Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Wilkinson

We're spending more on fuel, crowding out most other areas. ANZ card data from April shows spending at the pump jumped 0.9% on top of March's 20% hike shortly after the Iran war began. Spending on retail, public transport, car dealerships, and the normally recession-proof health and beauty sector all took a hit. There was an unusually large drop at supermarkets too – 1.4%. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking they've seen a decisive shift in how we grocery shop. He says people are opting for different brands and being smart with their money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A retail consultancy group says more stores now feel facial recognition technology is essential, as staff face increasingly aggressive behaviour. First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson spoke to John Campbell.

New Zealand's new 'Temu tax' is officially in play. All low-value goods worth less than $1000 dollars coming into the country as commercial freight are being charged a low-value levy or tax of $2.21. It patches-up a Customs loophole allowing e-commerce businesses like Temu and Shein to pay next-to-nothing for approval on thousands of packages. First Retail's Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking it's not made to raise Customs revenue, but to recoup the costs currently being paid by the taxpayer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris as he explores the vulnerability of putting yourself out there in teaching, from applying for promotions to stepping into leadership roles. This episode reflects on the discomfort, self-doubt, and awkwardness that can come with being seen differently by colleagues, and why these moments often matter more than we realise.

Join Chris as he explores the hidden side of teaching in his first of the Highlighting Vulnerabilities in Teaching series. In this episode, he reflects on the need to be liked in the classroom, sharing honest insights from his own experience and the balance between connection and authority.

Join Chris as he explores the role mock exams play in preparing students for the real thing. In this episode, he reflects on the timing, difficulty, marking, and consistency of mocks, considering how they can best support progress while maintaining challenge and fairness. Along the way, he shares insights and perspectives from fellow educators who have contributed to the discussion.

Signs of a turnaround in the retail sector as sales rise. Stats NZ data shows sales jumped by $239 million in December, compared to the September quarter – up nearly one percent. The growth was driven by pharmaceuticals and other store-based retailers, as well as electronic goods and hardware supplies. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking some of this is discretionary spending which is a great sign. He says potential interest rate rises could have an impact in future, but they're hoping the momentum will continue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris as he challenges the way we think about homework, reframing it from an afterthought into a powerful part of learning. In this episode, he explores how purposeful, well-designed homework can build confidence, deepen understanding, and turn small moments of practice into real progress.

Send us a textWe are back among some great friends in Norfolk for a new hunting experience for Rob and Anto. We catch up with our good friends Tom London and Chris Wilkinson for a chat about our hunting trip and find out what's been happening in the UK since we last visited . Judging by the size of the port glass there is some Irish blood in these two !!!!!!!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

A possible sign of the economic recovery with Michael Hill's New Zealand operation reporting its first positive result in more than two years. In the six months to December the jeweller made $62 million worth of sales, increasing by 2.4%. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson says jewellery's a good sign of discretionary spending and consumer confidence. He told Mike Hosking there are also positive economic signs elsewhere. Wilkinson says there's a lot of benefits in areas where these large projects are taking place and provinces are doing well, with agriculture also strong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A possible sign of the economic recovery with Michael Hill's New Zealand operation reporting its first positive result in more than two years. In the six months to December the jeweller made $62 million worth of sales, increasing by 2.4%. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson says jewellery's a good sign of discretionary spending and consumer confidence. He told Mike Hosking there are also positive economic signs elsewhere. Wilkinson says there's a lot of benefits in areas where these large projects are taking place and provinces are doing well, with agriculture also strong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris as he reflects on staff culture in education, exploring how collaboration, recognition, and wellbeing shape the everyday experience of teaching. From the staffroom to the classroom, this episode focuses on why feeling supported and valued matters more than ever.

Join Chris as he explores how live marking can transform feedback in the classroom. He breaks down simple, effective strategies that reduce workload and boost student progress, offering practical insights for any teacher looking to make feedback truly work

With the Christmas shopping season well and truly in swing - sometimes it's easier to do the Christmas shopping online instead of battling the crowds. Chris Wilkinson, Managing Director of the First Retail Group spoke to Corin Dann.

Shoppers are travelling from around the country to witness today's Ikea launch. The mega-retailer will start trading at 11am but the car park will open at 8:30am. Heavy traffic's anticipated, including 40-minute queues to exit the motorway at Mount Wellington. It could take punters up to an hour just to enter the carpark. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Ryan Bridge it's the most anticipated retail opening New Zealand has seen. He says everyone knows about Ikea, but we haven't had it within reach. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small busineses are being advised not to panic over the arrival of retail giant IKEA. The 34,000 square metre store is stocked with 7,500 unique products, with forecasts suggesting up to 20,000 shoppers will visit on opening day. Global IKEA sales topped $90 billion New Zealand dollars in 2024. So is this whale of a brand going to consume some smaller businesses? Managing director of business consultants First Retail Group, Chris Wilkinson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Join Chris as he explores why teachers need meaningful breaks in their day. From quick resets to lasting habits, he shares research and practical tips to help educators recharge, refocus, and thrive

Join Chris as he unpacks the role of oracy in education, from equity and policy to the pandemic and the workplace of the future. In the age of AI, he argues oracy may be the most human skill we have left.

Join Chris as he explores how to reward learners fairly and creatively, with practical ideas to inspire and motivate every student (plus! a secret song he teases throughout the show for you to guess before the big reveal at the end).

Chris dives into the debate on music in the classroom: can background beats inspire focus, creativity, and joy, or are they just another distraction for students?

Dan Ashwood (Dash) talks me through the Flow Country Traverse which he pioneered in April 2025. This 100km route started at Berriedale on the Caithness coast and headed west into the Flow Country: one of the largest blanket bog systems in the world. Dan has become a bog expert having worked in peatland restoration projects with Caledonian Climate for the past several years. Spending more time in peatland led him to appreciate these biodiverse areas both for their ecological importance in terms of carbon sinks, and also their abundant plant and animal life. Traversing the Scaraben group he then moved into much less visited terrain with the Knockfin Heights area of complex peatland. Finding it drier than expected, he continued to the Ben Griams, and then Garvault Hotel for a welcome cuppa.The route continued over Beinn a' Mhadaidh to Syre Lodge, Beinn Stumanadh, and Loch na Moine, before the final section on Ben Loyal and Ben Hope. Helped at road crossings and at the finish by his friend Chris Wilkinson, the traverse took in bogland in a wide variety of conditions, ranging from degraded to thriving. In 2024 the Flow Country was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.Dan chose to finish the traverse with Ben Hope partly as a symbolism of the hope he feels for the future of this peatland area, its abundant wildlife, wide open wilderness, and importance in carbon capture. See Dan's full write up here: https://caledonianclimate.com/news/2025/04/16/running-100km-across-the-flow-country/Note: I am informed that 'flow' is a Scots word for bog or morass, possibly from the Norse / Icelandic word floi. Thanks to Nate for this.If you want to buy me a cuppa to help support the podcast, thank you and please do at: https://ko-fi.com/finlaywild

NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell and former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral guest host for Jim and Margery.GBH's Callie Crossley and The Bay State Banner's Yawu Miller join for our weekly "Press Play" media analysis segment to talk about the PBS/NPR clawback, the WSJ Jeffrey Epstein report and other media news of the day.Boston Landmarks Orchestra just launched their annual series of free summer concerts at the Hatch Shell and throughout Boston. We talk with music director Chris Wilkinson and principal clarinet Rane Moore, plus enjoy a live music performance. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans reacts to this year's Emmy Nominations, Colbert's cancellation and The Bear season four. Jeffrey Thielman & Nazia Jamal join to discuss how Trump policies are impacting immigration here in New England. Jeff is the Executive Director of the International Institute of New England, Nazia is an educator and refugee who arrived from Afghanistan in 2024.

Shopping habits have shifted - cheap goods were up by 33% last year, which is more than double across 5 years. Kiwibank says spending on websites like Temu and Shine have stabilised at a high level. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson says price is the biggest driver for people deciding where to spend their money. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris as he explores the challenges of grade predictions, balancing aspiration with realism, and how they shape student success, inform teaching and accurately provide key data

Auckland International Airport's duty-free stores are set for a big makeover under a new partnership with French global travel retailer Lagardère. Lagardère successfully won an eight-year contract to operate the airport's four duty-free stores from July, according to a new announcement. The airport says passengers can expect to see the next evolution of duty-free shopping. First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this is a promising development. "The key thing about duty-free is - it gives you a lot of selection, particularly in cosmetics and perfumery. You won't find that level of selection in general retail." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chris as he introduces the term "Assessment for Growth" and why he feels that differentiated revision is the solution to maximising success at A-Level.

Chris delves into the impact of staff collaboration in education, sharing his insights from a CPD session on retrieval practice, low-stakes assessments, and effective feedback

Join Chris as he counts down his top 10 resolutions for teaching in 2025, sharing practical goals and inspiring ideas to make this year the best yet for teachers and students alike!

Noah's Ark-dieretuinplaas in Noord-Somerset in die Verenigde Koninkryk herwin ou Kersbome om diere se omgewing te verryk. Die dieretuin het die afgelope vyf jaar sowat 15 000 bome ontvang en beplan om ʼn gemeenskapskern vir herwinning te word. ʼn Woordvoerder, Chris Wilkinson, het aan die BBC vertel hoe bril-bere die bome se dennegeur waardeer terwyl renosters graag tussen die spaanders snuffel.

Join Chris as he unwraps the impact of seating plans in classrooms.  He uses a Christmas twist to analyse traditional rows, horseshoe and cluster seating and how they shape learning and manage behaviour.

Chris Wilkinson is a Grammy Award winning recording engineer, not to mention numerous nominations and work on multiple #1s in US, Canada & Australia. His credits include, The White Stripes, Ben Folds Five, Nashville (TV Series), Robben Ford, Lady A, Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Alison Krauss and many, many more. Relocating to Sheffield from Nashville in 2018 Chris set up the beautiful Balcony Recording Studio.    This is part 2 of the interview with Chris. So if you missed part 1, stop right there and listen to episode #105 first!   Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/         Click below to open a Spotify playlist featuring some of the music from our guests. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vz6t8dhQYe6b1g1S2dFJ?si=c2af54607abd4302         If you have enjoyed this podcast, please don't forget to leave a review! Find me on socials: Podcast: @thatrecordingpodcast Ringo Nerdery: @allyouneedisdrums or www.allyouneedisdrums.com Drum Sessions: @joemontaguedrums or www.joemontaguedrums.com . . . . . #studiorecording #audiophille #dawless #reeltoreel #homerecording #vinyl #taperecorder #tape #taperecording #recording #cassetterecording #analoguerecording #reeltape #computerfree #musicpodcast #musicpodcaster #musician #idomusicpodcast #musicpodcasts #songwriter #podcastersofinstagram #chriswilkinson #recordingengineer #grammyawardwinner #sheffield #nashville #balconyrecordingstudios

Chris Wilkinson is a Grammy Award winning recording engineer, not to mention numerous nominations and work on multiple #1s in US, Canada & Australia. His credits include, The White Stripes, Ben Folds Five, Nashville (TV Series), Robben Ford, Lady A, Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Alison Krauss and many, many more. Relocating to Sheffield from Nashville in 2018 Chris set up the beautiful Balcony Recording Studio.      Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/         Click below to open a Spotify playlist featuring some of the music from our guests. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vz6t8dhQYe6b1g1S2dFJ?si=c2af54607abd4302         If you have enjoyed this podcast, please don't forget to leave a review! Find me on socials: Podcast: @thatrecordingpodcast Ringo Nerdery: @allyouneedisdrums or www.allyouneedisdrums.com Drum Sessions: @joemontaguedrums or www.joemontaguedrums.com . . . . . #studiorecording #audiophille #dawless #reeltoreel #homerecording #vinyl #taperecorder #tape #taperecording #recording #cassetterecording #analoguerecording #reeltape #computerfree #musicpodcast #musicpodcaster #musician #idomusicpodcast #musicpodcasts #songwriter #podcastersofinstagram #chriswilkinson #recordingengineer #grammyawardwinner #sheffield #nashville #balconyrecordingstudios

This week Chris (@Chris_W1987) dedicates his show to International Men's Day and he's joined by Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) to discuss key issues around men and teaching. Together they explore the impact of teaching on men's well-being and look at some of the ways in which mental health can be improved.

Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.

This podcast episode features Chris Wilkinson and Sopen Shah discussing the significant impact of the Loper Bright decision, which eliminated Chevron deference, on employment and labor law. The speakers delve into the implications of this decision on agency rulemaking at both federal and state levels and how it may change the way regulated parties interpret regulatory authorities. They also explore the concept of “Auer deference” and the potential fallout and future shifts in the legal landscape due to this decision.

Chris is joined by guest John Lawson to explore the key differences between education in the USA and the UK.

Join Chris as he explores the Bake-Off inspired challenge of adapting one lesson for diverse, multiple groups.

A move by mega online retailers to charge for returns could push shoppers back in local bricks and mortar stores. Clothing giant ASOS, previously allowed people to return unwanted purchases for a full refund - not anymore. They'll be stung about eight New Zealand dollars unless they keep a minimum purchase value. Amazon is also charging a return fee and UK fashion retailer BooHoo is now charging for freight. Chris Wilkinson the Managing Director of retail strategy experts, First Retail Group spoke to Lisa Owen.

Experts believe a changing retail market and the evolution of influencers have forced online companies to make some changes.  British e-retailer ASOS has confirmed it plans to charge shoppers to return items unless they keep £40 of their order. Meanwhile, Boohoo recently introduced a freight charge into New Zealand, Nike has stopped shipping here altogether and other brands have reduced their availability for Kiwi customers.  Chris Wilkinson from First Retail Group says consumers need to accept that this is the way of the future. "Abuse is certainly causing most of these retailers in the UK big challenges." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: Pay-as-you-go schooling: parents under pressure to fund essentials https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/sep/02/pay-as-you-go-schooling-parents-under-pressure-to-fund-essentials 'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdqzxypdzo Guidance to limit phone use in NI schools brings UK into alignment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c785qx6nvg3o Shows Reviewed: Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Start the Year Well: The Late Show with Claire Bills Inclusion in Leadership:  The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Chris talks with Afsan Redwan about overcoming the challenges of partial sightedness in educational leadership.

Chris blends classroom techniques with Glastonbury vibes, helping you to headline your classroom with a setlist for success.

Chris teams up with Mark Gomersall to break down the 2024 General Election education pledges and their impact on further education. The show will put the spotlight on funding, apprenticeships and qualification reforms.

Chris highlights the vital skills beyond exams that are needed for university success and calls for their immediate integration into A-levels!

Chris discusses the merits of gaining extra teaching qualifications whilst teaching with special guest Paul Goldsmith.

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Tom Burgoine and Dr Chris Wilkinson from the Universities of York and Cambridge. They discuss the distribution of AEDs in relation to deprivation and how things could be improved. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 or wherever you get your podcasts - it's really helpful. Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/110/3/188

Join Chris as he offers insights into key aspects of A-Level Politics including comparative theory, ideologies and evaluation.

Join Chris Wilkinson as he talks to Helen Young about learning visits.  Both teacher and observer perspectives are offered in an interesting debate on why learning visits are essential for all teacher development.

In this episode, Chris Wilkinson updates listeners on federal and state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Chris discusses his article published in Bloomberg Law titled "Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates," in which he explains the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new responsibilities under President Biden's AI executive order addressing such issues as discrimination, immigration, and worker displacement. In addition, Chris speaks about AB 331, California's landmark proposal to regulate AI.

Chris Wilkinson addresses this key change of teaching and learning terminology.  He demonstrates how rephrasing it from differentiation can greatly enhance the progress of all pupils.