Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny discusses petrol prices remaining eye-wateringly high and the Reserve Bank hiking interest rates to try to curb inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's foreign minister met with the leaders of Samoa on Saturday on the third stop of an island-hopping tour aimed at deepening China's ties with Pacific nations. Director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre and an Associate Professor at Victoria University Jason Young shares what he believes it could mean for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This week on Politics Monday National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Kieran McAnulty discuss China’s presence in the South Pacific, the PM’s trip to the US, Nanaia Mahuta, LGWM and criticism on the 2022 budget. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Adam Cooper react to NBA coach Steve Kerr's powerful plea following a tragic school shooting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons and political commentator Bryce Edwards join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Together the debate the Prime Minister’s trip to the US, whether Wellington should pay to preserve historic buildings, the New Building Standard and whether a gun register is the answer to solving gun crime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Music Time James Irwin showcases two young Kiwi artists, Reb Fountain and Louis Baker. He also dusts off a famous record by famous NZ Garage rock band The La de Das for Cash in the Attic.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the Prime Minister’s trip to the US and Nanaia Mahuta having no contact with the New Zealand ambassador to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hot Property Matt Ryan discusses rent control, investing in earthquake-prone buildings and whether landlords are obligated to fill commercial properties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing director of East By West Ferries Jeremy Ward and owner of Smith the Grocer Mary Meachen join Nick Mills on the Business Panel. Together they discuss the independent panel reviewing our electoral laws, cycleways, Te Reo within business, this year’s budget and whether Wellington is bouncing back after lockdown restrictions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses why the Wellington City Council should reconsider selling the airport and the latest update on the capital’s unfluoridated water supply.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business. This week she discusses how inflation was the driving factor behind this year's budget and how the Reserve Bank is likely to raise the Official Cash Rate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Paul Goldsmith joins Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they discuss the Australian election, the Government's 2022 Budget, pay rate increases and whether the voting age should be lowered to 16. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pay rates are rising as much as 33 per cent in some sectors as competition for workers heats up amid the labour crunch. According to Seek, manufacturing, logistics and transport had the highest salary growths of 27 to 33 per cent in one year. Seek Country Manager Rob Clarke joins Nick Mills.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coastguard Wellington has been gifted a new response vessel through a partnership between Team Emirates New Zealand and Lotto NZ. Nick Mills met with Coastgaurd Wellington as the vessel was delivered. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Sports Adam Cooper discusses a tough season for the Phoenix and an upcoming home game for the Hurricanes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Franks Ogilvie Brigitte Morten and Managing Partner of Iron Duke Partners Phil O'Reilly join Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. Throughout the hour they discuss the Government's new budget, local council, a lack of pride within Wellington and Hutt Hospital's main building being deemed earthquake-prone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer and founder of The BeatGirls Andrea Sanders is bringing her new show 'Cringeworthy the 80s' to Wellington this weekend. She joins Nick Mills for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cancer Society is wanting to raise awareness around the link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer. Cancer Society co-medical director Dr George Laking chats with Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen joins Nick Mills ahead of the 2022 Budget Day announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgina Campbell joins Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. This week she discusses Hutt Hospital's maternity upgrade being paused, Wellington Airport reporting a profit and a recent victory for Victoria University students. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The main building at Hutt Hospital, the Heretaunga Block, has been deemed earthquake-prone. Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards chief executive Fionnagh Dougan said they have some years to bring the building back to acceptable levels but the work would disrupt patient care. Anything less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard is considered earthquake-prone. The DHB would...

The main building at Hutt Hospital, the Heretaunga Block, has been deemed earthquake-prone. Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards chief executive Fionnagh Dougan said they have some years to bring the building back to acceptable levels but the work would disrupt patient care. Anything less than 34 per cent of the New Building Standard is considered earthquake-prone. The DHB would...

This week on Money Talks Marcus Hull discusses the cryptocurrency market crashing, drawing up a prenuptial agreement and what falling house prices means for those looking to take out a mortgage. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over a third of cars on the road will be electric or hybrid - and high-emitting vehicles will be banned - under a significant plan unveiled by the Government. The $4.5 billion in funding announced on Monday will help reduce global warming and avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. Editor of car buying guide Dog and Lemon Clive Matthew-Wilson shares his thoughts with Nick Mills. LISTEN A...

New Zealand Herald's new Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins Nick Mills for Tuesday Business. This week she discusses effects to come of rising interest rates, the Government's new Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget Day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.