Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

New Zealand On Air has been labelled out of touch and wasteful for awarding $200,000 of taxpayer money on a documentary about Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick. ACT Party Leader David Seymour says Swarbrick should reject any role in the publicly-funded documentary. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Nicola Willis join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. This week they discuss the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan, the cost-of-living crisis, budget day, recent polls and the Australian election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Adam Cooper discuss the playoffs for the Phoenix, unrest within Basketball and what's ahead for the Warriors.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honourable Peter Dunne and Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert joins Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. This week they discuss the Road to Zero campaign, workplace bullying and whether gangs could ever be made illegal.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Beehive Buzz this week Newstalk ZB political reporter Aaron Dahmen discusses the Government's new immigration policies and a feud between opposing MPs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Music Time James Irwin showcases three terrific local musicians and bands. From Kiwis smashing it offshore to locals writing cracking tunes - we celebrate all things terrific about NZ music month of May. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses her weekly Capital Letter column, cosmetics giant Sephora coming to Wellington and the Cobham Drive pedestrian crossing getting underway. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hot Property Matt Ryan discusses the pressures first-home buyers are facing, Kiwibank increasing its home loan stress test rate and what the future looks like for Wellington's market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospitality New Zealand CEO Julie White and Shoe Clinic founder Neville Mcalister join Nick Mills this week for the business panel. Together the discuss new plans for the David Jones building, the possibility of congestion charges and how hard it is for anyone to recruit staff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Helen Clark foundation has found more research is needed into whether congestion charges could be fairly implemented in Wellington. Mayor Andy Foster chats to Nick Mills about the findings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann discusses the global share markets, unemployment and the ripple effects Armstrong Downes' liquidation may have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than $550 million in funding for more frontline police, a new firearms unit and a package to help businesses protect themselves from ram raids has been promised in a Government Budget pre-announcement. National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty debate the particulars, as well as recent polls and ACT's alternative budget.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The public has registered a vote of no confidence in Police Minister Poto Williams as youth crime spirals out of control. The latest Newshub-Reid Research poll asked: Is the current Police Minister too soft on crime? More than two-thirds - 68.3 percent - said yes, while just 18.3 percent said no. National's Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says he's not surprised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

Jason Pine discusses the A-League playoffs for the Phoenix, the Hurricanes' upcoming match against Fijian and the Saints going head-to-head with the Otago Nuggets on Saturday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester and former Porirua mayor Nick Leggett join Nick Mills for this week's Friday Faceoff. Together they debate Countdown's price freeze, whether Poto Williams has been effective as Police Minister and who they think will be Wellington's next mayor. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Beehive Buzz this week Newstalk ZB's chief political reporter Jason Walls discusses the latest Newshub-Reid Research poll, Simon Bridges' departure and Winston Peters being trespassed from Parliament.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast's gut feeling is this year's bid for the city's top job will be a two-horse race. The contenders are likely to be incumbent Andy Foster and Labour MP for Rongotai Paul Eagle, although both are yet to confirm whether they're running. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters has been trespassed from Parliament after attending the Wellington convoy protest earlier this year. Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson spoke with Nick Mills about Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard's decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Capital Letter Georgina Campbell explains how Transmission Gully has been performing during its first month and when public transport will turn digital.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Hull explains how people can safeguard themselves when investing in units by plan and how ANZ customers can prepare for changing test interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster joins Nick Mills for his monthly catch-up of May. While answering listeners questions he discusses the liquidation of Armstrong Downes, co-governance, rising sea levels and the Shelly Bay occupation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Herald's Business Editor at Large Liam Dann discusses the growth of Rocket Lab, how Air New Zealand measures up and what he expects from set to be released unemployment figures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis and Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny Anderson join Nick Mills for Politics Monday. Together they discuss new climate change data, youth crime, Three Waters and the state of mental health services. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine and Adam Cooper discuss sport for the week with Nick Mills. Top of their list is the Hurricanes upcoming match against the Brumbies, a hopeful win for the Wellington Phoenix and the opening of the NBL season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney-General and Cabinet minister Chris Finlayson and former Wellington City Councillor Jo Coughlan join Nick Mills for Friday faceoff. Together they pick apart the new developments of the Three Waters reforms, the future of co-governance and how crime is affecting the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.