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The Contraversial (sic) Kiwi pops back in to tell us what he's hearing from his TikTok community Duncan talks to former True Bliss star Megan Alatini about perimenopause and why women need a health week of their own And who was the biggest star at the Olympics? We try to pick our favouriteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You’ve probably heard the tragic story of Wellington nurse Maria Leonard Packe who died from a strain of the influenza flu, leaving behind her husband John - who is also in hospital in a critical condition - and two teenage children. We speak to Maria’s brother Darrell to update us on how John is and how Kiwi’s can help in their time of need. It's been a big week in sport - we speak to sports broadcaster Martin Denvir about the future of the All Blacks and Gary Denvir about New Zealand's progress in the Paris Olympic Games.The Packe family's Givealittle page - https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tough-times
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Woolworths workers are going on strike. We talk to the duty manager of one of the worst Woolworths in the country Do you park in disabled car parks? Should the fines be heavier for using a park that other people need?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is Shane Reti asleep at the health ministry wheel? Are Ambulance workers serious about going on strike?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chloe Swarbrick has her work cut out for her. The Greens have had a horrendous year - think Golriz and Tana...Now they're trying to get the government to see the light on climate change. Swarbrick joins us live. Retired NZSAS veteran Jamie Pennel has a book out called Serviceman J. He spent many years fighting the Afghanistan war, and details to us in detail what it was like inside the deadly Inter-Continental Hotel in Kabul in 2011. For those who don't know, Jamie and many other soldiers helped save many inside that hotel who were under Taliban terrorism threat. Sadly 12 people lost their lives. We go in depth with Jamie on the programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Keith McLaughlin, chief executive of Centrix, joins me to discuss the 50,000 Kiwi businesses that closed this year!
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50,000 businesses have shut up shop. Why? Well...it's cooked out there folks. CEO of Centrix, Keith McLaughlin talks more on this. Do you get migraines, and where can you get help on this? Ella Jensen-Graham, a long standing sufferer of migraine disease, explains. Another push for Adrian Orr to sort things outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We talked about dads yesterday, but we like balance on this show, so my mum Sue Garner is in the studio. We also discuss when the right time is to go to a retirement home, and whether us 'white folk' are too quick to throw our oldies in them. Influenza A is rife this season, and Dr Brian Betty explains more on the show. Ever wondered how much a brand spanking new house in Japan costs? Well....around $120K apparently! Real estate agent Rosie Kininmonth-Deans joins us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's the Manosphere, and how it is infecting the minds of our young men. Our Chief Censor joins to discuss, along with researcher Rob Cope Another anonymous email from a cop in crisis - are we eating ourselves alive in this country? We aren't treating these people the way they should be, in my opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A raw and honest take from someone hooked on vaping - Lisa shares her story
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Vape researcher Lucy Hardie talks how vapes are marketed and why 1 in 4 young people aged 15-34 are puffing on these things. Lisa Diedricks, a vaper hooked on the stuff, shares her raw and honest story about vaping sent her to the hospital, but the hook was so strong she's still addicted. What must the government do now that we've essentially created a whole new addiction - People who've never smoked are now hooked on something else, and some smokers who have used vaping as a way to get off the darts are now hooked on both... Bad News Brad Olsen on the new tax cuts that will make us all millionaires!! Not...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A current frontline cop speaks out about the struggles facing NZ Police. This is, quite frankly, damning stuff. A must listen. The 'scorpion sting' has hit retail in 2024, says head of Newmarket business association Mark Knoff-Thomas. He talks criminals who are ruining it for everyone, and the trickle down effect of the cost of living crisis on businesses. Gary Denvir with sport - where's our medal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Police are struggling. Big time. A frontline cop joins us to share some damning facts. We have used a voice changer to protect his identity.
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LIVE from the NZ House in the Olympic village where we get reaction from the mens sevens quarter final exit, and the deputy Chef De Mission joins us after the flagbearer's official announcement. NZ Police are leaving in droves. What's up with Mark Mitchell's 'take the money here or leave' attitude? Seriously? Alli Kennedy, 22 year old entrepreneur, has come up with an amazing new game to teach Kiwi kids about finance - Share-nanigans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Divorce: More couples are splitting up than ever but rather than spend your lifesavings on Lawyers why not use a Divorce Coach? Frontline Police Pressures: How we can stop our cops moving to Australia for more money and better conditions? We asked the Minister of Police and his answer is a shocker. How Gen Z are making life harder for managers: The generation that put 'life' first in the work life balance equation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You know those flash looking stone benchtops? Apparently they could be the new asbestos. So what is this 'engineered stone' stuff, and how damaging is it?Cam Paranthoiene, co-owner of AGB Stone, says if this is done wrong then workers are exposed to the potentially fatal lung disease silicosis.Anna Taylor was a rower until a spinal cord injury forced her to change her game plan. So she turned to paracycling. Since then she has claimed a silver and bronze at the 2024 Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Rio. Anna joins us before she heads off to this years Paris Paralympics.
"Bad News" Brad Olsen joins us...yep...inflation inflation inflationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today the Police Association reacts to claims I made on the podcast yesterday .. that South Auckland has a massive shortage of cops… 80 cops short - because a huge chunk of them have been moved to Auckland CBDs as part of that marketing exercise.
He gets shit done and puts his boot firmly up the arse of those who need it… Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown joins me in his crusade against overzealous traffic management and the cone mania in the city.
A new audiobook platform just launching in NZ is being run as a social purpose corporation .. so when you buy an audio book you can also select a bricks and mortar bookshop to receive a commission. Nick Johnson, co-founder of Libro.fm, joins us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gees, jam packed show today:
Tik Toker 'The Contraversial Kiwi' fronts up after calling me out as an 'arrogant prick' for saying supermarket thieves were 'arrogant' and 'entitled'. We go in depth for 15 minutes. Do not miss it. Mahe Drysdale - former Olympic gold medalist turned Tauranga's new mayor joins us. Police horror stories: How the new governments decision to put more police on the beat in Aucklands CBD has left one station 80 officers short.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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