Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Peter Dunne wrap the week
Nick Mills wraps the week with legendary broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and former minister Peter Dunne. They give their thoughts on the McSkimming IPCA report, Andrew Coster's involvement and how police culture is looking in New Zealand at the moment. Dunne and Sainsbury also discussed the other hot topics from the week like the new drug driving testing, Police Commissioner Chamber’s speeding ticket admission, the new $30 million in funding to help deal with the meth crisis, the Te Pati Māori MP expulsion. Also are state-owned asset sales a good idea? Plus, Dunne and Sainsbury give their hots and nots for the week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday Sport kick-off: Jason Pine and Elliot Smith on the All Blacks
For this week's Friday Sport Kick-off, Nick Mills and Jason Pine are joined by Elliot Smith, ZB All Blacks commentator, calling in from England to give us his thoughts on the line up for the Twickenham game. They give their predictions for how the boys in black will go this weekend, and the vibe in England at the moment. Nick and Jason also chat about the upcoming All Whites vs Columbia game, Phoenix vs Auckland FC game and the upcoming Phoenix women’s game in Porirua this Sunday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wellington Hospital celebrates 20 years, CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick in studio
Wellington Hospital Foundation CEO Guy Ryan joins Nick Mills in studio to celebrate the foundation's 20th birthday. They talk about the good they've bought to the community, the history, founder Bill Day and the impacts they continue to have in Wellington 20 years later. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley
On Politics Thursday this week Nick Mills was joined by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National's Ōtaki MP Tim Costley. They spoke on the McSkimming case, and the IPCA report findings that show the police were covering up information. Costley and Verrall then spoke on the other political issues of the week, including their thoughts on the future of Te Pati Māori and potential coalitions and the new drug driving testing starting in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mi-Sex's Murray Burns chats to Nick Mills on their Hutt Sounds performance
Murray Burns songwriter, and keyboardist of kiwi new wave band Mi-Sex joins Nick Millson Wellington Mornings. They talk about the old days of the band, and what the future holds. Including Mi-Sex's upcoming performance in Upper Hutt next year. Mi-sex joins Tony Hadley, When the Cats Away and other acts at Hutt Sounds Sunday March 8 at Brewton Upper Hutt. Buy tickets here: Hutt Sounds 2026 Are they still a kiwi band? How was the hit computer games written? Are they ready for the energy of the Hutt crowd this summer? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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