Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
9am-12pm Weekdays
Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.
You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.
Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday - and can't wait for everyone to join the ride on Wellington Mornings, thanks to Wellington Airport.
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Friday Faceoff: Are Politicians reading the room around economic recovery?
On Friday Faceoff, panellists Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona Pannett responded to comments by Finance Minister Nicola Willis that those criticising the economy are...
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Politics Thursday: Is the OCR cut enough to stimulate the economy?
On Politics Thursday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick discuss the new Official Cash Rate, and whether comments by Prime Minister Chris Luxon...
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Hipkins denies Labour will lose support over Covid Inquiry no-show
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins denies that the Labour Party will lose support over his refusal to give evidence in a public session for the Royal Commission of...
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Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Fleur Fitzsimons talk Covid-19 inquiry, ferry settlement and Chloe Swarbrick
Chris Hipkins, Ayesha Verrall, Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson have refused to front at public hearings for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the All Blacks facing Argentina
A stellar All Blacks side will face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning our time - and the lineup is looking impressive. What can we expect from both sides? Also,...
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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley debate Covid-19 inquiry, Chloe Swarbrick week-long ban
Former ministers Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern, Grant Roberston and Ayesha Verrall have refused to front up for public hearings at the Royal Commission of Inquiry...
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Music Time: Was your favourite song actually written by a lesser known group?
This week on Music Time, James Irwin takes a look at some big hits that were originally written by a lesser known group - and many of them will surprise you! Also,...
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Business Panel: Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage and Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young
They are some of the biggest industries affected by a slumping economy, so how are they holding up in 2025? Unemployment and inflation have both risen in the latest...
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Friday Faceoff: Hamish Rutherford and Jason Walls talk road user charges, waterfront fencing and Willow-Jean Prime
Education Minister Erica Stanford repeatedly tried to brief and seek input from Labour’s education spokeswoman Willow-Jean Prime about impending NCEA changes -...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on how Kyle Preston went from a roofer to an All Black
All Black star Richie Mo’unga will return to New Zealand in 2026, signing with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and the Canterbury Rugby Union. What does his return...
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Mammia Mia: Donna and the Dynamos perform in studio
A big party is coming to Wellington's St James Theatre this month. The acclaimed Mamma Mia musical is taking the stage over August, with the Wellington-based cast...
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Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Tom Rutherford talk unemployment, road user charges
The government is hoping to have petrol tax fully scrapped by 2027, with all motorists moving towards paying road user charges per kilometre. But if the idea is...
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Whanau's inexperience 'showed' in council troubles, Crown Observer says
Wellington City Council’s Crown Observer believes Tory Whanau made the right move in deciding not to run for Mayor again. Lindsay McKenzie has ended his six month...
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Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Ben Thomas talk Trump's new tarriffs, FBI and tsunami warnings
US President Donald Trump has inked an executive order raising tariffs on Kiwi goods from 10% to 15%. What impact will this have on our exporters - and how did Australia...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on netball's woes, start of the NPC
The ANZ premiership has finally inked a new broadcast deal with TVNZ - but it will see Netball NZ paying them for the privilege of having the games broadcast. What...
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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the number of gang members surpassing 10,000
The number of gang members in New Zealand has surpassed 10,000 for the first time - now sitting at 10,009 according to the National Gang List. That compares to 9270...
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David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the state of the economy, nurses strike
Around 36,000 nurses are taking to the street today in an effort for better pay and conditions, but with the average nurse earning over $100,000 a year - are some...
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Music Time: James Irwin talks the rise of weird genres and upcoming gigs in Wellington
This week on Music Time, Nick and James preview a New Zealand band out of retirement with an imminent tour and vinyl release, ponder pirate metal and German reggae...
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Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup
It's a Hutt Valley special of the Wellington Morning's business panel this week, with a successful engineer and the man in charge of advocating for business in the...
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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Campbell Barry debate voting changes, trans participation in sport
The government has announced changes to election rules, ending the ability to enrol on election day - something 110,000 people did last election. Is this a reasonable...
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk the struggles facing netball, Wrexham v Phoenix
New Zealand's premier netball competition is staring down financial struggles, with Netball NZ yet to confirm a broadcast deal for the competition moving forward. Players...
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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Mike Butterick debate trans participation in sport, butter prices
The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap their guidelines around transgender participation in sports - with individual sporting bodies able to make their own...
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Wellington Saints captain, coach and CEO on winning their 13th NBL title
The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have made history - taking out their thirteenth NBL championship title over the weekend. The Saints beat the Southland Sharks...
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on inflation back on the rise
Inflation is back on the rise, with an annual inflation rate of 2.7% in the year to June, up from 2.5% in the year to March. What will be going through the minds...
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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and JD Trask assess Ray Chung's Mayoral hopes
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by ex-Wellington Mayor and Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester, and Raygun co-founder John-Daniel (JD) Trask. They...
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Politics Thursday: National's Costley defends advisory group's $500k in three months
On Politics Thursday, National's Otaki MP and Labour Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate the revelation the Retail Crime Advisory Group cost 500-thousand...
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Dawn Wilce: Wrexham-born Wellingtonian on her hometown's team taking on the Phoenix this weekend
Wellington football fans are in for an exciting weekend, with the famous Wrexham AFC journeying to Wellington to face our very own Phoenix. The Welsh team rose...
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Music Time: James Irwin on 40 years since Live Aid and Lorde snubbing Wellington
This week is 40 years since the greatest concert of all time - Live Aid. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin joined Nick to talk the very best and worst of...
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Business Panel: WellingtonNZ's Jackson Hapete and Trinity Hotel's Jeremy Smith
Wellington has had a smashing weekend with the All Blacks, 10cc and the NBL semi-final in town - but is the city really on the up? And how much does the city's economy...
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on why young people are struggling to find work
The number of people aged 15-24 without a job has jumped to 16% - nearly one in five. It comes as businesses continue to face tough economic times - with many businesses...
