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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Newstalk ZB
Wellington
New Zealand Music
Wellington City Council
New Zealand Music Month
Artificial Intelligence
Capital Football
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand Politics
Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington
Upper Hutt
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Budget
Water Rates
NZCIS
BNZ
New Zealand Government
Hurricanes
Cuba Street, Wellington
Kiwi Music
New Zealand

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 offerin... more

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Latest Episodes

Its Friday Sports Kick-off and it's a Hurricanes special as Brad Shields joins the show today!

Tonight is the quarter final at Hnry Stadium for Hurricanes and Brumbies, and the fight for the home semifinal.

Shields shares an inside look coming up... more

The radio gang is back together - Nick Mills is joined for Faceoff this week by legendary broadcasters Polly Gillespie and Nick Tansley.

Starting with arming police, should they be able to carry guns on their hip? They faceoff on gun safety and how... more

Cult hit "Heathers the Musical" has taken Wellington by storm.

The edgy comedy based off the 1988 film Heathers is touring Aus and NZ, finishing it's Wellington run this Sunday at the Opera House.

Lead "Heather" Calista Nelmes joins Nick in the ... more

The latest festival to hit Wellington is Lōemis, a celebration fo both local and international music and art.

Nick is joined in the studio by Lōemis director Andrew Laking to find out what the festival is all about.

Laking shares what acts to lo... more

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Recent Guests

Karen van de Verdin
CEO of New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Episode: Nick Mills visits NZPAA, Upper Hutt's new sports charter school
Ryan Clark
Principal of NZCIS / New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Episode: Nick Mills visits NZPAA, Upper Hutt's new sports charter school
Chris Hipkins
Opposition Leader
Labour Party
Episode: Labour Leader Chris Hipkins in the studio for the eve of Budget Day
Ben McNulty
Deputy Mayor of Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council
Episode: Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty on lowest WCC rates rise in years
Mike Casey
Advocate for electrification, leads Rewire Aotearoa
Rewire Aotearoa
Episode: Rewiring Aotearoa CE Mike Casey in the studio with Nick Mills
Carin Sundstedt
General Manager of the Citizens Advice Bureau of Wellington
Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington
Episode: Citizen Advice Bureau considers future after budget cuts
David Cormack
Communications and public relations specialist
Episode: Emergency services refuse to send ambulance to "frequent caller"
Greg O'Connor
Labour MP for Wellington, former Police Association president
Labour Party / Wellington MP
Episode: Friday Faceoff with Greg O'Connor and Ben Thomas
Ben Thomas
Political commentator with experience around the Beehive
Political commentator
Episode: Friday Faceoff with Greg O'Connor and Ben Thomas

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Nick Mills
Host focused on Wellington issues, with a background in hospitality and entertainment and a hands-on approach to local affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great listening

    Thanks for the chat the other day! All the best!

    Paul Henderson London

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Sponsorship messages tend to align with civic and community interests.
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Friday Faceoff with Greg O'Connor and Ben Thomas
Q: Can AI take a lot of public servants' jobs away?
They acknowledge AI as a transformative tool that can improve efficiency, especially in back-office and data processing, but emphasize that it should augment rather than simply replace staff, with careful consideration of staff redeployment and training.
Friday Faceoff with Greg O'Connor and Ben Thomas
Q: Greg, give me some instances where you think that we can do better as a city.
The speakers discuss the need to focus on concrete objectives rather than symbolic cuts, the importance of front-line service and infrastructure, and the role of leadership in driving efficient reform while balancing public expectations and fiscal constraints.
Capital Football CEO Richard Reid on WCC recreation cuts
Q: So where does that leave us right now?
He indicates a forthcoming meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss next steps and emphasizes that sport should not be penalized through higher charges without clear cost justification.
Capital Football CEO Richard Reid on WCC recreation cuts
Q: So what have you been told? What's happening? Where are we at?
Richard explains that submissions were heard and the council seemed receptive, but there is a strong call for pausing the budget cuts and re-evaluating long-term cost models to prevent deterioration of grounds and services.
Barry Soper joins Nick Mills in the studio
Q: What did you think about the idea of Helen Clark being portrayed as a controversial figure and whether her marriage or personal life affected perceptions?
Soper recalls personal experience with Clark, emphasizes understanding the electorate, and notes how policy decisions like interest-free student loans significantly shaped public perception.

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What is Wellington Mornings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A take-no-nonsense local daily show that covers a wide range of issues from politics and public policy to energy, education, and city life, all from a Wellington-focused lens. Episodes frequently feature high-profile politicians, public service leaders, and industry insiders, with particular emphasis on budget decisions, local government, infrastructure, energy transitions, and the music and cultural scene in the capital. The format blends interviews, panel-style discussions, and on-the-ground reports, making it a practical source for listeners who want quick, accessible updates and opinions on happenings in and around Wellington. A notable strength is its strong local context and direct host-audience engagement, which can be especially val... more

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7. David Cormack
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