This week on our Business Panel Nick is joined in the studio by mother-daughter Tommy’s real estate duo Alexia and Danielle Stoddart. The panel focuses on the realities of doing business in Wellington’s property market, and how hard is it working with your family?

They unpack what it really takes to operate and stay resilient in the capital’s changing property landscape. From market conditions and buyer confidence to the pressures they share their insights— and discuss where the opportunities and risks are as Wellington’s property sector continues to shift. How is the election effecting the property market, and how are people affording homes in the cost of living crisis.

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Newstalk ZB senior political reporter Azaria Howell joins Nick to discuss the week in politics. 

Azaria breaks down what unfolded over Waitangi Weekend—from speeches and protests to the policy signals shaping the election. Also the announcement of Peeni Henare leaving politics.

Are the Greens distancing themselves from Te Pati Māori? As both the greens and labour make a push for the Māori seats, will we see Te Pati Māori in parliament at all next year.

And the Moa Point sewage leak – how are our local MP and Prime Minister reacting to this?

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Steve Walters is the general manager of Kilbirnie, Rongotai and Lyall Bay business association. He joins Nick on the show to discuss the impact of the Moa Point sewage leak on local businesses, including disruption, financial pressures, and what support business owners are calling for as the situation continues to unfold.  

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Nick Leggett is the Chair of Wellington Water. He joins the show to talk through the latest updates on the Moa Point sewage leak, including how the response is progressing, how long we will have to wait till its safe again and what it means for Wellington’s coastline and local communities going forward. 

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Faceoff was on a Thursday before the long weekend, and Nick was joined by Capital NZ Director, and Jacinda Ardern's former chief of staff Neale Jones, along with BRG senior consultant, and former chief press secretary to Chris Luxon, Hamish Rutherford.

They discussed the major failure of Wellington's Moa Point treatment plant, what to expect politically from Waitangi Day, and possible coalition agreements after this year's election.

Also on the agenda was this week's driver licensing changes, and has Petone's Jackson Street taken the "cool" away from Wellington's Cuba Street?

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A grim prediction, as Wellington Water crews return to the city's wastewater treatment plant to determine what's caused Wednesday's catastrophic failure.

Heavy rain's caused the Moa Point plant to shutdown, sending wastewater into the capital's South Coast.

Crews are trying to ascertain the full impact of the flooding on the equipment and operations.

Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty told Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills it'll be months before people can safely go in the water, as sewage floods out to sea.

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Today on Music Time, James Irwin joins Nick in the studio and they chat Nick's own picks for his summer BBQ playlist, plus Piney. What are the vibes of their BBQs? James gets to the bottom of it.

Plus, how does James find all this music? He shares his tips and tricks to discovering albums, both old and new. And some great gigs are lined up for our city.

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For Friday Faceoff this week Nick Mills is joined by Nick Leggett and Nicola Young. The three Nic’s debate the issues of the week – starting with the rates mess up at the council again with levies. Should we have consequences or is it just a case of human error?

They discuss if Wellington is ready for a natural disaster, after the tragedy at Mount Maunganui. Landslides kill more people than earthquakes in Wellington – are we prepared for them?

And on the two enquiries for the landslide at the mount, is it necessary to have a central and local government look into the response? They dissect the response, including from local Marae. 

The Nicks also debate the post office closures around Wellington, the pressure on ambulances with record numbers of call outs, Judith Collins retirement and where her portfolios should go. As well as horse meat pies – would they eat one? Where are the best pies in the region? 

Plus, Leggett and Young give their hot or nots for the week.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Nick Mills in the studio today to discuss the latest Infometrics report that suggests the economy will not recover convincingly this year. Willis shares what she thinks the economy will look like this year, and Nick asks about interest rates, OCR hikes and manage the banks power.

They also talk about the tragedy of Mount Maunganui, and how politics should play out during disasters and why the government and council’s have to do separate enquiries.

Willis shares the feelings in the National Party after Judith Collins departure from politics and what is next for her many portfolios.

And finally – the budget was announced for 28th May. What are the priorities? What can we expect?

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For this week's Friday Sport Kick-off, Nick is joined by Newstalk ZB’s sports gurus Adam Cooper and Jason Pine.

Starting with the Wellington Blaze, our women's cricket team has a 50% win rate of winning the championship, so will they have a threepeat on their hands this weekend?

The Phoenix have their 500th game this weekend. Pine reminisces on their legacy and thinks back to their first game back in 2007. They discuss their memories, highlights and some lowlights of the Wellington Phoenix.

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