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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. Ni ...
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An original podcast from T-Mobile for Business and iHeartRadio, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. How do these executives innovate and enable change, both inside and outside their companies, and what are they looking forward to tackling next? Let’s find out…
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Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed as Wellington City Council’s Crown observer. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said McKenzie has significant governance and senior leadership experience. McKenzie’s term will last until July next year. Wellington City Council’s Crown observer will be on the job tomorrow after the Government revealed the man …
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More than 150 pieces from Banksy will soon be arriving in Wellington for a mammoth exhibition. The art from the world's most prolific street artist will be on display at Wellington's Takina convention centre from November 28th. Stewart MacPherson has brought the exhibition to the capital direct from London, and joined Nick Mills to discuss the magi…
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Protestors will arrive in Wellington later next week to protest the introduction of David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. The hikoi, following the same route as the march led by Dame Whina Cooper in 1975, began in Northland this morning. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls expects it will be one of the biggest protests at Parliament in recen…
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The Utah Jazz kick off their intentional youth movement 1-7 and are already in pole position for the best lottery odds for next year's draft. However, being this bad already means that the current young potential isn't playing well. Join Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) as he examines what isn't going right for the likes of Ke…
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Donald Trump has won the US election - and not just the electoral college, but the popular vote too. How did he manage it? Also, with unemployment biting, students are struggling to find summer jobs. How important is working over the summer break? To answer those questions, and to give their views on Wellington's new tunnel plan, Infrastructure NZ …
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The All Blacks take on Ireland tomorrow morning in a rematch of last year's World Cup semi-final. Who is likely to come out on top? Also, Auckland FC trumped the Wellington Phoenix last weekend. How did both teams perform? To answer those questions, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Fri…
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Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election by a surprising margin — but what will a second Trump presidency mean for New Zealand? Also, David Seymour's Treaty principles bill has been introduced to Parliament today, earlier than originally scheduled. Is this just a waste of time, and will we see "hikois from hell"? National MP and…
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Former US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he would happily return to New Zealand if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to serve again. Brown served as Ambassador during Trump's first term after a career as lawyer, then a Republican senator. He told Nick Mills that Trump's win is great news for America, and the nation's relationship wi…
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Former NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser says Donald Trump's presidential win can be attributed in a large part to the middle class "being screwed". "The Democrats have become the party of the rich. If you take the top 25 districts in terms of wealth, 24 of them are held by democrats." Groser, also a former Trade Minister, told Wellingt…
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Wellingtonian Michael Hobbs says he couldn't pick a winner for the US presidential election - but says the mood is tense and hard to escape. The former Blues player and Wellington College head boy is now in the private equity industry in Los Angeles, after studying an MBA at Stanford University. He joined Nick Mills to discuss the mood in the US ah…
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Vice President and Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hosting a relatively small election night event in Washington DC tonight - far smaller than that of Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016/. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is there and told Nick Mills attendance is restricted, and Harris isn't expected …
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Months of campaigning will finally come to an end tomorrow as the United States goes to the polls to choose a new President. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin has been keeping an eye on campaign rallies, and joined Nick Mills to critique the candidates music choices - and have a punt at what they might choose as a victory song. LISTEN ABOVE…
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It's being touted by the candidates as the most important election in United States history, and its all playing out tomorrow afternoon New Zealand time. To discuss the importance of the election and how the result could affect relations with New Zealand, US Embassy deputy chief of mission David Gehrenbeck joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…
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Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome and Sotheby's International Realty Wellington Managing Director Glen Jones joined Nick Mills in the studio to chat all things business. They discussed the benefits to the city from big events like the Wellington-Auckland football derby at the weekend, and how the region can capitalise on it. Other topic…
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Mental health campaigner Mike King is under fire for saying alcohol can be the answer to mental health struggles - but did he have a point he just made badly? Also, the United States is in the final days of the 2024 presidential campaign, who will come out on top? Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy and Capital director Neale Jones joined Nick Mills for F…
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The Wellington Phoenix take on Auckland FC in the first ever A-League local derby. Who will come out victorious, and can we expect a large crowd? And the All Blacks take on England on Sunday morning, with a few changes in the team. Are they on track for a win? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sports Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills…
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The government has announced that large reputable construction companies, as well as plumbers and drainlayers will soon be able to self-certify their work, removing the need for lengthy council consents. But could this lead to an increase in shoddy building work? Also, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he's open to a discussion about banning Na…
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The Wellington City Council has met publicly for the first time since voting to ditch the planned sale of its stake in Wellington Airport. It's also the first time the council has met since Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced he is appointing a Crown observer to the council. So when will the council begin deciding what to cut to fund a…
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The government is appointing a Crown observer to Wellington City Council - but is this setting a precedent that might affect other councils around the country? Also, the cost to install fencing along Wellington's waterfront has blown out from $7m to $30m. Why does it cost so much for some fencing? Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry and lawyer and forme…
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The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty in the NPC final at Sky Stadium tomorrow - who will take out the championship? Also, the All Blacks face Japan in Tokyo shortly afterwards. How are both teams looking? Nick Mills was joined by Wellington sports broadcaster Matt Buck and Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport host Jason Pine. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…
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The government will appoint a Crown observer to oversee Wellington City Council - but will the advice that led to the decision be released? Also, should Andrew Bayly remain a Minister after accusations of bullying a worker during a business visit? To answer those questions, Labour's health and Wellington issues spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall and Nation…
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Mark Russell Pereira (@mark_r_pereira) and Ken Clayton (@k_clayt) are back to give the final season preview podcast for the Utah Jazz! This episode covers the overall preseason takeaways, what to look for in the first few weeks of the season, and what our predictions and dreams are for the Jazz this year. Follow Salt City Hoops on Twitter (@saltcit…
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OPINION Yesterday afternoon just after lunch an email landed in my inbox from Simeon Brown. I looked out my window after four or five beautiful days in Wellington and saw clouds coming in from all directions. And that's exactly how I felt reading this email from Simeon Brown. It felt like a dark day. Brown was announcing he was appointing a Crown o…
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The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty in this weekend's much-anticipated NPC final at Sky Stadium. Nick Mills was joined by captain Du'Plessis Kirfi and Lions veteran Brad Shields to discuss the season so far and the team's hopes for Saturday's match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Local government minister Simeon Brown has decided to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council. The decision was reached after the council's long-term plan was forced back to the council table after a vote to ditch the sale of the council's 34% stake in Wellington Airport. Now all eyes turn to who the observer will be - and what problems…
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Oscar Kightley has been a journalist, an author, and an actor - but he's also an acclaimed playwright. He's the writer behind Dawn Raids, a play he wrote in the late 1990s exploring the horror of the raids targeting Pasifika overstayers in the 1970s. But 27 years later, the show has never been staged in the capital. That finally changes this week w…
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Kiwi rock band Supergroove have announced they're reuniting for a New Zealand tour and are set to play in Wellington in April next year - huge news for Kiwi music fans. But it led Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin to wonder how many New Zealand artists or groups are currently in the New Zealand album charts? It turns out the answer is not m…
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Brothers Hamish and Robert Vance have been in the menswear business since young boys, eventually following in their grandfather and father's footsteps as directors of Vance Vivan. The menswear store first opened in October 1924 - and this month celebrates 100 years in business. The pair joined Nick Mills to discuss their memories, the impact counci…
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National MP and commerce and consumer affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has been accused of telling a worker to "f**k off home" and pulling the 'L' sign with his fingers during a visit to a business. He's apologised - but the full details around the incident are still unclear. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills to discuss what h…
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Local government minister Simeon Brown is awaiting advice on whether to intervene at Wellington City Council - but is it actually necessary? Also, a year on from the election, how has the government performed? Porirua mayor Anita Baker and PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills for Friday Faceoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…
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The Wellington Lions take on Waikato in the first NPC semi-final this weekend at Sky Stadium - what are our chances of making the final? Also, the Blackcaps dismissed India for their lowest home total in a test match in Bengaluru yesterday - how big a moment was this? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Newstalk ZB Wellington news director Max Towle …
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A former TV star is just one of many names rumoured to be joining the race to be Wellington's next mayor, with the next local body election just under 12 months away. Rumours have been swirling among Wellington's business and political circles about who is considering a run against incumbent Tory Whanau and councillor Ray Chung - the only two candi…
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Wellington mayor Tory Whanau met with local government minister Simeon Brown this morning as he awaits advice on whether he should intervene at Wellington City Council. But is the council actually at the point where intervention is needed? Also, ACC is facing a $7.2 billion deficit. How did it get to this point, and are increased levies the only an…
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Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) continue the Utah Jazz Season Preview Series for Salt City Hoops! We go player by player through the entire roster, and in this episode we finish the team with Keyonte George, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Kyle Filipowski, and Svi Mykhailiuk.…
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the threshold for government intervention in Wellington City Council hasn't been met. Talking to Nick Mills, he said the council still has an opportunity to pass its long term plan and show government it can function properly. "Councillors arguing amongst each other is local democracy." "The level of dysfunction has…
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has called an urgent behind-doors council meeting for this afternoon, as the government seeks advice on whether intervention is needed for Wellington City Council. It comes after the council voted to ditch its plan to sell its 34% stake in Wellington Airport, meaning up to $600m in cuts will now be needed. NZ Herald's W…
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the Wellington City Council a shambles, while Simeon Brown is seeking advice on whether government intervention is needed - so how likely is it that the government will step in? And the latest 1News Verian poll exactly a year on from the election has shown a slight dip for both major parties - how is the …
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Wellington City Council has stopped the sale of its 34% share in the airport. The Long Term Plan will have to be amended which could involve significant cuts to capital spending. It’s the second significant loss Mayor Tory Whanau has suffered this year after the Reading Cinemas deal was also killed. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanauis faced with cutting…
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The Wellington City Council has voted to ditch its planned sale of it's 34% stake in Wellington Airport. So what happens now, and how much will the council have to cut? Also, Bordeaux Bakery has closed, and is blaming the council for works in Thorndon Quay and the loss of carparks. Is it fair to blame the council? To answer those questions, former …
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The Wellington Lions take on Counties Manakau in an NPC quarter final tonight - will it be a repeat of September's thumping defeat? Also, Rafael Nadal is retiring. What's his legacy? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for Friday Sport Kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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There was good news for mortgage holders yesterday as the Reserve Bank lowered the official cash right by 50 basis points. Are our politicians hoping for another 50 basis point drop later this year? Also, the Auditor General is highly critical of a $24m contract awarded to Mike King's Gumboot Friday charity without a competitive process. Was the go…
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The Wellington City Council will vote on a motion to ditch the planned sale of its 34% stake in Wellington Airport on Thursday - which marks the end of a long-running saga that has split councillors almost down the middle. NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says there have been so many flip-flops from various councillors that …
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The latest mood of the boardroom survey is out and the country's CEOs have rated the best performing ministers - so who are our panel's top three? Also, some Wellington City Councillors tried to prevent the council painting over pro-Palestine graffiti - is it a councillors job to determine what should and shouldn't remain? ChildFund CEO and Iron Du…
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The Wellington Lions take on Hawkes Bay at Sky Stadium tomorrow, with Peter Lakai stepping up as captain - what are we expecting? And Blackcaps captain Tim Southee has stepped down after the side's dismal performance in Sri Lanka - was this the right call? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for …
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Thirty-five public schools could be converted into charter schools under the government's new plan to revive the independent but state-funded schools - but the Labour Party and teachers unions loathe the plan. So will charter schools actually work, and are they a good use of education resources? Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and Act l…
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A walking and cycling upgrade between Johnsonville and Tawa in Wellington has been put on pause - but when will the council reassess the project? Also, there are still further public service cuts to come for police staff - when will we know how many jobs will go? Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. LISTEN AB…
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Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) kick off the Utah Jazz Season Preview Series for Salt City Hoops! We go player by player through the entire roster, starting in this episode with in-depth previews of the seasons ahead for Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh, and Patty Mills.…
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The number of credit card applications has reached its highest level since 2021, leading to fears people are seeking credit as the high cost of living bites. David Cameron, manager of the Wellington Budget Service says credit cards can be dangerous for consumers who are lured in with the promise of an interest-free period, but then use them for dai…
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Wellington had a mammoth weekend, with an All Blacks test and the World of Wearable Arts attracting visitors to the city. How do we attract more events to the city, and what do they mean for our economy? Also, cruise ship numbers will be down this summer, and expensive airfares continue to bite. What is the outlook for Wellington's tourism market? …
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Thousands have taken to the streets to protest the government's move to downscale the Dunedin Hospital project, while the government starts the week with a conversation about increasing speed limits. Also, legislation reintroducing charter schools passed through Parliament last week, so how many schools will be up and running by the beginning of th…
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