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I've surprised myself a little bit with my reaction to the news the police are looking at introducing body cameras. Generally, I'm all for it. But the civil liberties people have raised some very good points about them being misused. One example they're giving is the potential for the cameras to be combined with facial recognition technology. Which I'm torn on, after finding out about facial recognition being used at the Richmond Club, in Christchurch, to keep an eye on people using the pokie machines. They're are asking how we're going to know - once police start wearing body cameras - when an officer is filming and when they're not. Is there a chance, for example, that you or I might be walking down the street and get filmed by the cops walking towards us? Which is why the head of New Zealand's civil liberties council is saying that there needs to be robust policies in place before any officer starts going around the place wearing one of these things. The bit Thomas Beagle is concerned about most, is the lines between body cameras and facial recognition getting blurred. He's saying: “Suddenly, it turns footage into data of who was where, what their names are, and what they were doing. In a way, that's really quite worrying and can be put together to build up the surveillance society.” So he wants clear, robust policies in place. Policies which make it clear, for example, who will be able to access any footage captured on the body cameras. He says if we're going to bring-in body cameras, we may need to look at the idea of having someone independent deciding when footage is released and who it's released to. He reckons that could be a job for the Independent Police Conduct Authority, making the very good point that the cameras not only need to serve the police well - but they also need to serve the public well. And that's the bit that has probably surprised me a bit. That I'm not as holus-bolus enthusiastic about police body cameras as maybe I expected myself to be. The civil liberties people are spot on - referring to cases overseas where police have refused to release body camera footage when officers have been accused of things like misconduct. I've also been reading a BBC report which talks about other ways these things have been misused. Or abused. It reports more than 150 examples of camera misuse by police in England and Wales. For example, officers turning the cameras off when they've been dealing forcefully with someone. Giving someone the old heave-ho. You know: “I'll just turn this thing off for a minute while we give this turkey what he deserves.” The BBC has also discovered cases where police have deleted footage and even shared footage with other officers on WhatsApp. But, before you think I've gone totally civil liberties on it - I'm all for the police wearing body cameras. For many reasons. For starters - it's crazy that security officers and parking wardens can wear them, but police can't. And, even though there are a truckload of examples of these cameras being misused, you could say the same about any bad police behaviour. There are dodgy cops everywhere - but that doesn't mean we get rid of the police. And, as police commissioner Richard Chambers is saying today, New Zealand is one of the few countries not using them. He says body cameras are great for gathering evidence and they're great for keeping staff safe. So he's going to have people working on options over the next 12 months and, hopefully, by that time - they'll be ready to press go. I see Chris Cahill from the police association is a bit worried about the cost. He's saying that some countries are getting rid of them because of how much it costs to store the footage. And, not surprisingly, he doesn't want to see the spending on body cameras meaning there's less money to be spent on frontline officers and police vehicles. He says: “It isn't the game changer that we thought it might be, but it has certainly got significant benefits and many officers in Australia don't want to deploy without it.” But all up, when I consider what Chris Cahill is saying about the cameras not being the silver bullet and the many cases overseas of these things being misused, I still think is a great move by the police commissioner. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!You know Gavan Reilly as one of Ireland's leading news journalists, whether it's via his reporting for Virgin Media or through his podcast with Richard Chambers and Zara King, The Group Chat. Now, he's released a book which seeks to demystify what goes on in Leinster House, and I was delighted to chat with him last week ahead of the launch. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consultant Amy Ross joins us live at 9pm from Iceland where she is, right now, working with groups on pay equity and gender-neutral job evaluation. We chat to Amy about what was world leading legislation which is now a shadow of its former glory.Richard Chambers was appointed Police Commissioner in November last year. Since then, he's had to grapple with a dramatic increase in methamphetamine use, tougher gang laws, ambitious Government targets for police recruitment, and the question of institutional racism within Police.Act leader David Seymour denies his party is shifting its position on social media restrictions as claimed by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this morning.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

With Ireland's housing crisis at breaking point, The Group Chat asks the big question: Why does it take so long to get any infrastructure projects off the ground?Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly dig into delays, frustrations, and what's holding Ireland back.Also on this week's episode:

We're here to make you an offer you can't refuse, listener. Just sign on the dotted line, and the hefty advance that is our podcast will land in the bank account that is your ears.This week we return to Sonic Architowers where Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Alan Duggan Borges of Gilla Band, The Claque and most recently The Null Club ahead of the forthcoming self-titled EP due for release on 4 April (which you can preorder here) to discuss songs that discuss the very industry that is the lifeblood of this podcast– the music industry.Will we uncover the shady secrets of the music world and all of its dealings by the end of the podcast? Tune in to find out...Elsewhere, you can find our most recent Film Club episode featuring Dave, Richard Chambers and Andy McCarroll discussing the absolute edit-fest that is Any Given Sunday here on Patreon, and signing up gets you bonus episodes every given Sunday, as well as weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all main feed epsiodes, so don't miss out.ACT ONE (6:50): We talk to Alan about The Null Club's forthcoming EP, Gilla Band and more.ACT TWO (35:11): Brian Dobson AKA Snoop Dobb shows off his rap skills, Denis Leary shares his experience meeting Michael Stipe, David Draiman adds fuel to the fire (literally), Nick Cave Clarification Corner, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack revealed and Jim Morrison is apparently alive and well(?)– it's the news.ACT THREE (59:41): Top 5 Music Industry-Preorder The Null Club EP on BandcampFollow The Null Club on InstagramSee The Null Club Live Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to tell our side of the story, listener.And who better to do that with us than this week's guest! Journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon returns to the podcast this week to dive into the best that the musical corner of the documentary world has to offer, as well as taking on a healthy dose of music and entertainment news, so let's get the cameras rolling and get right to it.Don't forget, by signing up to our Patreon at Patreon.com/NOENCORE you can get all episodes of the show 24 hours early and ad-free, as well as weekly bonus content. Coming in the next few days is a brand-new Film Club with Dave, Andy McCarroll and Richard Chambers discussing the editing masterpiece that is American football thriller Any Given Sunday – and let me tell you, it's well-worth the €5 monthly cost for that episode alone.ACT ONE (2:05): Fontaines finally wield the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, Steve Wall reveals the pitfalls of the acting business, Fred Durst kind of puts his foot in it at the Limp Bizkit 3Arena show, Los Campensinos give us a very detailed insight into the finances of touring, Tiesto's lawyer tries to throw him under the bus, Grimes wishes for less toxicity on the internet, King Charles shows he's down with the modern times and an apparently very good Prince documentary is shelved by Netflix– it's the news.ACT TWO (50:19): Top 5 Music Documentaries-Follow Jenn Gannon on X / InstagramLos Campensinos! - In The Black Stuff blog post Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King break down the week that shook global politics. As Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash publicly, US-Europe relations hit a new low—so where does that leave Ireland?The team discusses:

The Police announced yesterday they will be opening a new training wing for recruits in Auckland. The current Royal New Zealand Police College is in Porirua, where recruits train for 20 weeks. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers talks to Mike Hosking about the need for the new location, what it will do for the target of 500 new police, if the Police are on track for that target, and flexibility it will give the recruits. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is trying to hit the mark on work-life balance as it announces a new Police training site in Auckland. The Police Commissioner says he hopes to open the new base by the end of June to help the force reach its goal of 500 new officers. However, Richard Chambers says they are yet to confirm its location. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello told Andrew Dickens the base will attract people wanting to live at home while training. She says there are currently barriers to police college for people starting young families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trick, and we fail it virtually every time, is not to get bogged down in the minutiae. There aren't prizes for coming up with dumb scenarios to try and catch the idea out. Amending the law to allow greater use of locals to grab a scumbag and hold them till the coppers arise is a good, and welcome, idea. If the Government is making tangible and positive progress anywhere, it's on the crime front. More people are in jail, more people are being rounded up, more of us feel safe, the police feel better about doing their job, or being allowed to do their job, and the citizens arrest news is merely adding to that progress. Coming up with scenarios about criminals bringing bigger weapons to robberies won't happen, the same way we haven't seen the gangs give the bird to the coppers over patches. At the Prime Minister's press conference this week with Paul Goldsmith, Mark Mitchell, and Commissioner Richard Chambers, they were asked about there being more gang members, with the inference being the law is failing. Yes, said Richard Chambers, there are more members because we are putting more groups on the register. And arrests aren't going up commensurately because gangs aren't flouting the law and retail thugs won't flout this one either. Thugs are cowards and opportunists. They try it on because they know they can. The moment they know a guard in a supermarket can jump on top of them they won't bother, the same way they tried to get work when the traffic light system came in for Jobseeker. Bottom feeders are essentially lazy. If it's easy, they'll abuse it or nick it. If you crack down the game's up and they will give up. This sort of thing should be welcomed. This is what we wanted. Memories can't be so short that we have forgotten the madness that filled our streets just a year or so back. The ram raids, the gangs, the blocked roads with their intimidation, the non-existent police to round them up, the endless criminals on ankle bracelets reoffending - we hated that! We got furious at that. A year and a bit later the change has happened, and the statistics have turned. Let's not get bogged down in a petty game of "but what if".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you or a loved one ever struggled with Depression?If you're like most humans then probably YES.Which means you may also be familiar with the basic treatment and go to for many doctors of prescribing antidepressants as the solution.So if this was in fact the solution, why are rates of depression on the rise and getting worse year after year?Shouldn't they be going down?Well my friend, there's clearly more to the picture and so much that we have not been told.Which is why I'm so excited for today's chat with our incredible guest as we dive into the truth behind depression, antidepressants and what are potentially better ways of treating mental health disorders.Dr. Richard Chambers is an award-winning clinical psychologist and a global expert in mindful leadership and education. With over 25 years of experience, he delivers highly engaging keynotes and workshops, offering practical, science-backed tools to boost wellbeing and performance. A TEDx speaker and media regular, Richard has authored three books, published over 50 research papers, and co-created the widely popular Smiling Mind app. As an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, he pioneered a groundbreaking mindfulness initiative in education.******************Free Gifts from Richard Chambers:Free productivity meditations: https://drrichardchambers.activehosted.com/f/27 Connect with Richard Chambers:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrichardchambers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrichardchambers/ ******************➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW. ➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here. ******************Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielledaemcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledaem/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplybalancedhealthYouTube (where you can watch all these episodes in video!) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCqU7XE_KU1xPmjkpZyGPA******************Medical DisclaimerThe information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. My personal advice should NOT be taken as professional advice and you are always advised to consult with your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. This podcast is intended to inspire and offer alternative views to healing your relationship with food, mind and body. It is up to each listener to take responsibility for their own health and wellness decisions. I hold no liability or responsibility for your results or lack thereof. 

The Police Commissioner says feedback from the gang-patch crackdown has been mostly positive on all fronts. More than 300 charges have been filed for breaches since the ban came into force in November. Police say they've also seized 76 patches. Commissioner Richard Chambers says the ban is leaving a positive impact thus far. "More importantly, the public is saying that they are actually feeling safer - they aren't experiencing the same intimidation that they had in the past. So I think this has been a good piece of legislation." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King discuss: Safety in Dublin as a restaurant owner shares his crime ordeal. "Shed-sits" are suggested as an option to aid Ireland's ever-worsening housing crisis. Has America just thrown Europe under the bus on defence? Plus, after 11 gloomy days, the sun finally makes an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new police commissioner, Richard Chambers, is proposing to cut 37 executive and support roles while creating 20 new ones, with a net loss of 17 positions. Chambers spoke to Corin Dann.

The Police Commissioner says a loss of 17 executive-level roles will have no impact on Police delivery. Richard Chambers is opening consultation on a proposal to disestablish 37 executive and support service positions and create 20 new roles. He says a restructure will result in a stronger police leadership which is fit for purpose and delivers on his priorities. Chambers told Mike Hosking police executives are important, but there are too many of them. He says trimming the number will make those left more visible and connected. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 29th of January, the Police force is set to see change in their middle management – Commissioner Richard Chambers shared the details. Privatisation is back on the minds of the Government, so Sir John Key gave his thoughts as to whether it'd serve New Zealand well. Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen round out the A-team, returning for Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Group Chat, Richard Chambers, Gavan Reilly, and Zara King examine the turbulent starts for new governments in Ireland and the U.S.In Dublin, the Dáil adjourned without even hearing nominations for a new Taoiseach, leaving Ireland in political limbo. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump's America First 2.0 agenda has already ignited major controversy.What's next for these administrations? Get the full breakdown now on Spotify and Virgin Media Play!

Growing concern about public safety has reignited the idea of arming our frontline police officers. The police union says 68% of officers support routine arming – and, our new police commissioner, Richard Chambers, is apparently ‘open’ to discussions around it – although he’s also said we’re ‘proud of having unarmed police’ and he’d like to keep it that way. This is all while, in the first hours of 2025, a car rammed into a police vehicle at a Nelson gathering – Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming later died in hospital, another officer was critically injured. This was followed by another attempted ramming a week later. So do we need to look at better protect those whose jobs are to protect us – or are there risks to giving more power to the police? Today on The Front Page, Auckland University criminology lecturer Dr. Emmy Rākete joins us to discuss. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode features highlights from previous episodes, showcasing the best advice on AI.   This episode features insights from industry leaders: Badal Patel explores AI tools in the audit process, Ben Phillips discusses AI and inflation, Julio Tirado emphasizes responsible AI, Michael Pellet explains why all auditors should be data experts (but not necessarily AI specialists), and Richard Chambers shares how to use ChatGPT to optimize workflows.   Be sure to connect with Badal, Ben, Julio, Michael, and Richard on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   1:23 - Badal Patel: AI Tools and the Audit Process 7:05 - Ben Phillips: AI and Inflation 12:00 - Julio Tirado: Responsible AI 21:36 - Michael Pellet: Why All Auditors Should Be Data Experts (But Not Necessarily AI Specialists) 25:28 - Richard Chambers: Creating Image with ChatGPT to Optimize Workflow   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.  

The year is almost dust and we're not about to sign off without examining the standout moments of 2024 in music - that's right, it's our increasingly ramshackle awards rundown!Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Craig Fitzpatrick and Richard Chambers to go through the best, worst, and weirdest happenings from the calendar year.The boys detail their favourite songs and albums of 2024 before handing out the non-corporeal gongs for the likes of 'Phenomenon of the Year', 'Villain of the Year', 'PR Disaster of the Year', among others.You'll hear all about the incendiary Kendrick/Drake feud, Charli XCX's BRAT-fuelled dominance, Sabrina Carpenter's "very normal amount of horny" summer, the hugely successful - and highly divisive - latest chapter from Fontaines D.C., and plenty more besides.A huge THANK YOU to all listeners of NO ENCORE this year - we're grateful for your ears, and your support - special shout-out to those who have signed up to patreon.com/noencore for our regular stream of bonus content.Speaking of the Patreon, Davey and Mikey's Film Club Year in Review episode is imminent, and Dave will be dropping a couple of solo movie-themed episodes in January.The regular NO ENCORE feed will be taking a hopefully well-deserved breather until February, but do enjoy our upcoming 'Best Of' highlight reel episode, as curated by Adam.Happy Christmas to you, dearest listener, and here's to a great 2025~! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Police Minister is adamant his government will deliver on its promise of 500 new cops by the end of next year. New police commissioner Richard Chambers warned yesterday they're unlikely to meet those numbers until 2026. But Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking they're going to get as close to the target as they can. He says that they're not dropping standards, and though they always knew the target of 10,711 officers trained by November 2025 was ambitious, they remain committed to it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has faith it will hit its target of 500 new police officers by next November - despite the new Commissioner's scepticism. Richard Chambers says because he refuses to lower the quality of trained officers, June 2026 is a more realistic deadline. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello says she has no reason to believe the date should shift. "I've been reassured that we are on track, that we are working hard - we have a massive recruitment pipeline, the biggest that they've ever seen. So we're driving forward on that November 2025 target." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a warning from the Police Association that the wait for more cops will hurt the force. The Government wants 500 more cops by the end of next year. But new commissioner Richard Chambers says to ensure proper training, June 2026 is more likely. Association President Chris Cahill told Ryan Bridge the delayed timeline will have an effect. He says they are already moving staff across different roles, leaving some jobs undone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new top cop says Aucklanders will be feeling better about a police station in the city's centre. Police plan to have the new Federal Street base open to the public by the middle of next year. It will sit close to Aotea Square and the new CRL station, making it easier to deploy officers right across the central city. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking that soon we'll have 51 beats working 24/7 around the community, increasing visibility and safety. He says it's back to basics policing, with officers walking the beat and getting to know the people around town. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 26th of November, a new 24/7 police station is opening in Auckland CBD – Police Commissioner Richard Chambers joined the show to discuss. The Prime Minister joined Mike live in studio for a chat about the economy, Waikato Hospital, and when we will get details of the new ferry deal. Arguably one of the greatest ever authors, John Grisham has a new book out and specifically requested to talk to Mike about it - so how do we turn that offer down? Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Chambers was appointed the new police commissioner this week and has already waded into discussing the controversial area of routinely arming police. He's taking over from Andrew Coster who stepped down last week to instead head up the new Social Investment Agency. Chambers said the appointment was one of the "highest honours of my life". He joins Mihi to talk about what he will bring to the top role.

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: The hikoi's over, now for a half year of claim and counterclaim, dissent and debate. Plus: NZ speaks out of both sides of its mouth at COP29.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon did not meet the Treaty Principles Bill hikoi crowd, sees “nothing” of merit in the Act-proposed law but the Parliament his Government dominates will spend six months debating a “divisive” measure.That's because he has accepted there needs to be “aeration” of people's views on the Treaty, and his party acceded to Act's pressure to include the Bill in the coalition agreement. So, having made this legislative bed, Luxon will now have to lie in it.Newsroom political editor Laura Walters and co-editor Tim Murphy look at how Luxon has played his cards so far, and how he might withstand an ongoing storm of criticism from Māori and others.For Act's David Seymour, a possible nominee for most effective politician of the year before this latest play, the hearings on his Bill will finish just as he receives his coalition-deal-bauble of becoming Deputy Prime Minister until 2026.While he's successfully grabbed the political ground this year, and will no doubt use the new position to continue pushing his policies and views, is there a risk that Act will repeat the sins of its own past in straying away from economic reform, personal freedoms, minimising the state and ending waste, and be diverted by race and stunts?For our second topic, Laura talks to regular Raw Politics panelist Marc Daalder who is reporting for Newsroom at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. He describes the pressures and expectations facing the 60,000 attendees in seeking answers on carbon finance and agreements to hold the world to the Paris targets.And we hear how the New Zealand climate minister Simon Watts has performed, with messages for an external audience that might not fly so easily to the domestic crowd.--------------------This week's recommendations:Tim: A story from Stuff's Tony Wall who was with the Mongrel Mob in Ōpōtiki on the eve of the ban on gang patches and consorting. A rare example of hearing direct from the gangsters on such a policy.Laura: Also crime-related, the NZ Herald's Jared Savage profiled the new police commissioner Richard Chambers and revealed where he'd come from and his path to the top.--------------------Raw Politics will be available every Friday here on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube too.Read more on Newsroom - https://newsroom.co.nz

Today's the day when one of the most ridiculous laws we've ever seen in this country starts being enforced by the police. As of midnight last night, it is illegal for gang members to wear their patches out in public. Not only that - the Government also wants the cops to stop gang members hanging-out together in public. As far as I'm concerned, this is just another placebo policy. A policy that might make us feel good but won't actually make much difference. And instead the Government should just be letting the cops do more of the great work they've been doing to crack down on the criminal activities we know gang members are involved in. The Comancheros are a perfect example. Remember back in September when the cops arrested pretty much every Comanchero member in the country after that three-year undercover operation? They charged them with importing and selling drugs, running what was described as a pretty elaborate money laundering scheme, and running military training camps run by a former US marine. I know we said at the time that it probably wasn't going to spell the end of the Comancheros in New Zealand. Well, I did anyway. That's because they're a gang that actually has clout and international connections. Nevertheless, the police have shown us what can happen if they're just allowed to get on with it. And if the Government was serious with all its talk about making life difficult for the gangs, then it wouldn't be telling the cops to go searching for gang patches in hanky drawers. What I'm saying is we should be focussing on the crimes already being committed by gang members instead of creating another crime - which is what this new law coming into force today is doing. In fact, I'd go as far as agreeing with a gang guy I saw on the news last night who said that this gang patch ban criminalises people for doing something where there are actually no victims. Think about it: if you see someone going down the street wearing a gang patch - does that make you a victim? Now you might say, well yes it does because whenever you see a gang patch you might feel uncomfortable. But does that make you a victim? I don't think it does. There are all sorts of people out there who make me feel uncomfortable or intimidated, and they aren't necessarily gang members. Tell that to the new police commissioner Richard Chambers, though, who you might have heard speaking with Mike Hosking a couple of hours ago. Mike was talking to him about the new job and asked him what he thought about these new gang laws, and he said “well, funny you should ask”. He didn't actually put it that way, but he did say that in Hastings at three minutes past midnight —mere minutes after the laws came into force— police stopped a gang member travelling in a vehicle. The gang member was wearing a patch, and so they dished out their first charge under the new law. The thing is —and the Police Commissioner knows this— stopping one guy in a car is a different kettle of fish from dealing with a whole lot of gang members in one spot. Or going into the homes of gang members and having a nosey around for gang patches, because that's what the cops are expected to do from today. To go through hanky drawers and wardrobes and pull out the patches if there's a gang member with criminal convictions living there. What a waste of time and resources. Another gang person in the news today who I agree with as well is lifetime Black Power member and community advocate Denis O‘Reilly. He's saying: “This legislation is just pandering to an anxious, white, middle-class population, who the research demonstrates are the people least likely to be affected by gang activity.” And he's spot on. That's why I'm calling this a placebo policy. Because making life difficult for gangs isn't taking their patches off them or throwing the book at them if they're caught wearing them in public. Because a gang member doesn't have to wear a patch to tell the world which gang they're in. Making life difficult for them is infiltrating their networks. Cracking down on all the illegal stuff they're involved in. Which is why I think the gangs are going to be winners in this so-called crackdown on gang patches and gang's congregating in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The auditions are over and it's official, a former Assistant commisioner Richard Chambers will step into the job of police commissioner. The role was vacated by his boss Andrew Coster last week . He's now heading up the government's new social investment agency. Richard Chambers spoke to Lisa Owen.

The police have a new commissioner, Richard Chambers was announced in the role on Wednesday. Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Police have already acted on the new gang patch ban. The Gangs Act 2024 came into effect at midnight last night, banning the public wear of gang patches and insignia. New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking that at three minutes past midnight, Hastings police stopped a vehicle displaying gang insignia, and they are now facing prosecution. He told Hosking the person staff dealt with was respectful and followed the orders of police. “I'm happy with how that went, and I suspect there will be more to come,” he said. When asked whether he had enough resources to get the job done, Chambers said they will do their best with the staff they have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 21st of November, the new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers reveals his plans for the next five years, and touches on the gang patch ban that came into effect overnight. Just how much meth, cannabis and cocaine are we consuming? We look at the annual drug trend survey. The Naked Chef Jamie Oliver hasn't done a New Zealand interview in eight years, so after the launch of his new cookbook, he joined Mike for a chat about his 25 years in the industry. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Richard Chambers is set to take over as New Zealand's new Police Commissioner. Do we expect any new changes? Will we get more old-school policing under Chambers' watch. Should Auckland Transport stop fining people for parking in their own driveways? What do we make of this? It's been revealed NZTA spent $800 million on traffic management and road cones. Do we need to rein this spending in? New research says young people are drinking less - is this good news or cause for concern? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's new top cop is prepared to step into the role. Richard Chambers has been appointed the new Police Commissioner by Minister Mark Mitchell - and he's ready to get stuck in on the eve of the Government's new patch ban. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chambers has been rising through the ranks for decades - and he's a good fit for the job. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's new Police Commissioner is keeping an open mind about arming front line staff. Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers is replacing Andrew Coster - and has just returned from secondment with Interpol in France. He says he's worked with many jurisdictions over the years, and hopes New Zealand doesn't get the point of arming cops. But Chambers says policing is complex and volatile, and he'll do all he can to protect his staff. "I've got to keep an open mind -what do my staff need? What sort of support do they need? I think we need to get to that place as a country." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell has announced Richard Chambers as the next police commissioner, replacing Andrew Coster who is leaving to head up the new Social Investment Agency. Chambers, who is currently the Assistant Police Commissioner, said the job would be a "highlight" of his life, and spoke to media about his policing style, the new gang patch ban and getting the nickname "Felix".

This is an episode that features 4 interviews from key leaders and speakers at SIOP's Leading Edge Consortium in late October 2024. In this episode, we speak with four key leaders including Shonna Waters, Trish Vassar, Sophia Lamuraglia, and Richard Chambers.During the conversation, we explore key topics including what it means for leaders to lead effectively in a changing workplace, the role of AI in leadership development, and what's top of mind for those in the organizational psychology profession in today's workplace. This episode also explores key leadership development practices, including AI-driven coaching tools, simplified competency models, and the critical role of learning agility in preparing leaders for an uncertain future. LinksSIOP Leading Edge Consortium: https://www.siop.org/Leading-Edge-ConsortiumTrish Vassar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-vassar-phd-96aab1/Richard Chambers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chambers-phd-aa680a56/Shonna Waters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters/Sofia Lamuraglia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofialamuraglia/

This week's episode, we're joined by Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor over Risk and Audit at AuditBoard. In this episode, Richard explores the concept of connected risk, explaining what it means in today's environment and why it's become increasingly important. He also highlights key takeaways from his latest book, Connected Risk: Conquering the Perilous Risk Exposure Gap. Be sure to connect with Richard on LinkedIn. Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. Timecodes: 2:50 - What's in your Internet Browsing History? 5:38 - Understanding Connected Risk in the Three Lines Model 9:02 - Responses to Connected Risk 12:00 - Key Traits of Connected Risk Thinkers 13:27 - The Future of Risk Management 15:53 - Preparing for Downstream Impacts 19:05 - Embracing Connected Risk Strategies 22:55 - Final Thoughts * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

Richard Chambers, Interpol's Director of Organised and Emerging Crime.

In this episode of Risk Management Show, we delve into the future of risk with our guest Richard Chambers. As a Senior Advisor on Risk and Audit at AuditBoard, Richard brings decades of experience, having been the global President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors. We discussed how traditional risk management approaches fall short in today's volatile environment and explored insights from Richard's new book, "Connected Risk: Conquering the Perilous Risk Exposure Gap." Discover how effective risk management impacts organizational health and performance, and learn about emerging trends like AI in the field. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connected-Risk-Conquering-Perilous-Exposure-ebook/dp/B0DDVB46YF/ If you want to be our guest or suggest someone, send your email to info@globalriskconsult.com with the subject line "Podcast Guest Suggestion." Join us as we connect with experts to bring valuable content on Risk Management, Cyber Security, Sustainability, and more to our audience.

Grab your best Topman V-neck, don your shutter shades, and dust off the glowsticks, it's time for NO ENCORE to hit the local indie disco. Sonic Architect Adam might not be having it but returning guest Richard Chambers is here with an endless supply of enthusiasm for his chosen Top 5, and even Dave Hanratty is in the mix. And for one week only, our news section is swapped out for a gig review extravaganza, with Taylor Swift, LCD Soundsystem, IDLES, Young Fathers, Orbital, Fatboy Slim, Beyond The Pale, Glastonbury, Loyle Carner, and Balance and Composure all on the menu. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free, AND additional bonus audio content by signing up to Patreon.com/NOENCORE.ACT ONE (4:42): Our aforementioned gig review bonanza. ACT TWO (59:35): Top 5 Indie Disco Anthems. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.In this emotional, powerful episode about connecting with the trees and Mother Earth Rainbow Goddess Jessica Rosalie and tree communicator (@the.rainbowgoddess, www.therainbowgoddess.com)  showers us with powerful transformational, heart chakra-opening light language!!!!  Jessica brings Lexi to tears as she powerfully connects us to our roots chakras while opening our heart chakras and raising our frequencies!!!!!!! This soft-spoken fairy goddess -- who first appeared with her husband and twin flame Richard  Chambers in a previous episode on the SOULFAM PODCAST with Diana and  Lexi (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WfE...) -- explains why on our spiritual path we sometimes become disconnected from our root chakras and experience financial challenges!!!! Have any of you experienced this? Diana confesses to her own experience of what Jessica calls "being bucked off the rainbow unicorn" !!!!!! This experience can be shocking and painful indeed, Diana, Lexi and Jessica agree. As creator of her new You Tube series the Garden of Eden (on her You Tube channel) Jessica hopes to encourage more women (and men) to reclaim  and understand their divine femininity  and what is likely to be a return to the matriarch on Earth!!!! Whoo hoo!!! Fresh from a Mt. Shasta adventure to see the Lemurians and to pray for the Earth with elders gathered from sacred native tribes of the Amazon from Columbia -- this soft spoken fairy goddess and wayshower shares her deep and divine experiences with trees. Trees talk to us. We just have to be listening and understand how much we as humans are like trees...rooted into the Earth and reaching for the heavens. As many of us nurture ourselves in nature, Jessica shares her experiences channeling the trees and sharing the richness of their messages. In closing this amazing, beautiful interview, Jessica shares light language with Diana and Lexi that leaves Lexi in tears and throws your heart chakra wide open!!! We hope you love this beautiful, soft episode of truth, light, divine feminine energy and love for Mother Earth and for all the mothers in the world doing what comes natural to them...loving, sharing, nurturing. May you blessed with abundance, wisdom and all the gifts of the divine! With Love from THE SOULFAM PODCAST with Diana and Lexi. Watch now on You Tube..... https://youtu.be/ooytW_lT0G4?si=cFAX1pLkVfhmxx5f Oweli Supplements (www.Oweli.com) and www.CBDpure.com, sponsors of the podcast, have graciously offered a coupon for free shipping and 15 percent off with the coupon code SOULFAM. Lexi and Diana both takes these supplements whose products support everything from your eye health to immune system to your protein intake to your brain's neurological health. CBD Pure is one of the very best CBD's on the market with high grade ingredients. Order now with SOULFAM in the coupon code. Support the Show.@dianamarcketta@lexisaldin@thesoulfampodcast

This week, Richard Chambers, former president and CEO of the IIA and Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit at AuditBoard, joins the show.  In this episode, Richard shares the integration of strategic planning into the latest IIA Standards. He provides valuable insights on crafting a strategic plan, the importance of a strategic vision, and techniques for implementing tactical accountability.   Be sure to connect with Richard on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes: 3:05 - ChatGPT 6:33 - Strategy Being Integrated into the New Standards 9:31 - Developing Strategies for Internal Audit 11:30 - Blueprint for Developing a Strategic Plan 15:37 - The Purpose of a Strategic Vision 19:05 - Tactical Accountability 21:36 - Internal Auditors in the Era of Permacrisis 24:00 - Critical Success Factors vs. KPIs 25:34 - Advice for Internal Auditors on Creating Strategies 27:55 - Final Thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

May is Internal Audit Awareness Month! Join Richard Chambers and Abbas Al Lawati as we discuss practical ways to promote internal audit awareness within your organization and beyond.

In this episode, Richard Chambers and Norman Marks discuss the importance of strategic planning in internal audit. Richard argues that a strategic plan is essential for internal audit to align with the organization's goals and stay relevant, while Norman believes that a formal plan is unnecessary and may even be a waste of time. Join us as we explore what this means for the future of the profession.

Freshly returned from Rome following his marathon heroics, news correspondent and NO ENCORE regular Richard Chambers is back with another batch of pop belters for all to enjoy. The turn of the 2010s is under the musical microscope this week, as the boys explore the most ear-catching songs of the era - warning: parameters may vary as to what constitutes a 'banger' and what even qualifies as 'a good song'. Elsewhere, Dave derails the news section, much to Adam's bemusement and Richard's annoyance.Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE (8:00): Kendrick Lamar, Drake and J. Cole battle it out, the Joker sequel takes jukebox shape, a Bruce Springsteen biopic may have its man, a long-ago Simpsons gag finally pays off, Journey ascend to even greater heights, and Coldplay find themselves caught up in a colourful football-themed vortex. ACT TWO (39:14) : Top 5 Pop Bangers of the Early 2010s.-Follow Richard Chambers on Instagram / Twitter / TikTokListen to The Group Chat PodcastRichard's Running Playlist Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most patriotic week of the year and we're barely talking about it, because that's how we roll. The actions of Irish artists dominate the news section, though. Speaking of, Julie Hough of HAVVK fame returns in honour of new album To Fall Asleep, which is out RIGHT NOW. Plus - some songs we don't feel all that great about listening to anymore. Don't forget, you can get this and every new NO ENCORE episode 24 hours early and ad-free by signing up to Patreon.com/noencoreACT ONE: HAVVK have released a new album - let's hear all about it.ACT TWO (23:45): Lankum win the RTE Choice Music Prize, Irish acts pull out of SXSW, Billie Eilish has more Oscars than Martin Scorsese, and Kurt Russell sets the Hateful Eight guitar-smash record straight.ACT THREE (1:06:51): Top 5 Songs That Are Now Ruined-Buy To Fall Asleep by HAVVK on Bandcamp.Richard Chambers' Rome Marathon For Women's Aid donation link.SNL Sketch Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Richard Chambers, former president and CEO of the IIA and Senior Internal Audit Advisor at AuditBoard, joins the show.  On this episode, we discuss his article 7 Strategic Risks That Threaten the Future of Internal Auditing. Our conversation delves into the various challenges confronting auditors today, such as issues with recruitment and staff retention, the problems in adopting technology and AI, and the shortage of expertise in IT. 5 Steps to Persuade Decision Makers in Your Org to Invest in Technology Solutions Be sure to connect with Richard on LinkedIn.  Also, be sure to follow us on our new social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel. * This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

Fire up your iPod Nano - or Classic, if you had such a thing - as we turn the clock back to an era where the tunes were huge, the clubs were hopping, and... to be honest I kind of hate myself for writing that sentence. The music was REALLY GOOD, is what I'm getting at. Ace newsman, author, podcaster, runner, and friend Richard Chambers returns to NO ENCORE HQ to keep Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam company on a beautifully nostalgic, endlessly energetic journey. There's also room for film criticism, concert etiquette, and plenty of news. And a mention for Richard's upcoming marathon in support of Women's Aid - you can donate right here. ACT ONE: Some fun meandering chat about the Andre 3000 album, Richard's visit to the cinema for the Taylor Swift concert movie, and his jaunt to the 3Arena for an intriguing Belters Only experience. ACT TWO (15:34): News! Hall & Oates are out of touch, Formula 1 gets another superstar boost, Kid Rock and Donald Trump join forces, and Christmas songs make their early mark. Bonus - Dave and Richard review The Killer and its musical component parts.ACT THREE (42:48): Top 5 Pop Bangers of the Late 2000s.-Follow Richard Chambers on X // Instagram // TikTokSupport Richard's fundraiser for Women's AidListen to The Group Chat Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep, nutrition, and metabolism expert Greg Potter, PhD, is back on the podcast today with a new twist on help for those interested in sleep. Greg is an international public speaker, science writer, consultant and coach, focusing on working with individuals and organisations to adopt easy and long-lasting lifestyle modifications that add years and quality to life. His work has appeared in dozens of worldwide media sources, including Reuters, TIME, and The Washington Post, and he frequently contributes to prominent websites, blogs, and podcasts. On today's podcast, Greg joins Chris to discuss the use of psychedelic drugs for improved sleep and mental health. Greg talks about the types of psychedelics currently being researched, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, their mechanisms of action, and their potential roles in improving sleep and health. He shares some of the most interesting results from the clinical literature, including therapeutic effects for treatment-resistant depression and the impact of these substances when combined with meditation or psychotherapy.  Here's the outline of this episode with Greg Potter: [00:05:28] What are psychedelics? [00:06:33] Main types of psychedelics. [00:09:37] Uses of psychedelics. [00:12:01] Minidosing and microdosing. [00:13:09] Psilocybin use as a spiritually significant event; Study:  Griffiths, Roland R., et al. "Psilocybin occasioned mystical-type experiences: immediate and persisting dose-related effects." Psychopharmacology 218 (2011): 649-665. [00:14:14] Mystical experiences. [00:16:00] Mechanisms of action. [00:20:01] Greg's experience with psychedelics. [00:30:27] Integration work. [00:32:47] Entourage effects. [00:37:18] Chris's experiences with psychedelics. [00:41:22] Relaxing priors; Carhart-Harris and K. Friston; Study: Carhart-Harris, Robin L., and Karl J. Friston. "REBUS and the anarchic brain: toward a unified model of the brain action of psychedelics." Pharmacological reviews 71.3 (2019): 316-344. [00:41:45] Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle; Paper: Friston, Karl. "The free-energy principle: a unified brain theory?." Nature reviews neuroscience 11.2 (2010): 127-138. [00:43:47] Psychedelics and sleep architecture. [00:49:51] Psilocybin and sleep; Study: Dudysová, Daniela, et al. "The effects of daytime psilocybin administration on sleep: implications for antidepressant action." Frontiers in pharmacology 11 (2020): 602590. [00:51:58] Ayahuasca and sleep; Study: Barbanoj, Manel J., et al. "Daytime Ayahuasca administration modulates REM and slow-wave sleep in healthy volunteers." Psychopharmacology 196 (2008): 315-326. [00:54:34] REM sleep and dreaming. [00:58:42] Hobson's Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis. [00:59:38] Lucid dreaming. [01:00:02] Book: When Brains Dream: Understanding the Science and Mystery of Our Dreaming Minds, by Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold. [01:00:04] Videos: TedX talk - Sleep, Memory and Dreams: Fitting the Pieces Together and other videos. [01:03:41] Fear Extinction. [01:05:32] Podcast: From Magic to Mindfulness: The Evolution of an Entrepreneur, with Jason Connell. [01:07:33] Combining LSD and MDMA; Study: Schmid, Yasmin, et al. "Acute subjective effects in LSD-and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy." Journal of Psychopharmacology 35.4 (2021): 362-374. [01:08:31] Psychedelics as adjunct to other interventions. [01:09:16] Review: Payne, Jake E., Richard Chambers, and Paul Liknaitzky. "Combining psychedelic and mindfulness interventions: Synergies to inform clinical practice." ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science 4.2 (2021): 416-423. [01:09:57] Psilocybin combined with other spiritual practices; Study: Griffiths, Roland R., et al. "Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviors." Journal of Psychopharmacology 32.1 (2018): 49-69. [01:12:01] Psilocybin with expert meditators; Study: Smigielski, Lukasz, et al. "Characterization and prediction of acute and sustained response to psychedelic psilocybin in a mindfulness group retreat." Scientific reports 9.1 (2019): 1-13. [01:13:25] Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). [01:14:59] Podcast: Microdosing Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect, with Balázs Szigeti. [01:20:08] Psilocybin without psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression; Study: Goodwin, Guy M., et al. "Single-dose psilocybin for a treatment-resistant episode of major depression." New England Journal of Medicine 387.18 (2022): 1637-1648. [01:21:58] Drug harms; Review: Nutt, David J., Leslie A. King, and Lawrence D. Phillips. "Drug harms in the UK: a multicriteria decision analysis." The Lancet 376.9752 (2010): 1558-1565. [01:23:41] Potential contamination; Fentanyl. [01:25:29] Find Greg online: gregpotterphd.com; Instagram.