Podcasts about Christchurch

The home schedule ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup is still largely unknown, but Dave Rennie has let one detail slip. The All Blacks coach was on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning, and he revealed two tests against the Springboks will take place in Auckland and Christchurch next year. NZ Rugby chairman David Kirk says Rennie has earned his right to be coaching New Zealand's top team. "He's worked his way up, he's done a fantastic job in club rugby in Wellington, and then with Manawatu and then the Chiefs, and then Australia and then around the world... he's really earned his right to be the head coach." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the election campaign continues, two electorate races stand out to as intriguing. Political reporters Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira and Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen about what's been happening in Auckland's Epsom, and Christchurch's Wigram.

Documents released under the Official Information Act reveal cancer surgeries are being cancelled and patients are being transferred as far as Christchurch after two Southland urologists quit. Health New Zealand has approved pay rates of $3000 a day for locums to fill the gap. Chief Executive of the Cancer Society Southern, Christine Prince spoke to John Campbell.

Documents released under the Official Information Act reveal cancer surgeries are being cancelled and patients are being transferred as far as Christchurch after two Southland urologists quit. Health New Zealand has approved pay rates of $3000 a day for locums to fill the gap. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

Another boost for Christchurch tourism, with millions of North Americans set to watch the city in the new season of The Amazing Race. The show's 39th season premieres tonight, with an episode featuring Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region airing in the next few weeks. Christchurch-born presenter Phil Keoghan told Mike Hosking the show aims to showcase the experience of each destination, while keeping the race at the centre. He says they want to show the things that typify where they are – there's no point going to Tsbilisi or Bulgaria if you're not showing off the culture. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Valerie Adams has paid tribute to Phil Gifford after the legendary Kiwi sports journalist, broadcaster and writer died on Tuesday night. Across his more than 50 years working in media, Gifford was a man of many hats, hosting several radio shows, working as a sports journalist, columnist and author, both under his own name and that of his satirical alter-ego, Loosehead Len. Among his work, the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit worked with four-time Olympic medallist shot putter Adams on her 2012 book Valerie, The Autobiography. Adams told the Mike Hosking Breakfast show on Newstalk ZB of her “amazing relationship” with Gifford, who died aged 79. “The first memory is actually walking into his home in Stillwater. At the time, his wife was very unwell, so they were embarking on their own journey there, but [I] walked in and being greeted by amazing tapa cloth in the hallway, so many Polynesian artefacts in their house and just an incredible warmth within the home,” she said. “When he invited me into his little man cave to start the book, I just felt really at ease, and that just shows the kind of man he was. Not only him but also his wife. I came into their life starting this journey of having my book written, but also our relationship just blossomed to the point where, when I was living in Switzerland, they came to visit me, [they'd] come to see me compete at the Commonwealth Games, multiple competitions, helped with my kids. “Living in Christchurch during Covid, they made me feel at home, so I was like their Tongan child that never existed but just popped up.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest Moko talks about the encampment in the red zone of Ōtautahi/Christchurch where he lives. We discuss the situation with the encampment, Moko's long history of being unhomed and working to help others in the community. With the third reading of the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill having just passed, we discuss the politics of housing and the culture within the agencies that offer assistance.This episode's co-hostsKieranIntro/Outro by Jiahu SymbolsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Have you ever had a letter from a friend written from their deathbed? Paul's second letter to Timothy was his last, written before his execution in Rome around AD 67 — and Stephen Mourant, one of our staff team, calls the instructions in it gold dust for anyone starting out in ministry. He works through Paul's charge point by point: preach the word, be urgent "in season and out of season", and the patience it takes to build trust with anyone still searching. It closes with the words Paul chose for the end of his own life — "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" — and a question worth sitting with: will that be ours too? Read the passage first — 2 Timothy 4:1–8: https://www.bible.com/bible/113/2TI.4.1-8.NIVUK Week 14 of our series through Timothy, and the last of our September reflections. Prefer to watch? The video version is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sEnc8iwq6T8?utm_source=podcast_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=timothy_wk14 Cove Parish is a Church of England family in Farnborough, Hampshire. Join us on Sundays — 9am at St. John's Church, 10:30am at Christ Church — or find us at https://coveparish.church Cove Parish · Registered Charity No. 1132865

Today on the show we talk about Rod Stewart's retirement, the Seal Silly Season, and how we can help Orana Park in Christchurch. Plus we call a rival radio station for a please explain (0:58:00), talk to Dillon Boucher from the Breakers, and Manaia puts Jerry through his paces... medically speaking (0:45:30). Follow The Hauraki Breakfast Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart, "The Hauraki Breakfast" a radio show like no other weekdays from 6am on Radio Hauraki. Guaranteed to teach you bad new habits, raise your eyebrows, and make you smirk on a regular basis. News, sport & music that rocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 februari 2011. Chris Littlewood sitter på sitt kontor i centrala Christchurch när golvet plötsligt börjar skaka våldsamt. När jordbävningen upphör tar han sig mot trapphuset – men trapporna finns inte längre. Chris och hans kollegor är fast på sjätte våningen i ett skadat höghus, medan efterskalven fortsätter och byggnader rasar runt omkring dem. Deras enda möjliga flyktväg finns utanför fönstret.Detta är berättelsen om de som fångades i ett höghus under jordbävningen i Christchurch.Inläsare: Hilda HenzeResearch och manus: Caroline Mathiasen Faktagranskning: Linn EkRedaktör: Alex HaegerProducent: Oliver BergmanExekutiv producent: Victoria RinkousKällor:Van Beynen, M., Trapped: Remarkable Stories of Survival from the 2011 Canterbury Earthquake (Wellington: Penguin Group, 2012). Poddar Fragments, ‘The Journey', podcastavsnitt, hosted and produced by Katy Gosset, RNZ, 2021. Nyhetsartiklar och intervjuer (webb) ‘NZ climber helped workmates abseil to safety', ABC News, 27 February 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘John Haynes helped 15 people abseil from Forsyth Barr building', RNZ Checkpoint (radioinslag), RNZ, 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Their lives were in my hands', IOL, 26 February 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr Building', Grokipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr – Earthquake Repairs', Pace Project Management, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘February 2011 Christchurch earthquake', NZHistory, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘CTV Building', Wikipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). ‘Forsyth Barr Building', Wikipedia, (hämtad 14 May 2026). Rapporter och utredningar Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission: Final Report – Volume 2: The Performance of Christchurch CBD Buildings, 2012, (hämtad 17 May 2026). ‘Structural Performance of Christchurch CBD Buildings in the 22 February 2011 Earthquake', Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, 2011, (hämtad 14 May 2026). Arkiv och vittnesmål ‘Personal stories of the 2010–11 Canterbury earthquakes', Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, (hämtad 15 May 2026). Cameron, G. A., ‘Statement of Grant Ashley Cameron', Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission, CEISMIC – Canterbury Earthquake Digital Archive, (hämtad 17 May 2026).

Christchurch podiatrist Simon Wheeler says the popularity of minimal and barefoot shoes has likely peaked. He says the popularity now is about higher stack heights, maximal cushioning, and rocker-style shoes.

Pastor Garvon Golden delivered this message on Heaven to Christ Church of Rapid City, SD, on 9-27-2026.

Yesterday, Chris Hipkins went to Christchurch, and Christopher Luxon stayed in Auckland, visiting an electorate National won for the first time ever in 2023, Mt Roskill. Labour losing that seat was emblematic of just how damaging the swing against them was in Auckland, last election. John Campbell asked local voters what issues they'll be voting on, this election.

The Privacy Commissioner has some advice for schools struggling to manage student image restrictions. Research by Christchurch tech company Hail shows 68% of schools have accidentally published an image despite consent restrictions. It found 53% rely on manual processes or staff knowledge to manage these. Michael Webster told Mike Hosking schools should try to focus on an activity when taking photos, rather than identifiable faces. He says they could take a photo of sport or a school production, but not in a way that could lead to people cutting and pasting the faces of children once the photo's online. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr Joseph discusses with Fr Toby, ahead of the Feast of the Nativity of the BVM, the early sources for her Assumption as well as her birth.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal's untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.CREDO (currently hosting Patristic Pillars) is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning.Please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://radiomaria.uk/donations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Shutterstock Track 1219389Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAIKia ora.Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news the rejection of the Iranian peace proposal by the US has meant diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue have lost momentum and financial markets have downgraded prospects across the board, even though the release of some recent data has generally been positive.First, the very positive August Dallas Fed factory survey has been repeated in September even if not quite at the same level. The last time they had two successive positive reports at this level was in March 2022, and prior to the pandemic recovery, in 2018. If there is a downside in this report it is that cost pressures are rising fast and faster than prices are rising.Fed Governor Lisa Cook said overnight that future productivity gains from AI may not be enough to offset near-term price pressures, warning this trend could drive up US inflation.Meanwhile the US and China are working on a US$30 bln tariff reduction framework, have agreed to establish an AI dialogue, and agreed to Increase flights between the two countries. But all this just seem window-dressing talk at this stage. No actual deals have been agreed. Remember the Beijing meetings in May where large airplane and ag products were announced, neither of which resulted in contracts or trade.China's industrial profits were up +4.2% in August to just over ¥690 bln from the same month in 2025. For the eight months of 2026 they are up +15.7% so this latest period is recording a notable slowing in their growth. But it is still growth. Most observers had expected the growth rate to pick up to +18% so there is a disappointment in this data, and reflected in today's Shanghai equity markets.Singapore's industrial production rose a sharp +15.4% in August from a year ago and driven by a +28% surge in electronics products.India's industrial production rose +8.0% in August from a year earlier, up from an upwardly revised +7.4% in July and well above market expectations.Later today we will be watching the RBA's monetary policy review which is widely expected to deliver a +25 bps hike to 4.6%. Financial markets have priced that change in at a 92% chance. Note, that isn't 100%. But of course most interest will be in how these policymakers see the track from here. Some observers think it will hit 5.35% before the middle of next year before the RBA is done hiking.Before then we should note the release of the 2026 Global Cities Index from Oxford Economics. They say the top city is New York, followed by London, Paris and then Seattle ahead of San Francisco. Sydney came in at #13 (a fall from 7th), Melbourne at #16 (a fall from 6th) and Brisbane at #36 (a fall from 23rd). Auckland was ranked #60, Wellington ranked #75 and Christchurch at #96. No New Zealand rankings changed from last year. The index claims to assess the strengths, weaknesses and future potential of the world's 1,000 largest cities.The UST 10yr yield is now just on 5.24%, up +7 bps from yesterday and a new high since June 2007. The 30 year yield is at 5.55%, up +5 bps and its highest since January 2001.The price of gold is at US$4137/oz and down -US$148 from yesterday. Silver is at just over US$61.50/oz and down -US$3.Oil prices have risen +50 USc from yesterday to just over US$93/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is just under US$106/bbl and up +US$1.50.The Kiwi dollar is unchanged from yesterday, still at 56.7 USc. Against the Aussie we are up +20 bps at 80.8 AUc. Against the euro we are also up +20 bps at just on 49.9 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 60.4 and up +10 bps yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$83,618 and down -0.9% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just over +/-1.3%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.Track 1219389Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI

I'm all for pay equity for women, but. Which I'll get to. First, though. At a public meeting in Christchurch last night, Labour leader Chris Hipkins was asked what the most important thing a Labour-led government would do for girls and women. He said reversing last year's pay equity changes. And that he would do it within his government's first 100 days in office. He said: "I think probably the most reprehensible thing I have seen in my time as a member of Parliament was the Government's decision last year with no notice, with no warning, with no consultation, to pass under urgency a law that cancelled pay equity for tens of thousands of women." I agree with him there. The way it played out was appalling. There were about 180,000 workers with pay equity claims underway. They were all dismissed pretty much overnight under urgency. Hipkins went on to say: "I want to give you a reassurance that within the first 100 days we are back in Government we will reverse that change." Adding that care and support workers will be first in the queue, because he says they have waited long enough. That's because when the coalition rushed through its pay equity changes, and there were those tens of thousands of workers with pay equity claims underway, about 80,000 of them were care and support workers. It was May last year when the Government announced it was pulling the plug on any existing claims and was going to make it harder for any future claims to get through. Saying it was doing it because the pay equity rules were “muddied and unclear”. The truth was, it was doing it to save $12.8 billion and save Nicola Willis' skin. Because it was just days out from the Budget. ACT leader David Seymour was even crowing that Brooke van Velden had single-handedly rescued the Budget. So it was smoke and mirrors and, the way it was done, was an absolute shocker. I'm all for pay equity. I find it so dismissive of people who say “Oh yeah, equal pay and all that but, sorry girls, we just can't afford it.” So no argument from me that something needs to be done to make good for that appalling move by National, ACT and NZ First. But I can't support the way Chris Hipkins wants to go about it. And, instead of the usual 100 days' nonsense, I want to see this thing looked into properly. I want to see a thorough select committee process, or something similar, used to get the facts. Which would then allow an approach to be developed to sort out real inequities in a realistic way. So it's a yes from me. But do it properly. Don't rush it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools appear to be finding it tough to keep track of students with image restrictions. New research by Christchurch tech company Hail has found 68% of schools have accidentally published a student's image online despite restrictions. Just 12% are confident they could find and remove an image once it's online. Canterbury's Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Ryan Bridge there's a lot of different platforms to consider. He says this includes apps like Facebook and Instagram, the school website and newsletters, and there's also often several different people organising school media. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consider your individual circumstances and seek advice from a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.In this episode I sit down with Linda Grizely, financial expert and host of Real Money, Real Life, to explore how our beliefs, behaviours and personality shape the way we manage money.Linda shares why traditional financial advice doesn't work for everyone and how understanding your own “money personality” can help you make better financial decisions.What we cover:The five different money personalitiesHow your past shapes your relationship with moneyThe “Me Money Method” and how it worksWhere to start with saving, debt and investingWhy understanding yourself is key to financial successWhether you want to feel more confident with money, reduce financial stress or build wealth for the future, this conversation offers a practical approach to making your money work for you.Learn more about Linda here - https://www.lindagriz.com/aboutCheck out the MeMoney Method here - https://www.lindagriz.com/memoney?utm_source=chatgpt.comListen to Linda's podcast here - https://www.lindagriz.com/podcastingConnect with Linda on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Former ministers upset over changes to the Conservation Act, the latest on Canterbury's nitrate emergency and how is the Christchurch Hospital coping? Newsroom's South Island correspondent and environment editor David Williams.

Acts 20:1-16 1 After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. 2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. 3 There he spent three months, and when a plot was made against him […] The post The Ordinary Extraordinary Life of the Church (Acts 20:1-16) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Summary This Sunday school-style lecture covers Chapter 1, paragraphs 4–6 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, focusing on the authority, sufficiency, and interpretation of Holy Scripture. Pastor Daly teaches that Scripture's authority comes directly from God, not from any person or church. He contrasts this Protestant view with the Roman Catholic position that the church […] The post Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures (Sections 4-6) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 26t, 2026. Bishop Brian Wallace preaches. The post Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 26t, 2026 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.

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With God in the GardenSeries: Connecting with God Through His CreationPreacher: Revd Emma AmyesSunday MorningDate: 27th September 2026Passages: Genesis 1:26-27Genesis 2:8-25

The owl of New Zealand was having a go at Bird of the Year. And it wasn't just Pete Wolfkamp and I that voted for the Ruru… We're both supporters of Wingspan in Rotorua – it's the place where falcons, harriers, and owls find a useful and caring home, especially when these birds have been whacked by a car on the road or flew into a glass window. It's not really something Ruru do a lot; they have phenomenal vision, especially at night. The Ruru that really became my friend was Whisper. I'll never forget that owl. Whisper was at Wingspan for many, many years. She would come and sit on my shoulder, have a little nibble in my pockets, and was happy to be scratched and treated with some tickling. All despite her preference to be cuddled by ladies (not males!). It did help to give her some insects (beetles and weta) with every visit I made! Whisper passed away a couple of years ago and all our Wingspan staff miss her dearly. The lifespan for Ruru is around ten years – depending on their place of living, I suppose. Ruru occur almost everywhere in Aotearoa, including many offshore Islands. The drier regions, especially in the eastern areas of the South Island, do not seem to have huge numbers. They are not common in Christchurch, for instance. This is the time of the year (September) when these owls are getting together and thinking about getting some young ones. Usually two eggs are the beginning of it all, with eggs hatching after a month. The parents fly silently through the forests and even trough gardens. Their ability to detect possible prey is literally the result of their silence – it makes so much sense, they can hear mice, rodents, and insects from a great distance! The Ruru's serrated feathers allow it to fly silently. After about five weeks, the kids leave their nest cavity and learn to forage their own food. If you are ready to look after your own Ruru Owl population, the least you can do is create your own Owl Box in the garden. Guess what: Pete Wolfkamp has been making a number of excellent boxes that seem to be attractive to these birds. Imagine springtime and Ruru looking after their young in a sizeable tree in your garden! The kids are relatively quiet, but mum and dad will call from time to time, yelling “morepork” just when you want to go to bed… LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish singer-songwriter and former Boyzone member Ronan Keating has launched his latest tour, and he's set to play in Auckland and Christchurch in March 2027. Since launching his music career as a 16-year-old, Ronan has 19 albums across both the band and his solo career and sold over 45 million albums. He says it's been a long time since he brought an international tour of this size and scale to life, and he's looking forward to it. "It's special, because it's tricky out there at the moment for artists and for people being able to afford tickets - a lot of tours are being cancelled, etc. So for me, it's a risk, it's always a risk putting on a tour, but the reaction has been unbelievable." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep all car doors and windows shut. In you break down sound your horn and wait for the patrol vehicle. Remember - lions have right of way. That was the advice on a sign for people heading into Orana Wildlife Park's drive-through Lion Safari section when the Christchurch open-range zoo first opened 50 years ago today. While recent financial woes are weighing heavily on park management, the animals still got a chance to party. Rachel Graham reports.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight.   First up, councils moved "heaven and earth" to make the government's amalgamation deadlines, and are furious that any change has now been deferred until after the election. South Wairarapa Mayor Fran Wilde joins the show. Then, clocks are springing forward this weekend, which means a likely increase in the number of road accidents on the Sunday after. Holly Hullena of the Wairarapa Road Safety Council has some tips for anyone hopping in their car. And in another episode of The Panel's soapbox, digital accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin makes the case for a new supermarket to be run on the same model as Pharmac. Finally, could you win a running race whilst eating a full roast chook? Students in Christchurch will me attempting just that at this year's Lads Without Labels fundraiser.

Daniel Lienert-Brown is one of the great servants of New Zealand rugby. With 140 games for the Highlanders, 100 for Canterbury, a Super Rugby title and four NPC titles, DLB has built an incredible career through consistency, resilience and a genuine love for the game.In this episode of What a Lad, DLB opens up about the full journey — from growing up in Christchurch dreaming of one day playing for Canterbury or the Crusaders, to getting his first taste of professional rugby, receiving the call from Jamie Joseph to join the Highlanders and becoming part of their historic 2015 Super Rugby title.What stands out most is just how grateful he is for every opportunity rugby has given him. He talks about those early “pinch yourself” moments, becoming the Highlanders' most capped forward and reaching 100 games for Canterbury.DLB also opens up about the tougher side of the journey. He reflects on a time when being “the rugby player” became his identity, how that affected his life away from the game, hitting rock bottom in 2021 and how faith, family and perspective helped completely change the way he sees himself today.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…Growing up watching Canterbury and the Crusaders and dreaming of one day being there The satisfaction he got from making his dad proudGoing from working at Pak n Save to getting his first Crusaders opportunityWhat made the 2015 Highlanders side special Why Nasi Manu is the best player he played withThe role faith now plays in his lifeWhy gratitude has become such a big part of the way he approaches rugby and lifeDLB is a special man and there is no man who his more grateful for his career then this man, I know you'll enjoy this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christchurch's struggling Orana Wildlife Park has been given a ratepayer-funded lifeline of $1.2 million. The council's Finance and Performance Committee approved the top-up towards the zoo's $4 million budget shortfall - but the funding comes with conditions. Christchurch City Councillor Aaron Keown says the council hasn't funded the park properly, and it's about time someone stepped up to look after it. "These places can be run properly, on about 50 cents a week per household. It's as simple as that, and that would raise around $5 million a year for the regional facilities." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips tackles the dairy dilemma: should we be including dairy for better health, or is there good reason to cut it out? Amelia is joined by naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Lara Briden to unpack dairy intolerance, whether testing is worthwhile, and the benefits of dairy for protein, calcium, bone health and muscle through midlife. They also discuss the best dairy choices, when a dairy-free trial might make sense, and the nutrients you need to replace if you decide to ditch it. Here's Keith Woodford's paper about A1 casein and gluten: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8345738/ A summary of the C15 research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12754079/ The ice cream paradox: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/ice-cream-bad-for-you-health-study/673487/?gift=zQ9Ff5aGLx38dJykto387JLd_N5t4x-gMHzeKC2CM-A&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share About the guest: Lara is a Canadian-born naturopathic doctor, speaker and internationally recognised women’s health expert with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. She is the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual and The Metabolism Reset. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Lara works with women experiencing a range of hormonal and menstrual health concerns. Follow Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/ Buy Lara's books: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search?author=Lara%20Briden About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.Instagram: @_amelia_phillipsHave a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.auFind out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.auDiscover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips Guest: Lara Briden Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Anke RichterDecult Founder and Director. Author. Journalist.Anke Richter is an award-winning international journalist, author and cult-awareness advocate in New Zealand. She is the founder and director of Decult, a charity focused on exposing coercive control and supporting people affected by cults and high-control groups. Anke is the author of Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion & Control.The Decult 2026 Voices of Courage Conference is being held on 24 and 25 October in Christchurch, New Zealand. Virtual tickets are also available, so you can watch the conference online from wherever you are in the world.https://decult.net/https://events.humanitix.com/decult-2026-cult-awareness-conferencehttps://ankerichter.net/For more information, resources, or coaching — whether you are a survivor or a supporter, visit: handingtheshameback.orgWe are on all social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshamebackTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshamebackLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back #HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids #GlobalHandSign #SafeAdults #CSASurvivor #KeepingKidsSafe 

Meg’s home sick so Lucy fills in as Clint and Dan tackle a packed Edge Breakfast: Easy Money attempts for $1,000, a proud dad moment when Clint’s son gives a Westfield voucher to a man in need, and a debate on what “I’m fine” really means. Scandal covers Ed Sheeran’s cousin calling him out, Taylor Swift set for a new VMA honor, and news of Presley Gerber’s death at 27. The team dives into Lucy’s Afterpay habits, bans in schools, wild birth-plan surprises, Hit The Spot for Bird of the Year, and investigates Christchurch’s $100 coffee with a live chat from Rook Cafe.00:00 Morning Roll Call 00:11 Meg Sick Update 00:50 Show Teasers Ahead 01:37 Proud Dad Moment 05:03 Decoding Im Fine 08:37 Scandal Headlines 10:29 Afterpay Confessions 22:23 Easy Money Challenge 24:56 Birth Plan Gone Wrong 35:25 Coffee Tasting Prank Reveal 38:14 Scandal Headlines Update 39:55 Bird of the Year Singalong 43:20 A Lister List Debate 53:37 Easy Money Letter 56:05 Taylor vs Verstappen 01:04:16 $100 Coffee Sting 01:12:25 Schools Ban Everything 01:20:41 Cleaning Confessional Cash

Pastor Garvon Golden shared this message from God's Word on September 20, 2026, to Christ Church of Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. Scripture: Revelation 4.

Christchurch's Port Hills have twice been ravaged by fire - once in 2017 and again in 2024 - both times ripping through hundreds of hectares of land full of native plants. Now new research has revealed that a repeat of wildfires at Port Hills could be creating a 'fire trap' that is preventing native bush from regenerating. Jesse talks to University of Canterbury's Professor Emerita Paula Jameson and Dr John Clemens.

In this special episode of America Adapts (261), host Doug Parsons explores an often-overlooked part of climate adaptation: what happens after disaster strikes. Through the recovery from the Los Angeles wildfires, Doug talks with disaster recovery experts, a community leader who survived the fires, and researchers examining remediation, rebuilding, worker safety, and the risks faced by immigrant workers involved in cleanup. The episode also looks to Christchurch, New Zealand, where more than fifteen years of earthquake recovery offers important lessons for the adaptation sector about recovery and renewal. The central argument: recovery is adaptation. How we clean up, protect people, rebuild communities, and prepare for what comes next is every bit as much climate adaptation as preparing before disaster strikes. This episode was generously supported by the CO2 Foundation and its innovative investment in climate adaptation communications. Experts in this Episode: Maryam Zar — Founder & President, Palisades Recovery Coalition - Transcript Dr. Laurie Johnson, FAICP — Principal, Laurie Johnson Consulting; internationally recognized urban planner specializing in disaster recovery and catastrophe risk management. - Transcript Dr. Michael Méndez — Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning and Chancellor's Fellow, University of California, Irvine - Transcript Abby Ross — Founder & CEO, The Resiliency Company - Transcript Dr. Erica Seville — Commissioner, Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake; co-founder of Resilient Organisations and disaster recovery/resilience researcher. - Transcript Download the Episode Field Notes — a practical guide to the episode's key ideas for policymakers and practitioners. Memorable Quotes from This Episode Maryam Zar "Are we going to come together and think about a purposefully, resiliently built community that can withstand the next fire? Or are we just going to build back if we can?" Dr. Laurie Johnson "A disaster, in my opinion, unfolds over time, and the process of recovery is really about addressing that uncertainty and trying to bring certainty to all the various actors in the recovery process." Dr. Michael Méndez "These wildfires, droughts, and other hazards are gonna continue to increase with our changing environment, and we need to prepare and adapt our communities. And with that, we need to have a workforce that is trained and provided with a living wage." Abby Ross "There's a series of what does it mean when urban communities burn and how we go about the relief, recovery, and long-term rebuilding process that is fundamentally different from years before that we have to be able to adapt to." Dr. Erica Seville "We actually had the opportunity to make some big choices that helped the city in the long term to actually become a better city after the event rather than just rebuilding what was."   Recovery Is Adaptation Framework 1. Recovery begins when the hazard ends — Laurie Johnson A disaster unfolds over time. The fire going out doesn't mean the disaster is over; it begins a long period of uncertainty, coordination, cleanup, and rebuilding. 2. Recovery must start with the community — Maryam Zar Rebuilding isn't just replacing structures. Communities need a voice in deciding what comes back, what changes, and what resilience should look like. 3. Protect the people doing the recovery — Michael Méndez Recovery depends on workers, and resilience cannot be built by exposing those workers—especially vulnerable immigrant and day laborers—to new risks. 4. Connect cleanup to rebuilding — Abby Ross Remediation, financing, insurance, construction, and resilience shouldn't operate as separate systems. Cleanup itself is part of adaptation. 5. Rebuild for the next disaster, not the last one — Erica Seville Recovery creates a rare opportunity to reconsider where and how we build. Christchurch shows that recovery can become renewal and leave a community more resilient—and even better—than before. Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Links in this episode: The independent Blue Ribbon Commission for Climate Action and Fire Safe Recover Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ https://bsky.app/profile/americaadapts.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

In this episode I sit down with Curtis Bateman, change expert, author and FranklinCovey leader, to explore how we can navigate uncertainty and become more adaptable in times of change.Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Curtis shares why change can feel so uncomfortable, the stages we move through when our lives are disrupted, and how we can learn to see opportunity on the other side.What we cover:Why our brains naturally resist change and uncertaintyThe four stages we move through when navigating changeHow to move through disruption without getting stuckWhy adaptability is a skill that can be learnedHow leaders can help their people navigate change successfullyWhether you're navigating change in your work, leadership or personal life, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move through uncertainty and turn change into an opportunity for growth.Learn more about Curtis here - https://www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/curtis-bateman/Connect with Curtis on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisabateman/Purchase a copy of Curtis's book here - https://www.franklincovey.com/books/change-how-to-turn-uncertainty-into-opportunity/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Acts 19:21-41 (ESV) 21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 And having sent into Macedonia two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while. 23 About that […] The post The Best Laid Plans (Acts 19:21-41) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

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She was approached by an undercover recruiter in a Canberra bookshop in 2011, and within months she was deep in the belly of the beast of the Providence movement, a Korean religious group that's been accused of cult-like behaviour. Now on the other side of her time with Providence, Liz Cameron has written books and spoken publicly about what it's like to be brainwashed. She speaks with Saturday Morning ahead of her appearance at Decult 2026 in Christchurch next month.

Fridays mean food here on Afternoons, this week we're joined by Tom Newfield from The Earl in Christchurch. He's sharing his recipe for Hapuku with Matbucha, raisins, capers, olives and pine nuts. Click HERE for the recipe

Jacinda Ardern is a history-maker.As Prime Minister of New Zealand at 37, she became only the second woman in the world to give birth while in office. But it was her leadership style that defined her time at the top, leading with empathy and kindness in the face of back-to-back tragedies, and showing the strength of coming together.From growing up in small-town New Zealand singing country and western duets with her sister at the local community hall, to raging to Smashing Pumpkins in her first car with a discman plugged into the cassette deck, Ardern's musical taste has always been eclectic and deeply personal. She's the teenager who loved alternative music and heavy metal while being a dedicated student rep raised in the Mormon faith, and the world leader who chose a drum and bass track as her walk-on song.Her career path was never straightforward. She ran from the possibility of becoming a politician, buying a one-way ticket to New York to escape the suggestion she should run for office. But a sense of responsibility (what she calls her "oversized sense of duty"), kept pulling her back. In 2017, everything changed in a single year: a by-election, deputy leadership, then the top job itself, all while secretly pregnant. She led her country through the Christchurch mosque shootings, the Whakaari White Island eruption, and a global pandemic, all while insisting that being human is not a weakness.This episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe at the Australian Chamber Orchestra's studios on Sydney Harbour. Jacinda caught the ferry to the location, rolling up without any entourage, proving just how down-to-earth she is. She was candid, emotional, and generous in exploring her extraordinary life across five songs. The theme that emerged was clear: optimism as a courageous act, and the enduring power of being useful.Jacinda Ardern's song choices: Smashing Pumpkins - 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings'Fat Freddy's Drop - 'Wandering Eye'Cat Stevens - 'Peace Train'The Mountain Goats - 'This Year'Shapeshifter - 'Stars'00:00 Introduction: Jacinda Ardern Made History00:54 "They Are Us": Leading with Empathy and Kindness01:04 Filming Take 5 with a Former PM01:56 Extended Podcast Edit: The Most Eclectic Song List of the Season02:02 Childhood in Rural New Zealand: The Record Player at Home02:26 Roy Orbison, ABBA, and Parents' "Slightly Different Era" Taste03:02 The Country and Western Club: Every Friday Night at the Community Hall03:26 Singing Duets with Sister Louise: "She's the One Holding the Microphone"04:03 "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" and the Christmas Special04:58 Sister's Pop vs. Her Alternative: Cypress Hill, Rage Against the Machine05:11 Smashing Pumpkins: 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings'05:53 Growing Up in Morrinsville: Dairy Farms and $20 a Week at the Fish and Chip Shop06:02 The Discman in the Car: Cassette Adapters and Judder Bars06:39 The Multi-Change CD Player: "The Most Exciting Thing"07:02 The Walkman and Sister Louise: "I've Never Gotten Over It"07:44 Playing Every CD to Death: "You Valued Every One"08:01 Teenage Angst: Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails08:21 Smashing Pumpkins: "Both the Lyrics That Spoke to Teenage Angst and Great Music"08:52 Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness: A Double Album for the Multi-CD Player09:15 "Despite All My Rage, I'm Still Just a Rat in a Cage"09:29 An Earnest Teenager: Raised in Religion, Student Rep, Working Hard10:13 Not a Headbanger: "My Mother Would've Taken Me to a Chiropractor"10:44 Parents Respected Their Own Musical Taste and Belief Systems11:26 Born in Hamilton, Then Murupara: First Observations of Poverty and Inequality12:00 "A Place That Made Me Quite Political"12:29 Writing the Book: How Do You End Up in Politics?12:48 "All of It Contributes to How You Come to Be the Person You Are"13:15 The Kinship Between Australia and New Zealand13:44 Empathy and Awareness: Seeing What Affects People14:17 Father the Policeman: "Power as a Responsibility"14:40 "Being Useful Is a Driving Force"15:04 Fat Freddy's Drop: 'Wandering Eye'15:13 Moving to Wellington in the Early 2000s15:46 Sworn In as PM: Fat Freddy's Drop Playing on Parliament Steps16:08 Carpooling on a Bus Instead of Crown Cars16:33 "Sitting at the Base of the Steps, Just Playing for Us"17:00 A Full Circle Moment: Unexpected PM, Secretly Pregnant18:29 First Job in Parliament: Interning in Wellington18:57 "I Couldn't Possibly Be a Politician"19:36 People Identifying the Leader in Her Before She Did20:22 The Beehive: Flatting and a Normal Life in Her 20s21:06 Still a Practicing Mormon in Her Early 20s21:25 Cognitive Dissonance: Progressive Politics and the Church21:50 Campaigning for Equality on Saturday, Church on Sunday22:02 Leaving the Church: "Something Had to Give"23:08 Running from Politics: A One-Way Ticket to New York23:36 London, Then Coming Back to New Zealand23:55 "Two Dueling Wolves": Imposter Syndrome vs. Responsibility24:18 Putting Herself Forward: "Turns Out I Was Wrong"24:42 2017: Everything Happened in One Year24:47 By-Election, Deputy Leader, Then Leader Nominated25:28 Waiting for Winston Peters: Finding Out on the 6pm News25:39 Secretly Pregnant During Coalition Negotiations27:27 Malcolm Turnbull Calling to Congratulate27:49 Cat Stevens: 'Peace Train'28:11 Mrs. Bean's Class: Bursting Into Tears as a Child28:55 Yusuf Islam Coming to New Zealand After the March 15 Terror Attack29:30 Peace Train at the Memorial Service: "A Song of Hope in Hard Times"30:00 Feeling the Same Way as a Child and as an Adult31:18 Has Hope Always Led You Through Your Life?31:35 Ernest Shackleton: "Optimism Is True Moral Courage"32:10 Actively Choosing to Be an Optimistic Person33:13 The Christchurch Mosque Shootings: Finding Out in Bits34:01 Frustration and Anger: "A Manifesto of Hate"34:47 "Simply a Human Response": Why Emotion Isn't Weakness35:56 Learning from the Muslim Community: "They Opened Their Arms"37:25 "A Sadness I'll Carry for the Rest of My Life"37:42 Processing Grief: "I'll Never Set That Down"38:21 The Mountain Goats: 'This Year'38:39 The Song of the Year Tradition39:18 "I Am Gonna Make It Through This Year If It Kills Me"40:09 Keeping the Faith in Opposition: Purpose and Team Cohesion41:19 Christchurch, Whakaari, COVID: "It Was Relentless"42:52 Car Time Was Solo Time: Losing That as Prime Minister44:04 Elton John's "Still Standing" and the Earthquake on Live TV44:56 "The Universe Has to Let Up at Some Point"45:02 Knowing It Was Time to Go45:43 "Nothing Left in the Tank"46:03 Not "Spending More Time With Family": The Language of Leaving46:54 "I Am Human. Politicians Are Human."47:33 The Emotional Announcement: "Got the Words Out in the End"47:36 That Night After Stepping Down48:11 Eventually Feeling Free: "It Takes a While"49:04 "You Can Be in Politics and Also Be Kind"49:10 Shapeshifter: 'Stars'49:33 Drum and Bass Walk-On Song at the Labour Party Conference50:46 Bonding with Clarke Over Shapeshifter51:17 Seeing Shapeshifter During COVID New Year's: Joy and Responsibility52:06 The Coffee Date with Clarke: Surprising Each Other53:17 The Prime Minister Documentary: "We're Very Normal People"54:55 Adapting the Memoir for Young Adults56:10 "15-Year-Old Jacinda Would Be Very Surprised. But I Think She'd Be Proud."56:24 Life in Sydney: Climate Change, AI Safety, and Empathetic Leadership57:32 Making a Playlist for Her Niece: "I'm Absolutely Stuck in the 1990s"57:37 Thank You and Goodbye58:29 Zan's Wrap-Up: The Only World Leader with Drum and Bass as a Walk-On Song58:44 Filmed at the ACO Studios on Sydney Harbour59:10 Next Time: Lainey Wilson59:55 Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe. Stream on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. You can stream the whole season on ABC iview now.Watch this episode of Take 5 on ABC iviewhttps://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

Music-lovers' excitement about Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival has been amplified now that line-up has finally been revealed. Superstar Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and Amercian rockers Kings of Leon will headline the two-date event in Hagley Park next February. Electric Avenue is so popular it's website crashed following this morning's announcement. Adam Burns reports.

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I know everyone will remember Sean Maitlands beautiful stride as he galloped down the field, what an athlete and what a journey he has had! From growing up in Tokoroa, to playing for the British and Irish Lions and everything in between!In this episode of What a Lad, Sean opens up about his career for the first time on a podcast and he did not disappoint, some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Growing up in Tokoroa alongside Quade Cooper and Isaac John- Playing for Waikato at just 17 while still at school- Walking into a Crusaders changing room full of his childhood idols- His experience during the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake- Missing out on the All Blacks and making the decision to head overseas- How quickly everything happened after joining Glasgow and Scotland- Being selected for the British & Irish Lions after only a handful of Tests- The incredible culture and team trips behind Saracens' success- Knowing when it was finally time to call time on his careerAnd heaps more!As you'll hear, Sean is an absolute lad who has experienced just about everything the game has to offer, he's played with almost every rugby legend alive and there are some incredible stories in this one. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show Manaia is joined by ACC Head G Lane as we broadcast live from Christchurch! We're in a Hot Spring Spa to celebrate tickets going on sale for the 2027 Hot Spring T20 Black Clash Returning to Hagley Oval in Christchurch for its 9th year - Friday 22 January 2027. Tickets on sale NOW at blackclash.co.nz AND don’t miss out on tickets to the R18 ACC Export Ultra Zone! Follow The Hauraki Breakfast Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart, "The Hauraki Breakfast" a radio show like no other weekdays from 6am on Radio Hauraki. Guaranteed to teach you bad new habits, raise your eyebrows, and make you smirk on a regular basis. News, sport & music that rocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I sit down with Dr Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU and mental performance specialist, to explore the mental skills that help us perform at our best.Drawing on his experience as a former college football player and his work with high-performing athletes, Braden shares practical tools for managing pressure, overcoming self-doubt and building mental resilience.What we cover:How to manage pressure, nerves and self-doubtWhy psychological flexibility is key to performanceHow mindfulness can strengthen your mental gameWhat separates the world's greatest performersHow to reset and refocus after making a mistakeWhether you're an athlete, leader or simply want to perform better under pressure, this conversation offers practical tools for strengthening your mental game.Learn more about Braden here - https://b4lsac.byu.edu/directory/braden-brown-phdFollow Braden on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/drbradenbrown/Connect with Braden on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/braden-brown-phd-005ba544/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show