Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
9am-12pm Weekdays
Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.
You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.
Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday - and can't wait for everyone to join the ride on Wellington Mornings, thanks to Wellington Airport.
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the number of gang members surpassing 10,000
The number of gang members in New Zealand has surpassed 10,000 for the first time - now sitting at 10,009 according to the National Gang List. That compares to 9270...
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David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the state of the economy, nurses strike
Around 36,000 nurses are taking to the street today in an effort for better pay and conditions, but with the average nurse earning over $100,000 a year - are some...
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Music Time: James Irwin talks the rise of weird genres and upcoming gigs in Wellington
This week on Music Time, Nick and James preview a New Zealand band out of retirement with an imminent tour and vinyl release, ponder pirate metal and German reggae...
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Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup
It's a Hutt Valley special of the Wellington Morning's business panel this week, with a successful engineer and the man in charge of advocating for business in the...
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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Campbell Barry debate voting changes, trans participation in sport
The government has announced changes to election rules, ending the ability to enrol on election day - something 110,000 people did last election. Is this a reasonable...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk the struggles facing netball, Wrexham v Phoenix
New Zealand's premier netball competition is staring down financial struggles, with Netball NZ yet to confirm a broadcast deal for the competition moving forward. Players...
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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Mike Butterick debate trans participation in sport, butter prices
The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap their guidelines around transgender participation in sports - with individual sporting bodies able to make their own...
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Wellington Saints captain, coach and CEO on winning their 13th NBL title
The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have made history - taking out their thirteenth NBL championship title over the weekend. The Saints beat the Southland Sharks...
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on inflation back on the rise
Inflation is back on the rise, with an annual inflation rate of 2.7% in the year to June, up from 2.5% in the year to March. What will be going through the minds...
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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and JD Trask assess Ray Chung's Mayoral hopes
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by ex-Wellington Mayor and Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester, and Raygun co-founder John-Daniel (JD) Trask. They...
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Politics Thursday: National's Costley defends advisory group's $500k in three months
On Politics Thursday, National's Otaki MP and Labour Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate the revelation the Retail Crime Advisory Group cost 500-thousand...
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Dawn Wilce: Wrexham-born Wellingtonian on her hometown's team taking on the Phoenix this weekend
Wellington football fans are in for an exciting weekend, with the famous Wrexham AFC journeying to Wellington to face our very own Phoenix. The Welsh team rose...
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Music Time: James Irwin on 40 years since Live Aid and Lorde snubbing Wellington
This week is 40 years since the greatest concert of all time - Live Aid. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin joined Nick to talk the very best and worst of...
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Business Panel: WellingtonNZ's Jackson Hapete and Trinity Hotel's Jeremy Smith
Wellington has had a smashing weekend with the All Blacks, 10cc and the NBL semi-final in town - but is the city really on the up? And how much does the city's economy...
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on why young people are struggling to find work
The number of people aged 15-24 without a job has jumped to 16% - nearly one in five. It comes as businesses continue to face tough economic times - with many businesses...
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the candidates facing off in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election
Both Labour and Te Pati Māori have selected their candidates to run in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election - a race necessitated by the death of incumbent MP Takutai...
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Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Wayne Guppy talk Tory Whanau sex email and ABs v France
Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung sent a sordid email to some council colleagues in 2023, claiming mayor Tory Whanau had drug-fuelled “tempestuous sex” in an...
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Frank Bunce and Josh Kronfeld: Former All Blacks on their memories, predictions ahead of the second test
The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. The The 28th Cello Champions Charity...
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Grant Elliott and Ian Klinac: Wellington Champions Lunch organisers on the success of the event
The Cello Champions Charity Luncheon is being held in Wellington for it's 28th year - and Nick Mills was at the Takina Convention Centre broadcasting live ahead...
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Anna Calver: Wellington City Council chief economic and engagement advisor on two years of Takina
It’s been just over two years since Wellington’s brand new $180 million conference centre Takina opened - and it's attracted plenty of events. But there have been...
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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport host on his All Blacks v France predictions
The All Blacks take on France in the second test in Wellington tomorrow night - and the city is buzzing ahead of the game. Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason...
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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley talk OCR, Covid-19 inquiry and lizards v jobs
The second phase of the Royal Commision into the government's response to Covid-19 is underway - but Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the investigation was intentionally...
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Nick Mills tours Bluebridge's new ferry Livia alongside chief executive Shane McMahon
There is a new ferry in Wellington Harbour - and it looks remarkably similar to an existing one. Bluebridge's new ferry Livia has arrived in the capital - the sister...
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Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow
The organisation tasked with helping to grow the Wellington region's economy has a new boss - and he says Wellington needs to focus more on its successes, rather...
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Graham Gouldman: 10cc frontman on the band returning to Wellington and the stories behind the songs
There’s an exciting gig coming to Wellington this week – especially if your heydey was in the 70s. 10cc is returning to the capital on Friday night to play a gig...
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on possible mandatory sentences and Parliament's winter break
It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year. But despite many politicians...
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Friday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Nicola Young talk local elections, 'coloniser' statues and shoplifting
Local elections are less than four months away now, and nominations officially opened today. But with four races in Wellington with hot favourites, are we less excited...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the All Blacks' first test this weekend
Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. France have won their past three...
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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Deborah Russell debate law and order, policy costing unit
The government has announced three new law and order policies this week, including increased penalties for coward punches, assaulting first responders and shoplifting....
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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the economy and whether the Interislander should be privatised
Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins says he is sceptical of the idea the Interislander could be privatised. It comes after a cabinet paper obtained by the...
