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.

Beehive Buzz: Do we have too many ministers?

Act party leader David Seymour says the size of New Zealand's government is too big - and there are too many ministerial positions, including some ministers with...
Kieran McAnulty: Labour Party campaign chair on Australian Labor's election success

It was a big weekend in Australia, with Anthony Albanese's Labor Party returned to power over Peter Dutton's Liberal/National coalition. The result flew in the face...
Ian Cassels: Wellington property developer on his friendship with Sir Bob Jones

Wellington property magnate, one-time politician and Wellington icon Sir Bob Jones died last week at the age of 85. Jones, raised in a state house in Naenae, built...
Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Nicola Young talk Tory Whanau's legacy and whether we have too many ministers

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has announced she isn't seeking another term as Mayor and instead will run for the city's Maori ward council seat. What's her legacy...
Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Indian Panthers, Hurricanes v Chiefs

The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the NBL effective immediately - after allegations players weren't paid and were left to ask for food from a foodbank. The...
Mark Williams: Holder of the first ever NZ number one song, 50 years ago today

It was 50 years ago today that the New Zealand Official Music Charts were launched - which also coincides with New Zealand's first official number one hit. Produced...
Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Ltd chair on the negotiations for new ferries

��һ�ǿ�� that Kiwirail is retiring the Aratere this year has sparked questions about just how soon we will have contracts for the new Interisland ferries. To answer...
Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk Aratere, budget and prisoners voting

Kiwirail has announced the Interislander Aratere will be retired – leaving us with just two ferries until new ones arrive in 2029. Can the country cope with a reduced...
Boh Runga: Stellar's lead singer on the upcoming Atomic 2.0 gig in Wellington

There’s a very exciting gig coming up in Wellington next week. Atomic 2.0 will see an all-women group of Kiwi music stars performing the hits of some of history’s...
Josh Thomson: Comedian ahead of his NZ International Comedy Fest show 'Old Mate'

Wellington is in for a month full of laughs as the New Zealand International Comedy Festival returns for another year. There are more than 150 shows across the...
Nick Mills: What is Tory Whanau's legacy as Wellington mayor?

OPINION Tory Whanau has said no. She's said no to standing for Wellington mayor for the three terms she always said she’d run for. She's out; she's thrown in the...
"Mainly proud": Tory Whanau reflects on term after dropping mayoral bid

Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader...
Beehive Buzz: Azaria Howell on IRD's Family Boost blunder and questions over Police fitness tests

The Government has admitted the number of families it said would be eligible for the full $75 a week benefit of its flagship childcare tax policy was wrong. The...
Business Panel: Working Style boss Chris Dobbs and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle

Businesses in the capital city are still feeling glum - Westpac's latest survey has found Wellington has the lowest business confidence of any region in the country....
Thursday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Brigitte Morten discuss the definition of a woman and Pope Francis

New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to Parliament which would define in law what a woman is - but is this really necessary? Also, Pope Francis has...
Kevin Arlidge: Wellington RSA president on the significance of Anzac Day

Tomorrow marks 110 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey. A total of 2709 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives...
Give Way The Musical: Dave Armstrong and Bronwyn Turei on the latest play to hit Circa Theatre

It's an unusual topic to base a musical on; the change of a road rule. But that's exactly what Give Way The Musical does, putting a satirical spin on the 2012 change...
Music Time: How to tell a dodgy concert promoter from a reputable one

There's been a string of concerts cancelled across the country this year, with some concert-goers unable to access refunds after the promoters entered liquidation. So...
Thursday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Maddy Burgess-Smith talk Andrew Little, Wellington Water and trust in media

Former Labour leader and Cabinet minister Andrew Little finally announced this week he is running to be the city's mayor. Is he automatically the hot favourite? Also,...
Andrew Little: Wellington mayoral candidate says city needs 'urgent change'

Former Labour leader Andrew Little has today confirmed he will stand for the Wellington mayoralty in the upcoming local body elections. Little said he is standing...
Business Panel: Wellington is a 'talent repellant', tech CEO says

A successful Wellington business owner says if he were starting again today, he wouldn't start his business in Wellington. "Whether you should do it in Wellington...
Beehive Buzz: Is there a spat between Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters?

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been in Hawaii this week, where he gave a speech discussing the United States tariffs on the rest of the world. But in that...
Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Bryce Edwards talk Treaty Principles Bill, Andrew Little and The Chase NZ

David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried - but was it worth having the conversation as a country? Also, former Labour leader Andrew Little says...
Friday Sport Kickoff: Can the Hurricanes top the Crusaders at Sky Stadium tonight?

The Hurricanes take on the Crusaders at Sky Stadium tonight - a spectacle that will include fireworks for the first time at Sky Stadium in a decade. What can we...
Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley debate defence, organised crime and Treaty Principles Bill

The government has announced $12 billion of funding for the Defence Force as part of it's new capability plan - but where will the money come from? Also, a new...
Campbell Barry: Lower Hutt mayor on his decision not to stand for re-election

Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry has announced he’s not seeking reelection after two terms as mayor of Hutt City. Barry was first elected as Mayor in 2019 at 28,...
Wahine disaster: 57 years on from Wellington's darkest day

It was on April 10th 1968, as Cyclone Giselle was bearing down on Wellington, that the Interisland ferry Wahine ran aground on Barrett Reef. A total of 52 passengers...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says Andrew Little would be a 'very good' Wellington mayor

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has thrown his support behind Andrew Little as the former party leader mulls a run for the Wellington mayoralty. Speaking to Nick Mills...
Jared Savage: Investigative journalist and author on NZ's fight against organised crime

A new report from the Ministerial advisory group on organised crime says New Zealand is losing the fight, with Customs "swimming against the tide" and some stakeholders...
Music Time: Who are this year's Aotearoa Music Award finalists?

The list of finalists for this year's Aotearoa Music Awards is out - and while there's fewer household names than in previous years, there's plenty of finalists...

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