Podcasts about Invercargill

There's growing calls for a string of dating app attacks in Invercargill to be treated as a hate crime. Two 15-year-olds and two 16-year-olds have been charged with aggravated burglary, after four alleged incidents in which people were lured to secluded locations through dating apps and attacked. YouBeYou founder Gordy Lockhart says it appears to be a targeted attack, taking advantage of gay men's vulnerability. He explained the LGBT community are typically more alone, have less family and support networks - and have to meet people in places like parks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invercargill's mayor is condemning the thugs who attacked two people they lured off into a public park through dating apps.

Host Paul Spain is joined by Cam Richardson, founder of Paysquad, to dive into the latest in tech news and innovation. They discuss Amazon scrapping its West Auckland data centre plans, the expansion of AI-powered infrastructure in Invercargill, EV charging with ChargeNet, movie deal for a Kiwi-led Roblox game, Apple's Vision Pro headset future and data security concerns around Chinese EVs. Plus, they break down new rules at the Oscars regarding AI-generated content and Taylor Swift's play for control in the AI era. Cam also shares the origin, mission, and future vision of Paysquad, a Kiwi fintech making group payments possible at checkout.Thanks to our Partners One NZ, Workday, 2degrees, Spark, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The April Home Value Index (HVI) results are in, and while the national median technically rose by a modest 0.1%, the broader picture is one of a flattening market. This week, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson peel back the layers on the regional divide - why are Auckland and Wellington softening while Christchurch and Invercargill continue to climb?We also dive into a surprising dose of 'hopium' from the March economic data. With filled jobs up 0.3% and the NZ Activity Index (NZAC) hitting its fastest growth in over three years, we ask if the economy is showing more resilience than expected, or if these are simply lagging indicators of a pre-conflict world.This week, we discuss:April HVI results: The national median is up 0.1%, but regional variability is the real story.The regional divide: Why Auckland's supply pipeline and Wellington's 'vibe' shift are weighing on values compared to the farming-backed strength of the south.March economic resilience: Filled jobs grew by 0.3%, and the NZAC rose 3.2% - could Q1 GDP be stronger than the RBNZ expects?Labour market preview: Why we expect the unemployment rate to hold steady at 5.4% this week.RBNZ watch: A preview of Wednesday's Financial Stability Review (FSR) and the ongoing quest for transparency.First home buyer report: A teaser for our upcoming release with Westpac, including surprising data on buyer ages.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Logan discusses claims from Invercargill's mayor that local government is a "broken system," plus the extra backing the council is giving the development of The Southland Museum, a local sawmill plans a $115 million expansion and Southland Girl's High School's first male principal in its 147 year history.

Victorian Hydrogen is proposing a $3 billion urea plant to be located 30km northeast of Invercargill. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year of urea fertiliser (using 3 million tonnes of lignite), making New Zealand's agricultural sector fully self sufficient. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian Hydrogen is proposing a $3 billion urea plant to be located 30km northeast of Invercargill. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year of urea fertiliser (using 3 million tonnes of lignite), making New Zealand's agricultural sector fully self sufficient. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, an employee steals $400 thousand from their place of work. The boss forgives them and ends the repayments early. The Panel talks to the managing director who decided 'enough was enough' and gave a former employee a second chance. Then, Melissa Aitken's annual event offering free haircuts, massages and brow shaping to people in need. It started in Invercargill, and ten years later has expanded to Dunedin and Christchurch, and now also offers services including eye tests, grocery packages.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.While some commentators are calling the current New Zealand property market slow, we are actually seeing an incredibly exciting window of opportunity. In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts breaks down the localized wealth booms, massive zoning changes in Auckland, and why high-net-worth foreign buyers are flooding the premium market.In this episode, we cover:The South Island Boom: While national property values only increased by 0.2% in March, wealth is highly localized right now. Invercargill jumped 1.7% for the month (up 7.1% year-on-year), and areas like Central Otago are hitting brand new all-time peak values.6 Years Post-COVID Reality: The latest QV House Price Index shows national home values are 21.6% higher than they were in March 2020. Christchurch values have skyrocketed 55% since pre-lockdown, while Wellington is sitting slightly lower than March 2020 levels.ANZ's Forecast Shift: With Auckland now accounting for 37% of New Zealand's housing inventory, ANZ has revised its 2026 house price predictions. We discuss why they shifted their forecast from a 5% increase to a potential 2% fall, and why this extends the buyer's market window.Auckland Plan Change 120: The government has mandated a new 1.4 million homes capacity floor for Auckland, allowing the council to downzone outer suburbs. However, 15-story zoning is locked in around the City Rail Link (like Maungawhau and Kingsland), legally protecting the development potential of transit-hub land.The Golden Visa Rush: Since the Active Investor Plus scheme changes on March 6th, foreign buyers froSupport the showDisclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.*Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!March data confirms a property market upturn was underway - but global second-round inflation risks may have just drawn a line in the sand.In this episode, Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson break down the March Home Value Index, which saw a second consecutive 0.2% rise in national property values. While momentum was clearly building in Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill through the first quarter, the escalating conflict in the Middle East has shifted the narrative toward cautionary gaps and a potential reversal of these gains.We also preview tomorrow's RBNZ Monetary Policy Review. With business and consumer confidence plummeting, will the Reserve Bank stay focused solely on sticky inflation, or will the growing risk of a real economy recession force a change in tone?This week we discuss:The March HVI: Why Christchurch and Dunedin are outperforming Auckland and Wellington.Momentum vs. Volatility: Why March's growth might be the last hurrah before geopolitical uncertainty takes hold.The RBNZ Preview: What to expect from the first policy review under a new Governor and the importance of uncertainty in their messaging.Labour Market Resilience: Why the rising unemployment rate is currently a story of labour force growth rather than mass job cuts.Construction Costs: A teaser for tomorrow's Q1 CCCI release and why the calm before the storm is ending.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Invercargill's annual Burt Munro challenge pays tribute to the Southerner who set the world land-speed record back in 1967. But tomorrow, 200 significantly slower machines will line up for the 194-kilometre-long Southern Scooter Challenge, destination Te Anau. For more on today's regional spotlight, organiser Tash Clay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new $3.5 billion data centre planned near Invercargill has certainly got people talking. It will be the second-largest power user in the country, but many questions remain about what will be New Zealand's first AI data centre. The company says the project will boost the Southland economy and help ensure New Zealand stays relevant in the world of artificial intelligence. But many remain skeptical about the benefits of the mega-project. Peter Griffin is a Wellington-based science and technology journalist - he joins Emile for a chat.

A $3 billion data centre in Southland is being touted a game changer - delivering the most significant upgrade to New Zealand's digital infrastructure in a generation. Datagrid has received resource consent for a 78,000 square-metre data centre, which will be built in Makarewa, north of Invercargill. The development is descibed as an "AI factory", a data centre built to serve AI technology. So what are the implications for something of this size, and should we believe the hype around it? David Williams is Newsroom's South Island editor - and has been following this development for years - he joins Jesse to discuss.

A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island's electricity system. Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $3 billion, 78 thousand square metre data centre north of Invercargill. About 1,200 jobs will work on the construction and about 50 people will staff the facility. It will be the second-largest power user in the country behind the nearby Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. Auckland University computer science lecturer Ulrich Speidel told Mike Hosking it's going to shift the power balance in the South Island quite a bit. He says in terms of power use, that's about 70% of what Christchurch consumes, and you can't just add major power users without eventually running into generation limits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Is a flat property market your best window of opportunity? In this episode of The Week in Review, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice unpacks a fascinating mix of global tension and local opportunity. While Middle East conflicts drive volatility in the share market, the New Zealand property market is presenting one of the best buyer's markets in recent history.We dive into why Auckland just recorded its busiest February for sales in five years, driven by a 9.6% drop in median prices. We also cover Cotality's latest regional data, Tony Alexander's insights on why speculative investors have thrown in the towel, and a radical new proposal on KiwiSaver.Key Topics Covered:Global Market Volatility: Why you shouldn't panic about your KiwiSaver balance, and how property acts as a tangible hedge against inflation.Cotality Regional Update: Auckland flattens out, Wellington City rises, and Invercargill hits a new peak.Auckland Sales Surge: How a drop in prices to $904,000 is drawing buyers back into a market with 15-year-high stock levels.The End of FOMO: Why first-home buyers are dominating the nearly 36,000 homes currently for sale.KiwiSaver 2.0: Reviewing the proposal to lock the withdrawal age at 65 and ramp up employer contributions to 12%.

with Rachel MackintoshRecorded at Auckland Unitarian Church 8 March 2026Today is International Working Women's DayIn 2017 the tide was in.It was a tide of transformation.One small second-hand car dealer in Invercargill sold 40 cars in a month. In Invercargill.The women who bought those cars each had one less worry. The stress of wondering if the car would get them to their next job without breaking down evaporated. The tension leading up to the six-monthly warrant of fitness check eased. They could all breathe more easily. They could replace a tyre if it went bald. It was a transformation.The second-hand car dealer also experienced transformation, as his income increased dramatically in that month. Because he and we are all part of an interdependent web. And he went out to dinner more often, and the local restaurants' takings increased, and so on, and so on …The tide was in because the government had agreed to fund the transformation after the Supreme Court ruled that care and support work had been historically undervalued because it was predominantly performed by women. The ruling was the final decision from a claim for pay equity under the Equal Pay Act 1972.For those women who bought new cars, and for other care and support workers, there were other transformations.For more information see:-https://aucklandunitarian.org.nz/nothing-is-permanent/00:00 Titles & Prelude03:50 Welcome05:32 Karakia Timatanga05:48 Opening Words07:30 Chalice Lighting & Covenant09:01 Joys and Concerns10:47 Reading11:35 Bread & Roses14:22 Nothing is Permanent29:52 Extinguishing the Chalice30:42 Closing Words31:50 Introduction & Postlude38:12 Meditation / Discussion Questions

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In part two, crossing the road shouldn't feel like a gamble on your safety, but that's how an Invercargill high school is describing it. According to staff, cars and cyclists regularly whiz past the pedestrian crossing outside the junior campus of James Hargest College. The Panel hears from principal Mike Newell. Then, a brave 12 year old in Dunedin has guarded a sealion mum who's decided to give birth in the same St Kilda street twice. The Panel hears from Kaitlin Beyer about her mission to help Mika the sealion mum.

Belief from an Invercargill City Councillor the city doesn't need to rebuild its clock tower. The council plans to spend two million dollars on the renovation work in Wachner Place. Councillor Ian Pottinger says he believes the money could be spent on other things. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the money could go to a local high school which wants improved road safety. Pottinger says councillors were told they don't have money in the bank for that work, and would need to go and find funding. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!In this episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, host Nick Goodall and guests discuss the findings of the Decoding 2026 report, which surveyed over 1,000 property professionals about their read on the market and expectations for the future.The conversation covers the improved sentiment in the market, regional differences in property values, the impact of interest rates, and the evolving digital landscape in real estate. The guests share insights on the resilience of Invercargill's market, the challenges faced by Wellington, and the importance of planning reforms and climate change considerations in shaping the future of property in New Zealand.The episode guests are:Diego Traglia from Team Diego Harcourts in AucklandJames McRobie from Ray White InvercargillTom Coad, Head of Industry Solutions at Cotality NZSign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

On this week's podcast, I speak with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment veteran Kurt Ludke. Kurt was born in Invercargill, NZ, and later moved to Western Australia. Kurt joined the army in 1998. After basic training, he was posted to 1 RAR in Townsville. Kurt faced adversity early in his career looisng his Mum to an aneurysm. Kurt took a compassionate posting for a few months before posting back to 1 RAR. Kurt deployed on multiple overseas deployments include multiple trips to East Timor, Afghanistan & Iraq. In 2005, Kurt applied and was selected for selection in 4 RAR Commando. After passing selection, Kurt moved into the reo cycle, where he was successful and posted into the regiment. Kurt served on SOTG Rot 4 in Afghanistan in 2007, Rot 8 in 2008, and Rot 12 in 2010. In the lead-up to Rot 12, Kurt and his company lost a good friend, Mason Edwards, in a prep deployment exercise. This was the start of several losses for the Company.  Kurt was involved in the Battle of Shah Wali Kot. Only a few days later, on the 21st of June, three Australian Commando's were killed in a Blackhawk helicopter. Kurt talks about being on the ground that day when he arrived at the crash.  Kurt went on to serve on TAG EAST, and the Special Forces Training Centre SFTC Kurt also served in Iraq. Kurt talks about burnout and suffering from PTSD, losing mates, and, after 19 years of service, having an administrative discharge. Like all veterans and first responders, Kurt struggled with the transition back to civilian life. He found purpose again, completing his MBA in 2022 and representing Australia at the Invictus Games in 2023. This is a powerful chat about the cost of serving at the elite level and finding purpose again after service. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Kurt Ludke  Editor: Kyle Watkins

The enormous legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt includes those praising his role in turning Invercargill's fortune around and his comic genius. Shadbolt died yesterday at the age of 78 in Invercargill. Former Invercargill City Council CEO Richard King spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings, Motueka, Blenheim and Kaikoura; Summer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction; The enormous legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt includes those praising his role in turning Invercargill's fortune around and his comic genius. Shadbolt died yesterday at the age of 78 in Invercargill; Just how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? A Hamilton Mum and her 8 year old daughter have found unexpected social media fame while taking a special road trip this summer.

A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckland to Invercargill. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida jumped on board.

In part two, Gisborne's got a problem: rubbish dumping. All sorts of horrors are being left outside the gates of the dump - from mattresses to old fridges, to rotting animal carcasses. And it's costing the council almost half a million dollars this year. Then, four members of Invercargill's Carlson Gracie Ju Jitsu club have returned home from Tahiti with a medal haul. We talk to one of the returning heroes.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. What excites you as an adult? 5 - What excites you as an adult? 9 - Invercargill car stickering. 13 - Uber eats awards 2025. 16 - Mike Shinoda. 20 - Work Xmas parties. 25 - Liam Lawson. 26 - Nickname Ninjas. Vol 16. 28 - John Clarke’s Car salesman bit. 30 - The ‘Last man’ idea. 33 - Landman TV show. 36 - Late mail. 39 - Last drinks.

Ché discusses the decision to pay $500,000 to remove large trees in Invercargill's central business district.

The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches after thieves pinched burial plaques off soldiers graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery sometime between the 28th of October and November 22nd. The brass plates marked the graves of World War I and World War II veterans and those who served in the Korean war. President of the Awarua RSA, Ian Becker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Last night at Parliament the Prime Minister's Space Prizes were presented. These prizes were established to recognise the talented people working in space and aviation and also to inspire younger people to get into the industry. And it seems like it's working, Sophie Ineson, a Year 12 student from Southland Girls' High School won the prize for Student Endeavour, for her project to design better wound care for astronauts. Sophie's prize is NZ$50,000 for tertiary study; she tells Jesse what she plans to do with it!

If you're in Invercargill on a Friday or Saturday night you might catch the bright lights and booming sound of a karaoke taxi. Josh Coats created Super Ridez just five months ago - and it's already proving a popular option for party goers.

From London to Invercargill, the chief executive of Open Country Dairy joins us to discuss the Joseph Parker fight, the Southland storms, and the Fonterra vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s chief executive comments on tomorrow’s Fonterra shareholder vote, the adverse weather, and his upcoming trip to the Windy City - Chicago, as opposed to Invercargill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aside from the struggle to get power back on, farmers and contractors in Southland are grappling with huge amounts of damage from the devastating storm. Some say it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix the damage done to their properties and could take as long as a year to get sorted out. Charlotte Cook has been in Winton, near Invercargill.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett. First up, they check in with the Student Volunteer Army in Invercargill, as they enter clean-up mode from this week's devastating weather. Then, how often are we set to see this extremity of weather as the climate continues to rise? Climate Scientist Dr Nathanael Melia joins The Panel. And ACT MP Laura McClure's bill to criminalise sexually explicit 'deepfake' images has been drawn from the biscuit bin. What does this mean?

The author is historian, columnist, and former Invercargill city councillor Lloyd Esler, who joins Emile Donovan.

An Invercargill man was caught off guard by "ferocious" weather today as the lower South Island was violently battered. Ian Hamilton was at the Invercargill Rowing Club when the storm came in so strong and thick he couldn't see the river anymore. As he made a quick getaway pine trees were toppling down around him. Ian Hamilton spoke to Lisa Owen.

Logan has the latest on the shape of the new council, the impact of the weather, a solar farm gets the go ahead and Southland's entertainer of the year.

Raised at the bottom of the world, Sam Cullen is on his way up. The Invercargill-born musician is rising in the music world, having already performed on the main stage at Rhythm & Vines, as well as playing on some of the coolest stages around the country. He's been working quietly behind the scenes on his self-titled debut album, which is set to release soon. Some of the songs on the album, he revealed to Jack Tame, are about five or six years old. “It's kind of been less of a, I'm going to sit down and write an album,” Cullen said. “But the last five years of my life, these are like, the best songs I've written and haven't released yet.” Only being 25 years old, this means the songs were written throughout the early days of his adulthood – resulting in themes of coming of age and entering adulthood weaving throughout the album. “I'm pretty proud of it and excited to have it out.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, is it a pond or a pool? Motueka lodge owners battled with the council for years over a small body of water that has frogs and tadpoles in it. Then, rainy days in Invercargill have just got better with a spruce up of the local bowling alley, Retrobowl. The panel catches up with owner Angela Caughey.

Across the country today from Whangarei to Invercargill, thousands of people are expected to take part in a Day of Action for Pay Equity.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Matt Heath-sized elephant in the Eden Park corporate box on Saturday night (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then the fellas get the All Blacks keeping the Eden Park streak alive by beating the Springboks and the scenes at the New North Yard Party before the game (05:05)!Also, they discuss the Wallabies beating Los Pumas in Zombie Time (14:00), Canterbury leaving Invercargill with the Shield (15:55) and the Wahs' chances against the Panthers (17:40)...Plus, the Black Ferns pumping the Irish in the Women's Rugby World Cup (13:40), and Ver Strappon winning the Italian Grand Prix (22:00).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:35)...GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! In this episode, Alan Walker, Alison Ettridge, and Toby Culshaw welcome Jen Allen Jardine, the self-proclaimed "SWP supergeek" and founder of Beyond the Eightball consultancy, who's currently bringing her strategic workforce planning expertise to HS2 after seven years of asking the uncomfortable questions that organisations need to hear.The episode opens with Toby analysing the results of the Talent Intelligence Collective's One and Done Challenge, revealing how AI-generated talent intelligence reports can produce dangerously convincing visualisations whilst harbouring significant data hallucinations. The discussion highlights how tech talent consistently skews results regardless of the actual prompt, and the critical importance of human expertise in validating AI outputs—with Patricia's inclusion of visa lead times demonstrating the nuanced thinking that distinguishes expert analysis from algorithmic suggestions.The news segment examines Saudi Arabia's remarkable skills week initiative, where they've mapped 8,500 skills across just 12 priority sectors as part of Vision 2030—a masterclass in national-level strategic workforce planning that prioritises focused action over comprehensive cataloguing. The conversation explores Mercer's Talent Trends report revealing that only 47% of employees believe their managers understand their skills gaps, whilst job-hoppers receive 16.4% salary increases compared to 5.6% for loyal employees—sparking debate about whether internal talent marketplaces or salary structures are the real retention culprit.Jen shares her unconventional journey from a working holiday visa in New Zealand to becoming one of the UK's leading SWP practitioners, including her experiences with airline scheduling complexities that cross the international date line and staffing hard-to-fill hospitals in rural Invercargill. Her definition of strategic workforce planning challenges conventional thinking: it's not about timeline horizons but about connecting every people intervention across the business to deliver organisational purpose sustainably and effectively.The conversation explores why organisations struggle with true strategic planning, with Jen arguing that both public and private sectors fail by seeking false certainty in an uncertain future. She advocates for scenario planning that embraces radical uncertainty—planning for multiple tomorrows rather than trying to predict a single future, using external market intelligence combined with internal knowledge to build organisational agility through constant iteration rather than perfect predictions.The episode concludes with Jen's three essential tips for SWP success: secure a "badass sponsor" (preferably the CEO) who can drive organisational change, use data to identify and challenge real pain points rather than assumed problems, and critically, start small despite pressure for comprehensive solutions. Her insight that managers often don't understand their teams' skills connects directly back to the Mercer findings, demonstrating how data maturity and decision-making courage are more important than perfect information.Until next time, stay agile, stay evidence-based, and most importantly, stay intelligent!As ever - big thanks to our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠https://lightcast.io⁠⁠⁠

Invercargill will soon have a new mayor, but this vote is different to recent ones. It's the first election since the 1990s that an incumbent hasn't sought re-election, with current Mayor Nobby Clark stepping down. Instead, eight candidates are competing to take the mantle - a mix of current councillors and new faces. Tess Brunton reports.

Eight candidates vying for Invercargill's top job stepped up during a mayoral debate in the city on Tuesday night. Reporter Tess Brunton was there.

Verbal abuse and threats to damage equipment have increased in Invercargill City Council's latest health and safety report. 

Ché discusses the brothers divided over an Invercargill mayoralty bid, New Zealand's first liver transplant recipient turns 50 and the drones helping out with pest control.

It's not every day someone runs for mayor in two cities at once - let alone under two different names. But that's exactly what the brother of Invercargill's outgoing mayor is doing - and not everyone's thrilled. Katie Todd has the story.

Corrections has continued to put Invercargill prisoners at risk of self-harm or suicide in barren 'dry cells' - without toilets or running water - years after being told to stop. There has been another 14 instances of the practice since then-Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier found it breached UN standards for prisoner treatment in 2019. Katie Todd reports.

So an AI listend to the show and wrote this podcast description... Join Clint, Meg, and Dan for a jam-packed episode filled with hilarious stunts, candid conversations, and surprises. Clint is off to Japan as Cal steps in, and Meg returns with stories of her challenging pregnancy journey. They dive into various fun segments like the 'Postcode Playlist' for Invercargill and recap Dan's epic remote control car stunt, attempting to jump over 10 people. Also, there's a heartfelt discussion about Meg's impending maternity leave and the dynamics of carpooling with coworkers. Don't miss the 'Is It Cheating?' debate and a hilarious game of 'Climax or Crowning.' A tune in for a roller coaster of emotions and laughs! 00:00 Welcome to the Show00:50 Clint's Absence and Meg's Return01:33 Postcode Playlist and Throwbacks05:44 Meg's Personal Struggles08:07 Dan's Good Samaritan Story09:57 Water Volume Challenge14:05 Brad Pitt and Formula 124:01 Is It Cheating?33:30 Jeff Bezos' Wedding Invitation35:55 Jeff Bezos' Controversial Donation to Venice37:56 Dan's Remote Control Car Stunt41:50 Betting on Meg's Baby43:22 Climax or Crowning Game49:26 Dan's Postcode Playlist for Invercargill01:00:39 Debate on Giving Coworkers Rides01:09:15 Meg's Pregnancy Journey and Farewell

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... Join Clint, Meg, and Dan as they dive into their usual radio antics with hilarious segments, surprising interactions, and unexpected challenges. From discussing celebrity appearances at concerts to the unusual bets they place, the trio keeps things lively. Highlights include a bet on Meghan’s baby details, Dan's remote control car stunts, and an awkward celebrity encounter. Don't miss out on the fun conversations and spontaneous moments that make this episode a must-listen! 00:00 Introduction and Banter03:16 Listener Request and Throwback05:39 Remote Control Car Obsession08:42 More or Less Game12:32 Will Smith's Street Performance16:58 Matariki Weekend Winners and Losers31:44 Crown or Climax Game36:50 Mike's Minute: Positive News37:37 Prank Calls and Frustrations37:44 Heartwarming Package from Alabama38:27 Steve Carell's Reboot and More Pranks40:10 Invercargill's $15 Million Lotto Winner40:38 Airplane Adventures and Listener Encounters45:26 Top Reasons to Stay in Invercargill51:30 $10,000 Giveaway Challenge53:58 Dan's Diary and Remote Control Car Stunt01:02:17 Celebrity Concert Surprises01:06:31 Betting on Meg's Baby01:11:27 Lord's Shoutout to The Edge