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It's such a pleasure to welcome Stacey back onto the show. You can listen to her first birth in episode 181. Today, she shares the journey to conceiving her second child. It is a story of profound resilience through multiple losses, IVF challenges, and eventually, a beautiful home birth. After experiencing a relatively straightforward path to conceiving her first son Bryn through IUI, Stacey opens up about the unexpected three-and-a-half-year journey to welcome her rainbow baby, Sunny. __________________ Looking for an engaging and educational way to entertain your little one? You need to check out Kiwi Co. Kiwi.Co offer bi-monthly subscription boxes designed for babies ages 0 right up to teens. Offering open-ended, research-backed projects that encourage curiosity and hands-on play. Each crate is packed with high-quality, safe activities that help build essential skills while creating special bonding moments. With projects designed for repeat use, KiwiCo provides a wonderful alternative to screen time and makes learning fun for you and your child. KiwiCo offers five different clubs covering science, engineering, art, and math, making it easy to find a subscription tailored to your child's age and interests. With no commitment required, you can pause or cancel anytime. For a limited time, get up to 50% off your first crate by using promo code BIRTHSTORIES at KiwiCo.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fergus Hodgson is publisher of the Impunity Observer, a geopolitical intelligence service focused on the rule of law and economic development at the nexus of Anglo and Latin America. He is also the founder of Econ Americas LLC, a financial consultancy devoted to alternative investments, stakeholder management, and jurisdictional arbitrage. He is the author of the new book, "The Latin America Red Pill: My Search for Freedom South of the Border." He was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, to a Kiwi father and an Irish-Canadian mother from Calgary, Alberta. Fergus grew up on a sheep and cattle farm and moved to the United States on a rowing scholarship to study economics at Boston University. He is a triple citizen who resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has been an expat in seven countries. Given pride in his Anglo-Celtic heritage, he travels frequently to the British Isles. Fergus was our guest on Episode 151 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r3FbV1RBnG4 You can follow him on X at: https://x.com/FergHodgson You can also find out more about his new book, "The Latin America Red Pill" at: https://amzn.to/3OSxjDT Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/
As incidents of retail crime continue to steal the news headlines, a Kiwi security company is finding success with its monitoring technology.
Get your tinsel tangled and your engines revved—it's our Christmas Gift Buying Guide for Motorcyclists! Whether you're hunting for the perfect stocking stuffer or a big-ticket treat, we've got ideas for every rider in your life.
A homemade version of our national dip for festive season chip and dipping occasions. Get the recipe here.
Country Superstar Luke Combs is winging his way to New Zealand next month, and his opener isn't someone to sneeze at. Country-pop singer Jordan Davis has had multiple number one hits, two platinum albums, and won multiple awards at the Country Music Awards. He has a significant fanbase in the US, and Kiwi audiences will be able to get a taste of him live. Davis told Mike Hosking that visiting New Zealand has definitely been on the bucket list for a long time. “I thought it would just be me travelling to see the beautiful country that I've seen growing up, but now, being able to mesh that with going over and working some is awesome.” The two first toured together about two or three years ago, Davis revealed, and after headlining a tour of his own, he agreed to do another stadium tour with Combs this past year. “I think Luke knows that I'll jump at any chance to get out and play shows with him,” Davis said. “I love him to death, and he's been really good to me, so I'm excited to continue playing music with him.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That's basically the question you've got to ask yourself after the latest wool snub. This time it was Kāinga Ora saying no to Kiwi made woollen carpet for state houses, and yes to synthetic imported stuff. Why? It's cheaper. We've been here before, you'll remember the school classrooms - same story. It's happened again despite the coalition agreement deal with New Zealand First ensuring wool carped is used where practical - and that might be the caveat that Kāinga Ora is using here to get out of wool, the deal says that the local product has to be used in government procurement and in government buildings. But Kāinga Ora, like a good kid in class, has been listening to the government's main lecture which is cut costs. Wool is 30% more expensive on average than the nylon equivalent. But the industry says a deal with Kāinga Ora could revitalise a flailing product and its fortune. So we have a clash of competing priorities, cost versus localism. The answer to the question posed at the start of this is another question - what is the net benefit to New Zealand's economy as a whole of government buying wool carpet when you include the jobs that you would create, including the spending that you would encourage and the increased cost of wool on the taxpayer? That surely is how you find the number that you would base a decision on whether to use a New Zealand made product over a synthetic imported equivalent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi in Japan, aka Laurie is a New Zealander who left his homeland to live and work in Japan as an English teacher on the Jet program. He is also a wonderfully wholesome, big-hearted, life-affirming content creator. With a combination of IRL tours of Japanese hot spots, more sushi restaurants than seems feasibly possible, and brilliant gaming live streams, he is a creator who never fails to deliver.He also once went viral for chasing a spider the size of Godzilla...almost.We talked retro gaming, Stardew Valley, the occasionally toxic online space, how one game really let him down, and how his Mum used to fight Zelda boss battles for him. Oh, and of course we discussed the mammoth spider.Enjoy!Find Kiwi in Japan right here.Let us know where we're going wrong....or, like, right...maybe.Support the showFollow the adventure, support the show, listen with both ears - https://linktr.ee/DesertIslandGamer
Dr Heather Kavan, is an author, Senior Lecturer, Doctoral Supervisor, and since 2011, she's also been running the Kiwi quote of the year competition - A competition you can vote in here. Quotes that discuss the temerity of lambingtons versus politicians, start rumours, encourage the spreading of legs.... or arms, she's also published a book - "They Said What?!" of over a hundred kiwi quotes from past competitions.
One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - costing over 160 employees their jobs. Lightforce Solar owner John Harman says SolarZero offered an 'amazing' deal for consumers - but economic factors have created additional trouble for the sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - costing over 160 employees their jobs. Lightforce Solar owner John Harman says SolarZero offered an 'amazing' deal for consumers - but economic factors have created additional trouble for the sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I've had a few chats with Matti Fallon over the years and they have always been good ones, so when he suggested a catch-up over lunch, it was a hard yes from me. We sat by the front window of Mr Vincenzo's with Mornington Park and Port Phillip Bay across the road and we feasted: stracciatella, artichokes, walnut vinaigrette and peas, snapper crudo, zucchini flowers, ricotta filling and whipped avocado, rigatoni with wild garlic pesto and smoked mozzarella. So good! We decided to leave the chat until after lunch so in true lo-fi Conversation with a chef style, and because we had already been chatting over lunch, the actual conversation just continued on, so you might feel as though you have entered halfway through. Matti had worked at Rare Hare, Huxtable, DuNord, and had a residency at the Broadsheet Kitchen, as well as running a Kiwi pie business and had finally opened his dream restaurant, Colt Dining in Mornington. Three and half weeks after opening, he lost it all in a fire. I had been about to drive down the following week to chat with Matti and he sent me a photo and the message, Raincheck. But here we are, a year on and he has opened the glorious Mr Vincenzo's. We sat at a wooden table out the back which was the only piece of furniture to be saved from the blaze and launched into it all.
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday'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.And today we lead with news of an unexpected development in South Korea.But first, dairy prices edged up slightly again in this morning's latest full dairy auction, but that doesn't really tell the story of this event properly. With the local milk production season now past its peak, lesser volumes were on offer. And buyers seem to have already stocked up for Christmas and Chinese New Year. So it will be no surprise to know that most commodities slipped in price today - apart from a +4.1% surge in the WMP price. Almost alone, this twisted the overall index to a +1.2% rise in USD terms, and a +1.6% rise in NZD termsIn the US last week there was something of a surge in retail sales with the benchmark Redbook index rising 7.4% from the same week a year ago. Buying before Trump's tariff-tax seems to be becoming a thing. Black Friday was in both weeks, this year and last year.Also rising more than expected were US job openings in the US. Their JOLTS report seems to show that October data ends a longish easing in the rising in hiring. It also shows that employees are less afraid to quit to find another job.And more optimism is found in the RealClear Markets/TIPP survey for November.And the US logistics industry seems to be settling into a positive phase with another good expansion in November.Across the Pacific, we should not a rather stunning development in South Korea, our fourth largest trading partner. Martial law has been declared by their embattled President. It seems the 'anti-state forces' he is battling are internal ones in labour unions. Even members of his own party are opposing the declaration. Apparently his wife is a key influencer in this decision. His move looks very uncertain at this time, and legislators have voted against the move.The South Korean currency, the Won, fell hard, back near GFC and Asian Financial Crisis levels.In China, State media is talking up the rise in real estate sales transactions, both by households in some cities, and by developers.And later today in Paris, French legislators will vote on whether to topple the Barnier government.And later today, the Aussie will release their Q3-2024 GDP result - which is expected to show a +1.1% expansion from the same quarter a year ago. That would be about the lowest since the pandemic.The UST 10yr yield is now at just on 4.20%, up +2 bps from yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$2650/oz and up +US$10 from this time yesterday.Oil prices are +US$2 higher at US$70/bbl in the US while the international Brent price is +US$1.50 higher at just over US$73.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar starts today at 58.8 USc and unchanged from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we down -20 bps at 90.8 AUc. Against the euro we have dipped -10 bps to 55.9 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 68.3, and down -10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$95,045 and down -1.4% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at +/- 1.5%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.
There's confidence from the Ministry for Primary Industries that a bird flu strain will be eradicated. Around 80,000 chickens are set to be slaughtered after the disease was found at a Mainland Poultry-owned property at Moeraki in Otago yesterday. A second barn tested positive last night, but neither is the strain circulating in wildlife globally. MPI Director-General Ray Smith told Mike Hosking they're mapping half a dozen properties with links to the farm. He says it'll take a couple of weeks before the outer limits of the virus are confirmed, and expects it to be relatively contained. Live or raw poultry exports have been stopped for the time being. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catching up with the one and only Jeff Weatherall, this Kiwi Aussie transplant is still hard charging, even if that sometimes includes potty training and a bit more of a domestic Lunatic Fringe... As a young Kiwi, starting out with sport was a pretty natural thing, and Jeff Weatherall excelled. Surfing seemed to be a natural fit for him, and competition became the standard at a young age; but as is known to happen when you push for the top, Jeff found himself burned out on the waves, and instead put all of his focus into a sport he'd never considered before, wakeboarding. On his way to becoming an international champion behind a boat, he happened to catch a bit of footage of a guy named Frank BASE jumping, and knew it was in his cards. Years after his first glimpse, and long after that very first skydive Jeff made his first BASE jump, and was off on a new trajectory in his life that would eventually lead him on to become a full-time skydiver, wingsuit and BASE coach, and lifelong member of the Lunatic Fringe.
Matheson Brown doesn't mind discomfort. The 28-year-old from New Plymouth just smashed a world record, becoming the fastest person to climb the highest peak in every US state.
Shaun Quincey is a top business executive and angel investor helping fund Kiwi business dreams. But before that he became the only person to have successfully rowed solo from Australia to New Zealand and became a top selling author after writing a book about it. We spent the first half talking about his epic solo Tasman voyage, which took two years of planning and 54 days of rowing in the world's most treacherous stretches of water. This story is insane, and includes yarns about rowing into whales, flipping his boat and being trapped under it for 30 minutes, self-doubt, elite mindset and how his dad is the only other person to have rowed the Tasman solo – in the other direction in 1977. Then in the second half we talk about his incredible business success. Shaun is the founder of Genoapay, which quickly became one of the fastest growing payment companies in New Zealand. Within 6 months, the company was valued at close to 10 million dollars. Genoapay was acquired by Latitude where Shaun became General Manager, before taking up roles as a Director at IceHouse Ventures and Payleadr. He is now CEO and Co-founder of Simfuni – which was named the Insurtech start-up of the year in 2024. All that is to say – what he has achieved since rowing the Tasman is equally impressive as his epic sea expedition. This is a ripper of an ep, Shaun is authentic, self-deprecating and funny – with so much wisdom to share. And we're so stoked to be able to announce him as the latest addition to B2B Speakers. So if you love what you hear, and would like Shaun to share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In honour of their late frontman Martin Phillipp's death in July, the final Chills album will be released next year, filled with incomplete songs finished by different Kiwi musicians. Dianne Swann is one of the artists asked to perform on the album. Swann spoke to Alexa Cook.
In this episode of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we dive into the exciting deals currently available on a wide range of bikes! From adventure machines to enduro beasts and everything in between, now might be the perfect time to grab your dream ride. Join us as we break down the best offers, share insider tips, and help you find the perfect bike at the right price. Don't miss it!
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a Kiwi man reportedly being killed after trying to stop a robbery in South Africa, election day for another country in Southern Africa and a well known writer and vocal critic of South Africa's Apartheid has died.
Mitch James' eleven year career is set to come to an end. His beginnings were humble, busking on the streets of London and performances at open mic nights that lead to world tours and over a decade of music. James' final single ‘Beautiful Stranger' came out last month and his final album is imminent, with only a few remaining bits of admin to complete before the album's release. He told Mike Hosking that it's been a crazy journey but he's come to the end of his tether with the entertainment industry. “It's a very messed up, and at times evil, industry, that yeah, I think I've got nothing more to prove.” “You're looking at the guitar in the morning and it's not looking as, as beautiful as it used to,” James said. “I felt like I needed to step away to sort of preserve that core love for the music.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sidebars continue their tense battle against the dark force that attacked the fashion show in Sky, even after they watched their beloved Granny Sabinka be ripped away to somewhere unknown. But, with Granny gone, and the odds stacked against them... will this be the end of our plucky band of weirdos? Featuring:Severin Gourley as Dexter ClementineJules Daniel as Bradley BardleyErika Jayne as Taryn Grimand Julz Burgisser as DMVisit www.fateofisen.com to learn more.Fate of Isen is one of the Feedspot top D&D podcasts in the world! Check out Feedspot here.If you like the show, please feel free to follow us on social media (@fateofisen) or support us on Patreon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Intro, outro, and recap music by freesound user, Tyops, and ambient sound by TabletopAudio.com
Voice Of GO(r)D is very happy to bring an old friend to the show to tell you a little of his life story in forestry and trucking.Nigel Frost is an owner operator based in Tauranga, New Zealand, who hauls logs in and around the Bay of Plenty area of NZ's North Island. I first met Nigel when I went to work for the same company he contracts his truck to now, Rotorua Forest Haulage, way back in 2003. We have been friends ever since, and this phone chat was an overdue catch up, and a way for my North American and other international listeners to learn a little about New Zealand.Nigel is old school, and doesn't fart around much online, but you can glance at his Facebook here if you like - https://www.facebook.com/nigel.frost.581 If you would like to see a great collection of Nigel's NZ Log Trucking photos, head on over to my Substack, and while you are there, subscribe and never miss an episode or any of my written work. https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/a-kiwi-log-hauler Questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are always welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com
It's a name unfamilar to most Kiwi cricket fans, but Bevon-John Jacobs aka BJ has been a shock pick up in the Indian Premier League. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
It's time to get SPOILERY! No holes are barred in today's episode. We're getting into the nitty gritty with Carissa Broadbent's THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT. Dare to listen? Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Patreon or Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. Keywords: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing, The Cruel Prince, Shatter Me, Victoria Aveyard, Bookworm, Book Nerd, Bookish, Book, Books, Bookstagram, BookTok, Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare, Young Adult, New Adult, Read, Reads, Reading, Reader, Readers, ACOTAR, TOG, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Carissa Broadbent's THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this adult romantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Patreon or Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
On a unique scale from 1 - 7, how much did Keimi and Taylor love THE SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT by Carissa Broadbent? Find out in this 15 minute book recommendation! (NON SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at www.erinarmstrong24.com and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support
Earlier this morning we caught up with the President of Federated Farmers ahead of today's midday farmers meeting at Mystery Creek with the PM - the first stop on the "restoring Kiwi farmers confidence" tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the amazing Jess Quinn—a Kiwi amputee mama with an incredible story. Jess shares how she had part of her leg removed as a child, the challenges her family faced, and how this journey has influenced her life and motherhood. Her resilience and raw honesty will leave you inspired, and we're so grateful she's sharing her story with us. Thanks for joining us, legends and as always we hope you enjoy this episode! Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE Email us HERE This episode is proudly sponsored by Banana Boat! You can find the Banana Boat sunscreen range pretty much everywhere; Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse and leading retailers nationally. For more information, visit www.bananaboat.com.au We've also teamed up with Banana Boat for an awesome giveaway! It's coming soon, so keep an eye on our Instagram—you won't want to miss it!
The Helen Clark foundation is calling on the Government to address New Zealand's growing obesity stats and improve access to healthy foods. The think tank's newly-released report revealed that one in eight Kiwi kids and one-third of adults live with obesity - the third-highest rate in the OECD. Health advocate and activist Dave Letele says it's important to invest in educational programs to teach families how to improve their help - but companies need to be regulated too. "These companies, these sugar companies, these fast-food companies - the most profitable places are all in the poorest areas. I think they should be made to invest in these communities." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the first in our 2024 Christmas series, where the gang try and stop internationally typecast mafias from destroying Christmas. This week, Jamie presents Mike, Jon and Mairi with a nail biting conundrum - are the New Zealand Mafia really bad enough to go on the naughty list, or is all fair in love and garotte wire? Original art for each episode is by Dom Jordan. Check out more of his stuff at https://domjordanillustration.com/
Don't panic - but it's just a month today until Christmas. If that has stress levels rising a little, Kiwi chef Mark Gregory has a new book out that's full of festive inspiration. Mark has spent decades in kitchens around the world - he's cooked for celebrities, royalty - he was the first Kiwi to be awarded a Master of Culinary Arts by the Royal Academy - he's appeared on TV shows Ready Steady Cook and the BBC's Good Food Show. He's also a massive fan of Christmas....which is why he's created his Christmas at the Castle Cookbook and YouTube series. While the traditional festive fare is included in the book, there's some Kiwi twists on the Christmas faves - and an emphasis on making things simple. It's not just recipes - Mark's also included ideas for gifts and for family fun on the big day itself.
Liam Lawson wasn't the only Kiwi ripping it up at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Synthony - an orchestra which reimagines some of the biggest dance hits of all time - was there as well. The group stems from New Zealand and is increasingly going global. Singer-songwriter Ilan Kidron – who's teamed up with Synthony – joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt joined Mike Hosking to discuss Guy's weekend of team golfing, TJ Perenara's haka before the All Blacks' 29-11 victory over Italy and the last test outings for Perenara and Sam Cane, the Wellington Phoenix's and Auckland FC's latest A-League outings, and Joe Schmidt's Wallabies contract. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buying a house feels like the ultimate Kiwi dream—but how do you get started without losing your mind (or your wallet)? In this episode, I chat with Katie Wesney, a financial guru who spills the tea on climbing the property ladder without slipping. Then, Hannah McQueen is back with her legendary advice, tackling real listener questions about scams, debt, and making bold moves with your money. powered by enable.me Instagram / Facebook / Tik Tok: @wheresmymoneynz Reagan White Instagram Where's My Money? Linktree
Former Kiwi Ferns and Warriors womens player Kathleen Wharton has died aged 41. Wharton was a Rugby League World Cup winner and played for the Warriors during the 2019 NRLW season. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
A couple of months ago there was a campaign for Hamilton to redesign its coat of arms... Spoiler alert - The mayor said it's not going to happen. But that got us thinking.... Why do our cities even have Coats of Arms? And are they actually any good? Or could some cities do with a bit of a rebrand? So to answer that question - and come up with a distinctly un-comprehensive - regional coat of arms ranking... We're joined by David Jack & Dick Frizzell David is an expert in all things Coats Of Arms and Dick is an internationally famous artist.
This week, Briyah and Michael discuss the Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, about the life of our matriarch who lived until age 127 and gave birth to her son Isaac at 90. So at 41, Briyah is still very much in the game! Michael is back in Budapest after a visit to Poland and Briyah is soon off to New Zealand (said with a Kiwi accent) and then Australia (pronounced 'Straya with an Aussie accent). Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Today I'm joined by Maddie who lives in Queensland with her husband Nicholas and their three beautiful boys - Oscar (who they affectionately call Ozzy) and five-month-old twins, Angus and Archie. In this episode, Maddie shares her remarkable journey from a traumatic emergency cesarean with her first son to achieving a successful twin VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). She opens up about navigating a challenging first pregnancy while working in the Northern Territory away from her husband, dealing with high blood pressure, and experiencing a car accident at 28 weeks that led to a partial placental abruption. ------------- Looking for an engaging and educational way to entertain your little one? You need to check out Kiwi Co. Kiwi.Co offer bi-monthly subscription boxes designed for babies ages 0 right up to teens. Offering open-ended, research-backed projects that encourage curiosity and hands-on play. Each crate is packed with high-quality, safe activities that help build essential skills while creating special bonding moments. With projects designed for repeat use, KiwiCo provides a wonderful alternative to screen time and makes learning fun for you and your child. KiwiCo offers five different clubs covering science, engineering, art, and math, making it easy to find a subscription tailored to your child's age and interests. With no commitment required, you can pause or cancel anytime. For a limited time, get up to 50% off your first crate by using promo code BIRTHSTORIES at KiwiCo.com. Give KiwiCo's Panda Crate a try and inspire your little one's creativity, confidence, and love for learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia might be trying to claim another Kiwi musician and Producer Ella has a cooking disaster story to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, Ray Heron sits down with Kylie Dorr to hear all about her incredible journey at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). From the intense preparation to the challenges faced on the world stage, Keylie shares her highs, lows, and lessons learned as a Kiwi rider representing on the global stage. Whether you're an enduro enthusiast or just love a great story of grit and determination, this episode is a must-listen!
Mark Aue, CEO at Chorus, tells us how a Spark spin-off became NZ's largest telecommunications infrastructure company, putting New Zealand 17th globally in fibre uptake—ahead of Australia and the UK. Chorus has spent $5.5 billion building a national fibre network to become the country's definitive network operator. But they're also one of New Zealand's largest property owners, with over 600 exchanges, 200,000 light poles, and 1,200 high sites—potentially a huge revenue opportunity. Meanwhile, Deloitte projects that their network could pump $33 billion annually into New Zealand's economy by 2033, while the average Kiwi household is now chewing through 600GB of data a month—up from 40GB a decade ago. But challenges remain: Mark shares how Chorus is pushing to expand coverage to the last 13% of the population and managing the complex exit from legacy copper networks. Plus, the fight against digital inequality, with one in five New Zealanders still digitally excluded. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies'). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet the Auckland businessman who's helping to pick up the pieces of Indian migrant exploitation
Host Paul Spain sits down with venture capitalist Lance Wiggs (Punakaiki Fund, Climate VC Fund), as they delve into the evolving landscape of venture capital in New Zealand and its critical role in nurturing Kiwi tech startups. Together they explore the history, challenges, and successes of venture capital, innovative climate investments and current NZ tech startups. Listen in and gain insights into the impact of economic challenges and successes within the New Zealand tech investment arena.Thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology.
Two years after Chat GPT was launched to the public, Kiwi technology companies are adding AI-driven applications to their classroom software. They say it is not replacing human teachers, but it is a valuable tool. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
The two parts of the Americana duo Tattletale Saints, Simon Stanley and Vanessa McGowen, join us today to talk about tons of music stuff: their formation and evolution, Simon's foray into kids music, Vanessa's bass playing, their move to Nashville, what makes a good cover, and why music from New Zealand might be especially innovative. Simon also talks about songwriting, and Vanessa gives advice to early musicians about making success out of passion. We also include D.I.N.K., one of The Tattletale Saints songs. You just might be a D.I.N.K.! A lovely episode for music listeners, makers, and lovers of all shapes. The Tattletale Saints website:https://www.tattletalesaints.com/Simon's website:https://www.simonstanleysays.com/Vanessa's website:https://vanessamcgowan.com/Thoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/contact/Support us!https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/support/Sponsored by Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/Social Media:YouTube: @MadActsXTwitter: @Mad_ActsFB: @BooksShowsTunesIG: @Mad_ActsLI: Jennifer K. Crittenden
Paula George – or Georgie as she's commonly known – has a story that will blow you away. She has lived the most remarkable life – with the most inspiring mindset – and she's our favourite type of guest, a humble legend. Georgie is a very private person – and her story, till now, has largely gone untold. Her life started on the back foot in Wales. Georgie wasn't just the only person of colour in her village, but also her family. She was abandoned by her mother, forced into foster care and experienced a childhood filled of prejudice and hurt. But she found safety in sport, where she became a star. She played netball and rugby for Wales, then switched to England and became the first black captain of the England Red Roses. She was one of the first professional women's rugby players and eventually went to six World Cups in two sports. She then became the digital content creator for the All Blacks, married a Kiwi and became a Kiwi, had twins, and a cancer diagnosis. Five years ago she was given four to six months, with survival chances at 25% - but Georgie's still here. And now, she's doing incredible work with the Tania Dalton Foundation where she helps Kiwi kids build their own resilience and happiness. And most recently she's become a part owner of The Northern Kahu: the first all-women owned franchise in New Zealand. Georgie doesn't seek the limelight, she had a taste of fame during her rugby days and hated it. It took a lot for her to share her full story with us and we're so grateful she did – it's a story that will help, inspire and entertain. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! We're also stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From our Mom's indoor skydiving birthday adventure to an incredible list of film recs from New Zealand, this joyful (and boozy) episode was recorded over a wine tasting at the beautiful Mondillo Vineyard and it is not to be missed. We're joined by BOTH Fanny (Mom) and Roger (Dad), as well as our incredible tour guide and filmmaker Constance Gervasi of the Road Trip and Mondillo's James Harcombe (who drops in with his soothing voice to describe the wines we're drinking throughout the episode). We talked about so many movies from New Zealand, including We Were Dangerous, Nude Tuesday, Eagle vs. Shark, Jojo Rabbit, Whale Rider, Snakeskin, Dead Alive, and more! To see the full list of Kiwi film recommendations from this ep, click here. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube. The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or @paperBKprincess. Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched. Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat. Subscribe and leave a review on IOS or Android at frinightmovie.com.
Eight years after the original show shocked and delighted audiences at the Comedy Festival, Camping, the Kiwi couples' comedy is back. Camping is the brainchild of comedians Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury.
Young equestrian Sophia Stratford has gone to the other side of the world to learn the craft of saddle, harness and bridle making at prestigious Capel Manor College in London and is among its top students.