Best Queenstown Podcasts (2024)

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Adam Hall and Jane Stevens: Elevating New Zealand's Adaptive Snow Sports to Global Excellence 22:14

15h ago22:14

22:14

Ever wondered what it takes to transform a modest, volunteer-driven sports program into a powerhouse of high-performance excellence? Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey of New Zealand's adaptive snow sports program with insights from adaptive snow sports expert Jane Stevens and Paralympic skiing champion Adam Hall. Adam sheds light on how …

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14 & 15 September 2024 - Including Persons with Special Needs in Church 40:06

5d ago40:06

40:06

By Queenstown Baptist Church

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Embracing Diversity: Silvia and Hemi on Queenstown Lakes' Welcoming Week and Inclusive Community Building 15:39

8d ago15:39

15:39

What if embracing diversity could genuinely transform your community? Tune in to our latest episode where we celebrate Welcoming Week in Queenstown Lakes, an inspiring initiative to build a more inclusive and connected community. We sit down with Silvia and Hemi, the dedicated organizers behind this initiative, who share their personal motivations …

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A firey take-off in Queenstown and all change as P&O exits Australia 19:57

9d ago19:57

19:57

In the podcast this week, Dan and Jon talk about P&O's exit from the Australian market, as well as the announcement from Disney of more cruises in this part of the world. Plus, more on the firey take off of a Virgin Boeing 737 in New Zealand.By Travel Talk Australia

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Winter Games open in Queenstown 3:12

25d ago3:12

3:12

The Winter Games open today in Queenstown and Wanaka featuring some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. Winter Games chief executive Marty Toomey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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S4E26: New Zealand - 'Onward journeys, bad impressions and spag bol' 36:23

2h ago36:23

36:23

In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog account of finally leaving Queenstown after three weeks of mountainous thrills, and heading north to the charming city of Christchurch. During their first day, they try to remember how to behave as civilised adults in preparation for staying with a family friend, and are welcomed into thei…

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Nourishing Communities: Jodie and Bex on Food for Love's Impact and Future Goals in Wanaka 19:35

16h ago19:35

19:35

Ever wondered how a small group of volunteers can transform an entire community? Join us as we promise an inspiring conversation with Jodie and Bex from Food for Love, a heartwarming initiative that has been nourishing the Wanaka community since 2016. From supporting families through serious illnesses and injuries to providing emotional backing dur…

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Interview with Jessica Joyce, author of THE EX-VOWS. 33:59

40m ago33:59

33:59

This week, we're chatting with Jessica Joyce, author of THE EX VOWS. Join us for a lively conversation about romance with Jessica! Take advantage of all North Texas events! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. (http://eepurl.com/cc9BoH) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jessica Joyce lives happily-ever-ongoing with her husband and son in the Bay Area. When she’s not…

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Creativity and Discipline: Gathan Borden’s Story 27:20

6h ago27:20

27:20

Gathan Borden, Client and Insights Relations Manager at Tourism Economics, recounts the challenges he faced growing up as the only black student in advanced classes. He shares how this experience instilled a constant need to prove his worth, a trait that has carried through his career. Gathan draws creativity from his late mother and discipline fro…

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Film & TV Ep. 24 | 'The 4:30 Movie' (feat. Cast Interviews) & Fantastic Fest 2024 45:07

5h ago45:07

45:07

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: THE 4:30 MOVIE review (0:00-14:18) Fantastic Fest 2024 preview (14:18-36:31) THE 4:30 MOVIE interview with stars Siena Agudong, Austin Zajur, Reed Northrup and Nicholas Cirillo (36:31-45:10)…

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September 16: Visit Britain returns. A new plane from Boeing? And, a chat with Virtuoso 18:32

14h ago18:32

18:32

This week, Jon and Dan discuss news of a possible new plane from Boeing, plus the return of Visit Britain, and a chat with Virtuoso.By Travel Talk Australia

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Championing Adaptive Excellence: Adam Hall and Jane Stevens on Transforming Snow Sports in New Zealand 23:58

6d ago23:58

23:58

What does it take to transform a grassroots, volunteer-driven initiative into a world-class program? Join us as we sit down with Paralympic skiing champion Adam Hall and adaptive snow sports expert Jane Stevens to uncover the remarkable journey of the Snow Sports New Zealand High Performance Adaptive Program. Jane reminisces about the early days, s…

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Sarasota Secrets: Hidden Gems and Future Visions with Erin Duggan 29:01

3d ago29:01

29:01

Join us for an engaging conversation with Erin Duggan, President and CEO of Visit Sarasota County, as she shares her journey from local resident to leading tourism professional. In this episode, Erin reveals the unique charm of Sarasota County, dispels old misconceptions about the area's seasonality, and highlights how community engagement drives t…

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September 9: What do Thailand, Raygun, Trump and Jon Underwood have in common? 13:01

4d ago13:01

13:01

What do Thailand, Raygun, Trump and Jon Underwood have in common? They're all featured on this week's podcast... well kind of.By Travel Talk Australia

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7 & 8 September 2024 - Scattered Harvester 47:44

5d ago47:44

47:44

By Queenstown Baptist Church

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Film & TV Ep. 23 | 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Rebel Ridge' and 'What You Wish For' (feat. Nick Stahl) 1:07:44

6d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: Movie News (0:00-16:20) BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE review (16:20-27:47) REBEL RIDGE review (27:47-37:49) STRANGE DARLING review (37:49-46:13) Cole's catchup with GREEDY PEOPLE and ALIEN: ROMULUS (46:13-48:25) Quic…

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Steve Brent: Navigating Wills, Estate Planning, and Community Giving to Secure Your Legacy 13:01

8d ago13:01

13:01

Have you ever wondered what happens if you die without a will? Discover the crucial importance of having a will, regardless of your age or financial status, in our insightful conversation with Steve Brent from RVG Law in Queenstown. Steve explains the legal challenges and financial burdens that can arise when someone passes away intestate, and prov…

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S4E25: New Zealand - 'Hot dates, scenic strolls and street daredevils' 49:34

8d ago49:34

49:34

In this episode, Emily and Rachel take a nostalgic look back at their last day in beautiful Queenstown, NZ, a day they spent soaking in the unequalled lakeside views, watching a street entertainer set fire to his own hair, and enjoying concurrent hot dates by the light of the stars.By Emily and Rachel

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Changes at TTC and creating a royal itinerary 18:44

9d ago18:44

18:44

On this week's podcast, Jon and Dan talk about the changes at TTC, plus what should Charles and Camilla do when they come to Australia? Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kpSWsOss0FXoJ2HLUTm79 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/77ac8ad8-7853-4720-a11e-7995641e727d iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/…

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Rural Roots & Tourism Truths: Empowering Communities with Sarah Benoit 27:27

10d ago27:27

27:27

Join us in this insightful episode of Business Class as we sit down with Sarah Benoit, co-founder and lead instructor of JB Media Institute in Asheville, North Carolina. With over 22 years of experience in tourism marketing, Sarah shares her journey from big-city travels to falling in love with the hidden gems of rural America. Discover how her pas…

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Podcast: Cruise360 Special Edition 18:55

19d ago18:55

18:55

This week Jon Underwood is LIVE from Cruise360!By Travel Talk Australia

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1 September 2024 - The Kingdom Gospel 37:10

12d ago37:10

37:10

By Queenstown Baptist Church

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Film & TV Ep. 22 | '1992' (feat. Ariel Vromen), 'Killer Lies' (feat. Lauren Collins & Ben Selkow) and 'The Deliverance' 56:16

12d ago56:16

56:16

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: 1992 review (0:00-09:24) Lee Daniels' THE DELIVERANCE review (09:24-19:35) ADAM SANDLER: LOVE YOU review (19:35-24:37) THAT 90S SHOW: PART 3 - Ep. 2-8 review (24:37-29:00) KILLER LIES: CHASING A TRUE CRIME CON …

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Roost's Rise: Mark Pullar and Toby Stanley on Revolutionizing Mortgage Brokerage and Building Community in Queenstown 15:47

14d ago15:47

15:47

How did Roost evolve from a humble garage startup to a multi-award-winning mortgage brokerage? Join us as Mark Pullar and Toby Stanley reveal the inspiring journey behind Roost's success. Hear Mark recount the early days of launching the business in 2017 fueled by his passion for property and wealth creation, leading to an impressive expansion to a…

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Rescuing Hope: Victoria Bonham on Overcoming Challenges and Saving Dogs in Central Otago and Queenstown 17:26

16d ago17:26

17:26

Ever wondered how one person’s passion for animals can transform into a life-saving mission across an entire region? Meet Victoria Bonham, a true hero in the realm of animal welfare. She takes us through her remarkable journey from an ardent animal lover to the founder of Central Otago and Queenstown Dog Rescue. Victoria opens up about the financia…

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From Marketing Maven to CEO: Katherine O'Donnell's Journey in Richmond's Tourism Scene 26:05

23d ago26:05

26:05

In this episode, we sit down with Katherine O'Donnell, the newly appointed President and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism. Katherine shares her remarkable 22-year journey with the organization, revealing how she transitioned from publications coordinator to the helm of a major destination marketing organization. Discover how her unexpected career pat…

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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August 2024 16:18

17d ago16:18

16:18

Prisoners held in prolonged solitary confinement - Inspectorate; Islamophobic pamphlets distributed in letterboxes is 'gross' - mayor; Air NZ codeshare agreement only benefits Australian travellers - airport assoc; Guterres makes plea for climate change at Pacific Islands Forum.

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Guterres makes plea for climate change at Pacific Islands Forum 2:48

24d ago2:48

2:48

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a plea for action against climate change, as new research shows global average sea levels have already risen 9.4cm. Mr Guterres made the comments in Tonga this morning, as he attends the annual Pacific Islands Forum. Leaders from around the region have gathered for the summit, climate…

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Air NZ codeshare agreement only benefits Australian travellers 3:20

17d ago3:20

3:20

The airport association says a new codeshare agreement between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia offers no benefit to New Zealand customers, but will benefit Australian travellers. NZ Airports says the agreement disincentivises Virgin Australian from setting up new routes to New Zealand, and could keep Trans-Tasman flight prices high. The codesh…

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Midday Rural News for 27 August 2024 6:40

17d ago6:40

6:40

An agri-analyst says falling sheep numbers means meat companies will need to make some tough decisions. Beef and Lamb New Zealand's latest stock survey shows over the past decade, breeding ewe numbers have dropped by 5-point-4 million.

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Midday Sports News for 27 August 2024 2:02

17d ago2:02

2:02

The All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the team have adjusted "seamlessly" to the loss of attack coach Leon MacDonald as they prepare to take on the Springboks at their Ellis Park cauldron.

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Midday Business News for 27 August 2024 7:58

24d ago7:58

7:58

Midday Business News for 27 August 2024 Trans-Tasman steel products company Vulcan Steel's full-year profit is weaker amid tough trading conditions regarded as worse than the global financial crisis of 15-years ago.

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Islamophobic pamphlets distributed in letterboxes is 'gross' - mayor 2:13

22d ago2:13

2:13

Posties in the capital are refusing to deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer. The pamphlets, by Better Wellington, claim the council wants the city's mosques to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer through loud speakers -- believed to be a reference to recent District Plan changes which allow mosques to use their…

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Prisoners held in prolonged solitary confinement - Inspectorate 6:51

17d ago6:51

6:51

Some prisoners housed in the Corrections' Extreme Risk Unit have spent over 900 days in solitary confinement, considered a breach of international human rights, where the maximum is 15 days. The Office of the Inspectorate found the conditions for the 13 men from the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (PERU), in Auckland Prison were overly and unnecessa…

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Film & TV Ep. 21 | 'Twisters' on Digital (feat. Sasha Lane), 'Greedy People' (feat. Himesh Patel) & 'The Crow' 51:28

18d ago51:28

51:28

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and High Def Digest's Bryan Kluger discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: Alamo Drafthouse reopenings in Dallas-Fort Worth (0:00-05:13) THE CROW mention (05:13-15:44) BLINK TWICE mention (15:44-19:36) GREEDY PEOPLE review (19:36-25:03) THAT 90S SHOW: PART 3 - Ep. 1 rev…

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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 August 2024 14:35

25d ago14:35

14:35

On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay on Monday morning after the area was hit with heavy rain, the Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - sta…

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How to make travel agencies future proof 25:10

23d ago25:10

25:10

This week on Talking Travel, the duo discuss the so-called happiest places on earth. Plus, how to make travel agencies future proof.By Travel Talk Australia

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Police provide more details of Blockhouse Bay death 2:25

18d ago2:25

2:25

Police have provided more details on a violent struggle before the death of a man in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay on Saturday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Fifth week of Polkinghorne trial begins 2:27

18d ago2:27

2:27

The Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - starting its fifth week, going through the search histories and messages on two cellphones related to the case. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 26 August 2024 6:42

18d ago6:42

6:42

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 26 August 2024 2:05

22d ago2:05

2:05

Lydia Ko says it'll be a low key celebration following her victory at the British Open at St Andrews this morning.

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Midday Business News for 26 August 2024 7:54

23d ago7:54

7:54

Midday Business News for 26 August 2024

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Kāpiti line commuter train hit by rockfall 3:18

19d ago3:18

3:18

A commuter train on the Kāpiti line has hit by rockfall between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay on Monday morning after the area was hit with heavy rain. Kiwirail head of metro services Jon Knight spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Wild weather causes havoc in parts of the country 4:56

19d ago4:56

4:56

Main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country.

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24 & 25 August 2024 - Ahab: The Sins of Israel 41:00

19d ago41:00

41:00

By Queenstown Baptist Church

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Quentin Nolan: Boosting Queenstown's Economy Through the Snow Machine Festival's Spectacular Success 12:49

24d ago12:49

12:49

Curious about how one event can inject millions into a local economy? Our latest episode of The Outlet promises to deliver insights as we chat with Quentin Nolan about the phenomenal economic impact of the Snow Machine festival on Queenstown. Attracting around seven and a half thousand attendees, mainly from Australia, Snow Machine is not just a ce…

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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024 15:52

25d ago15:52

15:52

On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities release their reviews, new analysis warns it will be near impossible to cut $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline hea…

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Polkinghorne trial: Detective quizzed on Pauline Hanna's internet history 2:36

21d ago2:36

2:36

A detective is being quizzed in court on Friday on the internet history of Pauline Hanna, the woman allegedly murdered by her husband. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 23 August 2024 6:51

27d ago6:51

6:51

News from the rural farming sector.

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Midday Sports News for 23 August 2024 2:06

27d ago2:06

2:06

Shaun Johnson says running out at Mt Smart Stadium for the last time as Warriors player will be emotional but insists it will be business as usual come kick off.

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