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Jefferson Studios talks to artists about songs they made, songs they like, and songs they’d like to have made. It’s an inside look into the craft of making music from the artists themselves.
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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. Ni ...
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The Wellington City Council has voted to ditch its planned sale of it's 34% stake in Wellington Airport. So what happens now, and how much will the council have to cut? Also, Bordeaux Bakery has closed, and is blaming the council for works in Thorndon Quay and the loss of carparks. Is it fair to blame the council? To answer those questions, former …
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The Wellington Lions take on Counties Manakau in an NPC quarter final tonight - will it be a repeat of September's thumping defeat? Also, Rafael Nadal is retiring. What's his legacy? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for Friday Sport Kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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There was good news for mortgage holders yesterday as the Reserve Bank lowered the official cash right by 50 basis points. Are our politicians hoping for another 50 basis point drop later this year? Also, the Auditor General is highly critical of a $24m contract awarded to Mike King's Gumboot Friday charity without a competitive process. Was the go…
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The Wellington City Council will vote on a motion to ditch the planned sale of its 34% stake in Wellington Airport on Thursday - which marks the end of a long-running saga that has split councillors almost down the middle. NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell says there have been so many flip-flops from various councillors that …
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Jenny Biggam is the trailblazing founder of the7stars, the UK’s largest independent media company. They’re doing things differently- no job titles, equal profit shares and unlimited holiday for everyone. The key to attracting the best people, Jenny believes, is building the best place to work. In this episode, we discuss starting a business, the im…
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The latest mood of the boardroom survey is out and the country's CEOs have rated the best performing ministers - so who are our panel's top three? Also, some Wellington City Councillors tried to prevent the council painting over pro-Palestine graffiti - is it a councillors job to determine what should and shouldn't remain? ChildFund CEO and Iron Du…
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The Wellington Lions take on Hawkes Bay at Sky Stadium tomorrow, with Peter Lakai stepping up as captain - what are we expecting? And Blackcaps captain Tim Southee has stepped down after the side's dismal performance in Sri Lanka - was this the right call? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for …
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Thirty-five public schools could be converted into charter schools under the government's new plan to revive the independent but state-funded schools - but the Labour Party and teachers unions loathe the plan. So will charter schools actually work, and are they a good use of education resources? Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and Act l…
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A walking and cycling upgrade between Johnsonville and Tawa in Wellington has been put on pause - but when will the council reassess the project? Also, there are still further public service cuts to come for police staff - when will we know how many jobs will go? Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. LISTEN AB…
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The number of credit card applications has reached its highest level since 2021, leading to fears people are seeking credit as the high cost of living bites. David Cameron, manager of the Wellington Budget Service says credit cards can be dangerous for consumers who are lured in with the promise of an interest-free period, but then use them for dai…
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Wellington had a mammoth weekend, with an All Blacks test and the World of Wearable Arts attracting visitors to the city. How do we attract more events to the city, and what do they mean for our economy? Also, cruise ship numbers will be down this summer, and expensive airfares continue to bite. What is the outlook for Wellington's tourism market? …
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Thousands have taken to the streets to protest the government's move to downscale the Dunedin Hospital project, while the government starts the week with a conversation about increasing speed limits. Also, legislation reintroducing charter schools passed through Parliament last week, so how many schools will be up and running by the beginning of th…
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{"markup":" The All Blacks take on Australia at Sky Stadium this weekend - can they end their losing streak of five games without a win? \n It's also TJ Perenara's last match in Wellington - what will the game mean to him? \n All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator Elliot Smith joined Nick Mills for the Friday …
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The parents of students out of school for more than 15 days each year are in line to be prosecuted under new government guidelines, which also includes the removal of teacher-only days. Is this the right move, and what impact will it have on truancy numbers? To answer that, National's MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick and Labour's health and Wellingt…
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Two musicians have gigs coming up in Wellington in the next fortnight - hometown favourite Louis Baker and 14-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock. Also - who are the big artists who have never won a Grammy? Wellington Morning's music man James Irwin joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Chris White is a saxophonist who's shared the stage with countless stars; Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Tom Jones just to name a few. But it was in 1985 that he joined one of the biggest bands on the planet at the peak of their fame; Dire Straits. He was part of the band's memorable Live Aid performance and continued to tour with the band afterw…
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OPINION What a week Tory Whanau has had. It all started with our regular monthly catch-up on Tuesday. I asked the mayor if she was struggling with the cost of high rates and if she felt the pinch so many of us in Wellington are feeling. Her answer was pretty clear. "I've just sold my car recently, to kind of help pay the bills. I walk to work again…
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she has sold her car to help pay the bills, and does "nothing in terms of socialising" as money is so tight. But on $190,000 a year - is this just a poor attempt to relate to voters? Also, a developer has pulled out of plans to develop Oriental Bay's band rotunda - what should happen to the site? Former Wellington …
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The Wellington Lions take on Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon - what can we expect? And the All Blacks face Australia in the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney tomorrow too - how is the team looking? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Is Wellington City Council performing as it should be? The answer is a flat "no" according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who told Nick Mills that the council needs to focus on spending on the right areas. But Luxon wouldn't say how close the government is to appointing a Crown observer, but insisted the government is keeping a close eye on t…
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Redevelopment plans for the Oriental Bay band rotunda have been scrapped - so what does the future hold for the site? And there have been issues with vandals targeting Wellington's new parking meters - what is the council doing to prevent damage? Newstalk ZB and NZ Herald reporter joined Nick Mills to answer those questions and more. LISTEN ABOVE S…
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- Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she’s not spending at the moment because of the cost of living crisis - She says her mortgage rates have doubled in the past few years and she recently sold her car to help pay the bills - The mayor recently received a 3.7% pay rise, taking her annual salary to $189,799 - She’s acknowledged things are “really tou…
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Wellington City Council is investigating offering $1500 'micro-grants' to businesses affected by roading changes - but is this figure meaningful? And how is the mood of Wellington? We know it's bad, but is there an element of the city feeling sorry for itself? Those were some of the questions for the Business Panel this week, with Lowe & Co managin…
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Wellington takes on Tasman in the NPC this weekend, hoping to make Tasman's time with the Ranfurly Shield a one-week wonder - so what's the team looking like? And Wellington Olympic have taken the Chatham Cup - how big a deal is this? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kicko…
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It was a resounding win for Kamala Harris at Wednesday afternoon's US Presidential debate - but how much can change over the campaign? And there have been a bunch of job losses in regional New Zealand this week - is there more to come? Those were the questions for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with Iron Duke Partners director Phil O'Reilly an…
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Health Minister Shane Reti has announced how he plans to meet health targets set by the government - but how much money will have to be spent to meet them, and are they achievable? And are the regions in store for more pain as Winstone Pulp closes operations, and Methanex reduces production? Both Wairarapa MPs, Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National…
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The government asked for advice on potentially introducing 120km/h speed limits - so what does NZTA make of the idea? And what did we learn during the sentencing hearing for Kiwirail over the Kaitaki losing power and issuing a mayday call? NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter joined Nick Mills for the Capital Letter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com…
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Nick Cave has returned with a new album with a more spiritual feel; Wild God. Fresh from his 12-week hiatus to donate an organ to a family member, Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin joined Nick Mills to review the album, and share some interesting discoveries he made while recovering. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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An acclaimed Wellington writer has a new show. Elspeth Sandys's The Body Politic is now showing at Circa Theatre. She told Nick Mills the show is a classic drama set in an apartment complex in Thorndon in 2021, where the small dramas between the owners mirror the larger political issues of our world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is publicly discussing potential taxes that could form Labour policy for the next election - is this a smart political strategy? And its understood David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before Cabinet today - how long is it until the bill is introduced to Parliament? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Ni…
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The Wellington City Council has dropped $550,000 to install a bike rack on a lane off The Terrace - is this responsible spending? That was the big question for the Friday Faceoff panel this week, with Rongotai MP and Green transport spokeswoman Julie Anne Genter, and Wellington City Councillor John Apanowicz. Also on the agenda was the tourist levy…
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The All Blacks take on South Africa in the second test in Cape Town this weekend, so how will the changed side fare against the world champions? Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby Elliot Smith joined Nick Mills live. Back home, Wellington Olympic take on Auckland FC in the Chatham Cup this weekend - what can we expect? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Coope…
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Will the increased $100 visitor levy reduce our tourism numbers, and was the removal of toast for new mums at Wellington Hospital a cost-cutting exercise? Those were the questions for the politics panel this week, with Labour's housing and local government spokesman based in the Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty, and newcomer Katie Nimon, National MP for N…
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Entities associated with Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh have bought more than $100 million worth of property in Wellington's Lyall Bay - so what could be in the pipeline? And days after it was revealed Wellington Hospital had stopped serving toast to new mums immediately post-birth, what's happening now? NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter …
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OPINION Yesterday on her show, Heather Du Plessis Allan revealed that transport and local government minister Simeon brown has a new name. He’s now being called 'Golden Balls' by his caucus. It's a reference to David Beckham, a name he got for always delivering and because everything he touched turned to gold. There’s clearly a lot of faith in Sime…
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Business confidence has hit a ten-year high according to ANZ's latest survey - but are businesses in Wellington feeling as confident as those in other parts of the country? And what impact are electricity prices having on businesses, and is the market working? Those were some of the questions for the Wellington Mornings Business Panel this week, wi…
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Outgoing Treasury boss Caralee McLeish has recommended New Zealand adopt a capital gains tax - and has also said we need to look at changing our superannuation settings as our population ages. So could it return to the political agenda? And Darleen Tana has taken her battle to remain an MP to the courts - how does this legal challenge work? Newstal…
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On Friday Faceoff, political commentators Bryce Edwards and Brigitte Morten discuss how councils should act after the Prime Minister's warning around spending. They also look at the prospect of Winston Peters vying for another term in Parliament, and can males and females be platonic friends? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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In Friday Sport, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper explain to Nick Mills why they believe the All Blacks sudden coaching change has been dealt with well. They also discuss why the Wellington Pride and Lions are wearing special pink jerseys for Sunday's home Farah Palmer Cup and NPC matches in Porirua. LISTEN ABO…
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In this week's politics segment, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall debate Chris Luxon's sharp warning to councils over spending. They also discuss the Commerce Commission's recommendations to make the baking industry more competitive, and how the Darleen Tana situation is playing ou…
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In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald's Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses the possible $1.1 million spend by NZTA to protect snail and lizard species from the Otaki to north of Levin motorway. Georgina also updates Nick on the story of Wellington school student Julia Choquette, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, who's been fund…
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The Prime Minister has returned from a quick trip to Australia - how did it go for him, and what big event is he attending this week? And former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week - what can we expect? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehiv…
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The number of tourists visiting the country is still roughly 17% below pre-Covid levels, so how long until it bounces back? And how important are both corporate and public events for the Wellington economy - and is Wellington in store for any big international music acts over summer? Those were the questions for the business panel this week, with S…
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On Friday Faceoff this week, Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young and Public Service Association Assistant Secretary Fleur Fitzimons debated whether Te Papa should be charging tourists - or even New Zealanders - to enter the national museum. They also looked at confusion around job cut proposals at Health New Zealand, the likelihood of congestio…
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Will increased benefit sanctions work, and what on earth is going in within Health NZ? Those were the questions for the Politics Thursday panel this week, with Labour's MP for Ohariu Greg O'Connor and National's MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick joining Nick Mills. Also discussed was the situation at Wellington Girls College and whether congestion ch…
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The government is introducing a new traffic light system for beneficiaries, laying out potential sanctions if they don't meet their obligations. So what does Labour make of it? Labour leader and MP for Remutaki Chris Hipkins joined Nick Mills to discuss whether it will result in more people entering the workforce. Also on the agenda was the country…
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The details of Kiwirail's immediate reaction to the grounding of the Aratere have been revealed in correspondence released by Transport Minister Simeon Brown's office. NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter is across the details, and joined Nick Mills to reveal just how it went down. She also shared the story of Te Papa's gigantic specimen collection…
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The government is removing the nearly 30-year-long ban on genetic modification outside of labs, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced this morning. Alongside it, a new regulator will be created to manage risks. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills with the latest, and also discussed the government's introduction of new be…
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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau believes she still has a majority of one vote in favour of selling the council's stake in Wellington Airport - but told Nick Mills she isn't sure if the next vote will succeed. "We check it every week and people flip-flop. That's the problem." The controversial idea passed during the council's long-term plan vote but wi…
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