Podcasts about Wellington

Wellington essayist Nadine Hura's new collection Slowing the Sun is a karanga to those who have left us and those still with us.

Next time a vintage aircraft flies overhead there's a good chance it's being propelled by the handiwork of a man from Manakau, an hour north of Wellington. For over 25 years Jeff Fox has created wooden propellers for classic aircraft like tiger moths and sopwith camels. He can put up to 300 hours of work into each handcrafted propeller for clients including First World War aviation buff Sir Peter Jackson. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

The Hurricanes organisation, and players past and present, have come together in a fundraising effort to support Hurricanes wider training group member Nui Muriwai and his partner, Mereana Pearce. Mereana, 20, was recently diagnosed with SCCOHT (Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, Hypercalcaemic Type), a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer that only affects one in 10 million women worldwide. Since her diagnosis, Mereana has undergone intensive rounds of chemotherapy, two major abdominal surgeries, high-dose radiation, and ongoing immunotherapy – all while being told she may have months to live. Given how few women are impacted by this type of cancer, the treatment Mereana requires is extremely limited, costing an average of $60,000 to $70,000 for every four doses. To help support Mereana, the Hurricanes welcome contributions to Mereana's Givealittle page, and are hosting a Trade Me auction, thanks to the kind donations of Sky Stadium, NZ Super Rugby clubs, Hurricanes players and Alumni in an effort to raise funds for her ongoing treatment and recovery. Among the items on offer in the auction include: A corporate box alongside two Hurricanes legends at the All Blacks v South Africa test at Sky Stadium in Wellington on 13 September A test match-worn jersey donated by Tyrel Lomax – worn in his 39th test for the All Blacks against Australia in Sydney, 2024 A signed test match-worn jersey donated by Brad Shields – worn in his fifth test for England against Australia at Twickenham in 2018 An All Blacks jersey signed by Dane Coles and embroidered with his career stats A round of golf with Jordie Barrett and Christian Cullen for two people in Wellington/Kapiti Coast Five fully-signed Marvel jerseys from each of the New Zealand-based DHL Super Rugby Pacific teams Lunch with three of the Hurricanes' All Blacks in Wellington, plus captain's run and hospitality access A 2025 Hurricanes heritage jersey signed by this year's squad “This is not an easy thing for us to ask,” Mereana said. “My family has always managed quietly, without seeking help. But more recently, with the news that I potentially have a couple months left to live, we humbly reach out. “If you are in a position to offer support, no matter the size, please know that we are deeply grateful. Your support means more than words can express.” “We were devastated to learn of Mereana's diagnosis,” Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee added. “Nui has been great to have at the Hurricanes, and Nui and Mereana are a lovely young couple. It was amazing to see them both at our awards night recently. We just want to show our support for them, so hopefully the rugby community get behind this as well.” Anyone interested in providing to Mereana's Givealittle page can do so here. Items on the Trade Me auction are live now and can be bid for here. Terms & Conditions for the auction can be found here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The jury in the trial of triple-murder accused Erin Patterson is edging towards beginning deliberations in Australia's Victoria. The 50-year-old also faces a charge of attempted murder over a toxic beef Wellington lunch she served to her estranged husband's family in 2023. She maintains her innocence - claiming it was a terrible accident. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Justice Christopher Beale has left clear instructions for the jury - and told them to resist bias, prejudice and sympathy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details have emerged about the incident in Horowhenua-Kapiti where a referee was threatened. All rugby games in the province have been called off this weekend because of the abuse. College Sport Wellington director Bryan Dickinson and Wellington Rugby Refereeing Association chair Ian Dallas both spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of the BYC on a significant day… Twenty years ago today – June 25th, 2005 – a group of tragic cricket fans in Wellington, dressed head-to-toe in Beige Brigade kit, gathered around some crude recording gear and hit record on what would become New Zealand’s first-ever sports podcast… The BYC. It was the heyday of The Ricky Gervais Podcast with Ricky, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. The term “podcast” had only just been coined by a Guardian columnist the year before. Born out of the Beige Brigade fan movement formed in 1999, the BYC is now comfortably New Zealand’s longest-running podcast series, sports or otherwise. On a cold, wet Wellington evening in June 2005, New Zealand’s version of Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington — Paul Ford, Kevin Sinnott, and Jason Willis — recorded the first official BYC episode, backed by resident crooner Blair Sayer.Join ACC Head G Lane joins Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford for a trip down memory lane! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New reports reveal the Government did get lobbied by the Banking Association over a proposed law change to prevent costly class action lawsuits. Minister Scott Simpson claimed this wasn't the case earlier - and claimed the banks hadn't called for it. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blood covered the walls along a hallway and the carpet near where a body lay at an otherwise pristine home. In the High Court at Wellington, Julia DeLuney faces trial, accused of murdering her mother inside that house, possibly using a vase as a weapon. Kate Green reports.

Listen in as host Paul Spain is joined by Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks.Projectworks was Emerging Hi-Tech Company of the Year at this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards and recently closed a significant Series A funding round bringing the company valuation in the range of $100m NZ dollars. With extensive experience in tech and consulting, Mark shares insights on the journey of building Project Works, scaling SaaS businesses, global expansion from Wellington, and leveraging AI to transform consulting. Discover lessons on team building, culture, and how Kiwi pragmatism competes globally.A big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, HP, 2degrees and Gorilla Technology

After eight weeks, the jury in Australia’s most high-profile trial in decades, is set to deliberate, and return a verdict. By now, most will be familiar with the tale - Victorian woman Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, by serving them poisonous mushrooms in a beef Wellington lunch. Heather’s husband, Ian, also ate the lunch but survived after weeks in hospital. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder. Soon, we will know whether Patterson faces a life behind bars, or walks free. Today, crime reporter Marta Pascual Juanola, who’s been following this case since the very beginning, on the trial of Erin Patterson.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After eight weeks, the jury in Australia’s most high-profile trial in decades, is set to deliberate, and return a verdict. By now, most will be familiar with the tale - Victorian woman Erin Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, by serving them poisonous mushrooms in a beef Wellington lunch. Heather’s husband, Ian, also ate the lunch but survived after weeks in hospital. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder. Soon, we will know whether Patterson faces a life behind bars, or walks free. Today, crime reporter Marta Pascual Juanola, who’s been following this case since the very beginning, on the trial of Erin Patterson.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Tim Wilson. This half hour the panel hears about how in Wellington the number of people using the Long Island Bay cycle lane has doubled and they hear from theTaranaki Medieval Society, who are holding a night of feasting and fighting.

I can see that this idea of forcing rate caps on councils is taking off. So can I just express my concerns about this early on? I personally love the idea of stopping councils from continually jacking up what they charge us, but I worry that this is not going to fix the situation, because it's not the actual problem, is it? The actual problem is that councils spend our money on stupid stuff. A la, the light up toilets in Wellington even when they've got no money. Wellington has got no money, but they keep on doing this stuff. So even if you stop them having much money because you put on a rate cap, they will continue to spend the money on the wrong things. A la, Wellington. So what will then happen if you put the rate cap on - is that after years and years and years and years of deferred capital expenditure, the pipes will break down cause Wellington hasn't spent money on them, and the roads will be in disrepair because Wellington hasn't spent money on them, and the buildings will need earthquake upgrades cause Wellington hasn't spent money on them. And then they will say - oh, look at all the trouble we've got. We need more money. And then some Government run by somebody like Grant Robertson will go - yeah, cool, we'll lift the rate cap. And they'll just make up for lost ground and go hell for leather and jack it up. Or what they'll do is for years and years and years and years, they will just run everything on the credit card and then they'll say - oh look, it's a debt crisis. We've got to pay back our debt, we need more money. And some Government run by somebody like Grant Robertson will go - oh yeah, that's cool. Let's lift the rate cap, and then off they go. And they'll just make up for lost ground. See what I mean? It'll make you feel good about it in the short term, but they will get you eventually, because the problem is that they aren't spending money properly - and that is actually what we need to fix here. Now, I don't know how. I think getting rid of some of our councils by canning the regional councils or canning the district councils or canning the local councils or the city councils may help limit the costs. But I'm not sure. Ultimately, I think we just need smarter people on council - and we need to hold their feet to the fire. But as long as you have numpties and council officials who are shady - and you're not watching them - a rate cap will only delay the problem. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 24 June 2025, geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller on the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel. Has Trump been proven right in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities? Darrin Bull from ADHD NZ reacts to news that GPs and some nurses will soon be able to diagnose and treat ADHD, hopefully shortening waittimes for people significantly. Wellington's got itself another controversy - this time it's some very expensive toilets that even come with its own lightshow! Are the disco dunnies out of order? Probably. Plus, the Huddle debates a call from a group of Christchurch high school students who want to rename Rolleston Ave for his dark past. 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.

A Wellington Councillor's calling out her peers over a new $2.3-million-dollar CBD public toilet. It replaces an old block that had become a crime hot-spot. The building's wooden panels are lined with a $150,000 lighting system, designed to display a night-time show. Diane Calvert says spending in the Capital follows a pattern. "This is the culture in the organisation - it just has to change. Toilets are really important in our CBD, but did we need to take three years building them and over $2 million dollars and light them up like a glowing monument?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is in campaign mode for this year's elections, saying that he thinks the Government might be onto a winner with its idea of forcing councils to put a cap on rates increases. I'm wondering if Phil does actually think it's a good idea, or whether he's just saying it. Because I think it would create havoc for local councils having Wellington telling them how much they could increase rates each year. And this isn't me banging the local democracy drum. This is me taking a commonsense view of things. Something you can't always credit politicians for – whether they're in central or local government. This idea that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been talking about in the last 24 hours doesn't fall into the commonsense category. Because yes, every time I see my rates bills I think, “that's a truckload of money”. And like you probably do as well, I wonder where it all goes. But that's what we elect local councils for. We elect them to run the outfit and make the decisions and decide how much they need to charge us ratepayers to pay for it all. And we have to like it or like it. Pretty hard to lump it. Which is why it's very tempting for politicians to bang on about keeping rates down and focusing on the basics. But here's where all that talk falls over and here's why it's nonsense for the Government to think it can tell councils how much more to charge ratepayers each year. And here's why Phil Mauger is wrong to say that it's a good idea. First of all: we're part of the problem. Because even though we don't want to pay more rates, we want more from our local council. We want libraries staying open later. We want footpaths fixed as soon as we see them start to crack. We want roads fixed, but we don't want road cones. We want the council to lend us money for community projects but then, when the rubber hits the road, we cry poor and say we can't afford to pay the interest. We want, want, want. And that means one of two things: either the council saying no or the politicians saying yes, because they think it'll get them re-elected. The other major issue is the whole funding structure for local government. Which is why I think the Government is taking a very narrow approach here. How on earth the Government thinks it could put a cap on annual rates increases without looking at the wider issue, I don't know. And that wider issue is the fact that local councils are being asked to do more and more under their own steam, without any extra funding to make it happen. Example: the Government wants more tourists coming here, but what about the infrastructure needed to support that growth? The Government doesn't pay for that. Local councils do. And the way things are structured at the moment, pretty much the only way they get the money they need to do all the things the Government and us ratepayers want them to do, is to charge rates. And the more we and the government want the councils to do, the more rates we have to pay. That's why this talk from the Government about councils needing to manage their finances better is such nonsense. And Phil Mauger needs to see that too. He thinks a rates cap could be a way of forcing the city council to look at the way it spends money, saying: “I'm open to it. I'm not saying it's the best thing since sliced bread but I'm certainly open to looking at it. I want rates to be as low as they can.” Phil, the only way that's going to happen isn't the Government putting a lid on rates increases. The only way that's going to happen is councils stopping themselves kicking cans down the road and not spending money. We see it time and time again. Councils go for the stuff people can see and ignore the stuff people can't see. Unsexy stuff like water pipes and sewerage pipes. They ignore them so well that, one day, it all goes pear-shaped and suddenly they're facing a gazillion-dollar upgrade. And how do they pay for that? What's the only way they can pay for that? Increased rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the 1800s, tuberculosis (TB) has been responsible for an estimated 1 billion deaths. In New Zealand today, we don't get many cases of TB, but worldwide it is the leading infectious disease killer. In the early 1900s a TB vaccine was developed. Called the BCG vaccine, it's still used today. While it is the best TB vaccine we have, it's not actually great at preventing TB infection, only providing some protection for the youngest of patients. However, scientists have discovered that the BCG vaccine can boost people's immune systems in other ways. Now researchers at the Malaghan Institute in Wellington are investigating these findings further. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Guests:Dr Kerry Hilligan, Malaghan InstituteRebecca Palmer, Malaghan InstituteLearn more:In 2017, Alison Ballance reported on the looming antimicrobial resistance crisis, with drug-resistant TB part of the problem.Other Our Changing World episodes about research at the Malaghan Institute include this 2024 episode on a new way to target rising stomach cancer rates, and this 2022 episode on next-generation cancer therapies.In 2021, Claire Concannon covered mRNA vaccine technology.The What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa series explores the different ways genomics is transforming different sectors, including infectious disease medicine.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A High Court jury has been told it should question how a visit to discuss ballet tickets could escalate into murder. Kate Green is covering the trail.

The Southern Steel pipped the Pulse 58-57 in Wellington last night to consign them to their third straight ANZ Premiership loss.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in scrapping regional councils as part of the new RMA reforms - and it's sparked debate among experts. NZ First's Shane Jones has expressed similar sentiments, having recently told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional Government. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter says there's a need to amalgamate local authorities. "Local Government's been up for that issue for quite a while for quite a number of years now - it's nearly 36 years since local Government reform gave us the current structure that we've got." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban issues correspondent Bill McKay discusses the government's decision to introduce a bill to demolish Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats.

Sprinters, rowers, and a high jumper were among 22 female athletes who assembled in Wellington at the weekend as part of a talent search for the next Black Fern or Sevens star. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has more.

The trial of a 53-year-old woman accused of killing her mother is set to begin in the High Court at Wellington on Monday. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Alexa Cook.

This week marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the epic battle that resulted in the defeat of Napoleon and the rewriting of European history. But recent research has revealed that one man who fought at the battle had a fascinating connection with Australia. Lieutenant Andrew White of the Royal Engineers had been born in the fledgling colony of NSW, the son of a convict. His journey from colonial child to gentleman officer serving on the staff of the Duke of Wellington is one of the most remarkable tales of early Australia. Join Mat as he tells the story of Andrew White, Australia's first returned serviceman and only Waterloo veteran.Presenter: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si on vous dit qu'il y a en Europe un pays, une culture dans laquelle le cheval est central, commun ? Un pays où, pour reprendre les mots de Enda Caroll, il est tout à fait normal de grandir autour des chevaux car "d'une manière ou d'une autre, il y a des chevaux dans toutes les familles, dans les milieux agricoles et dans la culture irlandaise en général". Enda poursuivait même notre échange en rappelant qu'il y avait 12 cavaliers irlandais dans le top 100 du moment.S'il fallait encore une fois prouver cette racine équestre commune aux cavaliers irlandais, alors nous pourrions utiliser le récit qui va suivre. Michael Duffy est bien l'un d'entre eux. Un enfant du pays, un pur fruit de cette culture équestre, de cette nation qui grandit et vit avec des chevaux jamais très loin, jamais trop loin. Ces racines, Michael Duffy les porte en lui comme il porte les couleurs de son pays. A 31 ans, il enregistre déjà plus de 2500 départs dans des épreuves internationales avec pas moins de 160 chevaux différents, et je ne vous parle que des compétitions FEI. 26% de premiers quarts dans l'ensemble des GP auxquels il a participé, 10% de podiums, 3% de victoires.  Ça laisse rêveur... et ce n'est qu'un début. Car Michael Duffy poursuit de grandes ambitions. C'est un bosseur, un acharné de travail mais un homme de cheval depuis toujours, un véritable passionné. On espère que cet épisode vous plaira, et si c'est le cas, comme toujours, pensez à nous glisser un DM sur Instagram, à partager le lien de l'épisode dans vos stories pour le recommander à vos proches. Belle écoute à tous Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands is on pause as New Zealand reacts to its Pacific neighbour's ever-closer ties with China. Wellington claims it was not consulted before the Cook Islands signed a partnership agreement with China in February, an alleged breach of the Cooks' committments to this country. The funding freeze was revealed in a front page splash in the Cook Island News, awkward timing for New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as he prepares to meet with China's President Xi Jinping. Caleb Fotheringham has more.

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 35 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the ‘foreign policy reset' undertaken by New Zealand's National government, and how does it differ from the previous Labour government's approach? How can New Zealand and Australia strengthen their alliance to face shared security challenges, amidst US uncertainty and strategic competition with China? How have recent Chinese activities in the Tasman Sea and the wider Pacific been viewed in New Zealand compared to Australia? What impact are these activities having on New Zealanders' perceptions of China? In this episode, David Capie and Nicholas Khoo join David Andrews to unpack New Zealand's shifting foreign and defence policy, its approach to China, AUKUS, and its relationship with Australia. Professor David Capie is Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Professor of International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington. Dr Nicholas Khoo is an Associate Professor of International Politics at the University of Otago. David Andrews is Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at the ANU National Security College. TRANSCRIPT Show notes NSC academic programs – find out more NZ 2025 Defence Capability Plan New Zealand's National Security Strategy FPDA – Five Power Defence Arrangements CPTPP – The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Attrill, of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki, has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing. Attrill received the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at Tākina in Wellington. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rise in the number of pests being caught on Transmission Gully, and the fear of ferrets, is concerning those wanting to make Wellington predator free. Documents released under the official information act show that from January last year until this April seven-hundred-and-one pests were trapped or killed on the major motorway. Wellington Issues Reporter Nick James has more.

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 34 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Wellington is back to discuss OKC's Game 5 win vs. the Pacers and Jalen Williams' monster game. Next up, he discusses Tyrese Haliburton's injury, his lackluster performance and Desmond Bane heading to Orlando after the Memphis trade on Sunday along with KD's ongoing new team pursuit. In the second half, Wellington reacts to the Clipse' new song and video "So Be It" plus Pusha T's shots at Travis Scott and possibly Ye at the end of the track.

I think this was the move of the week. Housing Minister Chris Bishop dropped the bombshell on local body operators that the Government has decided to give him the power to intervene around housing in local body decision making. Mind you, we could argue scrapping the calamitous Census was a good move, and indeed I'm a massive fan of reporting inflation data on a monthly basis, which sort of makes us look like a first world country. These are all good decisions. But as regards councils and housing, in the broader interests of this small country finally getting its fiscal act together, this move cannot come soon enough. The simple truth is we are over councilled. We have ludicrous numbers of local do-gooders in a vast array of fiefdoms making decisions that may, or may not, make any sense locally, far less incorporating themselves into the bigger national picture. Part of the problem is too often councils have not been up to much. Too many councils are littered with acrimony and in-fighting, progress is stalled, or watered down, or major work is ignored in favour of more headline grabbing material that makes the local representatives look good. Not all of course, but too many. From Tauranga, to Wellington, to Christchurch, to Invercargill; the infighting and dysfunction has become legendary. What you can say about central Government that you can't say about local Government is most of us took part in the democratic process and as a result this Government, rightly or wrongly, has a mandate to get on and do stuff. Mainly, stuff that got cocked up by the previous Government. If there has been a constant theme of this current Government, even from its broad-based supporters, it is that they haven't done as much as they might have. They have plans and ideas and announcements and KPIs. What they don't have is a vast array of results. They don't have tangible things that have been changed leading to us quite clearly being better off. With the Bishop announcement it would appear that message and the lack of traction is finally hitting home, and they have sat around the Cabinet table and worked out they have about a year left to put some major runs on the board so that election time is about delivery and not more promises. The country basically is too small for this many councils and committees. A lot of decisions have major national economic implications and as such, central Government has, or should have, a say. They will hate it of course. They will gnash and wail and moan about local democracy. But guess what? Big picture economic success is more important. The big picture, generally, is more important. The national story is more important. Christchurch learned this last week over their intensification scrap, which lasted years and cost them millions, that this Government is serious and on a central vs local head-to-head, only one side is coming out on top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This half hour the panel hears from a Wellington bar owner who's refusing to get rid of a parklet, and a new pub crawl on wheels in Hamilton.

Dan is joined by his dad, veteran broadcaster Peter Snow, to tell the incredible story of the clash between Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington on June 18, 1815. This showdown shattered Napoleon's dreams of empire and redrew the map of Europe. Packed with heroic last stands, strategic genius, and catastrophic missteps, Waterloo was a battle that changed everything in just one day.This episode marks exactly 10 years of Dan Snow's History Hit, and in it, Dan and Peter reflect on the very first episode of the podcast they did together and everything that has come since.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreYou can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

Today, we're joined by Ben Wellington, deputy head of feature forecasting at Two Sigma. We dig into the team's end-to-end approach to leveraging AI in equities feature forecasting, covering how they identify and create features, collect and quantify historical data, and build predictive models to forecast market behavior and asset prices for trading and investment. We explore the firm's platform-centric approach to managing an extensive portfolio of features and models, the impact of multimodal LLMs on accelerating the process of extracting novel features, the importance of strict data timestamping to prevent temporal leakage, and the way they consider build vs. buy decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Lastly, Ben also shares insights on leveraging open-source models and the future of agentic AI in quantitative finance. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/736.

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Jonathan Chung, and Dr. Cameron Bearder recap their experience at the first Advancing Neck Rehabilitation conference hosted by NeckCare.Resources:Interpreting NeckCare data for Upper Cervical Chiropractors Series on YouTubeInnovation in Cervical Rehabilitation with Orri Gudmundsson of NeckCarehttps://neckcare.com/Dr. Julia Treleaven's Pubmed Catalogue for more reading on proprioception and sensorimotor controlDr. Stenberg's Colorado Springs, CO practice:Zenith Upper Cervical ChiropracticDr. Chung's Wellington, FL practice:Keystone Chiropractic and NeuroplasticityDr. Bearder's Cornelius, NC practice:Keystone Upper Cervical Spine Clinic

A breast cancer patient self funding her treatment has said it's unfair she has to pay GST on the drugs that are already costing her ten of thousands of dollars. Wellington woman Amanda Broughton has stage 3 breast cancer and has had nine of 17 Keytruda infusions as part of her treatment. The drug is only funded for late stage cancers. Even after a discount from the drug company the mum of two is fundraising to cover the six figure bill hat's after. However, 15 % of that is GST, or tax, going to the government. Amanda Broughton spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tracksuited Aussie comedian Daniel Muggleton is about to hit our shores with his show You May Be White, I May Be Crazy. He's performing in Wellington on June 24, Christchurch on July 3, and Auckland on July 5. We caught up with him from across the ditch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hated by some as a crumbling eyesore on the capital's landscape, and loved by others for its architectural significance - Wellington's Gordon Wilson Flats seem to be on borrowed time. Krystal Gibbens reports.

Erin Patterson has been charged with the murders of three relatives and the attempted murder of another; after allegedly serving up a beef Wellington dish laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her home in 2023. She’s pled not guilty to all charges. In this special series of The Briefing, Helen Smith unpacks day 33 of the trial in under two minutes. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I HANDED In My NOTICE!! In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Join Up Dots, we're diving deep into the real stories behind the downloads. Every week, thousands of people across the globe tune in, seeking clarity, motivation, and a path to change. But today, we're flipping the mic around—sharing the voices of our listeners who are taking what they've learned and putting it into action. These are not influencers, celebrities, or gurus. They're people just like you—navigating challenges, building businesses, reclaiming their lives, and drawing inspiration from the journey we're all on together. You'll hear from Jessica in the Scottish Highlands who, after years of living by other people's expectations, finally took the leap toward a more creative and fulfilling life. She's enrolled in art therapy, preparing to take a sabbatical, and discovering what it means to live on her own terms. 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There is disappointment and grief that a food rescue service and community hub in Wellington is set to close after 15 years. The Free Store redistributes surplus food from more than 60 eateries free to those in need, saying last year alone it rescued 42,000 kilograms of food. But for many, it's the sense of kinship and community the store has created that makes it really special, with one of its volunteers even offering to walk the length of the country to save it. Maisie Arnold-Barron reports.

On her last gruelling day on the stand in the murder trial that has gripped Australia, Erin Patterson faced three succinct questions from the prosecutor.She put it to Patterson that she had deliberately sourced death cap mushrooms in 2023, deliberately included them in the beef Wellington she served her former in-laws; and did so intending to kill them.Patterson uttered three words: Disagree. Disagree. Disagree.She is accused of killing her former husband's parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt, Heather Wilkinson. They took seriously ill after eating the lunch and died a few days later. Wilkinson's husband, Ian, was hospitalised but survived. She has maintained her innocence since her arrest in 2023. She says the deaths were accidental.All the evidence has now been heard, and deliberations will now begin.John Ferguson, associate editor with The Australian, broke the story in August 2023. He came on the podcast then to outline the events; now he's back with details from the court.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reese & Megan have a great conversation with Deanna Hertich about her amazing rescue partner, True Colors aka Boo!!! Next, they speak with Nadine Schwartsman on qualifying of the US Open! Last, but not least, they speak with Hilary Moore Hebert on spear heading the Wellington Dressage Development Program! Listen in…GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 771:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Deanna HertrichGuest: Nadine Schwartsman | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Hilary Moore Hebert | Facebook | Wellington Dressage DevelopmentBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, ChewyTime Stamps:11:51 – Deanna Hertrich25:27 – Nadine Schwartsman41:15 - Hilary Moore Hebert

Reese & Megan have a great conversation with Deanna Hertich about her amazing rescue partner, True Colors aka Boo!!! Next, they speak with Nadine Schwartsman on qualifying of the US Open! Last, but not least, they speak with Hilary Moore Hebert on spear heading the Wellington Dressage Development Program! Listen in…GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 771:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Deanna HertrichGuest: Nadine Schwartsman | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Hilary Moore Hebert | Facebook | Wellington Dressage DevelopmentBook Club: Collective Remarks by Anne GribbonsDressage Radio Show: Website | FacebookPlease visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, ChewyTime Stamps:11:51 – Deanna Hertrich25:27 – Nadine Schwartsman41:15 - Hilary Moore Hebert