Newstalk ZB has announced well-known Wellington identity and entrepreneur Nick Mills is to host the Newstalk ZB Wellington morning show.
Nick Mills has been a long-time owner of the Saints basketball franchise and owns several restaurants and bars in the capital.
"Nick is as passionate about the Wellington region as anybody I know, but he has also proven he's prepared to speak out when things aren't right and will call local decision-makers to account," said New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) head of talk Jason Winstanley.
Newstalk ZB has remained committed to a local morning show since previous host Heather du Plessis-Allan moved to take over the network's nationwide Drive show.