/on-air/wellington/rss 九一星空无限 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 06:48:16 Z en /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/saints-captain-hyrum-harris-reflects-on-thrilling-overtime-buzzer-beater/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/saints-captain-hyrum-harris-reflects-on-thrilling-overtime-buzzer-beater/ The Wellington Saints head into this weekend's round of the National Basketball League after booking a semifinal spot last week, in spectacular fashion. Hyrum Harris sent the TSB Arena crowd into euphoria with an overtime buzzer beater to secure a tense 107-106 win over the Tuatara. Harris caught up with Adam Cooper to relive the moment and look ahead to the Saints' next game against the Whai. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:02:49 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/chris-bishop-housing-minister-on-new-legislation-allowing-demolition-of-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/chris-bishop-housing-minister-on-new-legislation-allowing-demolition-of-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ A social housing block that has sat empty in central Wellington for more than a decade will soon lose its heritage status - and there's hopes it could be demolished this side of Christmas.  The Gordon Wilson flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012, with Victoria University buying the land in 2014. But the buildings held heritage status, making permission to demolish the buildings difficult to acquire.  But now the government will progress legislation to remove the flats' heritage status, allowing demolition. “The amendment will remove the flats’ protected heritage status and will make its demolition a permitted activity under the RMA. This means the building can finally be demolished, without a resource consent,“ Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.  He joined Nick Mills to discuss the decision. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:38:06 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/business-panel-dragonfly-owner-tania-siladi-and-nada-bakery-owner-michael-gray/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/business-panel-dragonfly-owner-tania-siladi-and-nada-bakery-owner-michael-gray/ This week on the Business Panel, Nick was joined by two second-generation Wellington business owners. On the agenda was the state of the city, potential changes to sick leave, and the mood amongst the business community about upcoming local elections.  Listen to Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray above. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:38:51 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-jason-walls-on-the-pms-trip-to-china-possible-changes-to-sick-leave-entitlements/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-jason-walls-on-the-pms-trip-to-china-possible-changes-to-sick-leave-entitlements/ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon departs early tomorrow morning for China, leading a business delegation to Shanghai, where he hopes to boost the country’s profile as a tourism and education destination.  He'll also meet with president Xi Jinping. So what is he hoping to achieve on the trip?  Also, Luxon hinted this morning at possible changes to legislation surrounding sick leave entitlement. Could the government revert back to the five days sick leave that was in place prior to the last government changing the law? 九一星空无限talk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:34:31 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-june-14-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-june-14-2025-preview/ Max Rodgers from the Wellington Rugby Union joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action in premier club rugby. He previews the semi finals in the premier women's competitions, and outlines what Oriental Rongotai need to do today to secure the men's Swindale Shield with several rounds to spare. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:12:07 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/kate-sheppard-chatham-cups-june-14-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/kate-sheppard-chatham-cups-june-14-2025-preview/ Round three of football's Kate Sheppard Cup and Chatham Cup is underway. Correspondents Hannah Wignall and Dale Warburton join Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action featuring the Central based teams. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:09:09 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-ben-thomas-and-nick-leggett-talk-polls-water-bills-and-winning-lotto/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-ben-thomas-and-nick-leggett-talk-polls-water-bills-and-winning-lotto/ A new Curia poll has seen Labour overtake National, albeit by a very slim margin. Is it realistic to think Labour could form a government after next year's election? Also, despite soon having a new water entity, Wellington's water bills from the second half of this year will be the equivalent of $50 a week - and by 2033 the bills will reach $20 a day. Can Wellingtonians afford this?  To answer those questions, former Porirua mayor and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett and political commentator Ben Thomas joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:18:04 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-super-rugby-playoffs-ryan-fox/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-super-rugby-playoffs-ryan-fox/ The Hurricanes are officially out of the Super Rugby Pacific competiton, losing to the Brumbies in Canberra over the weekend. How did they perform this season - and who is likely to take out the competition now?  Also, golfer Ryan Fox has picked up his second major. What does the future hold for him? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:13:38 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ginny-andersen-and-mike-butterick-talk-fieldays-kiwisaver-for-farms-and-corruption/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ginny-andersen-and-mike-butterick-talk-fieldays-kiwisaver-for-farms-and-corruption/ It's Fieldays this week - and it coincides with a poll finding just 3 per cent of farmers support Labour, while 54 per cent back National. Why is National seemingly the party of farmers? Also, should farmers be able to use their Kiwisaver to purchase their first farm or herd? To answer those questions, Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick, live from Fieldays, joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:04:01 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/guy-ryan-wellington-hospitals-foundation-ceo-on-the-jammies-in-june-appeal/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/guy-ryan-wellington-hospitals-foundation-ceo-on-the-jammies-in-june-appeal/ Wellington Hospitals Foundation has launched its annual Jammies in June appeal to support children in hospitals around the region. Demand for pyjamas is even higher this year, with the foundation hoping to collect 3400 pairs of sleepwear.  The pyjamas are provided to children arriving at the hospital, as well as to children living in cold damp housing in the community. To discuss the appeal, Wellington Hospitals Foundation CEO Guy Ryan joined Nick Mills. To make a donation, visit whf.org.nz, or drop a pair of new flannelette pyjamas at Wellington, Kenepuru or Hutt hospitals.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:59:59 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/matt-doocey-mental-health-minister-on-the-latest-report-into-nzs-suicide-rate-overdoses/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/matt-doocey-mental-health-minister-on-the-latest-report-into-nzs-suicide-rate-overdoses/ The latest report from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is out - and it doesn't make for good reading.  Suicide rates remain high, with no significant decrease since 2018. Also, fatal drug overdoses rose by 88% between 2016 and 2023, and 16,000 fewer people accessed specialist mental health and addiction services in the 2023/23 financial year compared to 2020/21. So are we actually making progress on improving our mental health system, and what does the government plan to do? Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined Nick Mills to discuss the findings.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:06:18 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/mark-sainsbury-mens-health-week-ambassador-on-the-importance-of-looking-after-your-health/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/mark-sainsbury-mens-health-week-ambassador-on-the-importance-of-looking-after-your-health/ This week is Men's Health Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the health struggles men face.  Every day, eight Kiwi families lose a much-loved partner, father, brother or grandfather to a preventable disease. Even worse - one in four Kiwi men won’t live to retirement age.   Men's Health Week ambassador and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined Nick Mills to talk about the week of awareness.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:00:10 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jemma-robertson-brings-up-200-football-match-milestone-at-wellington-united/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jemma-robertson-brings-up-200-football-match-milestone-at-wellington-united/ Local footballing identity Jemma Robertson has recently celebrated an incredible football milestone, bringing up 200 matches for her club Wellington United. Robertson joined Adam Cooper to discuss her tenure, and what's next for her. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:31:02 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/bret-mckenzie-and-andrew-laking-musician-and-promoter-on-loemis-festival-beginning-in-wellington-this-week/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/bret-mckenzie-and-andrew-laking-musician-and-promoter-on-loemis-festival-beginning-in-wellington-this-week/ This week the Loemis winter festival begins in Wellington with multiple events incorporating music, dance, food and art across the region until June 21. One of those shows will see iconic Wellington musician and Oscar winner Bret McKenzie and his band the State Highway Wonders taking the stage.  Bret McKenzie and Loemis festival director Andrew Laking joined Nick in the studio to discuss the festival. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:49:18 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/music-time-james-and-nick-debate-whether-tribute-acts-are-good-or-a-gimmick/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/music-time-james-and-nick-debate-whether-tribute-acts-are-good-or-a-gimmick/ One of the worlds greatest George Michael tribute acts is on his way to Wellington and while Wellington Mornings' music man James Irwin is a fan of tribute acts, Nick certainly isn't. Are tribute acts good or a gimmick?  James also takes a look at the albums turning 25 this year, and upcoming gigs in the capital. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:45:21 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/grant-nisbett-rugby-commentator-on-the-death-of-former-all-black-stu-wilson/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/grant-nisbett-rugby-commentator-on-the-death-of-former-all-black-stu-wilson/ Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died, aged 70. Wilson, who could play centre or wing, made 85 appearances for the All Blacks between 1976-83, including 34 tests, two of which he captained. He made nine overseas tours, including that with the 1978 Grand Slam team which beat all four Home Unions. He was captain in all eight matches of the 1983 tour of England and Scotland. He also represented Wellington at provincial level, where he played 89 matches, scoring 54 tries between 1975-84. During his time, Wellington would win two National Provincial titles in 1978 and 1981, the latter year also saw them hold the Ranfurly Shield. Legendary rugby commentator Grant Nisbett, a friend of Wilson's, joined Nick Mills to reflect on his legacy.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:06:05 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/dorne-cup-publication-released-celebrating-100-years-of-iconic-cross-country-race/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/dorne-cup-publication-released-celebrating-100-years-of-iconic-cross-country-race/ The prestigious Dorne Cup cross country race in Wellington celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday. Mark Growcott from the Hutt Valley Harriers has produced a publication detailing the event's history. He joined Adam Cooper to share memories of the event. LISTEN ABOVE TO READ MARK'S PUBLICATION, CLICK HERE Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:58:21 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ayesha-verrall-and-tim-costley-talk-michael-forbes-social-housing-evictions/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ayesha-verrall-and-tim-costley-talk-michael-forbes-social-housing-evictions/ The Prime Minister's deputy press secretary Michael Forbes has resigned after allegations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers, and captured photos of women in compromising positions. But despite complaints being investigated by police in July last year, Luxon was never informed. Should he have been told?  Also, there have been 63 Kainga Ora tenancies terminated in the last ten months after complaints of unruly behaviour. But those properties were the homes of 52 children - has enough consideration been given to the welfare of these kids? To answer those questions, Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday. LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:14:45 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/nick-mills-tours-the-wellington-town-hall-project/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/nick-mills-tours-the-wellington-town-hall-project/ Yesterday Nick was invited by Arts, Culture and Heritage minister Paul Goldsmith to tour the Wellington Town Hall project - the $329m project funded by the Wellington City Council to bring the city's hall back to its former glory. The town hall was also be home to the National Music Centre, housed in the basement of the hall underneath the stage. While the redevelopment of the hall is funded by the council, the National Music Centre has been jointly funded by the NZ Symphony Orchestra, Victoria University, Wellington City Council and the government. While there, Nick spoke to Goldsmith and new NZSO chief executive Marc Feldman.  LISTEN AND WATCH ABOVE Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:09:08 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-on-his-relationship-with-winston-peters-te-pati-maori/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/chris-hipkins-labour-leader-on-his-relationship-with-winston-peters-te-pati-maori/ Two new polls have different results - one with the current government in power, the other showing the opposition in power. But is Labour actually ready for government - and does the party have decent relationships with potential coalition partners? To answer those questions, Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills in the studio.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:45:24 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/winston-peters-new-zealand-first-leader-on-the-halfway-point-of-the-term-state-of-wellington/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/winston-peters-new-zealand-first-leader-on-the-halfway-point-of-the-term-state-of-wellington/ New Zealand First has had its strongest showing in two recent polls in years - and leader Winston Peters says the support for his party comes down to voters wanting experienced leaders. Peters joined Nick Mills to discuss the first eighteen months of the Parliamentary term, as well as his view of Labour and his relationship with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:31:49 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/duplessis-kirifi-hurricanes-co-captain-ahead-of-their-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/duplessis-kirifi-hurricanes-co-captain-ahead-of-their-clash-against-moana-pasifika/ The Hurricanes welcome back centurion Ardie Savea to Sky Stadium for the first time in opposition colours on Saturday.  Savea skippers Moana Pasifika, who head to Wellington in a fight for the Super Rugby playoffs.  Adam Cooper spoke to Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi about the occasion and how the Hurricanes are placed ahead of the playoffs.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 30 May 2025 22:52:20 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/aaron-young-wellington-saints-head-coach-ahead-of-their-clash-against-the-otago-nuggets/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/aaron-young-wellington-saints-head-coach-ahead-of-their-clash-against-the-otago-nuggets/ The Wellington Saints head to Porirua for their latest NBL game, to take on the bottom of table Otago Nuggets.  Head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to reflect on their recent trip north, and update the progress of star player Shea Ili's concussion issue.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 30 May 2025 22:47:52 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-may-31-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-may-31-2025-preview/ Adam Cooper is joined by Max Rodgers for a look ahead to the day's action in premier men's and women's club rugby. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 30 May 2025 21:24:14 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/chatham-cup-kate-sheppard-cup-round-2-central-region-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/chatham-cup-kate-sheppard-cup-round-2-central-region-preview/ Adam Cooper is joined by Hannah Wignall and Dale Warburton to look at the Kate Sheppard Cup and Chatham Cup round two action over the long weekend. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 30 May 2025 21:18:19 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jason-puddick-wraps-up-the-season-of-wellington-bowls/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/jason-puddick-wraps-up-the-season-of-wellington-bowls/ Jason Puddick joins Adam Cooper to review the end of season Champion of Champion winners, and reflect on the 2024-25 summer. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 30 May 2025 19:33:20 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-mark-sainsbury-and-phil-oreilly-talk-birthright-citizenship-luxon-v-whanau/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-mark-sainsbury-and-phil-oreilly-talk-birthright-citizenship-luxon-v-whanau/ It was round two of a war of words between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau this week – the PM criticised the council heavily appearing on Wellington Mornings. and Tory hit back by saying Luxon should focus on his own "chaotic coalition". Is this the behaviour we expect from either of these leaders? Also, there are potentially hundreds of kids in New Zealand born to overstaying parents who are in hiding. In one case, a 19-year-old born in NZ to overstaying Indian parents has never had an education, hasn't seen a doctor since he was 10 and has been in hiding for nearly two decades - all because he was born here out of his control. Do we need to consider bringing back birthright citizenship? To answer those questions, Nick was joined by broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Iron Duke Partners director Phil O'Reilly. LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 30 May 2025 00:25:06 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika/ Ardie Savea makes his return to Wellington this weekend, taking on his former Hurricanes as captain of Moana Pasifika. How will Wellington recieve him? 九一星空无限talk ZB All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 30 May 2025 00:18:30 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ginny-andersen-and-mike-butterick-talk-ocr-and-the-halfway-point-of-the-term/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-ginny-andersen-and-mike-butterick-talk-ocr-and-the-halfway-point-of-the-term/ Parliament is officially halfway through the three-year term - so how would our parties rate their performances over the last eighteen months?  Also, David Seymour takes over from Winston Peters as deputy Prime Minister this weekend. Will he cause trouble for the Prime Minister? Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:26 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/mike-russell-hurricanes-alumni-foundation-trust-founder-on-this-weeks-fundraising-dinner/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/mike-russell-hurricanes-alumni-foundation-trust-founder-on-this-weeks-fundraising-dinner/ The Hurricanes Alumni Foundation Trust is hosting its annual fundraising dinner on Friday - ahead of the much-anticipated Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika match.  The trust looks after former Hurricanes players who find themselves without jobs, in tough financial positions or struggling with mental health and well-being.  Former Hurricane and trust founder Mike Russell joined Nick Mills to discuss his work.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 28 May 2025 02:19:04 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/corey-kennett-horowhenua-kapiti-rugby-union-ceo-says-abuse-against-refs-is-a-nationwide-epidemic/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/corey-kennett-horowhenua-kapiti-rugby-union-ceo-says-abuse-against-refs-is-a-nationwide-epidemic/ Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing.  The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence.  The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 28 May 2025 02:13:39 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-on-david-seymour-becoming-deputy-pm-wellington-run-it-straight/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/christopher-luxon-prime-minister-on-david-seymour-becoming-deputy-pm-wellington-run-it-straight/ Christopher Luxon says he’s expecting a “pretty seamless transition” as Winston Peters hands over the deputy prime minister role to David Seymour this week.  The Prime Minister spoke live to 九一星空无限talk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills today as he reaches the halfway point of his three-year term as leader.  Luxon was sworn in as Prime Minister in November 2023, after National secured 38% of the vote at the general election. He negotiated a three-way coalition agreement with New Zealand First and ACT.  As part of that agreement, the leaders of the two parties, Winston Peters and David Seymour, are sharing the deputy prime minister role for half of the parliamentary term each.  This week marks the midpoint for the three-year parliamentary term.  Peters has been serving as deputy prime minister with Seymour set to take over this Saturday.  When asked how he felt he was tracking in the job, Luxon said he was “absolutely loving it” but acknowledged it was a tough time for the country.  “It’s essentially like the recession of the early 90’s. We inherited a hell of a mess and we’re happy to fix it up and sort it out.”  Luxon said he and his wife continue having date nights on Fridays despite the demands of the job, and had just been to the movies together to see Mission Impossible.  “I really want Amanda and the kids to be able to carry on their life without being defined too much by what I do.”  He said there was “no question at all whatsoever” that he would do it all again if he had the chance to start over.  “I kind of knew what I was getting into . . . the hard stuff comes to your desk. If it’s easy, it gets solved somewhere else in the system.”  When asked whether he was spending too much time appeasing coalition parties, Luxon said they were doing something that had never been done before.  Mills asked whether Luxon’s party would be more effective if they could work without the coalition parties, and Luxon said that was not how New Zealand worked with the electoral system.  He said it was “okay” and “normal” to not agree on everything with partners, but in the majority of cases they were aligned in what they wanted to do.  Asked about the handover from Peters to Seymour as deputy prime minister, Luxon said he expects it to be a “pretty seamless transition”.  He said Peters and Seymour were different people with different personalities, and Luxon’s job was to make that work.  Christopher Luxon, David Seymour and Winston Peters after signing their coalition agreement in November 2023. Photo / Mark Mitchell  Mills asked Luxon what he thought was going wrong with Wellington, referencing public sector job cuts and the appointment of a Crown Observer at Wellington City Council.  Luxon referred to other major cities that were making bids for big events, such as Sail GP in Auckland and the supercars in Christchurch. He criticised a bike lane being built on Molesworth St.  “You’ve got way too much ideology and party politics in your local government.  “Wellington should be more than just a public service town. We’ve just gone and invested $500 million in film rebates in this country.”  He said there was ambition and aspiration in Wellington, but there needed to be a council that did the basics well, such as managing water.  He said Wellington Water was a “total basket case”.  Luxon wouldn’t be drawn on who he thought should be the capital’s next Mayor, instead saying “whoever is the next mayor needs to have a vision where it’s going to, they need to get the finances under control.  “It’s a big city, it’s an important city to New Zealand. I live here, I love this place, it’s got so much potential.”  Luxon then turned the questions on Nick Mills asking if he was going to be throwing his hat in the ring. He jokingly e... Tue, 27 May 2025 21:19:41 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/music-time-james-irwin-takes-a-final-look-at-nzs-biggest-hits/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/music-time-james-irwin-takes-a-final-look-at-nzs-biggest-hits/ For the final Wellington Mornings' Music Time of New Zealand Music Month, Nick and James unofficially declare it to be NZ music year, reveal the slowest album ever to get to number 1 in the official NZ music charts and talk gigs and record fairs coming up in Wellington. Also James reveals the gold cup holder of the most NZ number 1 singles ever! LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 27 May 2025 05:10:48 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/business-panel-o-studio-founder-kate-twigg-and-glide-media-director-lukas-halikias/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/business-panel-o-studio-founder-kate-twigg-and-glide-media-director-lukas-halikias/ They are two industries experiencing massive growth; social media management and health and wellness. But why would you set up a new business in tough economic times in a city that's struggling even more than others?  That was the question posed to O-Studio founder Kate Twigg and Glide Media director Lukas Halikias on the Wellington Mornings business panel this morning.  The pair spoke about creating their own businesses, challenges facing businesspeople in Wellington and their thoughts on the government's budget.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 26 May 2025 01:11:11 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-the-deputy-prime-minister-handover-happening-this-week/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-the-deputy-prime-minister-handover-happening-this-week/ The long awaited handover of the role of Deputy Prime Minister happens this week, with NZ First leader Winston Peters handing the job to Act leader David Seymour. What can we expect from the pair of them in new positions?  Also, the Greens claim there is a nearly billion-dollar hole in the government's budget. Are they right? 九一星空无限talk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 26 May 2025 01:00:29 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/amelia-walmsley-pulse-shooter-hopeful-team-can-recover-after-anz-premiership-defeat/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/amelia-walmsley-pulse-shooter-hopeful-team-can-recover-after-anz-premiership-defeat/ The Central Pulse meet the Stars in Auckland in round three of the ANZ netball Premiership on Saturday. Shooter Amelia Walmsley joined Adam Cooper to discuss how the team reflected on an 11-goal loss to the Mystics last weekend, and her decision to make herself available for both the NZ Under 21 team and Silver Ferns this year. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 22:19:04 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/ben-castle-sky-tv-commentator-on-the-hurricanes-victory-over-the-reds/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/ben-castle-sky-tv-commentator-on-the-hurricanes-victory-over-the-reds/ The Hurricanes have booked their place in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after beating the Reds 31-27 in Brisbane. Winger Fehi Fineanganofo scored two tries for the Hurricanes, who claimed a 10th straight victory over the Reds. The result sees the Hurricanes sit six points clear of the seventh-place Blues ahead of next weekend’s final round of the regular season. Sky TV commentator Ben Castle joined Adam Cooper to wrap the match. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 22:14:49 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/andrew-leslie-nuku-ora-ceo-on-the-new-model-for-the-wellington-regional-sports-awards/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/andrew-leslie-nuku-ora-ceo-on-the-new-model-for-the-wellington-regional-sports-awards/ After uncertainty over their future, the Wellington Regional Sports Awards will return this year under a new organising model. Nominations are now open for the awards to celebrate excellence, contribution and community spirit – honouring over 40 years of sport’s impact on the Wellington region. Nuku Ora CEO Andrew Leslie joined Adam Cooper to discuss the focusses for this year's event, to be held in late August at Wellington College. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 22:08:45 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-may-24-2025-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-club-rugby-may-24-2025-preview/ A preview of the weekend's action in Premier Club Rugby, with the WRFU's Max Rodgers. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 21:20:20 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-central-league-football-2025-may-24th-preview/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-central-league-football-2025-may-24th-preview/ Correspondents Dale Warburton and Hannah Wignall bring Adam Cooper up to speed with the weekend's action in Central League football across the men's and women's competitions. Fri, 23 May 2025 21:18:51 Z /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-may-24-2025/ /on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/wellington-bowls-report-may-24-2025/ As the summer season winds down, Jason Puddick brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the playoffs across the Wellington Champion of Champion bowls events. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 21:17:06 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-brad-olsen-and-dr-bryce-edwards-discuss-the-budget-heckling-winston-and-foreign-home-buyers/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-brad-olsen-and-dr-bryce-edwards-discuss-the-budget-heckling-winston-and-foreign-home-buyers/ Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiled her second budget yesterday - and its big news if you're a business owner, a Kiwisaver member or a teenager on the benefit. What impact will the changes have? Also, a man who heckled Rail Minister Winston Peters at a press conference earlier this week is facing an employment investigation. Should his behaviour in his own time be subject to an investigation by his bosses? To answer those questions, economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen and political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 01:57:19 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-jason-pine-and-adam-cooper-talk-auckland-fc-and-moana-pasifika/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-jason-pine-and-adam-cooper-talk-auckland-fc-and-moana-pasifika/ Auckland FC take on Melbourne Victory in the second leg of the A-League semi-finals tomorrow night. It's been a hugely successful season for the team - can they win against Melbourne again?  Also, Ardie Savea's Moana Pasifika take on the Chiefs this weekend - the only New Zealand team they still haven't beat this season. Can they do it? 九一星空无限talk ZB All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 23 May 2025 01:51:28 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-chris-bishop-and-ayesha-verrall-talk-budget-heckling-and-te-pati-maori-suspension/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/politics-thursday-chris-bishop-and-ayesha-verrall-talk-budget-heckling-and-te-pati-maori-suspension/ The government is today unvelining it's budget - and its hotly anticipated. What can we expect? Also, Winston Peters says he wouldn't mind if a member of the public who heckled him earlier this week lost his job. Is this reasonable? To answer those questions, Transport Minister and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop and Labour's Health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall joined Nick Mills for Politics Thursday.  LISTEN ABOVE Thu, 22 May 2025 05:24:53 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/heather-baldwin-could-the-karori-events-centre-be-sold-or-demolished/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/heather-baldwin-could-the-karori-events-centre-be-sold-or-demolished/ The Wellington City Council's long term plan committee will tomorrow vote on what to do with the unfinished events centre in New Zealand's largest suburb.  The Karori community fundraised millions for the events centre after many of Wellington's local halls were closed due to earthquake fears. The events centre is built – but the trust ran out of money for the fit out. The group then gifted the site to the council, who promised to finish the centre but have since proposed to demolish or sell it amid budget fears.  Karori Community Hall Trust Heather Baldwin joined Nick Mills to discuss the project and the council's response.  LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 21 May 2025 00:41:41 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/meg-williams-world-of-wearable-arts-ceo-on-selling-their-one-millionth-ticket/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/meg-williams-world-of-wearable-arts-ceo-on-selling-their-one-millionth-ticket/ One of Wellington’s favourite events is back this year, and it's celebrating two big milestones. This week the World of Wearable Arts sold their one millionth ticket - a feat achieved while also celebrating 20 years since the event came to Wellington. The lucky ticketholder was Glenys from Auckland - who is one of the roughly 70% of ticketholders that attend the event from out of Wellington. To discuss this year's event, Nick was joined by WOW CEO Meg Williams and the millionth ticketholder Glenys. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 21 May 2025 00:34:18 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/dr-bryan-betty-porirua-gp-on-the-governments-funding-boost-for-after-hours-clinics/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/dr-bryan-betty-porirua-gp-on-the-governments-funding-boost-for-after-hours-clinics/ The government has announced $164 million in extra funding for after-hours doctors clinics around the country - but the announcement doesn't include any specific funding for services in central Wellington.  Currently, those seeking 24/7 care are required to travel to a clinic in Kenepuru - and that looks set to remain the case.  To discuss the announcement and the importance of after hours primary care, Porirua GP and chair of General Practice New Zealand Dr Bryan Betty joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 19 May 2025 00:48:45 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-jason-walls-previews-this-weeks-budget/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/beehive-buzz-jason-walls-previews-this-weeks-budget/ Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil her second budget on Thursday - and she's remaining tight lipped on what could be inside. What can we expect? Also, Parliament will tomorrow debate the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pati Maori MPs. How long could this debate go on?  九一星空无限talk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.  LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 19 May 2025 00:37:19 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-wayne-guppy-and-dame-kerry-prendergast-debate-the-c-word-column-and-standards-in-parliament/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-faceoff-wayne-guppy-and-dame-kerry-prendergast-debate-the-c-word-column-and-standards-in-parliament/ It’s been quite a week in Parliament. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the c-word, quoting a controversial opinion piece by Andrea Vance. Meanwhile, the Te Pati Maori co-leaders were suspended for 21 days and yesterday Labour MP Willie Jackson was booted from the house. How low have the standards of behaviour dropped in our Parliament?  Also, a single Wellington bus lane enforcement camera on Cambridge Terrace has made nearly $800,000 in just two months, with thousands being stung.  Is this about enforcement or revenue gathering? To answer those questions, Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy and former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff.  LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 16 May 2025 01:01:01 Z /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-ryan-fox-and-hurricanes-v-highlanders/ /on-air/wellington/wellington-mornings-with-nick-mills/audio/friday-sport-kickoff-adam-cooper-and-jason-pine-talk-ryan-fox-and-hurricanes-v-highlanders/ Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has hoisted his first PGA Tour trophy at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina - but what happens next for the Kiwi golfer?  Also, the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Sky Stadium tonight - and the bookies have a very firm favourite. What can we expect? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE Fri, 16 May 2025 00:56:56 Z