Podcasts about Sky City

On today's show, we're living large in The Grand Presidential Suite of The Grand by SkyCity ahead of our Comedy Fest warm up show! Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luxon's stuck. Poor old Luxon, he's stuck between a rock and a hard place really, isn't he? And it's only going to get worse as we head into next year. Just when he's done dealing with David Seymour on the Treaty Principles Bill - he never wanted to go with but agreed to get into government. That was shut down on Thursday and now the fire kicks off - he's having to hose that down too. He's been hosing it down since last Friday now. That's Winston and his big noting about how to deal with Trump, right. The phone calls that Luxon hastily arranged to avoid being in the House for the death of the Treaty Principles Bill are the same phone calls that have now started this tussle with Winston? He just can't win. Either way, there's coalition land mines to step on. Here's the thing, Winston first made these comments last Thursday. He said Luxon should have called them or whatever the words were. So, he should have just picked up the phone, called them straight away, squared it off, have it out, whatever, move on. Instead, you're trying to announce a tourism boost at Sky City on Monday and it's still dragging out. Some journalist in the press conference yesterday even asked Luxon whether he'd apologised to Winston Peters. For goodness sakes, what an outrageous question. For the record, Luxon gave a speech basically saying he supports free trade. Big deal we all do. Then he calls a couple of world leaders he's met and tells them he likes free trade. Big deal, guess what? That's fine because he's the Prime Minister. That's actually his job. He is the boss. Winston's just feeling a bit left out over in Tonga obviously, so he's running his mouth off. What does Luxon do? Does he just have a private call and hope that Winston calms down? Or does he take a harder line in public with Winston? Call him out? Tell us he's only the Foreign Minister, not the Prime Minister, and he should stay in his lane. Whatever the strategy, he needs to figure it out quick smart. As I wrote about at the weekend, Winston's only just getting started. There's an election to fight next year and he'll be unshackled from the Deputy PM reins next month. Then it's all on for young and old. And Luxon this week has been warned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SkyCity and the TAB have complained there won't be a level playing field when the new regulations for online gambling kick in. The Government is set to auction off 15 online casino licences - and both local and international companies will be allowed to bid on the licences. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says it's important proper regulations are put in place. "We are enabling people to play safely in a regulated market - which is not the case at the moment. But we are also not trying to restrict it so much that we're not actually channelling people into that market." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sky City says a February opening date for its International Convention Centre is prudent. The Centre was initially planned to open in 2020, but a major roof fire in 2019 - followed by the Covid-19 pandemic - set the project back substantially. Fletcher Building will now hand it over in June. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett says the next stage of commissioning and operational work will take several months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skycity wants to build a supersized outdoor deck, so more patrons at its Auckland casino will be able to smoke and gamble, at the same time.

On sonic gratitude, developing our deeper gifts, the peril of expectation, the potency of the present, and the beauty of self-acceptance. (0:00) - Musical Journey and Transformative Work (5:12) - Early Career Challenges and Breakthroughs (12:25) - Personal Transitions and Professional Growth (14:57) - The Power of Gratitude and Creative Process (15:38) - The Role of Meditation and Yoga in Creative Work (19:35) - The Impact of Friendship and Support (19:57) - Arlie's Musical Projects and Future Aspirations (20:21) - The Influence of Elena's Writing on Arlie's Music (20:42)- The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Present Moment Awareness Arli Liberman is an award-winning screen composer, producer and guitarist who creates vibrant, immersive music for film, TV, multimedia and live experiences. With an unwavering dedication to his craft, Arli's approach to music serves as a transformative force that resonates both on and off the screen. As a screen composer, Arli has worked on a wide range of films, including Sam Kelly's gang movie 'Savage', winning the 2021 APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film Award. In 2024, he collaborated with Tiki Taane to create the score to the historical drama in Te Reo Māori 'Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End' directed by Mike Jonathan, with the theme song 'Hold On To The Dream' featuring Louis Baker, released as a single. Arli composed the original score for NZ film 'The Mountain' (2024), with music by Troy Kingi, directed by Rachel House and produced by Piki Films and Sandy Lane Productions. In 2023, he scored 'Stylebender' a documentary directed by Zoë McIntosh about Nigerian - New Zealand mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya, which was premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. His signature sound can be heard on the 36th America's Cup theme, the opening titles of the FIFA Women's World Cup, The All Blacks Experience at SkyCity, and in the Auckland Art Gallery's filmic exhibition Te Mata. As a solo artist, Arli is also prolific, with his fifth solo album coming out on Bigpop Records, in addition to creating a new collaborative album with renowned composer Rhian Sheehan due out in 2024. Arli's production work on Ngatapa Black's album 'I Muri Ahiahi' earned a nomination for Māori Album of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, and he has performed at MoMA New York and the Montreux Jazz Festival, among other international festivals. Originally from Israel, Arli was a member of the groundbreaking White Flag Project, a pioneering crossover band uniting Palestinian and Israeli musicians. Under the mentorship of platinum-selling English record producer Mark Smulian, he was urged to 'find the back door of the electric guitar sound', which marked the beginning of Arli's journey in developing his sonic identity. In 2009, Arli moved to Aotearoa New Zealand, where he continued to develop his innovative approach to music and began exploring the synergy between composition and visual storytelling.

When the clock strikes midnight tonight Auckland City's skyline will be illuminated with the iconic fireworks display off the Sky Tower. Sky City Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallet joins the show to talk about what goes into planning the event, the best spots to watch it and how the weather could rain on the parade. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CYCLOPS, a secret paramilitary organization, has made contact with a hostile alien faction to trade humans for alien technology. A few hours ago, a large explosion was heard in the vicinity of Sky City. Xenowatch, a civilian-led militia dedicated to protecting humanity from hostile aliens, sends in a platoon of new recruits to save the townspeople and fight the aliens. This scenario is available as a PDF on the RPPR Patreon! It contains a map of Sky City, stats for the aliens, new rules for running a funnel adventure, and encounters! Join the RPPR Patreon to get it and more full scenario PDFs! Caleb as Squad 1 Thad as Squad 2 Chris as Squad 3 Noah as Squad 4 Ross as the GM

After a four-year hiatus the Christmas Carnival returns to Ellerslie Racecourse this summer, the Boxing Day and New Year's Day races. Major highlights on the racing calendar, and one of the country's richest annual sporting events. SkyCity is the naming rights sponsor for both Boxing Day and New Year's Day. CEO of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing Paul Wilcox said the two events are very significant in the racing community in New Zealand. He joins Jason Pine to talk about the exciting times ahead for racing. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Horizon by Sky City. Fridayoke - Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish.  Bree totally punched David Nyika.  Mumma Di plays Who-A Lipa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skycity casino will shut down for five days, for failing help a problem gambler who lost more than a million dollars on the pokies. The gambler spent up to 9 hours playing continuously. On 23 ocassions between 2017 and 2021 they played for five hours or more without a break and no casino staff intervened. The five day gambling shut down is punishment for failing to meet its harm minimisation and host responsibility obligations, SkyCity chief executive Jason Walbridge spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's First Up pod: Sky City has shut down its gambling machines for five days after breaching the rules - we hear from the Problem Gambling Foundation; Barry Guy catches up with high jumping gold medallist Hamish Kerr who's back home after his Olympic success; finance minister Nicola Willis talks about what's happening in Parliament and Chris Gilbert tells us about divorces after death in Japan! First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

In this episode, we highlight upcoming community events in Northwest Montana, including a live performance by Big Sky City Lights at the Daily Inter Lake's Press Play lunch concert. We also cover movie night at the Northwest Montana History Museum, a Craft Supplies Swap & Sale in Whitefish, chair yoga in Bigfork, and more local happenings. Tune in for a rundown of these events and find out how you can get involved in your community!Press Play with Big Sky City Lights Movie Night at the Museum: "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964) Craft Supply Swap & Sale Chair Yoga Columbia Falls Community Market Historical Clothing Tour at the Conrad Mansion Plein Air Glacier Opening Exhibit Reception and Fundraiser SaleBring Them Home - Documentary Film Screening at Wachholz College Center  A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

One of the most impressive places in Sri Lanka is Sigiriya, a site often named the 8th wonder of the world. Sigiriya was also home to an ancient city that sat atop the monolithic rock towering 650 feet over the town of Dambulla in the Matale District of Sri Lanka. The site attracts thousands of tourists daily and has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1982. Many believe that the giant monolithic rock looks unnatural because of its perfectly flat top, which almost looks like it's been cut at a precise angle. The locals believe this ancient site was built thousands of years ago by an ancient Hindu god, named Ravana, who was part of an advanced race of beings known as the Asura. These deities are said to have come down from the sky and ruled over portions of humanity. There are strange scoop marks and holes in the rock, and at the top, there are bricks, marble blocks, and an enormous granite water tank found in the middle of the site. How all of them were built and how ancient carried the materials to the top is still unexplained.

A gambler at Sky City Casino in Auckland spent up to nine hours continuously playing the pokies on 23 occasions, overall he has lost over a one million dollars. In an unprecedented move, the casino operator has had its gambling licence suspended and agreed to close its doors for five consecutive days. The Department of Internal Affairs director of gambling Vicki Scott speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

New Zealands largest casino, SkyCity will close its doors for five consecutive days for failing to stop a gambler for spending more than nine hours continuously playing the pokies without any interaction with staff. SkyCity Chief Operating Officer New Zealand, Callum Mallett speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

SkyCity is apologising for failing to intervene with a repeat player in Auckland. A customer complained to Internal Affairs after gambling went continuously unnoticed on 23 occasions. SkyCity says a system failure meant they went undetected - and it's committed to improving its harm minimisation technology. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett says they'll close the casino for five days to work with the Department of Internal Affairs on how to improve. "We have an obligation at the five-hour mark to ensure that we have interactions with a customer, and we failed to do that. We're sorry for that, and we are focused on doing better." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18 July 2024, benefit sanctions have jumped by more than 50 percent. Green MP Ricardo Menendez March is not happy about it. 1News US correspondent Logan Church speaks to Jack after news that Joe Biden has been forced into isolation by Covid. Worst timing ever! SkyCity's Callum Mallett tells Jack he deeply regrets his company let dozens of customers gamble continuously in breach of their obligations. Plus, the Huddle debates whether it's a good move by the Government to cut excise tax on heated tobacco products. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SkyCity Auckland will close its casino for five days following a Department of Internal Affairs investigation – set to cost the company a million dollars a day. It was prompted by a complaint from a customer who gambled there between 2017 and 2021 – with 23 incidents where they were able to gamble continuously without detection. This will mark the first voluntary closure of a casino and the longest suspension of operations in a casino under the Gambling Act. NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson has been following this ongoing investigation for some time, and she joins us today on The Front Page to explain what this means for the country's largest casino. 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: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SkyCity is apologising for failing to intervene with a repeat player in Auckland. A customer complained to Internal Affairs after gambling went continuously unnoticed on 23 occasions. SkyCity says a system failure meant they went undetected - and it's committed to improving its harm minimisation technology. Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett says they'll close the casino for five days to work with the Department of Internal Affairs on how to improve. "We have an obligation at the five-hour mark to ensure that we have interactions with a customer, and we failed to do that. We're sorry for that, and we are focused on doing better." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project. The project is back in SkyCity's hands - with the project on track to reopen by the end of the year. Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SkyCity will pay more than $4 million for breaching obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorism. A Department of Internal Affairs review found multiple breaches over five years, including failures in risk assessment, compliance and account monitoring to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.  Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says the company never undertook money laundering themselves, but they helped facilitate it.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, join us as we broadcast LIVE from Andy's Burger Bar in Skycity featuring comedy legends Joel Rindelaub, Tony Lyall, Te Radar, Kirsty Webeck, Hannah Campbell and Ian Smith. Find more from us on IG @haurakibigshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Podcast Outro, Hoytey J returns!  And we talk gambling chat as we record from Sky City, Auckland.   Check out more from us @haurakibigshow on Insta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flagstaff, AZ was named the world's first International Dark Sky City by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) on October 24, 2001. Skywatchers are always welcome here and so are Astrotourism aficionados. Hear about the reasons why that term holds special significance as we talk with Lori Pappas of the City of Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Encore Presentation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flagstaff, AZ was named the world's first International Dark Sky City by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) on October 24, 2001. Skywatchers are always welcome here and so are Astrotourism aficionados. Hear about the reasons why that term holds special significance as we talk with Lori Pappas of the City of Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Encore Presentation)

Resignations by Fletcher Construction's two top players can be traced back to a single project. The company has reported a $120 million half-year loss after tax. Chief Executive Ross Taylor and Chair Bruce Hassall have announced they'll both leave this year. Taylor says remediation for the SkyCity fire in 2019 was the most complicated thing he's seen in 40 years in the industry. "We basically progressively only understood what we were up against- and then we had to re-forecast. In the end, I think the team's done a great job to keep it on track, program wise, and we really couldn't forecast until we worked out how to do this stuff." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SkyCity could be forced to cough up millions for alleged breaches of legislation on money laundering. The Department of Internal Affairs is accusing SkyCity of violating the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act, after a company review. NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson says SkyCity will be more concerned about the hits to their reputation, over a prospective fine. "This is quite damaging to them, it's not so much about the fine- if there is one." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internal Affairs is taking the casino operator SkyCity to court in a civil case related to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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The announced resignation of Sky City's chief executive Monday morning has been called a surprise but not one suggesting it's a forced departure. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

A drop in share prices for Sky City - over the possibility its casino license could be suspended for up to 10 days. The Department of Internal Affairs has applied for a temporary suspension from the Gambling Commission after it accused the operator of not complying with Host Responsibility rules. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton says the stock price dropped 13 percent on Monday, prompting concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The union for SkyCity Casino workers says it raised concerns years ago when it restructured. SkyCity's casino operator licenses could be temporarily suspended - over complaints about host responsibility. Unite Union says the casino slashed supervisor numbers by nearly 40 percent in 2016. National Director Mike Treen says it was up to them to ensure people didn't play too long. "I think it's led directly to the problems they're facing today." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days, because of the amount of time one customer was able to spend gambling over a period of three and a half years. The Department of Internal Affairs says it was in breach of Sky City's harm minimisation obligations. The customer made a complaint after a gambling spree that lasted from August 2017 to February 2021. It's now up to the Gambling Commission to decide whether or not to suspend SkyCity's licence. Problem Gambling Foundation spokesperson Andree Froude speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336552194112

Casino operator SkyCity had nearly quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value today after the Department of Internal Affairs applied to suspend its gaming licence. SkyCity's accused of failing to uphold its host responsibilities due to the amount of time one customer was able to spend gambling between August 2017 and February 2021. The news has prompted organisations like the Problem Gambling Foundation and Asian Family Services to call for more robust gambling harm reduction measures. Delphine Herbert reports.

The Problem Gambling Foundation would like regulators to bring in stricter rules for casinos. SkyCity had over a quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value yesterday, after Internal Affairs applied to suspend its gaming licence. It accused the casino of failing to uphold its host responsibilities relating to the amount of time a customer was able to spend gambling. Andree Froude of the Problem Gambling Foundation says people can spend five hours gambling in a casino before hosts are meant to intervene, and she'd like that limit reduced. Froude spoke to Corin Dann.

There's more uncertainty ahead for gaming company SkyCity as it faces the risk of having its casino licence suspended. Anan Zaki has the business news.

The Problem Gambling Foundation says gambling outlets should take note. Internal Affairs has applied for a temporary suspension of SkyCity's gambling licence, after a former gambler complained. It's accused Sky City of not meeting Host Responsibility rules, relating to detecting a client's continuous play. The share market reacted to the application by wiping $260 million off the company's market value today. Foundation spokesperson Andree Froude says this suspension will warn SkyCity and other gambling operators about the seriousness of breaching the rules. "We want this to be a warning for other operators and for SkyCity that it's really important that they do meet their legal requirements." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association brings us all the action from the Red Meat Sector Conference currently underway at Sky City in Auckland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Northwest Montana has produced its fair share of singers and songwriters, including the indie-folk duo Big Sky City Lights, made up of Whitefish's Nick Spear and New York City's Susan O'Dea. The two met more than a decade ago, and during the pandemic began remotely writing and recording together. That remote relationship eventually turned into a full length album in 2021 and the duo is hard at work developing a new body of work that will become a second album. In addition, Big Sky City Lights will be touring this summer with a June 3 stop in Kalispell. Host Micah Drew spoke to Nick and Susan about their meeting in Whitefish, the effect living two timezones apart has on their creative process and how performing live shows has played into their newer music.Later, Micah runs through the news of the week.RELATED LINKSBig Sky City Lights Looks Ahead to June Show at FVCC's Wachholz Center68th Montana Legislature AdjournsTwo Incumbents, One Newcomer Win Trustee Positions in Columbia Falls School ElectionKalispell Voters Retain One Incumbent Trustee, Pass Elementary and Reject High School LevyConservation District Appoints Hearing Officer in McDonald Creek Home DisputeFollow Big Sky City Lights on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our new daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter.The introductory music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, The episode also features songs from Montana singer/songwriter Mike Murray's album We Are Like Warriors, "The Good Ol' Days You're In" and "Moment of Time," used with permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling to transition from a practitioner to a leader? Do you find it challenging to lead through influence and bring everyone along on the journey? In this episode, Rebecca Grover talks about the importance of valuing people in leadership and shares her experience in transitioning from a practitioner to an influencer. She emphasizes the significance of understanding people's needs and using design to create shared understanding. Rebecca also discusses the behavior change journey at SkyCity, including coaching and leadership programs, and shares her vision for developing talent and promoting growth at SkyCity. Rebecca is leading a big transformation at SkyCity, with a vision for a total talent strategy that will make a real impact and change. She is passionate about creating meaningful and exciting programs that will result in individuals developing down a pathway of growth, expanding their roles, and being well-prepared for senior-level positions. Episode Highlights What is Rebecca Grover's leadership style and how does she approach leading her team. What are the main challenges in transitioning from a practitioner or expert to a leader or influencer How can leaders effectively influence and lead change in a multicultural organization. Why is it important for leaders to focus on putting the person first in human-centered design What are some of the initiatives that SkyCity is undertaking to promote individual and team development. Follow and Subscribe to Jimmy BurroughesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/Website: https://www.jimmyburroughes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/ Links Mentioned You may reach out to Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccagrover1/ Podcast: https://jimmy-burroughes.mykajabi.com/podcasts/the-ways-of-working-podcasthttps://jimmy-burroughes.mykajabi.com/podcasts/the-ways-of-working-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ways-of-working-podcast/id1666704682 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O18k6Q7Zg6WcR9DCaUBKN ---------- Don't miss out on our free book! Beat Burnout - Ignite Performance Chapter 1 is now available to download for FREE Grab a copy now at: https://beatburnout.jimmyburroughes.com/book

The steely gaze and pointy ears of the Battle Bards turns to 2009's Dragonica -- also known as Dragon Saga -- to see what musical treasures might be stashed in this beast's lair. Syl and Syp descend into this all-too-cute realm to find tracks of whimsy and madness awaiting. Listener beware! Episode 223 show notes Intro (feat. "Sky City," "Ferell," and "Haruka's Sushi Restaurant") "Title Screen" "Swamp Area" "Traitor's Ridge" "Port of Winds" "Odelia" "Pinecone Hill" Which one did we like best? Thanks to MMO Bomb for featuring us on its Top 10 MMO podcasts you should be listening to! Listener notes: Bill Champagne, Katriana Jukebox Picks: "The House Cup" from Hogwarts Legacy and "Content" from Age of Mythology Outro (feat. "My Home") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.

An open letter will be delivered to parliament this morning calling on the government to crack on with legislation requiring transparency from businesses on the pay gap. The letter comes after the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry Report found that for every dollar a Pakeha man made in 2021, Pakeha women earned just 89 cents. For Maori men it dropped to 86 cents, Maori women and Pasifika men earned 81 cents, and Pasifika women earned just 75 cents on the dollar. The letter is signed by 51 businesses, unions and other groups, with the likes of ANZ bank, Sky City, and DB Breweries among the signatories. Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo spoke to Corin Dann.  

The year was 1962. In February, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. The World's Fair took place on April 21st in Seattle, Washington and the Space Needle, which stands at 602 feet tall and features a rotating SkyCity restaurant, was unveiled to the world. Black student John Meredith attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi leading to public backlash and rioting. Marvel's Spiderman swung onto the comic book scene. Algeria gained independence from France, Jamaica from Great Britain. Blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe famously sang Happy Birthday to American President John F. Kennedy in May, only to be found dead from an overdose three months later in August. Nelson Mandela was arrested for sabotage. The first James Bond film, Dr. No, hit London theaters. And for thirteen days in October the world held its breath, faced with the threat of nuclear war. You can find the Hardtack Community on all of our socials via our linktree. If you have any feedback on our episodes or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email: at hardtackpod@gmail.com Don't forget to rate us and subscribe! Make your Own Hardtack! Hardtack Recipe (Survival Bread) - Bread Dad Civil War Recipe: Hardtack (1861) – The American Table Sources: The Cuban Missile Crisis: The Soviet View http://www.ncsociology.org/torchmagazine/v891/Nay.pdf The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 https://history.state.gov/milestones/1961-1968/cuban-missile-crisis Hotline agreements: 1963 U.S.-Soviet Memorandum of Understanding https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/Hotlines Speech by Nikita Khrushchev on the Cuban Missile Crisis https://www.cvce.eu/en/obj/speech_by_nikita_khrushchev_on_the_cuban_crisis_23_may_1963-en-7a223f24-7d74-434c-928b-85724626734d.html Kennedy Speeches Cuban Missile Crisis | JFK Library The Kennedy-Khrushchev Letter Letter From President Kennedy to Chairman Khrushchev, October 22, 1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum (jfklibrary.org) The Naval Quarantine of Cuba (navy.mil) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardtackpod/support

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New Zealand-based casinos are launching unregulated online gambling platforms out of Malta, which bypass local regulations. In New Zealand, it's illegal for casinos to provide online gambling services, but it is legal for people to gamble on offshore websites. Moving operations to Malta means these casinos still reach New Zealand customers -- however our laws and regulations do not apply, and communities do not benefit from taxes and levies. Christchurch Casino's new online operation out of Malta follows Sky City's launch from the same country back in 2019. Under the Gambling Act, government-owned Lotto and the T.A.B are the only operators able to offer online services. The Department of Internal Affairs is looking to update and modernise the two-decade old legislation for a more online world, which may allow more online gambling platforms to operate here legally. Kathryn speaks to Maria Bellringer, the director of AUT's Gambling and Addictions Research Centre.