최고 Wellington 팟캐스트 (2025)

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Vanessa Stacey: NZ Fringe Festival director on the 35th annual event kicking off this week 10:24

9h ago10:24

10:24

One of the highlights on Wellington’s events calendar returns this week. NZ Fringe is the largest arts festival in the country, encompassing more than 170 events with artists from across New Zealand and the globe. The festival has called Wellington home since it began in 1990 - and this year marks the 35th annual event. To talk about what audiences…

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Make More Room: Being Bold 46:05

3d ago46:05

46:05

저자 Roger Myers

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Michèle A'Court: Comedian on her love of Wellington and upcoming NZ Fringe show 10:48

2d ago10:48

10:48

Michèle A'Court is a best-selling author, an actor, a writer and a former What Now host - but she's best known as a comedian, having entertained crowds across New Zealand for decades. She got her start in Wellington and is returning to the city this month to perform as part of NZ Fringe. She joined Nick Mills to discuss her career, her time in Well…

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Beehive Buzz: What's going on in the Cook Islands? 8:29

2d ago8:29

8:29

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has jetted off to China to sign a new partnership deal - but New Zealand has no idea what the deal entails. Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the country, which is in free association with New Zealand, has failed to consult the government on the deal - a requirement of a constitutional agreement signed in 2…

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Matt Aitken: Weta FX head of VFX on the company's three Oscar nominations 11:14

7d ago11:14

11:14

There was huge news for Wellington's film industry late last month; our very own Weta FX has been nominated for three Academy Awards. This year, Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes have been recognised with Best Visual Effects Oscar nominations. Weta FX worked on all three films. The company, which has 2000 staff in We…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on Wellington's latest rating valuations 8:32

7d ago8:32

8:32

The latest rating valuations are out for Wellington - and its not good news for the value of almost every property in the city. The average property has decreased in value by 24.4% since the last valuations in 2021 - but could it mean rates bills come down? Also, Wellington City Council crown observer Lindsay McKenzie has given his first report to …

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Music Time: Toto coming to Wellington and Paul McCartney hits out at AI 9:42

8d ago9:42

9:42

Music legends Toto have announced a gig in Wellington, performing at the TSB Arena in April. But who is the special guest joining them? Also, Sir Paul McCartney has hit out at the rise of artificial intelligence - but is his stance slightly hypocritical given The Beatles utilised AI in their latest single? To answer those questions, Nick Mills was …

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Business Panel: WellingtonNZ COO Heidi Morton and Cuba Dupa and Fringe boss Kim Bailey 32:31

9d ago32:31

32:31

It's our first Business Panel of 2025 and there is one question on everyone's mind: will the capital's economy bounce back this year? Whatever happens, today's guests say Wellington needs to remain positive and celebrate what makes the city great. WellingtonNZ chief operating officer Heidi Morton and Capital Creative Arts Trust CEO Kim Bailey joine…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on where the PM will be on Waitangi day and the Census data misuse investigation 9:26

9d ago9:26

9:26

Thousands will descend on the Waitangi Treaty grounds this week ahead of celebrations on Thursday - but the Prime Minister will be notably absent. Where is he celebrating the day? Also, a government-wide investigation into allegations of misuse of census data still hasn't been released. When will the findings be known? To answer those questions, Ne…

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Make More Room 43:21

10d ago43:21

43:21

저자 Kevin Parker

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Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Jo Coughlan talk asset sales, speed limits and Operation Trolley 32:47

12d ago32:47

32:47

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has floated the idea of campaigning on asset sales at the next election - but what does the government have to sell? Also, a three-day police operation that saw 14 people arrested for being in possession of stolen trolleys has drawn criticism from some local leaders, alleging its an attack on the poor. Is this an ap…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on this years Super Smash season and Amelia Kerr's greatness 9:41

12d ago9:41

9:41

The Wellington Firebirds have missed out on a place in this year's Super Smash finals due to rain - but the Blaze are aiming to pick up their ninth title. What have been the best moments of this Super Smash season? Also, Amelia Kerr has been named ICC's Womens Player of the Year. How much of an asset is she to New Zealand cricket and Wellington? We…

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Politics Thursday: Kieran McAnulty and Tim Costley debate asset sales, speed limit changes 23:35

13d ago23:35

23:35

The government has announced a raft of speed limit changes around the country, bringing some speed limits back to what they were before the last government changed them. But will this cause more harm on our roads? Also, both David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have raised the prospect of asset sales, with Luxon hinting National may t…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the first day of Treaty Principles Bill submissions 7:36

16d ago7:36

7:36

Parliament has returned from its summer recess to what will be one of the most watched select committee considerations ever, with hundreds of people expected to give their view on the Treaty Principles Bill. The select committee process began today with submissions from the bill's sponsor David Seymour. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls has …

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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA acting national secretary on David Seymour's calls to explore privatisation 7:12

16d ago7:12

7:12

Act leader David Seymour used his state of the nation speech last week to call for a discussion on privatisation - including of the health system. Seymour told his supporters New Zealanders need to get past the "squeamishness of privatisation", and suggested the health system could be privatised, with the government funding medical insurance for in…

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Make More Room: Earnestly Desire 28:24

17d ago28:24

28:24

저자 Richard Whittle

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Friday Faceoff: Josie Pagani and Nick Leggett talk Cabinet reshuffle, Trump's inauguration and whether Justin Lester is running for Mayor 33:22

19d ago33:22

33:22

Justin Lester is not ruling out running for Wellington mayor this year - and Nick Leggett and Josie Pagani are convinced he will run. But what are his chances? Also, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President this week. What will be the impact of the major decisions of the first few days, and what can we expect over the next four years? To …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the Australian Open and Richie Mo'unga remaining in Japan 10:35

19d ago10:35

10:35

The Australian Open has been entertaining us now for over a week - and tonight the men's semi-finals take place. What can we expect? Also, Richie Mo'unga has confirmed he will be remaining in Japan, despite efforts by All Blacks coach Scott Robertson to lure him back to the national team. How does this reflect on Robertson? To answer those question…

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Georgina Campbell: NZ Herald reporter on whether Justin Lester will run to be Wellington's next mayor 6:55

19d ago6:55

6:55

Wellington mayor Justin Lester isn't ruling out another run for Wellington's top job. The former mayor, who failed to win reelection after one term in 2019, says it's not his intention to run but he may stand depending on the other candidates. "If Wellington got to a state where things got so bad and there were no good candidates and my family came…

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Politics Thursday: Julie Anne Genter and Mike Butterick debate cabinet reshuffle, Trump's inauguration and minimum wage rises 22:23

20d ago22:23

22:23

The year in politics has begun with a bang, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announcing a cabinet reshuffle that sees two big portfolios, health and transport, handed to new Ministers. But how will the new Ministers perform in their new jobs, and what did Shane Reti and Melissa Lee do wrong to lose their biggest responsibilities? Also, Donald …

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Stuart Nash: Former Tourism minister responds to government moving away from 'high value' tourism approach 8:02

20d ago8:02

8:02

Former Tourism minister Stuart Nash says New Zealand should be focused on attracting high-value tourists to New Zealand, rather than greater numbers of tourists that don't spend as much. Yesterday newly minted Economic Growth minister Nicola Willis said the government would be moving away from the previous government's plan of mainly attracting tou…

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'I might do it': Former Wellington mayor Justin Lester won't rule out running again in this year's local election 10:00

20d ago10:00

10:00

Wellington mayor Justin Lester isn't ruling out another run for Wellington's top job. The former mayor, who failed to win reelection after one term in 2019, says it's not his intention to run but he may stand depending on the other candidates. Asked by Nick Mills if he was running, Lester said he has "zero intention" of running for the mayoralty, s…

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Tony Randle: Wellington City Councillor on why Golden Mile works haven't started as promised 8:36

21d ago8:36

8:36

Construction work on the first phase of Wellington's controversial Golden Mile project was supposed to have begun this month - but diggers and bulldozers are nowhere to be seen. The council previously said contracts for the project, which would remove cars from Lambton Quay, Willis St and Courtenay Place, would be signed in December. Works on Court…

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Andrew Tuck: Jim Beam Homegrown director on the festival leaving Wellington after 18 years 8:13

22d ago8:13

8:13

Wellington's iconic Jim Beam Homegrown festival is leaving the city after eighteen years, with this year's festival the last in the capital. Festival director Andrew Tuck told Nick Mills the decision was a hard one, with his team having explored every other option to keep the festival in the city. He said New Zealand music remains enormously popula…

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Music Time: James Irwin on Homegrown leaving Wellington and other upcoming summer gigs 10:02

22d ago10:02

10:02

Some sad news for Wellington was announced on Monday: after eighteen years, the Jim Beam Homegrown festival will be leaving Wellington and is searching for a new home. How big a loss is this for Wellington, and what other big music events does Wellington play host to? Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin, sporting a controversial new haircut, …

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Make More Room: Gifts of discernment 37:34

24d ago37:34

37:34

저자 Trefor Jones

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Make More Room: In Your Heart 45:04

1M ago45:04

45:04

저자 Trefor Jones

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Best of 2024: Nick Mills - Wellington is in a downward spiral and we're in trouble 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

OPINION: Some disturbing news came across my desk yesterday. I got a lovely email from Nicola Cranfield with the sad news that Cranfield’s on Johnson St near Lambton Quay is closing. Often shops close during a recession and unpredictable times. Shops close because they go broke. Businesses close when owners have just had enough. But Cranfield’s has…

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Don't Miss Out! 45:12

1M ago45:12

45:12

저자 Kevin Parker

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Make More Room 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

저자 Trefor Jones

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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Polly Gillespie dissect the year that was 2024, live from Prefab Cafe 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

It's the final Faceoff for 2024 - so who better than two Wellington broadcasting legends to dissect the news of the year? It's been a huge year in politics - and much of it has centered on Wellington. How has both the government and the opposition performed, and who is the stand-out political performer of the year? Also, Wellington City Council and…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine celebrate 2024's sporting successes 13:41

2M ago13:41

13:41

It’s been a magnificent year in sport. New Zealand had a record haul of 10 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Wellington took out the NPC championship and the Phoenix had their best ever season. To talk the sporting successes of 2024, who better than legendary sports broadcasters Grant Nisbett and Jason Pine. The pair joined Nick Mills for the fina…

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Nicola Willis: Finance minister wraps the year that was 2024 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

It’s been a big year for Finance Minister Nicola Willis. She delivered her first budget which included her promised tax relief package, she laid off thousands of public servants and she’s facing deteriorating books, all in the midst of a technical recession. So how would she rate her performance over the year, and what’s in store for 2025? Willis j…

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ginny Andersen talk economic outlook, ferries and their thoughts on 2024 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

Parliament has officially adjourned for the year and MPs and Ministers are journeying home to various parts of the country. Still in Wellington, though, are the two Lower Hutt-based MPs, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Chris Bishop. The pair joined Nick Mills for the final Politics Thursday panel of 2024, where they debated the economic outl…

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Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor on rates increases, engagement with businesses and how she'd rate her performance 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she would rate her performance as the capital's mayor over 2024 as a "seven or eight". "I think it's gone up and down. Mid-year was probably around five, and if I would do things differently on certain things I would." It's been a difficult year for Whanau who has struggled to find a win. The deal to redevelop Read…

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Anita Baker: Porirua mayor reflects on 2025 and how she's kept next year's rates rise low 9:38

2M ago9:38

9:38

Porirua could have been in store for a rates rise of more than 10 per cent - but the city's mayor says that could be limited to around half of that after careful spending decisions. Porirua mayor Anita Baker says the council has been careful how its spent money and made cuts in roles where they weren't needed. This week Wellington Mornings is catch…

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Capital Letter: Georgina Campbell on two resignations from Tory Whanau's business group and ongoing ferry fallout 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

It's been a huge year for Wellington. Local government has hogged the headlines, and repeated issues with ferries have caused the crossing between the North and South islands to become a hot political issue. With her finger on the pulse of the city's news, NZ Herald Wellington issues reporter has joined Nick Mills weekly since the start of the year…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the government's latest economic forecasts 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead. It won't be until 2029 that the government will finally be out of deficit - longer than previously forecasted. Despite that, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pushing back on calls to make more cuts to government spending, saying the government has to mana…

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Music Time: James Irwin on the best and worst Christmas songs 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

Christmas is upon us, with festive tunes ringing in stores and even around the home. Wellington Mornings music man James Irwin has compiled a list of some lesser-known New Zealand Christmas tunes, and even uncovered a long lost Beatles Christmas song - released long before Paul McCartney and John Lennon released their own festive hits. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Wayne Guppy: Upper Hutt mayor on whether he's running for a ninth term 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

New Zealand's longest serving current mayor has revealed he is running for another term. 2025 will be Wayne Guppy's ninth run for the top job, which he has held since 2001. This week Wellington Mornings is catching up with the mayors across the Wellington region. Guppy joined Nick Mills to discuss how Upper Hutt has fared over 2024 and what's in st…

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Campbell Barry: Hutt City mayor reflects on 2024 and looks forward to the new year 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Over the next few days, Wellington Mornings is talking to local Mayors around our region for their thoughts on the year that was 2024. Today, Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry joined Nick Mills shortly before his last council meeting of the year, where councillors will discuss next year's budget and potential rates rises. He told Nick Mills it's been …

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Daniel Gerrard: Water Safety NZ CEO on two water-related deaths in Wellington over the weekend 7:33

2M ago7:33

7:33

Two people tragically died in water-related events in Wellington over the weekend. It comes as the country heads into the summer break, where drowning incidents typically spike. Water Safety NZ CEO Daniel Gerrard says the country's provisional drowning figures are still below average for this time of year, and it is important people heed warnings o…

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Take Action in 2025 42:59

2M ago42:59

42:59

저자 Joe Boxall

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Friday Faceoff: Julie Anne Genter and Phil O'Reilly talk ferries, rise in drug use and debanking 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

The government's plan for new Interislander ferries doesn't seem to be much of a plan at all - with no new ships or details on what they'll cost. Has the government dropped the ball? Also, fuel company Waitomo and other independent service station owners say BNZ has told them there'll be no more loans and all outstanding debt must be paid by 2030 -…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Blackcaps v England and the Breakers string of losses 12:36

2M ago12:36

12:36

The Blackcaps take on England in Hamilton in the third test - a dead-rubber after a dismal performance by the home team over the first two tests. What went wrong for the Blackcaps? Also, the Breakers have suffered five losses in a row, including in Wellington last Saturday night. What's going wrong for the team? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Al…

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Politics Thursday: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk ferries, boot camps and support for media 24:19

2M ago24:19

24:19

The government's plan for the Interislander ferry was light on detail - we don't know what new ferries we're getting, nor how much it will cost. Did the government drop the ball? Also, the Fair Digitial News Bargaining Bill that forces social media giants to pay for their use of NZ news still hasn't been introduced to Parliament - when will we see …

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on ferries, boot camps and whether he'll still be leader in 2025 22:17

2M ago22:17

22:17

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has spent a year in opposition now - holding the top job longer than many commentators expected he would. Looking forward to 2025, Nick Mills asked Hipkins how Labour plans to grow its vote and what policy it plans on looking at. Also, what is likely to be in the government's new plan for the Interisland ferries, and why…

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Clint Schoultz: VSCT spokesperson on demand rising 80% for their Christmas hamper initiative 7:09

2M ago7:09

7:09

The Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust (VSCT) is calling on the help of Wellingtonians ahead of the festive season. The trust is behind an initiative to provide Christmas hampers for families across the Wellington region, now in its second year. But demand for the hampers is up almost 80 per cent on last year, and spokesperson Clint Schoultz says …

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Business Panel: Retail NZ CEO Carlolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors' Michelle Backhouse on how business fared in 2024 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

It's been one of the toughest years in memory for many businesses around Wellington with a sluggish economy, public-sector job cuts, high inflation, and roading changes around the CBD. But there is still loads of positivity around the capital according to our two guests on the final Business Panel of 2024, who are both hoping for a much stronger 20…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on boot camp abscondees and impending announcement on Interislander ferries 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

The Government is expected to announce its plan for the future of the Interislander ferries this week. What are we expecting? Also, the government's boot camps have been in the headlines over the weekend after two young people absconded from the programme, and another was killed in a car accident. How politically harmful is this for the government?…

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