The Big Picture NZ

Kayleigh is back on the show to talk about the life-long journey and struggle for wellness. We talk about the different aspects of wellness but the conversation spices up as we dive into whether the wellness movement is a byproduct of an unwell society. People are stressed out and blaming themselves but maybe there are other factors at play. Tune in for a good thinking one! 

Nick Arbuckle is on the show to sort out the problems of an outdated institution in the modern era. We talk about how different Universities bring out different personality traits in people, what going to University means in the 21st Century and how to change it for the better. This subject has something for everyone and a few good laughs in between so tune in for a cracker episode.

Kayleigh is on the show to talk about her business She Walks NZ. Walking is a forgotten art that can bring out the best in people in the best environments. She Walks brings together a bunch of women for a day of making friends and adventuring. We talk about how walking is a great way to interact and make friends with new people, clears the mind and frees it up for new ideas to enter. It's going to inspire you to either start a business or go for a day walk yourself so tune in for a goodie.

Alana Hall is on the show to talk about how we can make work work for us in the 21st Century. Our generation is working longer hours than our parents did which means the workforce is only going backwards. How can we update the work model to restore a better work-life balance and increase productivity? Tune in to find out.

Kayleigh is on the show to share the peaks and pitfalls of public speaking and why we should all get stuck into it. Tune in for some motivation for the next time you are pushed to the front of the group to share a few words, maybe it's even a skill you can sharpen...

Daniel Cook, a very popular guest is back on to talk about how buying a home has changed his life completely. We all know there is a housing crisis but how does it actually affect people each day. Well, it's affecting people much more than you think, from getting a dog to just having hope for the future and avoiding a generation from growing up in poverty. The housing crisis strips people of shelter, placing us at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy, that's some great progress for the 21st Century. So let's dive in and find out the reality of the situation and where it's heading. It's a scary one but a good one so tune in for a laugh and maybe a cry.

Nick Jacobi is on the show to talk about his time working in the NZ bush saving kiwis. We talk about the reality of cats and how there might only be one real solution to get New Zealand predator-free by 2050 and it involves 1080 poison... Listen in for a light episode that might inspire you to get out and reconnect with nature and protecting the treasured birds in it.

Welcome back, this week I have another laugh in-store as Cormac McCullough jumps on the show to talk about his time sailing through the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a big ditch dug through the Egyptian desert by the Brits back in 1859. It's very important, a boat recently got stuck which brought world trade to a grinding halt. Everyone has wanted a piece of it throughout history from Israel to the Nazi's. So listen in to Cormacs cool story about the time he dodged real bombs as he cruised through the desert on a boat. Thanks for listening guys, make sure to follow the Instagram @thebigpicturenz, exciting things coming soon!

Alex IM is on the show to share the secrets of building confidence. Confidence is the key to fulfilling our potential as doors open and opportunities and risks can be taken. Yet we all battle with it and it's one of the toughest fights to win. So listen in as we find the tools to grow confidence and share how you can win it, it's worth the fight so you can live your best life! Make sure to subscribe to the show and you can find me @thebigpicturenz on Instagram so check it out!

Daniel Cook is finally back to work out why movies are in a steep decline and how to save them. What's replacing it? Often long, bloated TV series... Many are calling it the golden age of TV series but is it just a trick Netflix are using to maximize the time people sit on the couch? Find out on the show. Daniel kicks off the show talking about making movies in two days flat! So tune in for an interesting and fun episode, it might even get you thinking about the real intent of these streaming services dudessss...do they want to help us or make us sad couch potatoes? Lol.  Thank you everyone for the love, the Instagram is launching soon so check it out @thebigpicturenz and give it a follow. Make sure to subscribe to the Podcast as well and I will talk to you all soon!

Cormac is here to save the ocean from becoming a barren wasteland. Some fish species have collapsed by 97% and seabirds have reduced in numbers by 70%, indicating that the ocean is drying up as our main food source. In this episode, we look to find practical, realistic solutions to a problem that has been largely ignored. It's been ignored because it's out of sight, out of mind. So tune in as Cormac and I solve the big issue in 30 mins flat. Thanks for sharing the word and following the Instagram page @thebigpicturenz. I am launching the Instagram page soon so get in early before it's too late haha.

NIck Arbuckle is back to completely change the Music Industry. We have so many world-class musicians in New Zealand, we just struggle to promote them. Nick Arbuckle and I have an idea that could change the course of NZ music forever. So listen in as it's just the start of the journey, and follow the Instagram page @thebigpicturenz to watch it all unfold. Should be a good one. Keep sharing the word guys, this channel is building something!

Alana Hall and Nick Jacobi are back to talk about one of New Zealands forgotten gems, The East Cape. Tune in as we talk about the different way of living on the coast and what we can learn from them. The sense of community is real and making connections feels easy. I know everyone will enjoy listening to a different way of life. Thanks everyone for sharing the word around and make sure to follow the instagram @thebigpicturenz to stay up to date. Theres some great content coming up, enjoy!

The Rocket Man Nick Arbuckle is back on the show to catch us up on the NZ Space Race. Nick looks like your average bloke but he is anything but, working at Rocket Lab in NZ. Elon Musks Space X's main rival. Nick is working on building a rocket that will slingshot around the earth before reaching the moon. The Big Picture is to put the first female on the Moon by 2024 with a space station to boot. Not a small feat for a bloke that was unemployed for 8 months. I'm proud of Nick and this is an epic episode with an epic mission. So sit back, relax and enjoy a good laugh with one of the world's most interesting Rocket Scientists. Thank you everyone for the growing community. It seems word of mouth really is the best way for the show to grow. And it has been so thank you! So hit subscribe on the podcast and follow the Instagram page for more quality content!

Alana Hall and Nick Jacobi pop into town to share their epic adventure. They have been working in the bush in Gisborne caring for Kiwi and and killing Pine Trees. It sounds weird killing a Pine Tree but they are actually pests! Alana Hall's Dad has a serious number of pines he's converting back to Native Bush. It's a crazy big project with at least 300 years needed for the project to be completed! What vision. So give it a listen and hear how these two tough Aucklanders are making a difference. Thanks for the support everyone, stoked with the instagram launch yesterday, already 125 followers of the show! So swing past @thebigpicturenz and follow the journey. I appreciate it already!  

Mark Churton is back to ruin the party

I started recording for a podcast I had planned to do with Alex Deegan. He starts off by talking about travelling in his hobbit style caravan. He then talks about his love for birds and how fascinating NZ Kiwis are. We talk penguin's rights at the United Nations and finally who owns Antarctic. Thanks everyone, I really loved doing something a bit different this podcast. Make sure to subscribe, give it 5 stars and tell your mates. I would love to hear your thoughts on it so make sure to follow the instagram @thebigpicturenz

On this episode I get my Australian friend Alex Deegan on to sort out why Aussies are so loud. It's a topical one given the Trans Tasman Bubble opening and ANZAC Day this weekend. The conversation goes through the different stages of our interesting relationship.  From the confidence of the convicts to how we see the world. Global events has pulled us together and apart over our short history. Coal and minerals has turned Australia into the richest country in the world per capita. While unlike Australia, New Zealand has a democracy that works pretty well. This episode looks to answer what the future of New Zealand and Australia looks like and what brother is on top at the moment. You might be surprised.  Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Covid has changed the world in just 1 year. The physical impact of it for most people will be much smaller than the economic impact. Mark Churton, the business guru, is back on to tell us about the winners and losers from the fallout. The winners are the wealthy, old and homeowners. The rest of the population are all in a worse place economically than before. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Aloha, I have finally got my girlfriend Shania Heath on the show for an epic conversation. Strap yourself in as we talk about why joining the workforce sucks so much. The reality is most of us are unprepared for it and we look at ways to improve your experience and happiness in the office. Afterwards we unveil the reality of instagram. How it works, how it's changed us and why there is still hope that it can be a positive influence on society. This is not your standard social media bashing with lots of new insights to takeaway. Lastly, we talk about sports in New Zealand. Why so many are dropping out, the bullying culture and how do we get adults playing it again. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

In the developed world New Zealand is #1 for youth suicide, #3 for obesity and #10 for the most unaffordable housing. So, is it actually a dreadful place to live? And why aren't we talking about our horrible statistics? On this episode with Nick Arbuckle, we also talk about how unemployment is actually good for people, New Zealand entering the space race and how a personality quiz can change how you view people and the world. Make sure to put your feet up and enjoy. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

(PART 2) Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. He believes a World War is on the horizon if we don't act now. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and gives the Chinese view on what a war would look like and what would trigger it in 2021. Not only that, he provides real solutions that could help avoid war. The start of which is understanding the other side and what they want. So what does China want? You'll be surprised. It's a must listen for anyone wanting to understand China from a local and not western media view. It's scary and it's insightful, so buckle up because there might be a war sooner than you think... I'm excited to share a rare chance to understand the mindset of a Chinese New Zealander and how they view the current tense issues. These issues cover coronavirus, Trump and Biden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tiananmen square, Five Eyes and how New Zealand is China's current best buddy in the West. He even goes into the strange way of dating when China was ‘pure'. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and is worried we are facing down the barrel of another World War. After much bullying to come on, I'm excited to share a rare chance to understand the mindset of a Chinese New Zealander and how they view the current tense issues. These issues cover coronavirus, Trump and Biden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tiananmen square, Five Eyes and how New Zealand is China's current best buddy in the West. He even goes into the strange way of dating when China was ‘pure'. Not only that, he provides real solutions that could help avoid war. The start of which is understanding the other side and what they want. So what does China want? You'll be surprised It's a must listen for anyone wanting to understand China from a local and not western media view. It's scary and it's insightful, so buckle up because there might be a war sooner than you think... Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Banger alert! Leonie Brown comes on the show to talk real big. For anyone of any age this is a must listen before it's too late and you're too old! We dive into the issue of healthcare, where problems are only allowed to be physical. Why it's so important to understand your 'story' and the need to be free. Why so many women struggle when the kids leave home. How to solve the crisis of lost boys and the pressure girls are put under to conform. Lastly, how she left science, found her spiritually and thus found her creativity before it was all too late. She also happens to be my mother. This episode will liberate you so zone out and soak it up. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

On this episode, Mark Churton's back to talk some shop. What happens If Trump's cough kills someone? (3:00) Why Millennials are becoming share-traders (24:02) and how a good old recession is healthy! (39:25)   Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Hello world, on this episode Nick Arbuckle comes on to solve the big issues. We talk about tall poppy syndrome that plagues New Zealand and stunts our true potential (5:05). How he lost his religion (25:27) and how to find meaning after it (17:39). Most importantly how to create a belief system to make the most of life since the atheists and scientist have declared there is no purpose, but why do we still bother?  Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Welcome back everyone. On this episode we talk about the two big decisions we face at the polling booth next month, Legalising assisted dying and whether it's ok to get high. How buying paintings has become the highest returning investment in the world and how Jay-Z and Jim Carey are making the most of it. Also, are the days of Kiwi's crossing the ditch over and should we expect more Australians showing up at our door? Sit back and enjoy a great laugh. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Daniel Cook is a creator; from directing movies to building algorithms that shape society. I sat down with my current boss to talk about if algorithms kill kids, how New Zealanders view creativity and just how powerful a handshake is in NZ culture.  Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!