Best Nicolas Wilson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 13 - Solution focused hypnotherapy with Nicola Wilson 59:52

10d ago59:52

59:52

This week we delve into the world of hypnotherapy with Nicola Wilson and Lee and Paul chat about Glastonbury, past life regression, naturists, ... and what's that Elvis? A little less conversation? But there's a bonus review of Shark in the Park at the end of the podcast!

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Ep 14 - SHED with Gary Owen 53:14

5h ago53:14

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This week we talk to Gary Owen, founder of Hopesprings Counselling, Therapy and Consultancy in Livingston and discuss all things SHED. Sleep Hydration Exercise Diet And Paul talks about the upcoming Maggie's 50 ... and working with David Beckham. Link to Gary: https://hopespringsctc.com/

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Rishi Sunak promising to increase UK military spending 3:49

19m ago3:49

3:49

Rishi Sunak says UK military spending would rise to 2.5 percent of national income by 2030 in response to global threats. Sunak has also committed to giving the Ukraine £3 billion a year for as long as the current war goes on. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why Sunak is committed to keeping the UK on a "war footing". LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud…

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The Huddle: Is Luxon displaying good leadership with today's reshuffle? 12:09

9m ago12:09

12:09

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Business Mentors CEO Sarah Trotman joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds have been unexpectedly stripped of their portfolios today - what do we think of this? Is this good leadership from Luxon? Elon Musk has …

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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Netflix potentially introducing advertising to service 3:36

18m ago3:36

3:36

As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service. The company's shares have dropped by nine percent, and speculation indicates the company could introduce ads to the service. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the conflicting coverage of public sector growth 4:54

5h ago4:54

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There's been more light shined on the conflicting coverage of public sector job growth. Labour's Chris Hipkins has justified the growth of the public sector under the previous Government- does he have a point? NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains both sides of the issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's Cabinet tweaks and demotions 6:13

4m ago6:13

6:13

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed surprise tweaks to Cabinet. Melissa Lee's lost her Media and Communications portfolio and been booted from Cabinet and Penny Simmonds' Disability role has gone to Louise Upston. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper dissects Luxon's reasons for the reshuffle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Danni Hewson: AJ Bell financial advisor on Tesla experiencing historic revenue drop 4:55

9m ago4:55

4:55

New reports show Tesla is experiencing a steep decline in profits and revenue - but the company's shares jumped 10 percent. The electric vehicle manufacturer posted a lower-than-expected $21.3 billion in revenue and 55 percent decline in profit from the first quarter of 2023. AJ Bell financial advisor Danni Hewson says investors believe CEO Elon Mu…

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Henry Russell: ANZ economist on New Zealand reaching first trading surplus in months 3:01

14m ago3:01

3:01

New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May. Stats NZ trade data for March 2024 shows a monthly surplus of $588 million. Goods exports rose 3.8 percent in March on March 2023 - driven by fruit exports, which rose $170 million. ANZ economist Henry Russell says this is down to a post-pandemic bounce-back - and a weakening domest…

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Marty Donoghue: RSA CEO on Defence Force luggage getting lost ahead of Anzac Day Gallipoli service 2:44

8m ago2:44

2:44

The Defence Force is facing an unexpected challenge ahead of ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli. About half the luggage of the 40-strong team is lost in transit at Dubai, including uniforms and instruments. RSA CEO Marty Donoghue says he expects the team will come up with a backup plan ahead of tomorrow's event. "I think the contingent will be reall…

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Arj Barker: comedian on his decision to kick a mother and baby out of his Melbourne show 5:43

11m ago5:43

5:43

American comedian Arj Barker is on the defence after last weekend's incident Barker has sparked controversy across the Tasman after he asked a mother and baby to leave his Melbourne comedy show on Saturday, because the baby was disrupting his performance. He says he had no interest in shaming the woman or her child - but he wanted to create a quiet…

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Troy Churton: Ōrākei Local Board member on dog walkers leaving poo bags where bin used to be 2:41

3m ago2:41

2:41

Dog walkers in Auckland's Remuera and Pt Chevalier have been leaving poo bags where rubbish bins used to be. The council's been removing bins with low historical use since last November to save money. Orakei Local Board member Troy Churton says the protest is duly noted, but it's no reason to keep dump dog faeces. "I can definitely raise this with …

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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister defends Cabinet reshuffle and demotion of ministers 4:20

13m ago4:20

4:20

The Prime Minister is defending today's surprise Cabinet reshuffle. Luxon has demoted Melissa Lee from Cabinet and stripped her of the Broadcasting and Media portfolio, giving it to Paul Goldsmith. He's also sacked Penny Simmonds as the Minister for Disabilities, handing the role to Louise Upston. Prime Minister Luxon says he needs the right people…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the research confirming women more likely to survive when treated by female doctors 4:08

27m ago4:08

4:08

New US-based research suggests women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors. A study has followed people 65 and older, observing data on those who died within 30 days of seeing a doctor. 8.15 percent of women who died had been treated by female physicians, but that rose to 8.38 percent for women who'd been seen by a man. For male pat…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Jett Cleary joining the Warriors from across the ditch 5:01

12m ago5:01

5:01

The Warriors have an eye to the future with another landmark signing. 19-year-old halfback Jett Cleary - younger brother of Penrith halfback Nathan and son of former Warriors and current Panthers coach Ivan - has signed a three-year deal from next season. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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David Howman: former World Anti-Doping Agency director general responds to Chinese Olympic swimming scandal 4:43

2m ago4:43

4:43

There's growing calls for transparency and clarity around anti-doping processes. This comes after the revelation that the World Anti-Doping Agency cleared 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, despite testing positive for a banned substance. Former World Anti-Doping Agency director general David Howman says aspects of this d…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZ deserves Luxon's style of performance management 2:05

12m ago2:05

2:05

I have got nothing bad to say about Chris Luxon demoting Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds today. This is exactly the kind of performance management that the country deserves, don't you think? Obviously on a human level, I feel sorry for both of those ministers because this will humiliating - but don’t tell me this wasn’t deserved. Melissa Lee has don…

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Let's Go Good Together - Bremworth CEO, Greg Smith 28:18

2h ago28:18

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At Bremworth, sustainability is intricately woven into all aspects of the company’s fabric. To discuss what this means, we were joined by the company’s CEO, Greg Smith who talked to the inspiration and opportunity to take the transformative leap to focus purely on wool carpets and rugs and how they’re working hard alongside their customers to go go…

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Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank pushes against ComCom proposal 5:32

21m ago5:32

5:32

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is pushing back at a proposal by the Commerce Commission to increase competition in the banking sector. The Commerce Commission has made multiple suggestions, including asking the Reserve Bank to tolerate more risk so that smaller banks and lenders have a chance to add competition in the market. Reserve Bank Deputy G…

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The Huddle: Are gang members right about the proposed gang patch law? 9:27

10m ago9:27

9:27

Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and former Chief of Staff to Jacinda Ardern, Mike Munro, joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day and more! The Government has proposed a ban on gang patches, but will it work? The Wellington Reading Cinemas deal is officially off the table - is it surprising that it took so long? And is …

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Nicola Young: Wgtn Councillor on the end of Reading Cinemas negotiations 2:35

22m ago2:35

2:35

The controversial Reading Cinemas deal is off. Wellington City Council announced this afternoon that it's ended negotiations because they couldn't get the best possible outcome for Wellingtonians. Under the proposed deal, Wellington Council was set to buy the Reading Cinemas land for $32 million, then sell it back to Reading after a decade as a way…

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Simon Mackenzie: Vector CEO on govt's promise for more EV chargers 3:50

3m ago3:50

3:50

The Government has promised to install 10,000 EV chargers by 2030... and EV charging company Jolt has suggested lines companies should pay for the investment. CEO of Vector, Simon Mackenzie, spoke with Heather du Plessis-Allan about who is responsible for covering the costs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lauren Whitney: Breastfeeding mother kicked out comedy show "more of a disruption issue" 3:33

11m ago3:33

3:33

Comedian Arj Barker has hit back at criticism after he asked a breastfeeding mother to leave his show in Melbourne over the weekend. Arj said the seven month old's sounds were distracting him and "ruined his train of thought." The NZ International Comedy Festival is about to kick off and the Chief Executive, Lauren Whitney, joined Heather to discus…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges will do what they like with Three Strikes 2:15

26m ago2:15

2:15

This morning I was listening to the radio, and I was quite shocked when I heard Labour’s Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb, talking about the Three Strikes Law. He said judges and lawyers hate it so much, they will find ways around it so they don’t have to implement it. He said because the law will now only apply to crimes with sentences over two y…

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Chris Macklin: Law Society convener on gang patch ban proposal 4:24

19m ago4:24

4:24

The Justice Select Committee heard submissions on Tuesday on the Government's proposed ban on gang patches. Chris Macklin, Convener of the Law Society's Criminal Law Committee spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about why he critiqued the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joseph Tully: Defence Attorney on Trump's hush money trial 5:07

28m ago5:07

5:07

It has been an eventful day in New York as the prosecution and defence laid out their cases in Donald Trump's hush money trial. The former president is accused of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Heather spoke with criminal defence attorney Joseph Tully. LISTE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…

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The Huddle: Will the revamped Three Strikes law work? 9:52

23m ago9:52

9:52

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and journalist Patrick Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The government is bringing back the Three Strikes law - but will it work? Air New Zealand is hiking domestic airfares - should people be getting angry on how expensive it is to travel wi…

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Peter Clark: Aviation Commentator talks Air NZ raising domestic airfares 6:27

8m ago6:27

6:27

Air New Zealand is warning travel agents that it's about to put domestic airfares up. It comes at the same time as the national carrier has downgrades its full-year earnings guidance by 10 million dollars. The fare structure for flights to Australia and the Pacific is also getting a revamp. Aviation Commentator Peter Clark told Heather du Plessis-A…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister concedes more work to do to combat inflation 8:15

6m ago8:15

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The Finance Minister admits there's still a way to go get inflation under control. Statistics NZ data showed headline inflation has dropped to 4 percent - the lowest number in nearly three years. But domestic inflation, otherwise known as non-tradeable inflation, is remaining sticky. She told Heather du Plessis-Allan the country isn't out of the wo…

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David Parker: Labour's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on call to recognise Palestinian independence 5:02

4m ago5:02

5:02

Labour's calling for the Government to recognise Palestinian independence. Opposition spokesperson David Parker's written to Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, noting Israel's attacks have killed 32 thousand people in the past six months. He says the country's ignored two UN resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire, and is in breach of …

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Carin Hercock: Ipsos Managing Director on survey showing concern around climate change waning 3:04

11m ago3:04

3:04

The world's warming - but concern about it may be cooling. An Ipsos survey's found numbers are falling of New Zealanders saying we're failing future generations by not acting on climate change - down nine percent since 2022. It also found fewer Kiwis believe businesses not combating global warming, are failing staff and customers. Managing Director…

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Denva Wren: Woolworths Head of Safety discusses introducing bodycams at all stores 2:29

4m ago2:29

2:29

Body cameras are being rolled out across all Woolworths' New Zealand stores. It's introducing a suite of new security measures to de-escalate violent customer confrontations. Physical assaults on staff have risen 75-percent over the past three years - and serious reportable events are up 148-percent. Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing Denva Wren …

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Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister talks bringing back Three Strike laws 2:12

6m ago2:12

2:12

The Minister-in-charge of bringing back Three Strikes Laws is hitting back at claims will worsen inequality in the justice system. The Government is preparing legislation to bring back mandated prison sentences for violent and sexual criminals for their third offence. Labour ended the law in 2022 and says it will result in unfairly long sentence, w…

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ZB's Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper talks stoush between Waitangi Tribunal and Karen Chhour 5:24

14m ago5:24

5:24

Children's Minister Karen Chhour is facing the Waitangi Tribunal in the High Court today, in a challenge to her summons. The tribunal summonsed the ninister to respond to their concerns over plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. It ensures the ministry has regard to a child's whakapapa, and the whanaungatanga responsibilities of w…

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Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO talks whether frontline services are facing cuts 5:37

1m ago5:37

5:37

Health New Zealand appears to be making cuts to frontline services despite a government promise this wouldn't happen. The agency is telling hospital management to encourage staff to take leave, ban double shifts and to not cover sick staff. It's also asking managers to wipe unfilled roles as part of the budget process. Chief Executive of Health New…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Critics of Three Strikes law are missing the point 2:26

16m ago2:26

2:26

As promised the government's bringing back the Three Strikes law. The Prime Minister and the Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today it’ll be in Cabinet by mid-year. And they’re changing it just a wee bit. One of the criticisms of the law is that it sent a guy to jail for kissing a woman on a street in Wellington without consent, bu…

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Sam Dickie: Fund Manager on AI and investing 5:42

22m ago5:42

5:42

Google has dominated the search market for almost 20 years, but with the new introduction of generative AI, does the company face an existential crisis? Fund Manager Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Barry Soper: ZB Senior Political correspondent on Christopher Luxon meeting the Philippines President, rebuking those questioning the Waitangi Tribunal 5:06

6m ago5:06

5:06

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met the President of the Philippines, and promised to be more engaged on the defence front and on trade. Plus, two ministers questioning the value of the Waitangi Tribunal continuing are rebuked by Luxon. And, Wellington feels the pinch of public servants being laid off. ZB Senior Political correspondent Barry S…

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Paul Spain: Tech commentator on Meta incorporating AI software across its apps 3:40

6d ago3:40

3:40

Meta has begun incorporating new versions of its AI-powered smart assistant software across its apps, which include Instagram, Whatsapp, Messenger and Facebook. Users can ask the software to create images, write love letters, write a cover letter and more... Tech commentator Paul Spain of Gorilla Tech tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the softwar…

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Sports Huddle: Clay Wilson and Jim Kayes on the best signing in Warriors history, proposed smaller ball in women's rugby, and NZ netball teams 8:38

2m ago8:38

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Sport journalist Jim Kayes and Newstalk ZB sport news director Clay Wilson join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Is James Fisher-Harris the best signing in Warriors history? Do women need a smaller rugby ball? And, will NZ have enough netball players to make up three teams? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Frazer Barton: President of the Law Society on personalised critique of judges 5:05

9m ago5:05

5:05

The Law Society has penned an editorial saying we should be less critical of judges to protect democracy. The editorial warns being overly critical of judges could cause the public to lose confidence in the judiciary system. President of the Law Society Frazer Barton tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that it is okay to analyse, discuss and debate deci…

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Ava Whitworth: Newstalk ZB Intern reviews the brand new release from Taylor Swift 'The Tortured Poets Department' 4:04

9m ago4:04

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Taylor Swift’s much hyped new album has dropped. The Tortured Poets Department features 16 songs, at one hour and five minutes duration. Newstalk ZB intern Ava Whitworth gave it a listen and tells Heather du Plessis-Allan just what the lyrics reveal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Laurie Anderson: Angela Blackmoore's former partner on her murderers life sentence 2:28

7m ago2:28

2:28

Angela Blackmoore’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison. David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were found guilty of her murder last year and had their sentences handed down today, almost 30 years since the slaying in Christchurch. Angela’s former partner Laurie Anderson read a victim impact statement at the sentencing. He tells Heathe…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Iran-Israel counter attacks, jury selection in the criminal trial of Donald Trump, and Elon Musk's new campaign for free speech 4:01

11m ago4:01

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A US official has reported Israel has bombed Iran. Damage is being assessed as the world watches on at how Iran is going to react. Meanwhile, a complete jury has been selected in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has no…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the naming of New Zealand's Olympic track and field team and Supercars in Taupo this weekend 2:21

4m ago2:21

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New Zealand’s track and field team has been named for the Olympics. Sportstalk host Jason Pine gives Heather du Plessis-Allan the lowdown on the 15-strong squad. Plus, Supercars are in Taupo this weekend, with five kiwis on the grid. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Robert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on the Israeli counter-attack on Iran 4:30

8m ago4:30

4:30

Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, beginning a counter-attack after Iran fired dozen of missiles. A senior United States official has reportedly said missiles have hit a site in the Iranian city Isfahan. However, Iran is downplaying the attack saying the strike was not successful. Professor for International Relations at Otago Uni…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges should not be above criticism 2:43

22m ago2:43

2:43

Let's talk about judges for a minute. So, the Law Society today has come out in defence of judges and in the face of all the criticism that they've been copping lately. The Law Society has asked that we please stop criticising the judges. It's in an opinion piece written by Fraser Barton, who is the president of the Law Society. He says the way tha…

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | S3E52 1:04:41

6d ago1:04:41

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Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people? Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel. 'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate ab…

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Ian McCormick: Residents in Auckland flats given 10 days to vacate their building 2:56

15h ago2:56

2:56

Residents of a 16-floor apartment building in central Auckland, have been ordered to evacuate. Auckland Council issued City Gardens Apartments a dangerous building notice, citing fire safety concerns. City Garden must carry out repairs to meet standards - and if work's still incomplete people will have to move out on Monday. One resident says the b…

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Louise Upston: Government focused on getting people into work 3:06

15h ago3:06

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Labour's accusing the Government of demonising beneficiaries - while people are being laid off. Figures out today show 20-thousand more people are drawing JobSeeker benefits than a year ago. Minister Louise Upston says that underscores the need for her policies - which include cutting JobSeekers by 50-thousand, by 2030. Carmel Sepuloni says Governm…

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