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Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills Newstalk ZB
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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.
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.
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the Phoenix, Canes and Warriors
The Wellington Phoenix may have missed out on finishing at the top of the A League table, but we've still got a home semi-final to look forward to.
Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills to talk all things sport.
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Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Fleur Fitzsimons on Julie Anne Genter, Te Papa and working from home
It was two council foes reuniting on Friday Faceoff this week... but it turns out they're actually good mates.
Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and former councillor and now the PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Nick Mills to dissect the news of the week.
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Laura Newcombe: Florist involved in altercation with Julie Anne Genter speaks out
The florist who's accused Julie Anne Genter of yelling at her says the confrontation could have been avoided.
Laura Newcombe says the MP also pulled out her phone during a heated exchange over cycleways.
The Green Party is not disputing the story.
Newcombe told Nick Mills on Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings that Genter didn't need to come into her shop.
She says Genter didn't need to keep the argument going and could have left at any time.
Genter is also in the spotlight for crossing the parliamentary chamber and waving a booklet in Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey's face.
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Politics Thursday: Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall on Julie Anne Genter, AUKUS and MPs pay
Both Nicola Willis and Ayesha Verrall say they've never seen anything like the outburst from Julie Anne Genter on the floor of Parliament last night.
The Finance Minister and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk the political issues of the week.
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Another rugby death: Concussion victim and legendary former All Black speak on dangers of rugby
There's been another death on the rugby field, this time in Auckland.
33-year-old Cory Heather died at a game in Beachlands after a suspected knock to the head over the weekend.
Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills asked what more needs to be done to ensure players' safety, and heard from caller Johnny who is soon to quit working after some poor dementia test results. In tears, he spoke of years of concussions as a young rugby player and how it has affected his life.
Later in the show Earle Kirton, a former All Black turned dentist rang the show to talk about what needs to be done.
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on James Shaw's legacy and Pharmac funding boost
James Shaw signs off from Parliament this week after a 10-year career, much of it as co-leader, and at one point even the sole leader of the Greens.
Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk about his legacy, as well as news the government will be signing off on the budget today and the details of a new Pharmac announcement.
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