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...
Latest episodes
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32 min
Friday Faceoff: Brigitte Morten and Dr Bryce Edwards
It's Friday Faceoff and with two weeks till the general election Nick Mills is joined by political experts Brigitte Morten and Dr Bryce Edwards Starting with the news Labour candid…
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21 min
Tim Costley: National's incumbent Otaki MP on the Kapiti Election race
Our Election 2026 coverage continued with a spotlight on the Kapiti electorate, and the close race between National's incumbent Otaki MP Tim Costley, and Labour candidate Sophie Ha…
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16 min
Midge Ure joins Nick Mills ahead of Wellington show
Ahead of his Wellington concert at Meow Nui on Friday, Live Aid co-founder and former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure joined Nick Mills to share his memories and inspiration in the mus…
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21 min
Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong with Nick Mills
The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong joined Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, to discuss how the Election campaign has gone so far, and how much they will fight for particular…
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33 min
Business Panel: Nat Woodhall and Hannah Wiles on indieProper
On this week's business panel, Nick was joined by two Wellington retailers who are hoping to spread the word on the capital's unique independent retail sector. That Was Then, This…
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32 min
Friday Faceoff: Thomas Coughlan and Peter Dunne
With three weeks until the 2026 Election, Friday Faceoff had a strong political focus. Former Cabinet Minister, and long-time Ohariu MP Peter Dunne, and NZ Herald's Political Edito…
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15 min
WOW CEO Meg Williams in studio with Nick Mills
Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills was joined in studio by Meg Williams, Chief Executive of World of Wearable Art (WOW), to review 2026. They discussed the event's continued success, the tra…
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3 min
Nick Mills: Why have 31,000 Wellingtonians not paid their water bills?
OPINION: I've got a confession. I'm one of the 31,000 Wellingtonians who haven't paid their first Tiaki Wai water bill. There you go. I've admitted it. And I'll tell you why. I've…
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23 min
Wellington Bays Electorate: Julie Anne Genter, Craig Renney and Karuna Muthu join Nick Mills
The response to the Moa Point disaster has been the major point of contention during Newstalk ZB's Wellington Bays election panel. Nick Mills was joined by three candidates for the…
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20 min
Marama Davidson: Greens co-leader in studio with Nick Mills
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson says her Party could work with anyone, but they're categorically ruling out forming a coalition with National. Opportunity's Qiulae Wong accused th…
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10 min
Music Time: James Irwin reviews Louis Baker's 'Trouble'
Wellington's Louis Baker has released his latest album, Trouble, ahead of a tour which includes a stop at Meow Nui later in October. Music reviewer James Irwin gave high praise to…
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21 min
Kenepuru Electorate: Labour's Barbara Edmonds and National's Matthew Evetts join Nick Mills
After two terms as Mana MP, Barbara Edmonds now seeks election in the newly formed Kenepuru Electorate, which covers Tawa, Johnsonville, Churton Park and areas of Newlands, alongsi…
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33 min
Friday Faceoff: Phil O'Reilly and Mark Sainsbury
With a month to go until the Election, Nick discussed where the race is at with broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Iron Duke Partners Managing Director Phil O'Reilly. They also discuss…
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21 min
Politics Thursday: National's Mike Butterick and Labour's Ginny Andersen
During the Politics Thursday panel, Labour's Ginny Andersen announced the party's latest policy to force airlines to show real prices up front. Other topics discussed alongside Nat…
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33 min
Business Panel: Well known Wellington car dealers Oliver Gazley and Matthew Foot
The Business Panel this week featured two well-known Wellington car dealers, following news car sales rose in September. Brendan Foot Supersite director Matthew Foot and Gazley Gro…
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33 min
Andrew Little: Wellington Mayor in studio
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little joined Nick Mills for his monthly catch up. They discussed the success of World of WearableArt (WOW) in Wellington for another year, and how the City…
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10 min
Charlisse Leger-Walker: WNBA star ahead of her Queens debut in the Tauihi NBL
Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is counting down to her first appearance in New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition. The Connecticut Sun guard has joined the Porirua-base…
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33 min
Friday Faceoff Oct 2: Justin Lester and Brigitte Morten
On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by Political commentator Brigitte Morten and former Wellington Mayor, now Dot Loves Data director Justin Lester. They discussed the leg…
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10 min
James Reyne from Australian Crawl speaks ahead of NZ Summer Tour
He’s one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the great Australian rock scene of the 1980s, and his songs have become part of the soundtrack for generations of music fans.…
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21 min
Politics Thursday: Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Chris Bishop
The Politics Thursday panel this week featured Labour's Wellington North candidate and Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall, and National's Hutt South MP, and Cabinet Minister Chris…