Best Dave Quak Podcasts (2024)

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How 'celebrity menopause' isn't empowering others 24:08

1h ago24:08

24:08

Real life for women in midlife shouldn't include comparisons to Jennifer Aniston says health journalist Niki Bezzant. Her new book is called The Everything Guide: Hormones, health and happiness in menopause, midlife and beyond.

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Expert Feature: Planting 22:08

2h ago22:08

22:08

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, today's expert feature is for you. The aptly named Gus Flower is the operations manager at Hamilton Gardens, one of our most varied and renowned public gardens.

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Made in NZ: The Wand Tonearm 13:03

2h ago13:03

13:03

This week for NZ Made vinyl album buffs around the motu will be pleased as our guest makes high end turn tables from his base in Motueka. The company is called Wand Analogue products and it's run by Simon Brown.

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Television Critic: Linda Burgess 11:40

40m ago11:40

11:40

Today Linda speaks to Mark about My Dream Green Home on TVNZ+, The War of the Worlds on TVNZ+ and Outlander on Neon.

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New research on women entrepreneurs 9:52

34m ago9:52

9:52

A recent joint study by researchers at the Universities of Auckland and Nottingham found that for many female entrepreneurs find difficulties with their work life balance.

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Kapiti Crop Swap helping keeping household costs down 10:17

44m ago10:17

10:17

As many New Zealanders feel the pinch of rising food prices, an increasing number of communities are returning to the days of bartering for the things they need. Jessica Keltie helped set up the Kapiti Crop Swap. She speaks to Mark.

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Waitara High School's phone ban ingenuity 10:21

1h ago10:21

10:21

The Principal of Waitara High School in Taranaki has changed his mind about the ban on phones in school. Initially the school would allow their year 13s to have their phones with them as they transition into adulthood. But that's changed.

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Ministry, Marriage, and more with Jess Quak 42:28

3h ago42:28

42:28

Jess is the best! Being in ministry and life with her is the absolute you! In this episode, you will hear more about the way God has used us in ministry together, and what it's like to co-lead a church. We Spirit-Led segue into speaking about Jess' testimony, and the way God has set her free from depression and brokenness.... Although we didn't pla…

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Critter of the Week black eye grasshopper 13:22

22h ago13:22

13:22

This week's critter, found above the treeline in Ka Tiritiri o te Moana the Southern Alps, highlights the resilience and diversity of our alpine fauna.

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DIY with Stan Scott 7:53

1h ago7:53

7:53

Builder Stan Scott is along again this week to help out with any DIY projects. If you have a question for him you can text 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz.

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Lentil Pie with Puffy Cheese Sauce 11:40

1h ago11:40

11:40

Julie Biuso has a wonderful recipe for budding young chefs to have go at this week. She's sharing her recipe for Lentil Pie with Puffy Cheese Sauce with Mark.

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NZ Live: Leonard Powell 34:35

2h ago34:35

34:35

For NZ Live today we have one of our very own RNZers. Leonard Powell is a producer and journalist for 'First Up', but spends his spare time writing smooth, summery, and often witty songs that we all love.

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Film Review with Kate Rodger 11:05

2h ago11:05

11:05

Kate talks to Mark about two animated films out in time for the school holidays, Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2. They also talk about the death of acting legend Donald Sutherland.

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Freaky Friday 3:41

43m ago3:41

3:41

We're back sharing more of your spooky, unexplainable or coincidental stories. If you have a tale to tell, email us at afternoons@rnz.co.nz.

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How snoring could be a sign of heart problems 12:24

5h ago12:24

12:24

That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance - it could be bad for your heart. Australian researchers have identified snoring as a possible early warning sign of dangerously high blood pressure.

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2024 NZ Olympic team mascot talks about the role 8:31

2h ago8:31

8:31

Representing your country at the Olympics is the pinnacle of an athlete's career. It's the same in the mascot world Come July, Kapiti Coast teacher, Kate Thompson will be donning the mascot outfit for the New Zealand Olympics team .

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Winter solstice tradition of Wiccan, an explainer 10:51

3h ago10:51

10:51

Today is the shortest day of the year for Aotearoa New Zealand. For many cultures and faiths it's a important time of year. For those who follow the Wiccan traditions it's a time to reflect and gather with friends and family.

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History - "The history of politicians' perks" 8:43

9h ago8:43

8:43

How many perks should our MPs get? What is fair and what is unfair? This topic has been in the news and has a long and controversial history. Today Dr Grant Morris explores the history of politicians' perks in New Zealand.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dave Quak Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sunburnt Souls

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Afternoons

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The Zone with Timm McCoy

Timm McCoy

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How 'celebrity menopause' isn't empowering others 24:08

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Expert Feature: Planting 22:08

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Made in NZ: The Wand Tonearm 13:03

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Television Critic: Linda Burgess 11:40

1
New research on women entrepreneurs 9:52

1
Kapiti Crop Swap helping keeping household costs down 10:17

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Waitara High School's phone ban ingenuity 10:21

1
Ministry, Marriage, and more with Jess Quak 42:28

1
Critter of the Week black eye grasshopper 13:22

1
DIY with Stan Scott 7:53

1
Lentil Pie with Puffy Cheese Sauce 11:40

1
NZ Live: Leonard Powell 34:35

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Film Review with Kate Rodger 11:05

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Freaky Friday 3:41

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How snoring could be a sign of heart problems 12:24

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2024 NZ Olympic team mascot talks about the role 8:31

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Winter solstice tradition of Wiccan, an explainer 10:51

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History - "The history of politicians' perks" 8:43

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