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Join host Paul Spain and Francesca Logan (Toku Eyes) and discover how Toku Eyes is using retinal photography and AI to detect and predict a range of health conditions. They also discuss tech news including a Wellington man's alleged $450 million crypto scam, Spark's partnership with Nokia for network efficiency, China's space-based supercomputer project, groundbreaking gene therapy success, Amazon's new warehouse robot, Elton John's criticism of AI copyright policy and more.Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP, Workday and Gorilla Technology.

Lane Hannah and Ange Forde from One New Zealand, alongside Dan Hibberd from Makeshapes, discuss how One New Zealand transformed its learning model to enable consistent, scalable, and engaging learning. The shift was driven by the need to support a diverse workforce across locations and roles, particularly during a major brand transition. The trio explore how peer-to-peer learning, supported by the Makeshapes platform, were used to foster collaboration, build capability, and support innovation - including around the adoption of AI. This episode offers practical advice on designing for social learning and building a modern learning ecosystem. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/169/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

From humble beginnings to the CEO of one of the largest companies in New Zealand. Jason Paris's journey underscores the importance of how we view our circumstances and events in our lives can fundamentally alter our outcomes. So much of our future is in our hands, but few realise this! In this interview Jason shares books that have inspired him on his journey to success! One such book, he has read at least 10 times!For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@isintosuccess.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

One New Zealand has apologised after rodents and a contractor brought down thousands of people's internet and phone services on the South Island for more than seven hours yesterday. Norman Kerr, owner of Total Works Pest Pest New Zealand, spoke to Corin Dann.

From humble beginnings to the CEO of one of the largest companies in New Zealand. Jason Paris's journey underscores the importance of how we view our circumstances and events in our lives can fundamentally alter our outcomes. So much of our future is in our hands, but few realise this! 1:17 An introduction to Jason Paris4:38 Jason's upbringing11:47 Jason's secret to getting promoted quickly18:42 Adversity creates an advantage22:59 Not getting a university degree – did that provide greater motivation?31:19 The best skills that you can have …….35:05 Secrets to Jason's success41:50 How would Jason describe himself?50:11 To what extent not having a father has impacted on Jason as a parent52:05 What motivates him?54:32 Keys to being a great leader60:55 Advice to people to help them achieve their goalsFor more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@isintosuccess.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

One New Zealand film podcast to rule them all...Welcome back to 1978! We could think of only one way to kick off our new season — by binging all three extended edition Lord of the Rings films and finally, FINALLY, discussing them all on the show.Tune in to find out which hobbit we're each most like, why Chris hates Frodo so much, and who among us can best recognise absurd Middle Earth sound effects.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:47) War of the Rohirrim(00:15:00) Season 3 of 1978(00:19:50) Oscars update(00:23:36) Lord of the Rings(00:51:12) Guess that sound(01:01:47) LOTR theories(01:04:34) Kiwi connections(01:07:54) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:12:19) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanley Gurvich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠

Host Paul Spain is joined by Jens Anders (Samsung NZ) as they delve into the exciting and ever-evolving world of technology. They discuss the expansive product portfolio Jens oversees at Samsung New Zealand, including everything from mobile phones to home appliances and more. They also dive into tech news, exploring topics like AI regulation, online safety, Military AI and the impact of technology in healthcare. Plus, privacy issues for travellers to the US, and Meta's legal dramas. Join us as we navigate these subjects and discover how technology is shaping our lives today. Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP and Gorilla Technology.

One New Zealand has been given the green light to begin testing of their Starlink satellite to mobile service over the next 10 weeks. It'll allow texting and messaging from many places currently without coverage. Currently 40 percent of the country has no mobile coverage, and the telecommunications company says satellite to cell plays a vital role in keeping people connected. One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One New Zealand based construction company is working on the country's first 3D printed show home. Iconic Construction has broken ground on the project - and the walls have already been made. Director Nick Lane says the company has paired with QOROX to improve on traditional building techniques. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One New Zealand based construction company is working on the country's first 3D printed show home. Iconic Construction has broken ground on the project - and the walls have already been made. Director Nick Lane says the company has paired with QOROX to improve on traditional building techniques. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Ezekiel Raui Head of One New Zealand Foundation discussing purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Fieldays is in full flow at Mystery Creek in Hamilton and there's a bit for farmers to celebrate this week. Or at least sigh with relief over.    On Tuesday, the Government announced agriculture would not be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme, and the climate change initiative He Waka Eke Noa would be disestablished and replaced with a new initiative, the Pastoral Sector Group.    And yesterday the Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced an inquiry into banking competition with a focus on rural banking.    There are three terms of reference for the inquiry which will be undertaken by the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production Committees and they are to examine:   1. The state of competition in the banking sector, including business and rural lending   2. Barriers preventing further competition in the sector, and    3. Any possible impact of the regulatory environment on competition and efficient access to lending.   Nicola Willis believes this will benefit us all and assured us on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this will bring about change.  “Change needs to happen, and change will happen in the banking sector in New Zealand so that New Zealanders are better served. And I know that the banks are powerful but democracy is more powerful, and this inquiry is going to get to the bottom of these issues.”  But back to the farmers.    Also on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning was ACT MP and former President of Federated Farmers Andrew Hoggard, who explained why farmers are dissatisfied with banks at the moment.  “There is definitely a mood of dissatisfaction amongst farmers around how the banks are working with them, and I guess the margins in particular have really... The additional margins over house lending has really hit a lot of farmers, particularly with where interest rates are at the moment. So from a lot of people, the main concern they're telling us is, you know, interest rates are the key thing that's creating the hurt right now.”  So we've got this massive increase in the cost of interest charges. Last year an on-farm inflation survey by Beef + Lamb New Zealand found interest costs for sheep and beef farmers increased 86.5% in the year to March. According to the survey, this has been driven by floating interest rates which doubled over that time while fixed, and overdraft interest rates increased by about 50%.   I think we can all understand how stressful and challenging that would be and the flow on effects to towns and communities that rely on the primary sector to keep them afloat.    There's also been a change in behaviour from banks. It's become harder for farmers to access lending as banks are reportedly more risk adverse and restricted under new regulatory rules from the Reserve Bank, and these are issues that hopefully the inquiry will define and present solutions to.    One of the other issues is around customer service. There is no doubt that being able to have a conversation with a bank representative who understands your business is a must. Having that one-on-one relationship with one person who understands your needs, your community, and where you're going is vital. But I would argue, you don't need a branch to have that relationship.   It might just be a representative in your area, it might be a relationship over Zoom —companies like One New Zealand are working hard to make sure we have 100% coverage around the country— so maybe farmers, like the rest of us, have to move with the times and understand that relationship with your banker might look a bit different.    So, if you are a farmer, how important is this inquiry and the issues you're facing regarding banking? Is it an issue across the board? What impact is banking having on your confidence?    I am crossing my fingers we will see some action out of this inquiry —call me an optimist or naïve— but I think we'd all like to see more competition in banking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Ezekiel Raui, the new Head of the One New Zealand Foundation, to the Purposely Podcast. Ezekiel shares his organisation's mission as well as his remarkable journey from Head Boy to social entrepreneur and nonprofit leader.Even before his university days, Ezekiel Raui had already stacked up a lifetime's worth of achievements. As head boy at Taipa College in the Far North of New Zealand, he pioneered a leadership academy and a peer support program, showcasing his early passion for innovation, purpose, and community impact. His initiatives even caught the attention of policymakers, leading him to share his ideas at the Beehive. Not stopping there, Ezekiel was part of a youth delegation to Washington DC, where he attended the historic Tribal Youth Gathering at the White House and had the honor of meeting President Obama. These early accomplishments set the stage for a series of accolades, including the prestigious Young Achiever of the Year at the 2016 Matariki Awards and the Ngārimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarship. Ezekiel has also been voted into the Forbes 30 under 30. At the tender age of 26, Ezekiel's dedication to purpose and helping others is palpable. His inspiration stemmed from a profound experience where he discovered that two of his friends were involved in drug activities during school hours because that is what they thought they were destined to do and had no other options in life. This revelation fuelled Ezekiel's determination to make a difference.  Driven by this conviction, he co-founded Tūkotahi, a social enterprise dedicated to providing comprehensive peer support for young individuals navigating mental health challenges. His commitment to social good was further underscored by his selection as one of four New Zealand Māori ambassadors to attend the 2015 Inaugural White House Tribal Leaders Conference, hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.Now at the helm of Te Rourou - One New Zealand Foundation, Ezekiel's vision is clear: to continue the foundation's vital work in supporting marginalized and disadvantaged young people across New Zealand. Established in Aotearoa in 2002, the foundation, the corporate arm of One NZ (formerly Vodafone), operates as a grant-making charity, guided by its own Board of Directors. Over the years, One NZ has invested more than $48 million to support the foundation's initiatives, funding over 1,000 community organisations. Proudly one of the largest corporate philanthropic funders in Aotearoa, the foundation leverages the resources and skills of the One New Zealand team to drive sustainable and measurable change through digital investment, corporate partnerships, operational and communications support, advocacy, and mentoring.Their primary focus thus far has been on empowering young people in Southland, situated at the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island. This strategic approach to philanthropy, initiated before Ezekiel's tenure, reflects the foundation's commitment to making a tangible difference in communities where it matters most and where funding partners were harder to find.Looking ahead, Ezekiel's overarching aspiration for the foundation is ambitious yet grounded in pragmatism. He envisions a future where the foundation serves as a catalyst for lasting change, empowering charities and social impact partners to be effective and sustainable. Regardless of shifts in business dynamics or funding sources, Ezekiel remains steadfast in his belief in the symbiotic relationship between business and philanthropy. By equipping communities with the necessary skills and resources to thrive independently, the foundation ensures that its impact endures long after its direct involvement ceases. In our conversation with Ezekiel Raui, we glimpse not only the remarkable achievements of a young leader but also the profound impact of purpose-driven initiatives in transforming lives and communities.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

One New Zealand-based whisky producer has walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Awards with an impressive haul. Pōkeno Whisky brought home two Double Gold Awards, a Gold and two Silver medals by the end of the event. Founder Matt Johns says this is great for the company's international credibility. "We're just focused on making the best single malt we possibly can with no compromise on anything we do - and that's starting to show through and be appreciated."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One New Zealand-based whisky producer has walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Awards with an impressive haul. Pōkeno Whisky brought home two Double Gold Awards, a Gold and two Silver medals by the end of the event. Founder Matt Johns says this is great for the company's international credibility. "We're just focused on making the best single malt we possibly can with no compromise on anything we do - and that's starting to show through and be appreciated."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Telecommunications Commissioner says he's disappointed about alleged breaches of the 111 Contact code by telco One New Zealand. The code is designed to protect consumers without copper landline connections. One New Zealand has been accused of failing to provide customers with a way to call 111 in a power cut. Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says the company would have been aware of its obligations. "Despite having been very closely involved in the co-development process over two years before the code went live in 2021, One has failed to implement and discharge its obligations." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Telecommunications Commissioner says he's disappointed about alleged breaches of the 111 Contact code by telco One New Zealand. The code is designed to protect consumers without copper landline connections. One New Zealand has been accused of failing to provide customers with a way to call 111 in a power cut. Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says the company would have been aware of its obligations. "Despite having been very closely involved in the co-development process over two years before the code went live in 2021, One has failed to implement and discharge its obligations." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Satellite technology has been launched as a backup to bolster mobile coverage.  SpaceX successfully launched a rocket containing Starlink satellites to go alongside One New Zealand's mobile network.  One New Zealand Chief Executive Jason Paris told Tim Dower that it's a layer of resilience in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.  He says power to cell towers was a problem, and it was a safety issue that some couldn't get in touch with emergency services or tell loved ones they're safe.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newcastle is clearly doing something right given they won both the men's and women's Dally M. Yet, Kalyn Ponga's victory over Warriors star Shaun Johnson has raised questions around the new awards format. One New Zealand teammate went as far as to claim the half had been 'robbed'. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Zac Bailey to pull apart all the storylines from a memorable night.  Featured: Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On today's episode of The Shit Show podcast:All the new and crazy scams we're seeing latelyA woman had a LIVE WORM extracted from her brainThe aftermath of Trump's mugshotThe NZ green party, explainedToday's sponsored segment was brought to you by our mates at One New Zealand, who are helping New Zealanders stay safe online!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One NZ, formerly known as Vodafone, has been handed a record $3.675 million fine for breaching the Fair Trading Act. The telecommunications company has reportedly mislead consumers in their marketing of their FibreX broadband service. Commerce Commission chair John Small says One NZ had the substantial financial resources to handle a fine of that size- as misleading consumers can't be a cost of doing business.  "We think it's important that all businesses appreciate the seriousness of the Fair Trading Act, because it's so important for consumer protection and for promotion of competition." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One New Zealand, which was until recently Vodafone, has been fined a record $3.675 million for misleading consumers under the Fair Trading Act. The penalty relates to the company's marketing of its FibreX broadband service, which customers believed to be fibre-to-the-home broadband, when it wasn't. The Commerce Commission is hailing the court victory as a significant win for consumers. Commerce Commission chair John Small spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One New Zealand city may have beaten out Auckland in terms of traffic congestion. Tauranga commuters are increasingly frustrated by traffic jams, with 77 percent of residents acknowledging the problem. Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley says based on the regional GDP, investment hasn't kept up with population growth. "It's just really connecting the Golden Triangle up that has half of New Zealand's population in GDP." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology journalist Peter Griffin is along to talk about how China has gained the edge in key technologies and how a central part of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the UK and US looks at how to counter that. Peter will talk about what those critical technologies are, and argue the case that New Zealand would benefit from joining the non-nuclear part of AUKUS. He'll also discuss Infratil's move to buy up a remaining stake in One New Zealand - formerly Vodafone and give his take on Apple's new Vision Pro headset.

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DRAMA! Rugby League Match Officials union boss Matt Cecchin joins Nathan Limm to explain why they're slapping One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris with a defamation case after allegations of cheating. Nathan asks whether referees do favour the bigger NRL clubs and how they should be criticised. Andrew Webster, Tohu Harris, Paul Kent and Graham Annesley all feature, as Michael Burgess dissects the controversial moments from the Warriors' loss to the Panthers. The duo examines why Ronald Volkman's been brought back into the halves for the Bulldogs and where the Kiwi side is at as they slip to 11th on the ladder. Each Wednesday join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines. A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year. The Big League Podcast, powered by Newstalk ZB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boss of the Warriors major sponsor has called out the NRL referees after what he says is "cheating of the highest order". One New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris vented on social media following the Warriors latest loss, saying the Warriors haven't been given a fair go by officials this season. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.  

One of the country's biggest telco's has dialled up Elon Musk to help with Aotearoa's patchy cell coverage and end blackspots. One New Zealand, previously known as Vodafone, has signed a deal with the Musk's US firm SpaceX, meaning its mobile network will work with the company's next generation Starlink satellites from late next year. Due to the country's unique geography One says only about 50 percent of the landmass currently has coverage. And recent extreme weather events have raised serious questions about a lack of network resilience after communications went down for days in some areas. One New Zealand's chief executive Jason Paris talks to Lisa Owen.

It's possible mobile phones could connect directly to satellites to erase the country's coverage black spots, and help after natural disasters. One New Zealand, formerly Vodafone, has signed a deal with the US firm SpaceX, for its mobiles to work with the company's next generation Starlink satellites from late 2024. 2degrees has announced a trial with the satellite provider Lynk, allowing its customers to connect from remote areas. Telecommunications Users Association chief executive Craig Young spoke to Corin Dann.  

Two of the country's big telecommunications companies have signed deals with satellite providers to improve mobile coverage. One New Zealand, previously known as Vodafone, has signed a deal with US firm SpaceX, meaning its mobile network will work with the company's Starlink satellites from late next year. It says it means 100 percent mobile coverage across the country, eliminating any blackspots, although it will initially only apply to text. Meanwhile, 2degrees has announced a trial with the satellite provider Lynk, allowing its customers to connect from remote areas. One New Zealand CEO Jason Parris joins Kathryn.

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Paul Spain is joined by Tim Warren, CEO and Co-Founder of Ambit, to discuss Ambit's virtual agents and AI, as well as tech news from the week, including: Deepfake in media    Vodafone NZ will change to One New Zealand        China tech firms desist in Russia and Ukraine      Tesla's humanoid robot      Google's Stadia to close the Latest from Amazon Apple iPhone14 production slows SaaStra annual 2022

Vodafone's unveiled its new name - One New Zealand. The telco says it's changing its name from the start of next year, as part of being a domestic operator. The change means the Warriors will become the One New Zealand Warriors. Vodafone New Zealand chief executive Jason Paris talks to Nick Truebridge. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312950782112

Yesterday Vodafone NZ announced that they would be changing their name and logo to One New Zealand and the New Zealand public is in shock. Mulls has the publics feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Neil Fraser from Villainy joins us to chat about the Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert in LA last night, which he flew to on a one way trip hoping to find a ticket to the concert. Yesterday Vodafone NZ announced they were changing their name and logo to One New Zealand and people are shocked in another Feedback Line. And Dan, joins us for the Colonels Quiz and the legend proves to be one of the great battlers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telecommunications company Vodafone announced that they will be re-branding to One New Zealand. This is set to come into effect in early 2023. Vodafone has stated that they made this decision in order to better reflect New Zealand and its development from a global group to a domestic operator.  Jason Paris, Vodafone CEO, is here with us to talk about the re-branding and explain the benefits of this decision. "A lot of people probably don't understand that when you're using the Vodafone brand in a market like New Zealand, you pay a lot of money for that privilege. And as we re-brand to One, it'll mean that all that money will be reinvested back into Aotearoa." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Huddle, Nick Leggett, Chief Executive of Transport NZ and Jack Tame, host of Saturday Morning and Q&A join us to talk about the following:  The petition about alcohol sponsorship being banned in sports. At 8000 signatures strong, will it go through? And aren't there bigger things to worry about? Local Government voting is at a record low, did councils and central Government do enough to get us engaged? Plus, some people didn't get their papers, which is a problem. Costco NZ opened today, with one lady travelling up from Riverton to do some bulk buying. How on Earth was this cost-effective? Why does One New Zealand sound like a fringe alt-right political party? What a terrible name! All of these and more will be discussed today on The Huddle! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vodafone will change it's name to ONE New Zealand in early 2023 to save money on paying for the Vodafone naming rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two sports will debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham - Women's T20 cricket and 3x3 basketball. One New Zealand athlete - dual international Suzie Bates - knows a bit about both. Bates is representing the White Ferns in the milestone event for cricket but in 2008 she was playing at the Olympics with the Tall Ferns. With a few links to the 3x3 squads in Birmingham, Bates is taking a keen interest on what is happening on the courts three kilometres away from the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Bates, who is the longest-serving member of the New Zealand cricket team at the Games, can see some links between these two additions to the Commonwealth Games schedule and for the women competing. For Bates and the new-look White Ferns side the T20 matches in Birmingham will be the first competitive games New Zealand has played since the home world cup. Coach Ben Sawyer has been in the job eight weeks and Bates is clear about what needs to happen on the cricket pitch during a big moment for the both sport and the New Zealand team. The White Ferns first game is against South Africa is on Saturday - the same day the new Zealand men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams open their campaigns against England.

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which start this Friday morning. There are very few Covid protocols in Birmingham and a positive test won't necessarily rule an athlete out of competing at the Games. RNZ reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe is in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games which starts this Friday.  

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham days out from the Commonwealth Games

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which start this Friday morning. There are very few Covid protocols in Birmingham and a positive test won't necessarily rule an athlete out of competing at the Games. New Zealand Olympic Committee chef de mission Nigel Avery told Bridget Tunnicliffe they are in a good position because the New Zealand team undertook extra testing early on.

One New Zealand retailer, Trade Aid, is saying no to Black Friday. Chief executive Geoff White tells Jesse why.

Welcome to The Pivot Pod, where we'll figure out together what's next for small business. Hosted by Frances Cook, with a new expert on each episode. Today it's how ethics can go hand in hand with a profitable business.When push comes to shove, ethical business practices are often seen as a nice to have. It may be nice to do your bit for the world, but at the end of the day, the business has to survive. But who says that ethical practices actually get in the way of doing the best business? One New Zealand company says it doesn't, and that even in the current tough times, their values are what's actually helping them adapt. One The Pivot Pod I talked to Chloe and Florence van Dyke from Chia Sisters. We discussed how their business changed over lockdown, how the living wage and solar panels actually helped their business, and what they're hoping to try next. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.