Podcast appearances and mentions of paddy gower

ASB's Housing Confidence Survey shows 28 percent of respondents believe it's a good time to buy, the highest number since 2011. Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Paddy Gower.

Wild weather has battered the Upper North Island on Thursday night and Waikato has been particularly hard hit. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Paddy Gower.

Big changes are coming to New Zealand's money as the Reserve Bank revealed photos of the new 10 cent coin that features the effigy of King Charles the third. The Reserve Bank's director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Paddy Gower.

A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping in the country's war efforts, had previously posted online that he was living the dream. Ron Mark, who has been in the Ukraine war zone spoke to Paddy Gower.

Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power. Murray spoke to Paddy Gower.

Moana Pasifika, the Blues and the Waratahs are all fighting for the last spot in the Super Rugby playoffs. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Paddy Gower.

A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to school. But six years on, he has changed his mind. Pat Newman spoke to Paddy Gower.

Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower.

How good is David Seymour's call to cut what he describes as a bloated number of MPs pocketing easy money as highly paid ministers? So good. There is so much waste at the top of government, and it's an insult to ordinary, hard-working Kiwis says Paddy Gower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The blockbuster battle between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton is coming to a head, with the Australian election just one day away. Corinn Dann spoke to Paddy Gower from Sydney.

A rare red wind warning smashed Wellington, lifting roofs, felling trees, closing roads and sparking numerous emergency callouts. Paddy Gower spoke to our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington.

Canterbury's civil defence and emergency management team leader Phill Mackay spoke to Paddy Gower.

Polls show Labor is expected to win the Australian election on Saturday but it may yet require the support of independent MP's to form an outright majority in Parliament. Corin Dann spoke to Paddy Gower from Sydney.

Steve and Seamus reflect on the highs and lows of their Reflections PR day with Paddy Gower and Jessie Mulligan, Steve has an embarrassing run in with All Blacks coach Razor Robertson, and the boys discuss their experiences with Tall Poppy Syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Francis has died. Former Anglican Arch Bishop Sir David Moxon was the Arch Bishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See and met the Pope many times. He spoke to Paddy Gower.

Unlike past popes who were buried in three coffins, Pope Francis chose just one. Dr Nick Thompson from the Theological and Religious Studies at the University of Auckland spoke to Paddy Gower.

The Dunedin Diocese's Catholic Bishop Michael Dooley says Pope Francis was courageous in speaking up for people in poverty and migrants. Bishop Dooley spoke to Paddy Gower.

The Prime Minister has said he is saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis, describing him as a man of humility. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Paddy Gower.

Vector staff will be out in force today with some households still without power after stormy weather at the weekend. Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Paddy Gower.

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the 88-year old pontiff, describing him as a man of humility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Paddy Gower.

A coronial hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike in Southland ten years ago resumes today. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Paddy Gower.

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletterIn this episode, I sit down with one of New Zealand's most recognisable truth-tellers—journalist, documentarian, and author Patrick Gower (aka PG).PG is known for hard-hitting headlines, viral soundbites, and a gift for connecting with Kiwis at every level. But behind the viral moments and political showdowns is a man who's wrestled with identity, addiction, and self-worth—and come out the other side with clarity, conviction, and purpose.This conversation is part memoir, part manifesto, and part reminder that change is hard—but possible. Especially if you believe in the f***ing possible.What You'll Learn in This Episode:•  The mental trick PG uses to stay focused and optimistic—even in chaos•  What really drove his drinking—and the breakthrough that changed everything•  Why connection (not perfection) is your real leadership advantage• The outrageous schoolyard scandal that's somehow still making headlines…Why You Should Listen:PG doesn't sugarcoat anything. He talks openly about the awkward years, the impact of bullying, the heartbreak of redundancy, and the hidden pain behind being the “funny guy” in the room.But he also talks about growth, about leadership, about mission. And how it's never too late to start again with purpose.If you're navigating change, battling self-doubt, or quietly dreaming of more—this one's for you.You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely never look at a school lunch the same way again.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzGrab your copy of This is the F***ing News here - http://bit.ly/3YpRC0I Connect with PG on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/patrickgowernz/?hl=enConnect with PG on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddygowernz/?originalSubdomain=nzBook PG for speaking here - https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/patrick-gower-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

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China and the United States are now locked in a trade war, with both countries rocketing up the rhetoric and the amount charged for incoming goods. New Zealand China Council chair and former Ambassador to China John McKinnon spoke to Paddy Gower.

Workers First Union is pushing for Woolworths senior staff members' pay to be protected, as the supermarket chain pushes ahead of with a major restructure. First Union's national retail organiser Ross Lampert spoke to Paddy Gower.

Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform, set to replace the colourful Dame Trelise Cooper design staff have been sporting since 2010. The new design was created by London-based New Zealand fashion designer Emilia Wickstead in collaboration with artist Te Rangitu Netana. Wickstead spoke to Paddy Gower.

US stocks are handing back some of their historic gains from Thursday as Wall Street weighs a global trade war that has cooled in temperature, but is still threatening the economy. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy Gower.

The world is waiting to see how the US imposing a 125 percent tariff on China will impact the global economy. Former trade commissioner for NZ in China Pat English spoke to Paddy Gower.

US markets have fallen again, after Thursday's record-breaking surge off the back of Donald Trump's announcement that reciprocal tariffs on most countries would be paused. Bloomberg business columnist John Authers spoke to Paddy Gower.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle has addressed the response to their use of the word "bussy" on Instagram calling it baseless, personal, and violent. Green Party Leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Paddy Gower.

Donald Trump announced he is pausing and lowering reciprocal tariffs on some nations, not including China - which he has raised to 125 percent. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy Gower.

Northland iwi are calling for government intervention to deal with what they say is an escalating crisis of methamphetamine use. Paddy Gower spoke to Minister for Police Mark Mitchell.

A new survey has found four out of five New Zealanders believe parents should decide when teens can start using social media. Make Sense co-founder and parenting educator Holly Brooker spoke to Paddy Gower.

An environmental charity is taking legal action against the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries claiming their Threat Management Plan for Hector's and Maui Dolphin fails to stop fishing deaths. Environmental Law Initiative director Dr. Matt Hall spoke to Paddy Gower.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found fatigue caused a cruise vessel to run aground near Crooked Arm in Doubtful Sound in January last year. TAIC's Chief Investigator of Accidents Naveen Kozhuppakalam spoke to Paddy Gower.

New Zealand will be submitted to a baseline 10 percent tariff rate on exports to the US. Law firm Minter Ellison Rudd Watts partner Sarah Salmond spoke to Paddy Gower.

US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have been described as the biggest change to global trade in 100 years. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Paddy Gower.

A golf course architect says Takapuna Golf Course shouldn't be shut down under council plans to bolster flood mitigation, and that it could be part of the solution. Golf Course Architect Kristine Kerr spoke to Paddy Gower.

President Donald Trump is remaining defiant after the unveiling of yesterday's global tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy Gower.

Five years after the first stocktake of shonky hospital water pipes and power cables, more than 40 percent of the worst cases have had no remedial work done. Phil Pennington spoke to Paddy Gower.

Wellington man Matt Carkeek is trying to save his fellow pie fans from that fate with an app that lets users rate their pies. Carkeek spoke to Paddy Gower.

Canada has vowed to respond with retaliatory tariffs if President Donald Trump slaps additional levies on Canadian goods as part of his "Liberation Day" tariff announcement. Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Paddy Gower.

An RNZ investigation has found senior ministers were extensively lobbied by a handful of infant formula companies in the months leading up to the government deciding to ditch tougher rules for how formula is made and sold. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Paddy Gower.

Farmers in the Tasman District say this year's drought is the worst in recent history and they are hoping heavy rain forecast for today might bring much-needed relief. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford spoke to Paddy Gower.

A soon-to-be butcher from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke's Bay has placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris this week. Rhys Tamanui spoke to Paddy Gower.

Unidentified mental health patients will now be assessed by a medical team to prevent identity mistakes. NZ Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Paddy Gower.

In the wake of the resignation of Greg Foran from Air NZ Steve and Seamus talk about the 'Between Two Beers Curse' and if Paddy Gower belongs in the conversation.They also talk about how many haircuts Steve has left, how they get guests, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce on nights at The Outback Inn.

The New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Paddy Gower.

James Bond producers have given Amazon full creative control of the James Bond franchise. Entertainment reporter Sandro Monetti spoke to Paddy Gower.

A naval and security expert says three Chinese ships sailing off the east coast of Sydney are likely just 'shadow boxing'. Retired international relations professor and honorary captain in the NZ navy Stephen Hoadley spoke to Paddy Gower.