor will provide an internal walkway linking Wakefield and Cable Street. An exhibition space is located in this part of the building as well as a cafe...

Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny Andersen and National MP Chris Bishop join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss the ACT Party's 100 day plan, changes to the 501 deportation system, the possibility of Red, Wellington Water, Boris Johnson and Andy Foster seeking re-election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir John Kirwan is embarking on a landmark road-trip across the country, in a bid to change the course of mental health in Aotearoa. New research has indicated 75% of Kiwis believe this generation of children are at greater risk of mental health issues than the generations that preceded them, and 60% of Kiwis don’t think we’re doing enough to tackle the growing mental health issue. Sir John's road...

Jason Pine discusses the All Blacks v Ireland second test in Dunedin on Saturday, the Māori All Blacks also going up against Ireland, Rafa Nadal pulling out of Wimbledon and the Wellington Sports awards . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week former mayoral candidate and Wellington city councillor Jo Coughlin and former MP for Ōhāriu Honourable Peter Dunne join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together they discuss Mark Dunajtschik's donation to Hutt Hospital, New Zealand's relationship with Australia, mayor Andy Foster seeking re-election and Let's Get Wellington Moving. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

A staffing crisis at a psychiatric facility for teenagers with severe mental illness got so severe that employees worried it would lead to "serious injury or death", according to damning inspection reports obtained by the Herald. Inspectors from the Children's Commissioner's office visited the Regional Rangatahi Adolescent Inpatient Service (RRAIS), a 12-bed facility in Porirua, twice in the past...

Newstalk ZB deputy political editor Jason Walls discusses whether New Zealand could be put back into the red traffic light setting, Ardern meeting with Anthony Albanese and the Pacific Islands forum starting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington mayor Andy Foster has announced on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings he wants another term in the job. Foster promised host Nick Mills months ago he would announce what his intentions were for the mayoralty on the local show. Foster said he was absolutely committed to Wellington. "I've been privileged to be the mayor for the last two and a bit years. It's been an extraordinarily tough t...

Property expert Matthew Ryan joins Nick Mills to discuss ramifications of the NZX falling, how IRD are focusing on construction companies and whether they face a similar fate to those in Australia.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayoral hopefuls might be tempted to relitigate Let's Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) with new transport policies, but I am respectfully asking them not to. New Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss column this week amongst everything else concerning Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayoral hopefuls might be tempted to relitigate Let's Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) with new transport policies, but I am respectfully asking them not to. New Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills to discuss column this week amongst everything else concerning Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.