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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.
- 1115 - Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the Phoenix, Canes and Warriors
The Wellington Phoenix may have missed out on finishing at the top of the A League table, but we've still got a home semi-final to look forward to.
Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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Fri, 03 May 2024 - 1114 - Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Fleur Fitzsimons on Julie Anne Genter, Te Papa and working from home
It was two council foes reuniting on Friday Faceoff this week... but it turns out they're actually good mates.
Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and former councillor and now the PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills to dissect the news of the week.
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Fri, 03 May 2024 - 1113 - Laura Newcombe: Florist involved in altercation with Julie Anne Genter speaks out
The florist who's accused Julie Anne Genter of yelling at her says the confrontation could have been avoided.
Laura Newcombe says the MP also pulled out her phone during a heated exchange over cycleways.
The Green Party is not disputing the story.
Newcombe told Nick Mills on Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings that Genter didn't need to come into her shop.
She says Genter didn't need to keep the argument going and could have left at any time.
Genter is also in the spotlight for crossing the parliamentary chamber and waving a booklet in Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey's face.
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Thu, 02 May 2024 - 1112 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall on Julie Anne Genter, AUKUS and MPs pay
Both Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they've never seen anything like the outburst from Julie Anne Genter on the floor of Parliament last night.
The Finance Minister and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk the political issues of the week.
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Thu, 02 May 2024 - 1111 - Another rugby death: Concussion victim and legendary former All Black speak on dangers of rugby
There's been another death on the rugby field, this time in Auckland.
33-year-old Cory Heather died at a game in Beachlands after a suspected knock to the head over the weekend.
Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills asked what more needs to be done to ensure players' safety, and heard from caller Johnny who is soon to quit working after some poor dementia test results. In tears, he spoke of years of concussions as a young rugby player and how it has affected his life.
Later in the show Earle Kirton, a former All Black turned dentist rang the show to talk about what needs to be done.
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 1110 - Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on James Shaw's legacy and Pharmac funding boost
James Shaw signs off from Parliament this week after a 10-year career, much of it as co-leader, and at one point even the sole leader of the Greens.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about his legacy, as well as news the government will be signing off on the budget today and the details of a new Pharmac announcement.
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 1109 - Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor responds to poll finding she has lowest approval rating of any NZ mayor
Just a day after a Curia poll showed Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has the lowest approval rating of any New Zealand mayor, she joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her monthly catch-up.
Also on the agenda was the failed Reading Cinema deal, the Golden Mile project and the renewal of her Green membership.
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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 1108 - Politics Wednesday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen on Reading deal, three strikes
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Wellington City Council's now-collapsed deal with Reading Cinemas was "shady" and could have found the council in hot water with the Auditor General.
She was joined by Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen to talk the political issues of the week with Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 1107 - Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on what's next after the failed Reading Cinemas deal
Where to now for the derelict Reading Cinemas complex, and what has the failed deal cost the council? Those questions are yet to be answered, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter slot.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 1106 - Business Panel: Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield and NZCIS general manager Jamie Tout
Wellington institution Cranfields is set to shut down, while the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is going from strength to strength as the training facility for the Hurricanes and the Phoenix.
The leaders of those respective businesses joined Nick Mills to talk through how things are... and the pair had quite different outlooks.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1105 - Beehive Buzz: ZB senior political reporter Sophie Trigger on PM's Asia trip and lending changes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned from a week long tour of South East Asia, aimed at improving New Zealand's relationships with Singapore, Thailand and the Phillipines.
Newstalk ZB senior political reporter Sophie Trigger joined Nick Mills to talk about the trip, as well as the government's changes to lending regulations and the fast track consent bill.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1104 - Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Josie Pagani talk mega tunnel, Tory Whanau and police pay
On Friday Faceoff this week Nick was joined by political commentator Josie Pagani and former broadcaster Mark Sainsbury.
On the agenda was Wellington's mega tunnel proposal, Tory Whanau rejoining the Greens, police pay and the Stuff/Newshub deal.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 1103 - Nick Mills: Wellington is in a downward spiral and we're in trouble
OPINION: Some disturbing news came across my desk yesterday.
I got a lovely email from Nicola Cranfield with the sad news that Cranfield’s on Johnson St near Lambton Quay is closing.
Often shops close during a recession and unpredictable times.
Shops close because they go broke.
Businesses close when owners have just had enough.
But Cranfield’s has been operating in Wellington for 33 years and reading Nicola Cranfield’s email really affected me.
Nicola has fought endlessly against Let's Get Wellington Moving and the Golden Mile project. She's met with counsellors, she's met with businesses, she's gone to every meeting she possibly could have gone to, just to fight the cause to save Lambton Quay from both Let's Get Wellington Moving and the Golden Mile project.
She's had the acrimony of presenting to Wellington City Council with councillors not even looking her in the eye, looking down at their devices not caring what she has to say.,not caring what she and her mother had done for our city over 33 years. Absolutely no respect whatsoever.
But that didn't stop Nicola from fighting.
That didn't stop Nicola from being a proud Wellingtonian wanting her successful family business to carry on against all the distractions and inconvenience that was thrown at her by those two major projects and our council.
Things got so frustrating for her that she decided that she would not renew her long term lease and go month to month.
Unfortunately for us in Wellington it didn’t work for Nicola Cranfield and her shop is closing.
A Wellington institution gone, just like that.
It’s interesting Nicola is not blaming or even bringing into the equation the public sector job losses due to government cuts.
I've met Nicola a few times she's the most positive, bright, energetic and focused businesswoman you could ever expect to meet.
She’s someone you talk to and say to yourself ‘gosh aren't we lucky to have a person like that running a business in our city’.
Well no longer; she joins the long list of fabulous Wellingtonians who ran amazing businesses that got caught up in the downward spiral and are out…
An article in the Herald today from Thomas Coughlan, outlining the effects and breaking down the job losses by numbers is very interesting.
It shows it's more of a self-perpetuating downhill spiral than actual cash disappearing from the community.
People that haven't lost their job still have the disposable income to spend - they’re just adjusting and being extremely careful.
Even last night I met a couple who hadn’t lost their jobs, still had disposable income and they felt guilty for going out. It felt wrong to them, with everything going on.
Our city is in a bad place, and no, it's not just because of these public service cuts, which much of us would agree are needed to some extent.
No, its a wider issue. It’s an economy on the slump, it's a council that doesn’t seem to understand the big issues, its uncertainty over projects like the Golden Mile.
I love this city, I love it a lot - but Wellington doesn’t feel like it did five, ten or twenty years ago.
We’re in a slump, we’re in a spiral - and I think most of us know it.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 1102 - Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen on police pay, mega tunnel and record immigration
On Politics Thursday this week Nick was joined by Housing Minister and MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop, and Labour's Hutt South list MP and police spokesperson Ginny Andersen.
On the agenda was the police's rejected pay offer, cuts to Oranga Tamariki, Wellington's mega tunnel proposal and new record immigration figures.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 1101 - Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner says begging ban won't solve problem
Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says the idea of banning begging in the city wouldn't solve the problem.
The issue of begging is back at the fore after a Rotorua and Christchurch city councillor called for a ban in their respective cities.
But Edridge says people only beg because they are in need and we need to fix the source of the problem.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1100 - Nick Mills: Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green member is a breach of Wellingtonians' trust
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's switch from independent to Green party member breaches the trust of her voters, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills says.
Newstalk ZB revealed yesterday that the Wellington Mayor had renewed her Green Party membership, after initially letting it lapse so she could form more constructive relationships with other councillors.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1099 - Madagascar The Musical: Cast of new stage show perform in studio
The zoo has hit Wellington, with Madagascar The Musical set to take over the St James Theatre this week.
The main cast and show producer joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for an in-studio performance.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1098 - Chris Hipkins: Opposition leader says we need to question what AUKUS means before signing up
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is rushing into signing up to pillar two of the AUKUS pact
"[The new government] is effectively saying yeah, we want in. I wouldn't say we want in until we know what we're signing up for," he told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
"I don't think that's something responsible governments do."
Also on the agenda was the proposal for a new 'mega tunnel' under Wellington city, the government's rental law changes and how NZ responds to the Iran/Israel conflict that came to the fore on Sunday.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1097 - Beehive Buzz: How important is Luxon's trip to to Asia, and what did Winston achieve overseas?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon landed in Singapore late last night, the first stop of a week-long trip to South-East Asia.
Luxon is also visiting Thailand - the first visit from a New Zealand Prime Minister in 11 years, and the Phillipines - the first visit in 14 years.
Newstalk ZB's senior political reporter Sophie Trigger joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills, where they also talked Winston Peters' overseas visit and a split of the coalition government over a Green MP's member's bill.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1096 - Simeon Brown: Wellington mega tunnel idea a 'significant opportunity' for the city
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says an idea to build a "mega tunnel" under Wellington City from The Terrace to Kilbirnie could be a better option than a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but there needs to be further investigation.
The NZ Herald revealed this morning that the government had asked NZTA/Waka Kotahi to investigate the feasibility of the mega tunnel, but so far there are no rough costs.
Brown joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to discuss the proposal.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1095 - Friday Faceoff: Former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy disect the week's news
Friday Faceoff this week saw former Cabinet Minister Peter Dunne and Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy join Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
On the agenda was MPs pay, Upper Hutt's boy racing issue, the tragic Billy Guyton story and the relaxed rules of dogs in public.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1094 - Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on two big home games for the Phoenix and Hurricanes
It'll be a quick turnaround for the Sky Stadium groundskeepers this weekend with the Phoenix playing tonight and the Hurricanes playing tomorrow night in what's set to be a big weekend of sport.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk the weekend's sport.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1093 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they don't need a payrise
MPs pay is determined independently, but both the Finance Minister and the Opposition's health spokesperson say they don't need payrises.
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Ayesha Verrall joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk MPs pay, the ferry advisory panel, the proposed no body no parole law, and concerns about a future census.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 1092 - Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on advice Korean government could be upset over canned ferry deal
The government received advice that cancelling Kiwirail's mega ferry deal could affect diplomatic relations with Korea, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for her weekly Capital Letter segment.
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 1091 - Music Time: a special AI-generated tune for Nick, and is Chris Isaak the gig of the year?
It's a musical ding-dong as James Irwin tries his best to convince Nick that the gig of the year is coming up and everyone should get along to see this musician who has millions of record sales.
Things get even murkier as we create the first-ever AI jingle for Wellington Mornings with a lot of help from www.suno.ai
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 1090 - Business Panel: Wellington business leaders Simon Arcus and Paul Retimanu on the state of Wellington's economy
Covid-19, worker shortages, the growth in working from home and now public service cuts: Wellington's economy has had a tough few years, and it's still struggling, Wellington businessman and vice president of Hospitality NZ Paul Retimanu says.
He joined Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus and Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk business, including a proposal for a new arena, 90 day trials, and how much good weather impacts retail and hospitality.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1089 - Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on MPs salary review and Winston's jetsetting
A pay rise for MPs would be politically damaging, Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says.
He joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz, talking the possible increase for MPs salaries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters' overseas tour and public service cuts.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1088 - Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the important Phoenix fixture and Hurricanes money troubles
It may be a bye for the Hurricanes this weekend, but there's a huge fixture for the Wellington Phoenix against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Saturday night to look forward to.
All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1087 - Friday Faceoff: Bryce Edwards and Dave Armstrong talk Māori wards, drug driving and road rage
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by political commentator and lecturer Bryce Edwards and Wellington columnist and playwright Dave Armstrong.
The trio talked Māori wards, road rage, the Reading Cinema deal, rates increases and the language of Gen Z.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1086 - Campbell Barry: Local Govt NZ vice president says Maori ward decision 'significant overreach'
Hutt City Mayor and Local Government New Zealand vice-president Campbell Barry says the government's decision to bring back binding referendums for Māori wards is government overreach.
He joined Wellington Mornings Host Nick Mills to talk about the announcement yesterday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1085 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ginny Andersen on drug testing, three strikes and Gen Z
On Politics Thursday this week, National deputy leader and Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills.
On the agenda was Gen Z slang, the cancelled mega ferry project, drug driver testing and the reintroduction of the three strikes legislation.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1084 - Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Shelly Bay plans, Dixon St pedestrian death
The NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills for her regular Capital Letter update.
On the agenda was the long-awaited Miramar reserve, including an update on Sir Peter Jackson's plans for Shelly Bay, as well as womens' access to healthcare and an emotional court sentencing after a driver was killed on Dixon St.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 1083 - Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Nick Bewley on the long weekend's sport
Friday Sport Kickoff has been brought forward to Thursday, with a bunch of big fixtures taking place over the long Easter weekend.
All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Christchurch sports editor Nick Bewley joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1082 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall on the upcoming budget, greyhound racing and Easter trading
This week on Politics Thursday Nick was joined by Finance Minister and National deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall.
On the agenda was the upcoming budget, the tax take, whether we should ban greyhound racing, and if our Easter trading laws are past their use-by date.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1081 - Sir Mark Dunajtschik: Radio silence from City Council since Reading Offer
A prominent philanthropist says he hasn't heard a peep from the Wellington City Council, after offering to bail out the Reading cinema deal.
Sir Mark Dunajtschik offered to pay 32 million dollars for the land under the Cinema, so the Council wouldn't have to.
But the City Council voted to go ahead with plans to buy it themselves.
Tory Whanau told Newstalk ZB on Monday they were still in discussions with Sir Mark about the offer.
But, three days on, he told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings he hasn't heard anything.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1080 - Chris Hipkins: Labour leader in studio talking tax, Wellington issues
On the show today Labour leader Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills to talk about Labour's opposition strategy and how the party plans on tackling tax.
Also on the agenda were Wellington and its issues, the Green's increased presence in the city, and how Labour plans to manage its relationship with the party to its left.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1079 - Good Habits: UK folk duo touring New Zealand perform live in studio
Back in New Zealand after being stuck here during the Covid-19 pandemic, UK duo Good Habits are touring the length and breadth of the country.
Ahead of their performances in Wellington, they stopped in to chat with Nick Mills and perform Sunday, a song from their new album out in July.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 1078 - Nick Mills: Greyhound racing is past its use-by date
Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills says greyhound racing should be banned in New Zealand, and hopes that Racing Minister Winston Peters joins Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in advocating for a ban.
"This is a sport that injures, mames and kills dogs each year," Mills said. "It's on borrowed time."
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1077 - Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor talks Reading deal, mosque and bar noise ammendment
Nick was joined by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau for her monthly slot.
On the agenda was the Reading Cinemas deal, the district plan, the proposal to change noise control restrictions for licensed bars and religious venues, as well as the scrapping of Three Waters and Newtown's controversial parking proposal.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1076 - Cuba Dupa: Festival director Drew James on Wellington's favourite street festival
Cuba Dupa is taking over Wellington's CBD this weekend, with an estimated 100,000 people expected to visit over the course of the weekend.
Festival Director Drew James spoke with Nick Mills about what's in store.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 1075 - Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Jason Walls talk Winston, Reading Cinemas and Grant Robertson
This week on Friday Faceoff Nick was joined by Green MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls.
On the agenda was Winston's state of the nation speech, whether the Reading Cinemas deal should be revisited and public sector job cuts - among other things.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 1074 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall talk vaping, tax cuts and Grant Robertson's legacy
This week on Politics Thursday Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills.
On the agenda was the government's new vaping regulations, Winston Peters and his Nazi comparison, the legacy of Grant Robertson, and National's promised tax cuts.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 1073 - Owner of home blocked by school's 'tower of terror' speaks of privacy invasion, peeping Toms
Alan is the owner of the home bordering Hutt Intermediate School, where a 5.5m climbing tower built by the school looks directly into his home. He says students yell and throw things, and peeping Toms look through at night.
He spoke to Nick Mills about his fight to move the structure, first reported by the NZ Herald this week.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 1072 - Bob Houston: Gala dinner and debate organiser on the event with a special ZB connection
Nick Mills was joined by Bob Houston, the organiser of a gala dinner and debate raising money for the restoration of Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral on Hill St.
The high-profile debators, moderated by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, are battling for the Justin Du Fresne Cup - named in honour of the late Newstalk ZB host known as the "voice of Wellington".
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 1071 - Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on almagamation proposal, mayor's Hollywood meetings
In this weeks Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell talks a proposal floated to merge some of the region's councils and Mayor Tory Whanau's meetings with Hollywood heavyweights.
She also gives an update on Wellington's water emergency situation - and it's good news.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 1070 - Massive Ukulele extravaganza in this year's CubaDupa
A massive ukulele performance will form part of the annual CubaDupa festival in Wellington on Sunday.
The festival's teaming up with NZ Ukulele to put on a ukulele extravaganza, featuring 23 school, university and community ukulele groups for a massive collaborative project.
Organiser Sean O'Connor and members of Victoria University's Vic Ukes joined Nick Mills in studio to preview in the event, and gave some of the Newstalk ZB team some ukulele tips.
O'Connor also runs a Porowhita community singing event on Instagram, and is also running a sing-along event next month.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 1069 - Hot Property: Matt Ryan on the state of Wellington's housing market
For the first time this year Wellington mega-landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to talk all things property.
The pair talked prices, listings and the everpresent high interest rates.
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 1068 - Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on Winston's speech, China meeting, Greens turmoil
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Winston Peters' state of the nation speech was "classic Winston" - taking potshots at the media and the opposition.
Jason joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.
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Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 1067 - Tony Paine: Mary Potter Hospice CEO on council's 'catastrophic' parking plan
Wellington City Council is planning to make about 2500 Newtown car parks time-limited, sparking concerns from Mary Potter Hospice that some families won't be able to spend as much time with their families.
CEO Tony Paine, who told the council the plan would be "catastrophic", spoke to Nick Mills.
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Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 1066 - Friday Faceoff: City and regional councillor talk district plan, Greens turmoil
On Friday Faceoff this week Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty and Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Simon Woolf discuss the state of the Green Party and Wellington city's new district plan.
Also on the agenda was the possibility of the regional council buying more shares in Centreport and whether Ombudsman Peter Boshier should be allowed to continue in his role.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 1065 - Peter Dunne: Darleen Tana allegations a credibility issue for Greens
Former Cabinet Minister and political commentator Peter Dunne says the allegations against Darleen Tana are a serious credibility issue for the Green Party.
He spoke to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about turmoil yet again engulfing the Green Party.
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 1064 - Politics Thursday: Was Cabinet divided on police pay deal?
This week on Politics Thursday Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and Finance Minister Nicola Willis talk health targets, the Ruapehu bailout and the Ombudsman's age limit.
Nick Mills also asks if Police Minister Mark Mitchell advocated for a stronger police pay offer in cabinet, and if he came against a brick wall in the form of the Finance Minister.
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 1063 - New Wellington Depression Recovery Centre now open
Wellington now houses the country's first community based Depression Recovery Centre.
Whakamātūtū : A place of recoveryoffers a therapeutic day programme for for people with moderate to severe mental health issues at purpose built premises on Cuba Street.
The director and driving force behind the new facility is mental health advocate and lawyer Brent Williams, who spoke to Nick Mills on site.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 1062 - Capital Letter March 13: Will second Mt Vic tunnel have cycling & walking paths?
On this week's Capital Letter, Nick and Georgina Campbell discuss the Transport Minister's refusal to commit to pedestrians and cyclists being able to use the new Mt Victoria Tunnel.
They also looked at the upcoming rates rise for Wellington residents, and fundraising efforts by Royal NZ Ballet.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 1061 - Music Time March 12: New Norah Jones music and a Kiwi record worth nearly $1,000
Today on music time, Nick and James celebrate the ninth album from multi Grammy winning musician Norah Jones, enjoy some humour metal from an A list Hollywood actor's band and just maybe you have this dusty old album from a New Zealand band in your attic that worth nearly $1000.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 1060 - Faceoff March 8: Business leader and former mayor discuss the impact of public service cuts on Wellington
On this week's Friday Faceoff, Dot Loves Data director and former Wellington mayor Justin Lester, and director of Iron Duke Partners Phil O'Reilly discuss the continuing public service cuts and how they're affecting the capital city.
They also assessed the new Government's first 100 days in office, the TVNZ job and programme cuts, whether the Hurricanes Poua should have made a political stand in their team haka and the Government's plans for a new Mt Victoria tunnel.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 1059 - Politics March 7: Finance Minister reacts to news of TVNZ restructure
In Politics Thursday this week, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall react to the news that TVNZ is proposing to cut up to 68 jobs.
They also discussed the government's plans with emergency housing, continued public service cuts, the grounded Air Force Boeing 757 plane, National's new roading plan and how we can stop health workers being lured across the Tasman.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 1058 - Nick Mills: Using a team haka for personal, political gain is despicable
The Hurricanes Poua team performed a haka before its first game of the Super Rugby Aupiki season last weekend, which was critical of the coalition government.
They altered the haka, and referred to people being "puppets of this redneck government".
Many times, over many years, I've said that politics and sport have no place on the same grounds. I've also felt that the respect that the haka is held in is sometimes questioned.
I have seen some of the most amazing haka performed that would bring tears to your eyes, and I've also seen it used in places that a haka shouldn't be. And I'm sure, yesterday at the Wellington secondary schools McEvedy Shield athletics meet, there would have been some of the best haka in the nation.
For a sporting team to use the haka for personal, political gains, for me is despicable. And for a team to use it as a statement about a political situation I feel is totally inappropriate.
Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee initially said they were looking into it, but there was no intention for disciplinary action.
He made it clear they're not supportive of the language used in the haka and don't wait it used again.
Lee also said he would be apologising to the Government.
I feel for Avan Lee - he's in a position he didn't know he would be, the actions had nothing to do with him, and he's been pushed in front of a very loaded bus. How he's going to get out of this situation I don't know, and my thoughts are with him.
However, trustee for Women in Rugby Aotearoa Alice Soper backed what the players were doing.
Soper supported the players doing the same haka again in round two this weekend, because "women's sports have a history of their origins coming from protest."
Well, Alice, I hope you are in the stands and I hope you take a lot of friends, as there weren't many people in that stadium watching the haka the other day.
And if I was going to make a political stand in my haka, and I was in women's rugby, I'd be saying to people "Come on, the challenge is for you to come and support us, pack the stadium, pack the ground so we can get paid more money".
If this happened under my control, i.e. with the Saints basketball team, I'd have no hesitation in apologising quickly. I would say to all our stakeholders - our sponsors, our customers, people that pay to go and watch the game, and anyone that's associated with the club over all the years - I'm sorry.
And if players under my watch were involved in a political protest, using our Saints brand, that's been there for 40 years and with hundreds of players before them, and hundreds after them, they'd be given a severe speech.
I'd ask them if they wanted still to be involved in the organisation that was promoting them, promoting their sport, and paying them, and if you want to be political, go and be a politician.
Go and stand for a party and promote your personal thoughts and idealism.
We're a sporting team, and we're here to play sport and entertain. We're not a vehicle to promote your personal agenda.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 1057 - Capital Letter March 6: Is the Reading Cinema deal fiscally neutral for ratepayers?
In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick on her investigation into whether the Wellington City Council's deal to by Reading Cinemas land is really fiscally neutral to ratepayers.
They also discuss a halt in some legal proceedings against those who built the Transmission Gully motorway.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 1056 - Faceoff March 1: Former Mayor suggests intervention is necessary for Wellington City Council
Former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and political commentator Brigitte Morten joined Nick Mills on this week's Friday Faceoff.
They discussed the Wellington City Council's controversial Reading Cinema deal, the closure of Newshub, tougher laws announced on gangs, the staff still employed by Let's Get Wellington Moving and whether organisations should still provide bills on paper to those who want them.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 1055 - Major Wellington property developer questions City Council's Reading Cinema deal
Wellington's controversial Reading Cinema deal has moved ahead, despite backlash and an eleventh hour twist.
The Wellington City Council's officially buying the land the boarded-up quake-prone site sits on - for $32 million.
A motion to block the deal from going ahead failed.
Philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik offered to buy the site yesterday, but his philanthropic offer didn't come to fruition after the council pushed their own deal through.
Prominent Wellington property developer Eyal Aharoni joined Nick Mills with his thoughts on the deal.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 1054 - Politics Feb 29: Nicola Willis and Kieran McAnulty discuss Newshub closedown
In the latest edition of Politics Thursday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's housing and local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty discuss the proposed closure of Newshub and if the Government should play a bigger role in supporting media.
They also discussed the Wellington City Council's possible purchase of Reading Cinema land, the repealing of smokefree laws, the government's crackdown on gangs and the ambitions laid by the new Government over housing affordability.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 1053 - 'The New Blue – A Portrait of Pixie Williams' at Fringe Festival
The New Zealand Fringe Festival is underway in Wellington.
The New Blue is a unique performance showcasing the remarkable story and songbook of New Zealand's first recording pop star, Pixie Williams. Created by Williams' daughter Amelia Costello, it's the musical story of her life, crafted by people who knew and loved her. It's also a much wider story, exploring life in Wellington at the time, and the music industry machinations of the 1940s and 1950s.
Performers Kirsten Te Rito, Lisa Tomlins and Jacqui Nyman joined Nick Mills in studio for a chat and a live performance about the show.
The New Blue is on at Hannah Playhouse on Cambridge Terrace, this Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 1052 - Capital Letter Feb 28: The secret Reading Cinema deal dividing Wellington
In today's Capital Letter, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell talks to Nick Mills about the $32m Reading Cinema deal dividing Wellington, ahead of it coming before the latest City Council meeting.
They also look back on the recent Wellington City Council by-election, and update the situation around apartment owners struggling to find affordable insurance.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 1051 - Music Time Feb 27: Billy Joel's new single and tribute to a Wellington icon
In this week's Music Time, Nick and James rave about a global superstar who has just released his first new music in over 30 years
They also pay tribute to Clinton Brown, a New Zealand musician and all-around good guy who has played in some our country's biggest acts.
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 1050 - Welington Mayor Tory Whanau admits secrecy around cinema deal went on too long
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has admitted the secrecy around the $32 million Reading Cinema deal went on for too long.
The deal is finally set to be discussed in public later this week after every councillor the Herald spoke to on Saturday indicated support for it to be aired.
The cinema building was closed in early 2019 after an earthquake risk was discovered and it has since become a symbol of the tired state of Courtenay Pl - a street that has traditionally been a key part of the nightlife and entertainment offering in Wellington.
The deal has always been discussed behind closed doors to protect commercial sensitivity but details were first leaked in October 2023 and have since been widely circulated in the public domain.
The council plans to buy the land beneath the building for $32m, money which the cinema chain would use to strengthen the building and reopen the cinema and later have the option of buying the land back at the sale price, the Herald understands.
Whanau discussed the latest during her monthly slot with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings.
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Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 1049 - Friday Faceoff Feb 23: Nicola Young and Brad Olsen on Wellington's new Green councillor
On this week's Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills was joined in studio by Infometrics principal economist chief economist Brad Olsen and Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 1048 - Karl Tiefenbacher: Will continue to push for a better city despite By-election loss
A twist in the Wellington City Council by-election.
Green Party candidate and renting advocate Geordie Rogers has won the Pukehinau-Lambton ward seat.
Final results show he beat businessman Karl Tiefenbacher by just 45 votes.
Provisional votes had Tiefenbacher ahead, before specials were counted.
Geordie Rogers says it looked like votes weren't going his way initially, but he's glad people have given him a shot, and it's important he doesn't waste it.
Tiefenbacher told Nick Mills the result is disappointing, but won't stop his work advocating for a better city.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 1047 - Capital Letter Feb 21: Is the tide turning on Nicola Willis over mega Interislander ferries?
In today's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discussed her latest opinion piece on the Government's plans for the future of the Cook Strait ferries.
Georgina and Nick also chatted about the tight race in the By-election for the Wellington City Council's Lambton Ward, and where things stand on the Council's proposed cutbacks to pools and libraries.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 1046 - Take 10: Keeping people safe late at night on Courtenay Place
An organisation that provides a safe space and a friendly face for young people out on Friday and Saturday nights is extending its service from mid-February through to April.
Take 10, with the support of Wellington City Council, has been parking up their mobile unit on the corner of Courtenay Place and Taranaki Street on Friday and Saturday nights since 2019.
Run by the Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust (VSCT), volunteers engage with Wellingtonians to share water, lollies, play a game or two or just have a chat from 10pm to 3am on both weekend nights.
From this weekend there will be additional support with a pop-up Take 10 going into the unoccupied site at 47 Courtenay Place.
It's importance is showcased at this time of year, with an influx of students in the city along with a list of large events and festivals.
The pop-up will provide more kaitiaki presence during the busiest time of year – in late summer large events and festivals are coupled with an influx of students for the beginning of the academic year.
Clint Schoultz from the VCST joined Nick Mills to talk about their service.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 1045 - Wellington Free Ambulance CEO: NZ's Ambulance services should be transformed
St John isn't the only ambulance service under financial pressure.
The organisation's taking some ambulances off the road to save costs for when a worker is sick - or on leave.
Wellington Free Ambulance is also stretching the dollar further, and is asking government to take more of a responsibility to help and provide some security.
CEO David Robinson told Wellington Mornings they're having to ask more of their donors.
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 1044 - Faceoff Feb 16: Has Annette King been approached to oversee Wellington City Council?
On this week's Friday Faceoff, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and political commentator and lecturer Bryce Edwards spoke at the murmurings that Annette King was approached as a possible option as Commissioner for the under-fire Wellington City Council.
They also discussed the latest budget cuts made by the Wellington City Council to fund water infrastructure upgrades, David Seymour's pledge to fine parents to fix truancy, the future of the Interislander ferries, whether rugby is dying after news the Wellington Rugby Union is selling its stake in the Hurricanes and why Wellington trains are constantly being replaced by buses.
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 1043 - Music Time: Gladys Knight coming to Wellington
In this week's Music Time, Nick chats with James Irwin about a global Soul and R&B superstar coming to town.
They also introduce you to an ex-pat Kiwi in France making big "sound waves" in the film score and soundtrack world, and marvel how Artificial Intelligence can turn your shopping list into your favourite hit song.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 1042 - Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Life after Covid
Former Director General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield joined Nick Mills to talk about his involvement in Sunday's Southern Cross Round the Bays event - a sporting staple in the capital for 46 years.
Sir Ashleyis an ambassador for Pause Breathe Smile – a mind health programme delivered in primary and intermediate schools – and his involvement in Round the Bays is also in support of increasing access and participation for children to participate through the Run and Become programme.
He also chatted to Nick Mills about leading the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, and life since then.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 1041 - Politics Thursday: Is David Seymour's truancy plan a good idea?
For this week's Politics Thursday, National's MP for Otaki Tim Costley and Labour's Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall discussed David Seymour's plan to fine and prosecute parents whose kids aren't attending school.
They also discussed the prospect of more overseas landlords, the way ahead after Three Waters was axed, what's next for the Interislander Ferries and the ageing 111 system.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 1040 - Georgina Campbell: KiwiRail cancelling mega ferry contract
In this week's Capital Letter, Georgina Campbell brings Nick Mills breaking news around the official end to Kiwirail's mega ferry project.
They also discuss where things are at with the secret deal to try and reopen the Reading Cinemas complex in Wellington, and the local reaction to the government's plans for water after Three Waters was dumped.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 1039 - Theresa Gattung: New matchmaking service for over 40s
New Zealand business leader Theresa Gattung's latest venture is a new professional matchmaking service - Compatico.
On Valentines Day, she joined Nick Mills to talk about the new service and who it tailors.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 1038 - Hutt Mayor: New Government water plans not urgent enough for Wellington
Uncertainty around what lies ahead for the Wellington region with new water reforms coming into place.
The government is planning to axe its predecessor's Three Waters reforms, and make it easier for councils to establish council controlled organisations, for water delivery.
Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry chairs the Wellington Water Shareholders' group, and told Nick Mills what the proposed changes could mean for the region, in light of the current water crisis.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 1037 - Business Panel: Why aren't the Phoenix attracting bigger crowds?
A football theme to this week's Business Panel on Wellington Mornings, with Nick Mills joined in studio by Wellington Phoenix general manager David dome and owner of Napoli restaurant & former All White Raf de Gregorio.
They discussed the lower than expected crowds attending the Phoenix while top of table, the general feeling around business in Wellington, more businesses now using facial recognition software, and the new rule passed in Australia where workers now have the right to ignore communication from their bosses outside of work hours.
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Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 1036 - Friday Faceoff Feb 9: Former Cabinet Ministers discuss success of Waitangi Day
On this week's Friday Faceoff Nick Mills was joined by two former Cabinet Ministers, Peter Dunne and Chris Finlayson.
They discussed the reception politicians received earlier in the week at Waitangi, and the ongoing discussion around David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill.
Also discussed was the growing costs GPs are facing to run their practices, the increased time many are spending on benefits, and the future of the Interislander ferries.
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 1035 - Politics Thursday Feb 8: Beneficiaries now likely to spend 13 years on welfare
In this week's edition of Politics Thursday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour MP Ginny Andersen spoke with Nick Mills about the new data showing expected time on Jobseeker and other main benefits has risen sharply in the past four years.
They also addressed the rise in unemployment reported this week, how commemorations went at Waitangi Day, cutbacks to CCTV monitoring in Wellington and the future of the Interislander ferries.
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 1034 - Capital Letter Feb 7: KiwiRail to front select committee over Cook Strait ferries
KiwiRail bosses will front a select committee meeting next week where they are expected to face pressing questions about the future of Interislander’s Cook Strait ferries.
Plans to replace the existing fleet of three ferries with two new purpose-built mega ferries were thrown into disarray before Christmas.
NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell explained to Nick Mills what type of questioning the executives may face.
She also brought Nick up to speed on the likely new location for Wellington City Council staff, and why apartment owners in Wellington are battling with skyrocketing insurance premiums.
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 1033 - Friday Faceoff: Don't Blame current council for Wellington water woes
Nick Mills was joined for the latest Friday Faceoff panel by former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast, and columnist & playwright Dave Armstrong.
They discussed the billion-dollar investment needed in Wellington's water network, a 15-percent rates rise for Wellington, a change in leadership at the Green Party, public service cuts and the safety of the waterfront crane.
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 1032 - Politics Hour: Should central govt support Wellington's water fix
Nick Mills was joined for this week's political hour by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, and for the first time by Labour's Wellington issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.
They discussed the Wellington water crisis and how much support councils should expect from central Government, and how the public service cuts are starting to impact Wellington.
Also on the agenda, the confusion around the Government's numbers for new Police recruits, and the funding for RAT tests extended until June.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 1031 - Ali Harper: Supper Club show underway at Circa Theatre
From now until February 17 at Circa Theatre, you can find Supper Club, where chanteuse Ali Harper will transport you to a bygone era of glamour and elegance – with a twist.
Ali Harper joined Nick Mills in studio to chat about the show.
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 1030 - Capital Letter: Council looks at budget cuts and rates rises to fix pipes
On this week's Capital Letter, the Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell brings Nick up to speed with the latest on the region's water crisis, and how close Wellington is to having tightened water restrictions.
She also discusses the latest death at the waterfront crane, and the new parking meters being rolled out around Wellington's streets.
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 1029 - Music Time: Wellington's summer of live gigs
It's all about live gigs in Wellington for the first editing of Music Time of 2024.
Music guru James Irwin tells us what it was like being at Sky Stadium for the Foo Fighters concert on Saturday.
He also previews upcoming gigs by Fun Lovin' Criminals featuring Goodshirt, along with Hutt Sounds at Brewtown featuring Human League, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Choirboys and The Mockers.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1028 - Business Panel: What does 2024 have in store for Wellington businesses?
For the first business panel of 2024, Nick Mills was joined in studio by Wellington Beds Managing Director Patrice Green and broker at NZ Business Brokers Steve Smith.
They discussed the business year ahead and how the local business scene is feeling about the recent change in government.
Also on the agenda, inflation rates, an uptick in retirement-aged business owners looking to sell, the future of Wellington's golden mile and the boost to the city from big events like the Foo Fighters concert.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1027 - Friday Faceoff: Council responsibility needed in Wellington water crisis
Nick Mills was joined for the first Friday Faceoff of 2024 by Infrastructure NZ CEO and Wellington Water Chair Nick Leggett, alongside political commentator Brigitte Morten.
They discussed the region's water crisis, political point scoring at Ratana, the NZDF deployment to the Red Sea, the cost of school uniforms, and is it rude to ask to split the bill on a first date?
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 1026 - Politics Hour: Should David Seymour have attended Ratana?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour List MP Ginny Andersen joined Nick Mills to debate the week's political happenings.
They discussed the annual political trip to Ratana, whose responsibility is addressing Wellington's water woes, the NZDF deployment to the Red Sea and the drop in inflation.
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 1025 - Georgina Campbell: Pivotal week in Wellington water crisis
In the first Capital Letter for 2024, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell updates Nick Mills on the region's water woes and the likelihood of increased restrictions.
They also discuss Georgina's interview with Mayor Tory Whanau over the summer, and the challenges ahead for her in 2024.
Georgina also told Nick the latest disruptions to have hit the region's rail network.
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 1024 - Upper Hutt Mayor due to meet Minister over water "miscommunication"
Miscommunication's being blamed after the new Local Government Minister issued a 'please explain' over Wellington's water woes.
Simeon Brown publicly criticised the Wellington City and Upper Hutt Mayors after he hadn't received answers to questions lodged via Wellington Water before Christmas.
But, Tory Whanau and Wayne Guppy have both hit back, saying it wasn't clear how much documentation was required.
Guppy joined Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings.
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 1023 - Best of the Year: Grant Nisbett on Wellington Mornings
Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks head coach from 2024.
The 48-year-old's been appointed for four years, through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
He'll succeed current Head Coach Ian Foster, who will lead the All Blacks through the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in France.
Those close to the game continue to scratch their heads over why an appointment needed to be made so early.
Veteran TV commentator Grant Nisbett told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings the way things have been handled by NZR is a "joke".
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Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 1022 - Jason Pine and Grant Nisbett wrap up sport for 2023 with Nick Mills
Legendary sports broadcaster Grant Nisbett and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine join Nick Mills to wrap up sport for 2023.
Together they discuss the Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup, another season for the Warriors, and the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 1021 - Friday Faceoff: Kerry Prendergast says Tory Whanau needs to earn back Wellington's trust
Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast and political commentator Josie Pagani join Nick Mills for the final Friday Faceoff of 2023.
Together they debate Tory Whanau's pledge to live a sober life, the upcoming Lambton Ward by-election, the Government's decision to pull the plug on funding for the Cook Strait ferry project, and security at Te Papa after an activist group defaced a Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 1020 - Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis defends decision to decline Cook Strait mega-ferry funding
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Ginny Andersen join Nick Mills for the final political panel of 2023 on Wellington Mornings.
Together they discuss Nicola's decision to decline Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, the Government stopping blanket speed limit reductions, Fair Pay Agreement legislation being scrapped, and 90 day trials being extended beyond small businesses.
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Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 1019 - Business Panel: Kaffee Eis and Retail NZ
Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young and Kaffee Eis founder Karl Teifenbacher join Nick Mills on the final Business Panel for 2024.
Together they discuss Karl's decision to run for council, 90 day trials being extended beyond small businesses, the toll of commercial rates, and spending figures leading up to Christmas.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 1018 - Georgina Campbell reports live following destructive Lower Hutt storm
The extent of damage is still being assessed in the Hutt Valley, following yesterday's wild weather.
Strong winds uplifted roofs and downed power lines in Lower Hutt, with two people taken to hospital.
The Herald's Georgina Campbell was in the Hutt, and said it ripped through the community, and the damage is clearly significant.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 1017 - Chris Bishop chats to Nick Mills after his office bears the brunt of Lower Hutt storm
Wellington is in clean-up mode after yesterday's sharp bout of wild weather.
Lower Hutt was hit with what's being described as a tornado, with glass shop-fronts smashed, and one resident's garage completely flattened.
Hutt South MP Chris Bishop's electorate office also bore the brunt of the storm.
He joined Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings the morning after the damage was inflicted.
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 1016 - Hot Property: Reflecting on how the market has performed throughout 2023
Wellington mega landlord Matt Ryan joins Nick Mills for the final Hot Property slot of 2023.
Together they reflect on how the market has performed throughout the year, commercial rates compared to residential, a 'phenomenal' house flip in Miramar, and what's expected from 2024.
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