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.

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...
Beehive Buzz: What happens next with the Treaty Principles Bill?

The Treaty Principles Bill could return to Parliament's order paper for its doomed second reading this week, after the select committee considering the bill recommended...
Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Jason Walls talk Trump's tariffs, Benjamin Doyle and suspicious deaths in the capital

Wellington has seen five suspicious deaths in around two weeks; a daylight shooting in Featherston, a man found dead on a footpath in Miramar, a suspected murder-suicide...
Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Hurricanes v Blues, Wellington Saints' narrow win

The Hurricanes take on the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland this weekend - and while its not a do-or-die game, the Hurricanes are in desperate need of a win. What...
Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk tariffs, ferries and Benjamin Doyle

It’s what US President Donald Trump is calling Liberation Day in the US today; dishing out tariffs on almost every nation on earth. New Zealand exporters will now...
Nick Mills: Winston Peters' Interisland ferry announcement told us very little

OPINION After Sunday's very underwhelming announcement on supermarkets from Finance Minister Nicola Willis, I was a bit worried that yesterday’s announcement on...
Business Panel: Restaurant Association president Mike Egan and Method Recycling co-founder India Korner

It was a huge weekend in Wellington with Cuba Dupa, three nights of Graham Norton, Sir Bob Geldof, the Hurricanes, the Phoenix and one of the world's largest cruise...
Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the the impending announcement on the Interisland ferry replacements

Minister for Rail Winston Peters is expected to finally reveal his long-awaited plan for Interisland ferry replacements today - but will we see the full details...
Karl Tiefenbacher: Wellington businessman throws his hat in the ring to be Wellington's mayor

Business owner Karl Tiefenbacher has officially joined the Wellington mayoral race. Speaking exclusively to Newstalk ob��ӿ� Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills, Tiefenbacher...
Friday Faceoff: Campbell Barry and Tim Brown talk Tamatha Paul's police comments, Wellington Water

Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul is under fire for her comments at a 'radical alternative to policing event'. She claimed "Wellington people do not want to see...
Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on Liam Lawson losing his F1 seat

Liam Lawson has unceremoniously been dropped from Red Bull's F1 team after just two races. How would this affect a 23-year-old like Lawson, and is the decision unfair? Also,...
Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley talk beat cops and changes to Wellington electorates

Wellington Central MP and Green Party police spokesperson Tamatha Paul is under fire for saying Wellingtonians don't want to see police on the beat - and all these...
Bob Geldof: Band Aid and Live Aid co-founder on his legacy, show in Wellington this week

Bob Geldof is a musician, an activist, a charity man, and a Knight of the British Empire... despite being an Irishman. He rose to fame as a member of The Boomtown...
Tamatha Paul: Wellington Central MP says beat police only target homeless people

Wellington Central MP and Green Party police spokesperson Tamatha Paul is under fire for comments she made about beat cops at a 'radical alternative to policing...
Fun and Funner: Karen O'Leary's childrens band perform ahead of Wellington's Cuba Dupa festival

It’s a huge weekend coming up in the capital. Wellington’s Cuba Dupa street festival returns to Cuba St with more 170 performances across Saturday and Sunday spanning...

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