Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

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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.

  1. 18h ago

    Beervana director Ryan McArthur on the festival's 25th year

    Wellington's Beervana fills Hnry Stadium this week, bringing some of the country’s best beer under one roof. 65 breweries will provide festival goers with all sorts of options from wacky to wonderful.  There will be international and local stands, non-alcoholic beers, "Fruju” inspired sours and even beer you can lick! Nick Mills talks to Beervana director Ryan McArthur on what to look forward to for their 25th year. Get your tickets at beervana.co.nz, it runs from Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd August at Hnry Stadium. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 1d ago

    Music Time with James Irwin: The rise of Mel Parsons

    For Music Time this week Nick and James track the rise of one of New Zealand's most talented female singer songwriters with the release of her new album and get match fit for the All Blacks with some ridiculous rugby songs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 1d ago

    Aged Care Association CE Tracey Martin on securing future care for Kiwis

    New Zealand's aged care system could be in for a shakeup to prepare the high volumes of Kiwi's that will need care. By 2060 roughly one in four New Zealanders could be over 65.   The new aged-care report 'A Place to Grow Old: Securing the future of aged care', contains 40 recommendations and says the existing system cannot meet demand safely, fairly or sustainably without major reform.    Aged Care Association CEO Hon. Tracey Martin joins the show to share possible solutions to this growing issue. Is a change to the tax system the only way and could we use Australia's model for aged care funding?  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 2d ago

    Editor of 'The Local' Jane O'Loughlin talks the comeback of the local paper

    Nick Mills received a delivery of the newspaper The Local Te Aro', and wondered what ever happened to the local rag? Editor of 'The Local' Jane O'Loughlin joins the show to answer Nick's question. The free paper is delivered once a month into mailboxes around the suburbs, and published online.  Could 'The Local' expand into more communities who need it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 5d ago

    Friday Faceoff with Mark Sainsbury and Brigitte Morten

    It's time for Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills is joined in the studio by legendary broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and political commentator Brigitte Morten.  Starting with the biggest story of the week - the vote of confidence on the Prime Minister.  The panel faceoff over the big question: Was Chris Penk acting alone?  Then Sainsbury and Morten debate conundrum of the day - the country has a $650 million funding gap for aged care. Plus was Labour candidate and superintendent Rakesh Naidoo treated fairly? And the panel share their hot and nots of the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 5d ago

    Friday Sports Kick-off with Coops, Piney, Pauly and Big Frank

    For Friday Sports Kick-off, Nick, Coops and Piney are sweating in the studio as they are joined by All Star Wrestling Champion Big Frank and Paul Sayers. The return of All Star Wrestling hits Porirua's Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 15 August. Grab tickets on ticketspace. Then on other sports news of the week - the tragic defeat of the Wellington Lions, moving Duplesiss Kirifi to No. 12.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 6d ago

    Nick Mills: Bring back local pubs

    EDITORIAL:  I love this story.   I read this story in the paper this morning and I really love it.   The Castlepoint Hotel is finally allowed to turn the beer taps back on after a six-month dry spell.  Its got new operators,and has been granted their liquor licences after a pretty thorough hearing.   I mean those liquor licensing hearings, when they've got a bone can go forever.  They were questioned about staffing, training, duty managers and how they would handle the occasional belligerent punter.   We always get the old belligerent punter don't we, that's a great word.  And let’s face it, is something every country pub has probably had to deal with since the first beer was poured.  And good on them. Because I love the idea of a genuine local pub.  Not a flash-Harry cocktail bar.   Not somewhere with twelve-dollar bowls of fries or olives and a drinks menu you need reading glasses and a dictionary to understand.   I mean a pub. A proper pub.  The kind where everyone knows your name.   You walk through the door and they’re already pouring your usual.      I should have got Grace to write, give us the music for cheers on this one, shouldn't I?   Where you walk through the door and they're already pouring you your usual because they know where you are.  They have Big Norm sitting in the corner.   He's been sitting in that corner since the pub opened.   You know that pub? Roaring fire in the middle of winter.   There's a Sunday roast on Sunday.   Someone's always holding court at the end of the bar, always someone telling a joke, silly old dad's joke.   You know the pub I mean.   It's like Cheers, except it's at Castle Point or the Wairarapa, not in Boston.   Where have the days have those pubs gone?   Particularly closer to the city.   You know, we have so many trendy bars and cafes and wine bars, fashionable restaurants.   We've pushed the old local completely out.   I'd love to own a country pub in a place like town.   Could you have one?   Your local.   Your local in your suburb that really is your local.   Could you do that in our suburbs and create that country atmosphere?   Nothing pretentious.   Decent food, cold beer, friendly staff and a room full of people who actually want to talk to each other.   So, have you still got a proper local?   And if somebody opened an honest-to-goodness country pub in Wellington, would you go?   Just hang out with your buddies.   A $10 beer instead of a $17 beer. A bowl of fries that cost you 6 bucks.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 6d ago

    Politics Thursday: The aftermath of the Prime Minister's vote of confidence

    After a busy week in the beehive, Labour MP Ginny Andersen and National MP for Otaki join Nick Mills to dissect the hot topics of the week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced a vote of confidence yesterday and came out victorious. Chris Penk has been dropped as a minister.  Costley says Luxon has the full support of his caucus as leader of the National Party. Our panel debate how unified the party are, and if the country is better off with Luxon as leader. Also on the agenda is the potential for forced council amalgamation, and the polls showing the Opportunities Party may be the deciders this election. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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