Best Geoffrey Miller Podcasts (2024)

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Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the escalating aggression between Israel and Hezbollah 2:59

6m ago2:59

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A geopolitical expert says the latest aggression in the war between Israel and Hezbollah has an air of 'inevitability'. Israel has reportedly killed almost 500 in air strikes and injured 1600 in the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006. Israel's Defence Force says its mission is to stop the Iran-backed Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel's north an…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on nurses rejecting the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise 4:30

4m ago4:30

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Nurses in England have widely rejected the Government's proposed 5.5 percent pay rise. According to an online vote run by the Royal College of Nursing, two-thirds of nurses said this increase wasn't fair. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they've seen junior doctors get 35 percent raises following the Covid-19 pandemic - and they're hoping to be pro…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's Reserve Bank holding the Official Cash Rate for seventh time in a row 3:50

13m ago3:50

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The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive hold was widely tipped by economists - and they haven't ruled out additional increases either. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlines his predictions for when the economy will turn around a…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra annual results 2:54

4h ago2:54

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Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning. Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of $7.80 for the 23/24 season - and they've debated the possibility of a higher-than-expected annual dividend. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024 3:59

2h ago3:59

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The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ordered Wellington-based Government departments to call their staff back into the office to boost performance and keep local businesses going. Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan unpacks…

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The Huddle: Is the Darleen Tana saga hurting the Greens' popularity? 9:27

2h ago9:27

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Green Party is set to meet to discuss Darleen Tana's fate on October 17th. Why has it taken this long to reach a possible solution? Is this hurting their political numbers? Shou…

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John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark 4:35

3h ago4:35

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KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $111.8 billion - jumping 19 percent from the previous year. Member contributions have risen to $11.2 billion and returns are strong at $13.1 billion. Financial Markets Authority director John Horner says…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2024 1:40:22

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24 September, Police Minister Mark Mitchell stepped up to explain why Commissioner Andrew Coster is the perfect fit to lead the new Social Investment Agency. Heart of the City boss Viv Beck explained why Auckland Council needs to follow Wellington and require the council staff to c…

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party rescheduling their Special General Meeting for Darleen Tana 5:11

5h ago5:11

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The Green Party has set a new date for a special meeting to decide whether to boot now-independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. The meeting was postponed for a hearing of Tana's legal claim she was pressured to resign, after an investigation found she likely knew of alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Green Party co-leader C…

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Dave Stackhouse: Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander on the investigations into the Port Hills fire 2:43

31m ago2:43

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A new report into Port Hills fire has located the private property where the fire originated - but the cause remains undetermined. The fire started on February 14 and spread over 700ha, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 properties. FENZ District Commander Dave Stackhouse says the owner of the property in question has been ruled out as a suspe…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister hopeful Andrew Coster will succeed in new Social Investment Agency role 3:18

1h ago3:18

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The Police Minister has confidence Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will fit well into his new role. Coster has led the police since 2020, but will move to become the head of the Social Investment Agency in November. Mark Mitchell says the agency will be at the forefront of dealing with inter-generational social issues. He says he looks forward to…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I hope our next Police Commissioner is tougher on crime 2:19

15m ago2:19

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So, Andrew Coster has resigned as Police Commissioner and he's got himself a new job. He's going to be running the Government's new Social Investment Agency - and I reckon he's going to be good at this. I acknowledge this might not be a popular appointment, I think a lot of people will see this for what it probably is - which is that it feels an aw…

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon's response to Andrew Coster stepping down as Police Commissioner 5:32

5m ago5:32

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The Prime Minister says Andrew Coster has been an outstanding Police Commissioner - as he takes on a new role Coster has been appointed the head of the Government's Social Investment Agency, stepping down as Commissioner by November. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Andrew Coster faced some pushback when National was in opposition…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the AFL clashing with Katy Perry over Grand Final song choices 4:55

10m ago4:55

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Katy Perry has reportedly faced some pushback over her proposed song choices ahead of her AFL Grand Final performance. The pop star is set to headline as the pre-game entertainment act - and it's been revealed league officials told her to play the hits from her back catalogue while Perry wanted to showcase newer stuff. Australian correspondent Murr…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the allegations against Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova 4:44

2h ago4:44

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The Professional Footballers' Association is standing with the governing body regarding alleged inappropriate behaviour by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova towards a player. Newstalk ZB understands a number of players were dissatisfied with New Zealand Football's handling of the employment-related matter. The incident, which the players say happened d…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO calls for Auckland workers to return to the city's CBD 4:04

4h ago4:04

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Heart of the City is urging Auckland Council to follow the Wellington's lead on cracking down on people working from home. Public Service bosses are being told to manage staff working out of office as an agreement - not an entitlement. Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck says council workers are only required to come to the office three days a week. She…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent ahead of the Budget promising to 'rebuild Britain' 5:24

11m ago5:24

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Over in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on October 30th. She's warned this Budget will involve some 'difficult choices' regarding tax, spending and benefits. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says significant tax rises have been ruled out to fix the multi-billion pound financial 'black hole'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…

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Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lifts 3:09

13m ago3:09

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New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LIST…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2024 1:41:04

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 23 September 2024, Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. NZ Herald journalist Michael Morrah tells Heather what Polkinghorne told reporters outside court and what his mistress has had to say. Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why s…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million 4:39

20m ago4:39

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Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 million in new shares for investors, to cut into its $1.8 billion debt. Fletcher Building has announced a group net loss of $227 million last month. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says this is p…

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The Huddle: Do we need to send the public servants back to the office? 10:12

28m ago10:12

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Wellington mayor Tory Whanau's in hot water after she got caught flip-flopping on whether she sold her car to pay the bills. What's going on here? Is this a bad look? The Government…

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Nicola Willis: Public Service Minister defends ordering public servants to go back to the office 9:04

29m ago9:04

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The Public Service Minister has put the hard word on Government departments and urged them to call their staff back to the office. She says there are performance downsides to working-from-home arrangements - and harmful impacts on local businesses. Willis says these changes will begin with public service departments updating their remote working ru…

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Diane Calvert: Wellington City Councillor calls for Government intervention after questionable week from Tory Whanau 3:00

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There's further calls for Government intervention in Wellington City Council after a rough TV interview from the mayor. Tory Whanau has faced criticism following a Q&A interview where she backtracked on why she sold her car, contradicted herself, and got confused on questions. Local councillor Diane Calvert has been calling for a Crown facilitator …

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Duane Leo: Public Service Association national secretary on the Government wanting public servants to work from offices again 4:20

5m ago4:20

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The Government's ordering public servants back to the office, with a crackdown on working from home. Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has outlined new expectations for agency bosses to make flexible working an agreement, not an entitlement. She says there are performance downsides to such arrangements - and impacts on local businesses. Public …

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Michael Morrah: NZ Herald reporter on Philip Polkinghorne being found not guilty of murder or manslaughter 4:48

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Gasps from the public gallery as Philip Polkinghorne was declared not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021 - nor of manslaughter. He's been discharged, but will be back in court in November for sentencing on meth possession charges. NZ Herald reporter Michael Morrah was in court. He says it was very tense as the verdict was announced.…

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