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RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Stories from Our Changing World

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 12:57


Susana catches up with Our Changing World's Claire Concannon, who has recently travelled to the Waikato to learn more about the gold clam.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Around the motu: Jonathon McKenzie, editor of the Waikato Times

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 13:25


Jonathan brings the latest news from Hamilton. 

RNZ: Morning Report
Pest koi carp turned into plant food after removal from Waikato

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 4:14


Keen hunters have been taking part in a competition to take out a pest fish in Waikato. 4.6 tonnes of koi carp were shot on the weekend. First Up's Ross McNaughton reports.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 3:14 Transcription Available


The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country. It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals next year. They'll open at the same time as an already-announced new ward at Hawke's Bay Hospital. Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery Blake Lepper, told Mike Hosking that the budget has allowed them to get one extra unit than what they were expecting. He says they're ordering buildings that can be sent to wherever the highest needs are around the country. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Simeon Brown: Health Minister on government announces 140 new hospital beds for 2026

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 4:47 Transcription Available


Attracting the extra staff needed for 140 new hospital beds could be a challenge. The Government's announced new wards for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals, in addition to a new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier this year. Health Minister Simeon Brown told Andrew Dickens funding has been approved to recruit the additional 350 staff needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics Central
Simeon Brown: Modular wards aren't ideal, but we need the beds

Politics Central

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 10:51 Transcription Available


The Government has announced 140 new hospital beds across the country to ease pressure on emergency departments. These beds will be part of new wards in Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington, and Nelson hospitals, alongside the new Hawke's Bay ward announced earlier in the year. Health Minister Simeon Brown says operational funding for the 350 extra staff that will be needed, has already been approved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Country Life
FULL SHOW: Country Life for 31 October 2025

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 53:09


This week Country Life learns more about LIC's project to breed bulls which emit less methane, while a Waikato sheep farmer does the same, using genetics to reduce emissions. Also, from the future to the past, step back in time with the volunteers at Eketāhuna Museum.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:45 - On the Farm8:17 - A 'numbers game': LIC's quest to breed low methane emitting bulls18:00 - Breeding the 'wagyu of lamb' for an every-changing farm environment32:49 - Eketāhuna Museum - keeper of the community's storiesWith thanks to:Dr Lorna McNaughton, LICAlastair Reeves, Waimai RomneyBruce Laurence, Chris Petersen, Ian Day, and Bridget Ferguson, Eketāhuna MuseumMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Shane O'Brien: REINZ Director and Rural Spokesperson comments on 'farm sales' across the country

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 3:18 Transcription Available


New data has been released on 'farm sales' across the country. The real estate institute highlighted confidence in the primary sector - with buyers focusing on 'infrastructure and productivity.' Waikato topped dairy sales for the year ending in September - up 18% to a total of 59% - followed by Southland, up 110% with 40 sales. REINZ Director and Rural Spokesperson Shane O'Brien told Mike Hosking that although dairy is front-and-centre of kiwi farming, other sectors are benefiting as well. 'we're seeing some good activity and rebound in the market and the horticultural sector.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country
The Country 30/10/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 4:21 Transcription Available


From a cold and wet Waikato, one of our leading primary sector academics talks Fonterra, generators and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation conference she attended in Rome on our behalf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country
The Country 30/10/25: Emma Poole talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 6:16 Transcription Available


Today’s farmer panel is one man down, but it does feature the 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year and Waikato vet and dairy farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Waikato community of Paaterangi embraces calf club day

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 3:47


A calf club has been running in the Waikato community of Paaterangi for 40 years, Reporter Ke-Xin Li paid a visit.

RNZ: First Up Podcast
First Up - The Podcast, Friday 24 October

RNZ: First Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 48:25


On today's First Up pod: we've got all the news from around the world overnight - and the latest from around the country - where those red wind warnings have eased now; Otago flanker Will Stodart is ready for the NPC final - he tells us about the perks of the 4pm kick off and we go to calf club in Waikato that services townie kids! First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Around the motu: Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:41


Libby has the latest on local government changes across Waikato..

Between Two Beers Podcast
One of Us Got Cancelled in King Country…

Between Two Beers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 40:41


In this episode of Hambassadors, Che and Steven take you behind the scenes of Between Two Beers – but things don't quite go to plan.We take you behind the scenes of a full-blown geography controversy when Che proudly welcomes a crowd in Ōtorohanga to “Waikato”. The silence that followed said it all.Along the way, the guys talk through:Bruce Holloway's emotional recognition at the WaiBOP Football AwardsThe “King Country incident” and what they learned from itFive favourite Rules for the Modern Gentleman, inspired by GQHonest feedback, awkward moments, and lessons from leadershipBuying houses, book clubs, bets and behind-the-scenes chaosHambassadors is the Between Two Beers spin-off that gives you the real stories behind the mics – candid, funny, and occasionally uncomfortable.Hambassadors proudly brought to you by Stark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Mayors put heat on NZTA over resilence of Awakino Gorge

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:11


Questions are being raised about what more the Transport Agency can do to improve the resilience of State Highway 3 between Waikato and Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

Against The Grain - The Podcast
ATGthePodcast 294 - A Conversation with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation)

Against The Grain - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 49:25


Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation). Adam is known for innovating in publishing. In this conversation, he talks about an interesting career progression and how he transitioned into scholarly publishing. Born in New Zealand, he earned his master's in philosophy at Waikato, a small University. However, he began his career managing community radio in the 1990s, becoming manager of the station after applying numerous times for the position.  He built a recording studio, with a devoted community and events around it, being one of the few independent radio stations in the country, even starting a community TV station, right as the internet was taking off. Adam moved to Australia and began working for an IT Consultancy, where he was introduced to Linux and streaming. He then moved over to Europe as a media activist and artist and then worked for an independent internet service provider in Amsterdam.     He traveled around teaching workshops on media technology and promoting open-sourced software. Adam developed FLOSS Manuals and Book Sprints, and was eventually noticed by PLOS, where he helped design a new journal platform.    He applied for funding from the Shuttlesworth Foundation, and used this funding to found Coko, a nonprofit organization that builds open-source publishing tools for scholarly and scientific communication.    Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhyde/ Keywords:#CokoFoundation #AcademicTools #PublishingInnovation #DigitalPublishing #OpenAccess #OpenSource #OpenScience #OpenResearch #Innovation #career #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

RNZ: Country Life
FULL SHOW: Country Life for 17 October 2025

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 52:20


This week Country Life talks to researchers who say there's potential for the brown kiwi to become a pest patroller in orchards and vineyards. Mark Leishman pulls on his Country Life gumboots to meet an entrepreneur behind an intriguing gateway made of the toughest timber – ironbark, and a visit to a Waikato farming family who've been integrating robotics and automation into their dairy operation. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:36 - Kiwi on pest patrol14:33 - Rural News Wrap18:32 - Ironbark - the wood as hard as steel32:51 - Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farmWith thanks to guests:Isobel Castro and Karen MasonSteve EvansBrett and Linda CoubroughMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sounds of SAND
Rongoā Māori: Donna Kerridge

Sounds of SAND

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 58:23


Recorded live at The Eternal Song Seven Day Film Premiere summit with Indigenous voices. Donna Kerridge, a Rongoā Māori practitioner from Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand, shares insights into her journey bridging Māori traditional medicine and the Western healthcare system. Kerridge discusses the challenges and beauty of indigenous healing practices, emphasizing the significance of connection to nature, ancestral knowledge, and the balance between the physical and spiritual realms. She reflects on her experience watching the film Eternal Song and the necessity of truth in storytelling. Through her work and this conversation, Kerridge elucidates the importance of understanding one's place in nature and the universe to achieve true wellbeing. Hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. Topics00:00 Introduction to Donna Kerridge 00:58 Reflecting on the Film's Impact 03:45 Understanding Rongoā Māori 06:10 The Concept of Wellbeing in Rongoā Māori 10:55 Healing Practices and Patterns of Disease 20:19 The Importance of Ancestry and Connection 22:37 Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science 29:47 Challenges of Being a Healer in Modern Times 32:18 Exploring the Pillars of Ru Māori 33:42 Connecting with the Spiritual Realm 36:30 Healing Through Nature 43:28 Respect and Indigenous Knowledge 45:41 Bridging Western and Indigenous Medicine 52:28 The Role of Ancestral Knowledge 56:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Find out more about The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass and the SAND film Mauri which features all three guests from today's show.Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Clare de Lore: Chair of the Press Gallery under Jim Bolger pays tribute to late Prime Minister

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 8:36 Transcription Available


Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died at the age of 90. He was New Zealand's 35th prime minister, in power from 1990 to 1997. After leaving Parliament in 1998, Bolger became New Zealand's ambassador to the United States and later Chancellor of the University of Waikato. Clare de Lore is a journalist who was Chair of the Press Gallery at the time Jim Bolger was Prime Minister, and a close friend of the family. She told Kerre Woodham that, 'it was a really happy environment in which he was until very recently when he had to go to hospital.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind Her Empire
#367: Women Are Not Small Men: How Women Should Be Training, Building Muscle & Eating with Dr. Stacy Sims

Behind Her Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 49:06


In this week's episode, we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Stacy Sims, MSC, PhD, a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. Have you ever wondered why one week you feel like you're crushing it in the gym, and the next you just don't have the energy? Newsflash: women are NOT small men. Our hormones fluctuate throughout the month, which has subtle (and sometimes obvious) impacts on every area of our lives—including exercise.In this episode you'll learn: * Exercise myths that need to be busted* If women really need to cycle sync their workouts* What women need to know about cold therapy* How to know if you're eating enough* Why creatine isn't just for gym bros* And more…Dr. Stacy has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling.With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book, Roar, written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Stacy: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/* Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Our Changing World
When the fame fades

RNZ: Our Changing World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 26:23


Two years ago, the Australasian crested grebe, the pūteketeke, took out the title of New Zealand's Bird of the Century. But when the Paris billboard got swapped out, and 'Lord of the Wings' ads no longer peppered Wellington's bus stops, who stuck around? Claire Concannon meets two dedicated grebe supporters battling different challenges at two Central Otago lakes. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.In this episode:00:06 – John Oliver's pūteketeke campaign01:15 – Richard Bowman at Lake Hayes16:45 – Markus Hermanns at Lake WānakaLearn more:Read more about the pūteketeke and the people helping them in this RNZ story, What happened when the pūteketeke's fame faded?In 2016 Alison Ballance visited Lake Wānaka to speak to John Darby about the grebes.It's not news that New Zealand's freshwater lakes and wetlands are generally in trouble, but there are many groups around the motu trying to improve their patch – whether that's the Taiari river catchment, lakes in Auckland that are home to the kākahi, or a wetland area in the Waikato battling an unusual pest problem.This year's Bird of the Year is the karearea, learn about the New Zealand falcon in this 2018 episode.Guests:Richard Bowman, Friends of Lake HayesMarkus Hermanns, The Lake Wānaka Grebe ProjectGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ: Checkpoint
Patients needing patch up operations after overseas surgeries

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 8:57


A weight loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after gettting cut price surgeries overseas, and says there need to be more procedures funded here; to discourage people from taking serious risks. Aotearoa has a growing problem with obesity, but its estimated that only about 500 bariatric surgeries are publicly funded each year and the criteria is strict. Waikato bariatric surgeon, Doctor Rowan French spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Waikato, Bay of Plenty summer road maintenance programmes begin

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 3:33


Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports on changes to roading surfaces across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

The Devlin Radio Show
Cam Millar: Otago First-Five on his game-winning penalty in the clash against Waikato

The Devlin Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 6:24 Transcription Available


Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals. The 23-year-old slotted a 51-metre penalty kick to help the home side edge Waikato 44-41 in their quarterfinal in Dunedin. He told Piney that getting it over was pure euphoria. “I'm not even really sure what I was doing after I got it over, but, yeah, obviously pretty stoked.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEVITY
#33 “Can death be the answer?" A conversation with philosopher Nicholas Agar

LEVITY

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 104:30


We are always excited about the next technological solution. But what if it does not come? Or what if it comes only for the few, or with terrible side-effects? And while we are waiting for the easy tech fix, are we neglecting what we can do now to better our lives?Many of our previous guests have been excited about the prospect of radically extending our lives, and some have been optimistic about the prospect of achieving this in our life time, perhaps even within a few decades. We are Levity, the real longevity podcast after all.Todays guest thinks that we should be less excited about radical longevity, and radical enhancements in general. And he does not think radical life extension is on the horizon.Nicholas Agar is a New Zealand philosopher specializing in ethics. He holds a BA from the University of Auckland, an MA from Victoria University of Wellington, and a PhD from the Australian National University. As of 2022, he is a Professor of Ethics at the University of Waikato. He is a prolific writer and the author of How to think about Progress, and Truly Human Progress, to mention two recent books.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction03:38 The hype and the reality06:02 Too much enthusiasm for radical life extension -- or too little?17:15 Distribution worries -- more life only for the rich?23:06 Pessimism about distribution and feasability29:00 Structural reasons for bad science and big promises33:30 Is it wise to spend money on radical life extension?37:13 Should we die if we have had good life?48:48 Deat as tool for solving housing crisis58:27 Liberal eugenics01:06:45 How to attract funding -- hype + conservative grant proposals01:09:40 What is enhancement?01:25:30 A mechanical Roger Federer with robot arms01:38:12 Is it bad to cease to exist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Drinking water contamination scare shuts down schools

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 8:47


A drinking water contamination scare has shut down several Waikato schools on what was supposed to be the first day back after the holidays. On Saturday the Rototuna Reservoir tested positive for ecoli, it supplies about 12,000 properties in North East Hamilton, Gordonton and Puketaha in Waikato District. About 30,000 residents have been told to boil tap water before using it for cooking, drinking, preparing baby formula or cleaning their teeth. Hamilton City Council's Three Waters unit director Maire Porter spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Warning over invasive clams as trout season kicks off

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 5:58


Trout fishing season has just kicked off and for anglers in Waikato, there are warnings to watch out for the super-spreading invasive golden clam. 

RNZ: Checkpoint
119 jobs to go at Tokoroa plywood plant

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:53


Tokoroa residents say they are worried what will happen to their town after it was confirmed today 119 jobs will be lost at its plywood manufacturing plant. It is just the latest blow to the south Waikato town with its paper mill closing down in June taking 150 jobs with it. Carter holt harvey which run the plywood plant, met with workers this afternoon to discuss the future of the business. An E Tu Union delegate has confirmed to RNZ that they have decided to close in early November, with 119 workers to lose their jobs. A handful of workers will be kept on to process imported timber.

95bFM
New Earthquake-Prone Building Regulations w Dr. Megan Boston - September 30, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


Yesterday, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced changes to the earthquake-prone building regulations that will remove nearly 3000 buildings from the classification register.   Previously, buildings would have to meet a 34%NBS (new building standard) threshold to predict likelihoods of withstanding seismic action. The new system instead prioritises identifying structures that pose a higher risk to human life. Alterations seek to measure risk in a manner that balances safety with more affordable and realistic remediation action for existing properties.   Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Dr. Megan Boston, Senior Lecturer for Civil Engineering, at the University of Waikato about what the new quake-prone building regulations mean for Aotearoa's community safety and heritage.

RNZ: Morning Report
More vape shops than doctors in Te Kuiti

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 4:24


Residents of a small Waikato town are sounding the alarm over the fact there are more places to buy vapes than doctors. Retired teacher Ripeka Price spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Nights
Philosophy Now with Dan Weijers

RNZ: Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 12:34


Every month on Nights, University of Waikato philosophy lecturer Dan Weijers unpacks some of life's big issues - whether it's love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet goldfish.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Around the motu: Libby Kirby McLeod from Hamilton

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 11:33


Libby reports on Waikato's regional scorecard, the fate of Tokoroa's polytech and proposals to close Tokoroa's plywood factory. Libby McLeod is RNZ's Waikato reporter

RNZ: Checkpoint
Waikato food rescue saves hundreds of kilos of waste

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:28


A Waikato food rescue group is harvesting hundreds of kilos of backyard bounty fruit that would other wise go to waste. Go Eco Food has been going for more than a decade but recently appealed to people with more home grown produce than they can use to donate it for re-distribution. Its chief executive Jo Wrigley spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Govt's new leave rules hit part-timers

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 5:33


The government's overhauling the way annual leave and sick pay entitlements work. Owner operator of two Waikato cafes, Lisa Quarrie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Checkpoint
South Waikato suffering as country edges on recession

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 5:40


The country is on the edge of a recession, according to Labour. New figures reveal a sharp contraction in Gross domestic product, the broad measure of economic growth. The economy shrunk, 0.9% in the three months to the end of June. South Waikato is suffering; Carter Holt Harvey is looking to close its Tokoroa plywood plant, affecting almost 120 jobs, about 150 job losses in the region earlier in the year. South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley spoke to Lisa Owen. 

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on the new Air NZ domestic service between Hamilton and Christchurch

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 2:00 Transcription Available


Hamilton's first domestic jet service in 25 years will connect thousands of people to Christchurch every year. Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 service will operate alongside two smaller planes, to be deployed to other parts of the regional network. From today the 171-seat domestic jet will leave Christchurch at 3pm five days a week and return from Hamilton just after 5pm. Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good told Mike Hosking Air NZ wouldn't have put a plane on that route if there wasn't demand. He says they've seen the opportunity and believe that it will grow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Gary Petley: South Waikato mayor on Carter Holt Harvey looking to close Tokoroa manufacturing plant

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 3:52 Transcription Available


There's concern South Waikato's Tokoroa is facing another factory closure, with more than 100 jobs on the chopping block. Carter Holt Harvey is looking at closing its plywood manufacturing plant, the company has told staff. South Waikato mayor Gary Petley says he doesn't know all the details, but it's another blow for the region. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

95bFM
The Wire w/ Sara: 16 September, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin speaks with us about potential biosignatures on Mars, iridescent mammals & plastic waste for carbon capture.  For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about Saturday's March for Humanity, AI and other new subjects in schools, and MP property declarations For Green Desk, Sara spoke with Dr Amanda Turnbull from the University of Waikato, and IT service Layer3 Solutions Director Daniel Bohan about the environmental impact of AI Jasmine spoke with Professor Toni Bruce about the lack of coverage of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, and what this means for Women's sport in Aotearoa

95bFM
Environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence w/ University of Waikato Dr Amanda Turnbull and Layer3 Solutions Director Daniel Bohan: 16 September, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


This week on Green Desk, Wire Host Sara takes a deep-dive into the environmental issues surrounding the proliferation of AI technology, particularly in New Zealand. In the context of Luxon's recent announcement about a $7.5 billion investment by Amazon Web Services into data centres in New Zealand, alongside the rapid adoption of generative AI in sectors across the country, academics have raised concerns about the environmental impact of the growth of this industry. Last year, University of Waikato's Dr Amanda Turnbull co-published an article about how New Zealand is outsourcing the “risks and costs” of AI and data centres, highlighting the water and resource consumption of global reliance on data centres and AI.  Sara spoke with Dr Amanda Turnbull about her concerns relating to AI's environmental impact and how the New Zealand government should be responding to the ever-expanding industry. Following the interview with Turnbull, Sara was interested in exploring how businesses are confronting the issue of AI, especially as it becomes more integral to work. Layer3's Solution Director Daniel Bohan published an article earlier this year scrutinising the confusing data surrounding the water footprint of AI. Sara spoke with Bohan more about how businesses and consumers should engage with AI and better understand the environmental impacts.  She start by asking about how he engaged with AI in his mahi

Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women
#99: Dr Stacy Sims on How to Work With Your Body, Not Fight Against It

Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 64:32


Dr Stacy Sims is an environmental exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at the University of Waikato in NZ.She's an incredible athlete in her own right too, having competed at the Hawaii Ironman in Kona as well as the Xterra (Off-Road Triathlon) World Championships in Maui.And she's the author of an important book called Roar. It is a profound book that will challenge everything you thought you knew about training, nutrition, racing and recovery.At the core of Stacy's work is the concept that women are not small men.It seems obvious, I know!However the majority of sports science research - and a result, the majority of what we understand about the best way to train, eat, drink, race and recover - has been done on men.Even the common training program structure of 3 weeks of training followed by 1 week of recovery is - you guessed it! - based on research done on men, without any regard for the hormonal changes experienced by women each and every month.Yet given that every system in our body changes across the month (not just our hormones), it's hard and frustrating to believe this “shrink it and pink it” approach has also been applied to sports science.But unfortunately, it has! We've been taught to train, eat, drink, race and recover the same way as men!

RNZ: Checkpoint
10,000 jobs have disappeared in three months

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 6:28


10,000 jobs have disappeared in just three months, according to Stats NZ. There are now 50,000 fewer jobs than in December 2023. Auckland lost nearly 5000 jobs, Wellington over 1300, Hawke's Bay over 800, and in Waikato close to 700. Provincial areas have also been hit despite the farming sector being a bright spot in the economy. Economist and Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

RNZ: Morning Report
Waikato District Council considers closing access to Papanui Point

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:31


Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Claire Achmad: Children's Commissioner calls to give the children of Tom Phillips space

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 2:55 Transcription Available


The country is being urged to give Tom Phillips' children time and space to begin their long road to recovery. The children are now at an undisclosed location after their father died during an altercation with Police near Marokopa in western Waikato. Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad told Mike Hosking the children's needs must come first. She says over time, more can be understood about what's happened, but right now the privacy of the children is the most crucial thing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Tom Phillips situation, organised crime

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 11:16 Transcription Available


Ministers from both sides of the divide are praising the Police for their handling of the Tom Phillips situation. The four-year manhunt for Phillips ended early on Monday, when he was shot and killed by Police after he shot at an officer in rural Waikato. The children were safely recovered and are in the care of Oranga Tamariki. Former Police Minister Ginny Andersen says authorities have been doing their best, during the four-year search for Phillips. She told Mike Hosking the area is very remote and a difficult part of the country to navigate, so she thinks the police did everything they could. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Hosking the police have been outstanding, and the huge relief is having the children in a safe situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Police Minister on Tom Phillips shooting

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 4:35


Police Minister Mark Mitchell will visit the officer critically injured in the Waikato shootout with Tom Phillips. Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Waikato incident: RNZ's crime correspondent Sam Sherwood

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 5:10


Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood on the latest from the police incident in Waikato. 

RNZ: Morning Report
Police officer shot, offender killed in Western Waikato

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 2:05


A Police officer has been shot and an offender has been killed in a serious incident in Western Waikato on Monday morning. Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann.

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Reflecting on the Koroneihana

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 16:13


The home of Te Kiingitanga is Tuurangawaewae in Ngaaruawaahia and for many generations Waikato whānau have devoted their entire lives to serving their monarch.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Police briefing on fugitive dad Tom Phillips

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 2:59


Police have just held a media briefing after a sighting in the Waikato town of Piopio of two people they believe are the fugitive father Tom Phillips and one of his three children.

Dom, Meg & Randell Catchup Podcast - The Edge
FULL SHOW "I'm a convicted murderer"...

Dom, Meg & Randell Catchup Podcast - The Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 87:15


This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... Join Clint, Meg, and Dan with Ash London for a jam-packed episode filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and fascinating stories. In this episode, they discuss polyamorous relationships inspired by a Friends episode, relive Dan's attempt to become a butt double with guest Jack Black, and introduce a stunning new song for Waikato as part of their postcode playlist series. The show takes a touching turn as they call listener Michelle, who is battling terminal cancer, with a surprise gift of a luxury spa day and lunch outing. You'll also hear insights from convicted ex-prisoner Dr. Paul Wood and a deep dive into the surprising world of AI chatbots. Don't miss out on this rollercoaster of emotions and fun! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:20 Throwback Song and Mika Discussion05:18 Pool Prank Story07:03 Bewitched Song and Daughter's Compliment08:37 Death and Remarriage Conversation11:33 First Call of the Day and 3D Printing16:35 Scandal and Benson Boone's Singing29:37 Shooting Your Shot and Engagement Stories46:13 The Proposal's Grand Finale47:51 Ed Sheeran's Artistic Side49:35 K-Pop Demon Hunters' Oscar Buzz51:24 Dr. Paul Wood's Inspiring Journey01:01:48 The Waikato Postcode Playlist01:10:45 Michelle's Heartwarming Surprise01:16:40 Friends Episode and Relationship Deal Breakers