Best Tim Frank Andersen Podcasts (2025)

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Upper Hutt's departing Mayor Wayne Guppy joins Nick Mills in the studio 14:44

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Outgoing Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy joins Nick Mills in studio on Wellington Mornings. They discuss his 24-year mayoralty, the progress of Upper Hutt, whether they are ready for amalgamation, and what's next after one of the longest mayoral runs in the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Mike Butterick with Nick Mills 19:41

12h ago19:41

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This Politics Thursday Nick Mills was joined by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. Both gave their tributes to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, sharing their memories of his leadership. Verrall and Butterick then discussed the political issues of the week. They gave their thoughts on the behaviour of Te Pati Māori…

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Nick Mills meets the men behind the new Woodward Street Distillery 11:18

1d ago11:18

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Nick Mills took a tour around the new Woodward Street Distillery, and interviewed James Pask, Director and General Manager, and Mikey Ball, Head Distiller. He finds out what's behind the scenes at Wellington's newest hospitality innovation. The distillery and soon to be bar, bringing Melbourne vibes into the city centre. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley joins Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings 14:12

3d ago14:12

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Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley chats with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, before his show at Hutt Sounds next March. The True and Gold, singer talks about the old days with Spandau Ballet, their impact on the music industry and how his family keeps him strong. Hadley will headline Hutt Sounds at Brewtown, Upper Hutt Sunday 8 March 2026 and which w…

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Greater Wellington mayor-elects join Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings 33:36

3d ago33:36

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We head to the greater Wellington regional local election results on Wellington Mornings. Nick Mills talks with the new mayor-elects of the greater Wellington region. He talks with Ken Laben - Hutt City, Anita Baker - Porirua City, Peri Zee - Upper Hutt and Janet Holborow - Kapiti. They touch on the race has been, their hopes for their cities, how …

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Mayor-elect Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio 14:42

4d ago14:42

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Wellington's new mayor-elect Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio this morning. They discuss his successful election campaign and his hopes and priorities for his term. Little says he is already reviewing the Golden Mile project and has talked to all the councillors, as he prepares to step into the top job in the capital's council. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on Wellington's NPC campaign and local wrestling 10:52

6d ago10:52

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On this week's Friday Sport kickoff, Jason Pine and Adam Cooper were talking with Nick Mills about Wellington's NPC rugby campaign when two local wrestlers burst into the studio to talk about All Star Wrestling: Porirua, which takes place at Te Rauparaha Arena this weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Friday Faceoff: Campbell Barry and Justin Lester wrap the week 35:18

7d ago35:18

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Nick Mills wraps the week with outgoing Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and former Wellington mayor Justin Lester. They discuss their picks for all the Wellington regions mayoral elections, their thoughts on amalgamation, give their hot or nots of the week and how we can improve voting turnout. Plus Campbell Barry gives some departing words on his l…

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Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills on Tory Whanau's Mayoral tenure 6:09

7d ago6:09

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Well, one more day as Mayor for Tory Whanau – the “accidental mayor,” as many have called her – and just like that, her chapter in Wellington politics closes. What a ride, and what a mess. And, let’s be honest, what a disappointment. From the very beginning, Tory framed her leadership through a lens of identity – “poor me, give me a break, I’m a wo…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Tim Costley with Nick Mills 20:29

7d ago20:29

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On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by National's Otaki MP Tim Costley and Labour's Hutt South MP Ginny Andersen. They faced off on the issues from the week. Andersen and Costley debated on HealthNZ funding vapes for smokers wanting to quit, the job seeker benefit cuts and the introduction of the new protest law. Andersen says Labour will n…

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Music Time: James Irwin on the Wellington Jazz Festival 8:45

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By Newstalk ZB

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Andrew Little on his mayoral campaign in studio with Nick Mills 20:38

8d ago20:38

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Wellington mayoral candidate and former minister Andrew Little joins Nick Mills in studio for the final of Wellington Morning's mayoral interviews. Little discussed how he would handle local government compared to central and the reality of a 0% rate increase claim. And on the Golden Mile Little says he would need to take a look at disruption and f…

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Hutt City Mayoral Candidates: 4 x 4 minute interviews 18:20

9d ago18:20

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By Newstalk ZB

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Business Panel: Anji Foster and Danielle Allen-Sutton on property and law in Wellington 32:37

10d ago32:37

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In this week's Business Panel, Nick was joined by "The Law Lady" Property Law specialist Danielle Allen-Sutton and Real Estate Consultant at Lowe & Co Realty Anji Foster. They discussed their businesses, their experiences in the property market and advice for buyers and sellers. They gave their thoughts on the future of Wellington and Hutt housing,…

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Beehive Buzz: Azaria Howell on changes to the job seeker benefit 12:13

10d ago12:13

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Azaria Howell joins Nick Mills for Beehive Buzz this week discussing the changes to the job seeker benefit. We also talk on the latest news in Te Pati Māori and the latest protest - at Winston Peters home - and the consideration of a change to protest law in New Zealand. Also, the lowering of free bowel cancer screening age, and how we compare to t…

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Friday Faceoff: Dame Kerry Prendergast and Mark Sainsbury wrap the week 21:06

14d ago21:06

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Nick Mills wraps the week with former Wellington Mayor, Dame Kerry Prendergast and legendary broadcaster and journalist, Mark Sainsbury. They dived right into the mayoral desk saga, Dame Kerry gave her thoughts on her desk being leaked to the public. Dame Kerry and Mark also discussed the earthquake building rule changes, Christopher Luxon's leader…

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Politics Thursday: Kieran McAnulty and Mike Butterick with Nick Mills 19:50

14d ago19:50

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On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour List MP Kieran McAnulty and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. They discussed the governments new energy plan, and it's $500 thousand dollar report. As well as the Kainga Ora apartment block sale, earthquake building rule changes and the data sharing between local body candidates and centra…

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Karl Tiefenbacher in studio with Nick Mills 20:09

15d ago20:09

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Wellington mayoral hopeful Karl Tiefenbacher says he would resign as mayor and ask the Government to call in commissioners to replace the elected council if he couldn’t implement his policies. Speaking to Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills, Tiefenbacher was asked by a caller if he would honour his campaign promises. LISTEN ABOVE See om…

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the new electricity plans from the Government 18:06

15d ago18:06

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says the government's new electricity announcement is "throwing more money down empty holes". Hipkins also shared his thoughts with Nick Mills on Wellington Morningon the lack of bi-partisan support from the National government, after the leak of Luxon's letter. He discussed how Labour were not informed of any of the ann…

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Tami Neilson chats with Nick Mills on her upcoming Neon Cowgirl Tour 11:11

16d ago11:11

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Country star Tami Neilson chats to Nick Mills on her upcoming Neon Cowgirl tour, touring with the greats like Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan and her love of Wellington. The New Zealand leg of her international tour begins Friday 3rd October. You can get tickets at plus1.co.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Beehive Buzz: Azaria Howell on the Government's decision to not recognise Palestinian Statehood 11:00

17d ago11:00

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Winston Peters announced New Zealand's stance on Palestinian Statehood this weekend at the UN. We hear the talk around the beehive after Cabinet's decision to not recognise the state. We also discuss the funding of prisons and the upcoming announcement from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on earthquake-prone building law rewrites, and how this wil…

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Friday Faceoff: Stephen Franks and Peter Dunne 27:04

20d ago27:04

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On Friday Faceoff this week Nick spoke to Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks and former cabinet minister Peter Dunne. They discussed the council desk saga, privacy within the council, gave their thoughts on Andrew Little and the Wellington mayoral race and their live reaction to the Loafers Lodge fire guilty verdict. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio…

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WOW Wanderer Minubus Driver Ron Irvine on showing off Wellington 9:01

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To coincide with the influx of visitors for World of WearableArt (WOW), WellingtonNZ has arranged a hop-on, hop-off minibus service exclusively for WOW ticketholders. It connects them with the best of Wellington's CBD with a 30-minute loop route, accompanied by commentary of some of Wellington's history and stories. Driver and tour guide Ron Irvine…

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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Tangi Utikere with Nick Mills 18:08

21d ago18:08

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On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour's Palmerston North MP Tangi Utikere and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley. They discussed Treasury's stark warnings about the country's fiscal direction, the new Reserve Bank Governor and the ratings of politicians from the Herald's Mood of the Boardroom. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Ray Chung on a second tilt at the Wellington Mayoralty 20:16

22d ago20:16

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Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung joined Nick Mils to discuss his second run for mayor in this year's Local Body Elections. He discussed his 0% rates rise policy, and the recent release of a controversial email he sent to fellow councillors in 2023. NOTE: In this interview, Ray Chung claimed Neale Jones was involved in the leaking of his 2022 em…

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Music Time: James Irwin on the Greatest guitarists of all time 11:48

23d ago11:48

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This week on Music Time, can Nick and James pinpoint who is the greatest guitar player of all time? Is it an early innovator or a blues legend, A fret shredder or Rock guru? With so many great players to choose from, who will be number 1? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Business Panel: Jamie Tout and Hamish Best on business in the capital 32:31

24d ago32:31

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In this week's Business Panel, Nick was joined by sixth generation Ohariu Valley farmer Hamish Best - who also owns Conscious Valley meat - alongside NZCIS Performance Institute general manager Jamie Tout. They discussed how their respective businesses have been performing this year, and talked over a number of issues such as the recent GDP result,…

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Friday Faceoff: Hamish Rutherford and Georgina Campbell wrap the week 31:01

27d ago31:01

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Nick Mills wrapped up the week with BRG senior consultant and Chris Luxon's former chief press secretary Hamish Rutherford, and former NZ Herald senior reporter Georgina Campbell. They discussed the fallout from the 0.9% GDP drop, the upcoming Wellington Local Body Elections, amalgamation and what should happen with the City to Sea Bridge. LISTEN A…

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Friday Sport kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on the weekend sport ahead 10:55

27d ago10:55

10:55

Nick is joined for the Friday Sport Kickoff by Jason Pine and Adam Cooper, who look ahead to the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup semifinal against Canada on Saturday. They also discussed the fallout from last week's All Blacks loss to South Africa, and whether the return of some top players will salvage the Wellington Lions' NPC season. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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WOW's Executive Creative Director 12:53

28d ago12:53

12:53

World of WearableArt (WOW) is back in Wellington for 2025, with the show Rise at TSB Arena. The mastermind of the show again this year is the renowned Las Vegas-based creative genius Brian Burke, who returns as Executive Creative Director. Ahead of WOW's opening night in Wellington, Nick Mills caught up with Burke about his vision for this year's f…

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Politics Thursday: Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Mike Butterick 18:58

28d ago18:58

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New Zealand’s economy is back in contraction. Latest data just out from Stats NZ shows GDP fell 0.9% in the three months to June. That follows six months of growth, after six months of contraction. Nick Mills gauged reaction to the announcement with Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Mike Butterick in Politics Thursday. They also discussed the …

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World of Wearable Art dancer Stela Albuquerque with Nick Mills 8:04

29d ago8:04

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As the countdown continues to the start of World of World of WearableArt (WOW) in Wellington for 2025, Nick Mills spoke with show model and dancer Stela Albuquerque, whose face is on the WOW posters and advertising for this year's event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Diane Calvert: Wellington Mayoral candidate in studio with Nick Mills 21:36

29d ago21:36

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Three term Wellington City Council Diane Calvert joined Nick Mills in studio to discuss her second bid for the Wellington Mayoralty. Calvert pledged to cut the Council's operational expenditure by 5% - or $40 million - in her first year as Mayor. LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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WOW Wardrobe and Activations Manager Leonie Trathen 11:39

1M ago11:39

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Ahead of the 2025 edition of World of Wearable Art (WOW) at Wellington's TSB Arena, Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills is chatting to some of the key figures, both on stage and behind the scenes. Nick sat down with Leonie Trathen, who first modelled for the show in 1990, and is now wardrobe and activations manager for the design competition. LISTEN ABOVE See…

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Friday Faceoff: Dame Winnie Laban and Tim Brown 28:37

1M ago28:37

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On Friday Faceoff this week, Nick was joined by former Labour MP and Pasifika leader Dame Winnie Laban, and outgoing Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown. They discussed the fate of the City to Sea Bridge, the mood of the nation in the wake of the Tom Phillips saga, and comments by Winston Peters about the state of Wellington. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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Friday Sport: Commentators Grant Nisbett and Matt Pearce preview ABs v Springboks test 2 17:05

1M ago17:05

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Ahead of the second All Blacks-Springboks test at Wellington's Sky Stadium, Nick Mills spoke to the two television match day commentators - Sky TV's Grant Nisbett and Super Sport South Africa's Matt Pearce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Politics Thursday: Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Tim Costley 21:11

1M ago21:11

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On Politics Thursday, Nick was joined by Labour's Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall and National's Otaki MP Tim Costley. They discussed the new Government proposal for a new infringement offence for shoplifting, the annual net migration continuing to fall, and some harrowing statistics around care in Wellington Hospital's Emergency Department. LIS…

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Te Papa CEO Courtney Johnston in studio with Nick Mills 20:38

1M ago20:38

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New Zealand's national museum Te Papa was recently named in the top 1% "Best of the Best attractions worldwide" in the TripAdvisor 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards. The museum on Wellington's waterfront was also labelled the best attraction in New Zealand, and the fifth best attraction in the South Pacific. However, with a slower than expected touris…

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Music Time Sep 9: Tami Neilson's new album; stacked Wellington gig list 8:51

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On Music Time this week, James tells Nick if there is one concert he should go to this year then it's this one by Tami Neilson. On this week's slot, they also looked at songs that were made into better hits than the original versions, and they look at more gigs happening around the city in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…

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NZ First Leader Winston Peters with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings 19:26

1M ago19:26

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New Zealand First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Wellington's incoming council needs to bring the vibrancy back to the city. He spoke with Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings about how the city can be brought back to life, and offered his views on the current city leaders. Peters also discussed his party's compulsory Kiwisaver policy…

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Business Panel: Jon Duffy and Renaye Huia 22:11

1M ago22:11

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This week's business panel takes a look at real estate and hot consumer issues, with Nick Mills joined in studio by Ray White Real Estate agent Renaye Huia, and Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Friday Faceoff: Phil O'Reilly and Justin Lester with Nick Mills 32:37

1M ago32:37

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On Friday Faceoff, Nick was joined by Dot Loves Data director and former Wellington Mayor Justin Lester, along with Iron Duke Partners Managing Director Phil O'Reilly. They discussed whether Wellington's City to Sea Bridge should be saved, the poll results showing Andrew Little significantly ahead in the Wellington Mayoral race, and whether former …

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Politics Thursday September 4: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick 20:48

1M ago20:48

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On Politics Thursday, Nick Mills was joined by Labour's Police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick. They discussed former Prime Ministers Sir John Key and Helen Clark attending a military parade hosted by China to commemorate 80 years since the eight-year Japanese invasion of China in 1937. Also on the agenda was …

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on Foreign home buyer rules, Peeni Henare's by-election chances 19:46

1M ago19:46

19:46

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says his party would 'take a closer look' at whether the exemption to the foreign home buyers' ban could be overturned by his party. Hipkins told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings he's unsure whether legislation would allow it to be overturned. In his monthly catch up with Wellington Mornings, Hipkins also discussed the …

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Friday Faceoff: Wrapping the week with Mark Sainsbury & Brigitte Morten 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

On Friday Faceoff, Nick Mills was joined by broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Director at Franks Ogilvie, Brigitte Morten. They discussed the government's announcements on supermarkets, why Transmission Gully needs major repairs so quickly, and what to do with the social problems in Newtown. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Politics Thursday: Do latest supermarket announcements go far enough? 20:42

2M ago20:42

20:42

On Politics Thursday this week, National's Tim Costley and Labour's Ginny Andersen debated whether the Government's latest supermarket announcements will genuinely open the door to a third player. They also discussed the new visa to attract business investors to New Zealand, the debate within the National Party about house values, and the repairs n…

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Music Time: The 5 best artists of all time 10:13

2M ago10:13

10:13

Who would you name as your top five music artists of all time? Nick and James gave theirs in this week's Music Time. James also took a look ahead to several gigs coming to Wellington, including the lineup announced for Hutt Sounds. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Business Panel July 25: Brock Shute & Roy Callard 32:24

2M ago32:24

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On this week's business panel, Nick was joined by Director & Mortgage Advisor at the Mortgage Advice Company Brock Shute, and Owner & Manager of EmbroidMe Wellington CBD Roy Callard. They discussed how business is tracking for them so far in 2025, and on the back of a stunning weekend in the capital, how much positivity is around at the moment. Als…

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Friday Faceoff Aug 22: Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona Pannett 32:22

2M ago32:22

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On Friday Faceoff, panellists Maddy Burgess-Smith and Iona Pannett responded to comments by Finance Minister Nicola Willis that those criticising the economy are 'merchants of misery' and 'doomsayers'. They also discussed the OCR rate cut, teacher strikes, the $80-million cost blowout for Wellington's sludge plant and whether the age limit for Work…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick on OCR rate cut and teacher strikes 21:49

2M ago21:49

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On Politics Thursday, Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mike Butterick discuss the new Official Cash Rate, and whether comments by Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis were appropriate. They also looked at the teacher strike, and whether Foreign Minister Winston Peters was right to remove Trevor Mallard as Ambassador t…