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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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Capital Letter: NZ Herald's Georgina Campbell on Tory Whanau's crumbling majority
Three left-wing councillors typically viewed as part of Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's council majority have said she can no longer rely on their unconditional support; an apparently crumbling of her support.
But NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell thinks this could be the making of Whanau as a mayor, now that she has to reach across political alliances to other councillors to pass her initiatives.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to talk through the issue and a rise in Covid cases in the Wellington region.
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Business Panel: Porirua mayor Anita Baker and The Woolstore boss Paul Robinson on Thorndon Quay works and local councils
How is the economy holding up, what on earth is happening on Thorndon Quay, and how do councils properly engage with local businesses?
Those were the questions for the Business Panel this week, consisting of Porirua mayor Anita Baker and The Woolstore executive director Paul Robinson.
The pair joined Nick Mills to discuss all things business in Wellington.
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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls in Papua New Guinea on the saga of the PM's broken plane
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had to urgently change his travel plans while bound for Japan after the Defence Force's Boeing 757 ran into yet more mechanical troubles.
It left the business delegation and media travelling with the Prime Minister stranded in Papua New Guinea, including Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls.
He joined Nick Mills from Port Moresby airport to talk through the events of the last 24 hours.
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Friday Faceoff: Nicola Young and Wayne Guppy talk Hurricanes, squatting and Wellington's council split
Are MPs entitlements fit for purpose, and at what point in a council term is it too early to announce you're running for the next one?
Those were the questions for our Friday Faceoff panel this week, consisting of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy and Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young.
Also on the agenda was an apparent split in Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's majority, how easy it would be to escape for two years, and the big match for the Hurricanes this weekend.
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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the Hurricanes v Chiefs semi-final
Eighty minutes on Saturday afternoon will seal the Hurricanes' fate this Super Rugby season, as they take on the Chiefs at Sky Stadium in their semi-final match.
The team is looking for its second title, after first taking out the championship in 2016.
Wellington All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills to run through the game, and the rest of the weekend's sport.
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Politics Thursday: David Seymour and Ginny Andersen debate MPs accomodation and oil and gas exploration
Are the accommodation entitlements for MP fit for purpose, and what will more oil and gas exploration mean for New Zealand?
Those were the questions for our politics panel this week, with Act party leader David Seymour and Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen.
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