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Suzie Bates is one of the greatest athletes New Zealand has ever produced: A White Ferns legend, Olympian, Commonwealth Games medallist, double international and all-round bloody impressive human.
This podcast originally came out in 2023. I am rereleasing it because Suzie is about to retire from the game she has given everything to.
This truly is the end of an era: 20 years as a White Fern which is over half her life. She captained the White Ferns for almost seven years. The first woman to play 350 internationals, and the first woman to score 25,000 career runs across international and domestic cricket.
This chat covers everything:
Growing up in Dunedin, playing cricket with boys, making her Otago debut at 15, becoming a New Zealand basketball and cricket rep as a teenager, the rise of women’s cricket, form slumps, mental health, retirement and what comes next.
And then there are the stories: partying with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at the Beijing Olympics (with David Beckham casually being there). Hanging out backstage with the Rolling Stones while Mick Jagger was watching cricket with one shoe on and much more!
Suzie Bates has earned GOAT status for her cricket, and she deserves it.
She is humble, funny and honest. A truly great Kiwi.
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Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.”
Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about.
I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.
They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/
No pressure, no judgement — they’re just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Morgana O’Reilly. is the first ever Emmy Award Winning actress we have had on the podcast!
You may know her from the HBO show The White Lotus.
Or from the iconic Aussie soap, Neighbours.
Or maybe Mean Mums. Or the cop show Bust Up on Neon. Or her incredible film “Stories about my body”
But this conversation reminded me very quickly that a person is never just their IMDb page.
Morgana is so funny, so sharp, so sarcastic, so wildly honest, and one of those people who can tell a story about a rock bottom moment in her life and still somehow manage to make it funny, thoughtful and vulnerable all at once.
There is a lot in this one:
+ We talk White Lotus, of course.
+Her broke years in New York when she made money by being a model at foot worship parties.
+The reality of winning an Emmy Award during a pandemic.
+And her new film Stories About My Body, which started as a solo show and has now become this incredibly personal movie about making peace with the bits of yourself you’ve spent years fighting.
Morgana is AWESOME. For someone who is world class at pretending to be other people, she is also incredibly comfortable in her own skin. Even if you don’t know her or her work, you’ll be a fan after this. She has so many amazing stories, and she tells them brilliantly.
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Mark Sainsbury has been part of the NZ media landscape for as long as you can remember. For 5 years he was the host of a nightly 7pm show on TV1 called Close up. This was at a time when prime time free to air TV still commanded a huge audience.
And this is “Sainso’s” first ever long form podcast! It’s a very wide-ranging conversation:
+ We talk about his iconic moustache, of course.
+ His best stories about working with Sir Paul Holmes.
+ Memories of the 1981 Springbok tour
+ Getting publicly dumped from prime-time TV.
+ Why Paul Henry publicly criticized him.
+ His friendship with Sir Edmund Hillary.
+ Men’s health. Ageing. And the weirdness of having one of the country’s most familiar faces.
Mark is funny, self-deprecating, brutally honest, and full of stories that could only come from someone who has lived such a full life.
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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate.
We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.
So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.
I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, why didn’t I do this earlier?
A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.
Start planning now—Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is the founder of Moodi, one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in New Zealand.
Kate started the business straight out of uni, putting every cent she had into the company.
Four years later, Moodi is in supermarkets, selling millions of cans, expanding into Australia and heading for the US. And at the time of recording this episode Moodi is giving away a sexy gold Range Rovers worth $130,000.
All of this success has been due to one thing: Hard work.
Kate is impressive. She is disciplined, driven, thoughtful and incredibly honest about the unsexy parts of being an entrepreneur. Some of the ground we cover includes:
+ Her childhood and the books that inspired her.
+ The 40-year life plan written at 17.
+ The brutal first year of Moodi, and the cringy other name that was on her short list.
+ And why she still carries her teenage goal-setting journal with her when she travels.
This is a great episode for anyone who has ever wanted to start something, build something, or just understand what it takes to go all in on a dream.
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Barry Soper has been around New Zealand politics for so long that Rob Muldoon was Prime Minister back in the 1970s when Barry first started his life as a political reporter.
Since then he has covered all 12 Prime Ministers of New Zealand. He’s seen the boozing, the backstabbing, the egos, the feuds, the big personalities, the little moments, and all the stuff that never makes it into the official version of history.
And now, after 50 years in the press gallery, he’s put a lot of those stories into a new book called One Last Question, Prime Minister.
Barry is 74 now and still incredibly sharp, funny and totally unapologetic for his opinions.
Outside of the political stuff, some of the stuff we talk about includes:
+ His marriage with Heather Duplessis Allen, being a dad later in life and what he wants his younger kids to know about him when they grow up.
+ His feud with Duncan Garner.
+ Meeting Nelson Mandela, Yoko Ono and others.
+ His recent brush with death, grief, aging,
This was a really fun conversation. Barry is one of those great old-school New Zealand characters. A proper raconteur. And whether you agree with him or not, I think you will find this conversation incredibly entertaining.
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Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Your KiwiSaver account is one of those things that’s easy to set up and then completely ignore whilst you’re hoping it’s all working out in the background.
I had a chat with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor, and it genuinely gave me clarity on what it means to have a KiwiSaver plan, and whether mine was actually set up to perform over the long-term.
Generate is an award‑winning KiwiSaver provider with a strong track record of long‑term performance.
You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom.
No pressure, no hard sell, no judgment. Just clear advice to help you feel confident you’re on track. I promise you will not regret doing it- there is a good reason Generate won Consumer NZs Peoples Choice Award for the 6th time.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
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You might know Katie Flood from the Bravo reality shows Below Deck Mediterranean, or Winter House, or maybe you don’t know her at all: and that’s totally fine, because that’s what these conversations are all about- getting to know people or getting to learn more about people you may have a pre-formed opinion on.
Katie Flood is from Whangārei, she went to boarding school in Auckland, then somehow ended up working on some of the most expensive superyachts in the world, serving the sort of people whose names most of us only see on the Forbes Rich list or on TMZ.
And some of the stories are wild.
We talk about what life is really like working for billionaires, the difference between real yachting and the Below Deck, the biggest tip she ever got (which was from Simon Cowell) and what Leonardo DiCaprio is actually like when he casually wanders onto a boat in the south of France!
We also talk about some darker, heavier stuff: anxiety, grief, burnout, being suddenly thrown into the Bravo universe, online hate, and what it’s like living in Dubai while missiles are being intercepted overhead.
This was the first time we met and my impression was Katie is funny, honest, self-aware, very Kiwi and very very sweary!
I loved this conversation because it went to places I absolutely did not expect in her trademark authentic unapologetic unfiltered style.
I hope you like it :)
Dom
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This is a first for the Dom Harvey Podcast- a 4-way! I’m joined by Rowan, Alan and Adam from Viva La Dirt League- one of the biggest New Zealand success stories most Kiwis have never heard of.
Full disclosure: a week before this conversation, I didn’t know much about them either. Then I saw the buzz in the office, did a deep dive, and realised these three unassuming Kiwi lads have built something absolutely massive.
We’re talking 7.4 million YouTube subscribers, 5.6 billion views, a global fanbase, a custom-built studio with a giant green screen, a medieval tavern, a fake tech store, and a full-noise business that began with a few mates making nerdy videos for fun.
Rowan, Alan and Adam are the brains behind VLDL.
What started in 2011 with parody songs and rough-as-guts sketches has become an international comedy machine for /gamers and fantasy fans.
We talk about the early days when every video seemed to lose them subscribers.
The moment they quit safe jobs to go all-in.
Raising more than $4 million on Kickstarter.
The pressure of employing people.
And the strange reality of being famous to millions online while still walking around New Zealand mostly unnoticed.
This is a funny, honest chat about creativity, business, resilience, friendship and building something huge from the bottom of the world.
If you love VLDL you’ll naturally love this.
You’ll also get a lot from it if you are interested in becoming a content creator.
But its just great story for anyone who is interested in New Zealanders doing epic shit.
I loved this one. Hope you do too.
Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.”
Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about.
I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.
They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom.
No pressure, no judgement — they’re just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is bonus episode of the Dom Harvey Podcast, brought to you by Neon and their new Kiwi series Bust Up!
The show stars Morgana O’Reilly and Roimata Fox who play the roles of exes who end up working together, which felt very familiar! LOL
Check out the trailer for Bust Up Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGz8Tcj35IY
So, for this episode, I’m joined by my ex-wife, former radio co-host, and current business partner Jay-Jay Feeney.
We talk about:
+ What it’s really like to work with your ex.
+ How we went from married couple to business partners.
+ Why we still consider each other family.
+ And whether a marriage that ends can still be thought of as a success.
It’s honest, funny, occasionally uncomfortable.
Hope you like it.
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Tony Kemp (“Kempy”) had a massive career in rugby league playing for the Kwis and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
He was assistant coach of the Warriors when they made the NRL grand final in 2002. And by the age of 34 he was the head coach of the Warriors, with Ivan Clary as his assistant, before a very public sacking.
He’s also done a tonne of media work where he has a reputation for his strong opinions.
We discuss all those parts of Kempy in this podcast.
But this conversation is more about the man underneath all of that.
Tony talks about his childhood: the family tragedy that saw three of his siblings drown, being raised by his grandmother and initially believing she was his mum. Then growing up around chaos and domestic violence and the PTSD and depression that this unresolved trauma caused much later in life.
There are some heavy moments in this one. But there’s also humour, warmth and a lot of wisdom.
I came away from this conversation seeing Tony completely differently. I think you will too.
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Massive thanks to Generate for sponsoring this episode.
We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.
So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.
I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as the show sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, I should have done this years earlier!
A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.
Start planning now! Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Molly Spark is a 22 year old from Canterbury, and she spends her spare time doing things that sound like a PTSD inducing nightmare for most of us:
Her sport is multi-day expedition races through mountains, rivers, forests and bush.
You may have heard of the iconic event called Godzone- it got a bit of mainstream coverage after Richie McCaw took part a few years ago- that’s an expedition race.
1000km in a week. Sleep deprivation. Hallucinations. Limited food. Carrying everything you need in a backpack. Navigating with a map and compass. And the wild part? She LIVES for this stuff. She is built different.
This podcast is a small part of the Molly Spark story.
We talk about resilience, fear, suffering, hallucinations, sleep deprivation, near-death moments, and why she genuinely believes discomfort is one of the best things a person can experience. There is also a great story about how Richie McCaw almost killed her.
This is one of my favourite podcasts so far- partly because the sport of expedition racing itself is so wild, but mostly because Molly is such a firecracker. She just oozes positivity and joy.
This chat definitely didn’t make me want to become an expedition racer….but it did make me wish Molly was my friend.
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Greg Newbold is best known as one of New Zealand’s top criminologists. He spent 30 years at Canterbury University and became to go-to guy whenever the main stream media wanted someone to comment on crime.
But his back story is jaw dropping.
In the 1970s, when Greg was in his early 20s, he was a heroin user and dealer, socialising in the same circles as New Zealand’s most infamous drug dealer, Terry Clarke aka Mr Asia.
He eventually got busted and was sentenced to seven-and-a-half-years in prison.
Then somehow… he comes out the other side, gets a PhD and completely reinvented himself as one of New Zealand’s leading criminologists and university professors. And he has just put out a new book too called Dream Dealer.
https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/non-fiction/biography-memoir/dream-dealer
In this conversation, Greg opens up about how he became addicted to heroin, the reality of life at Paremoremo maximum security prison back then, and the surprising lessons he learned about human nature while locked up alongside some of the country’s most notorious criminals.
At nearly 75 years old, Greg’s still running, swimming, lifting weights, and reflecting on a life that’s been chaotic, controversial, and ultimately incredibly fulfilling.
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Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.”
Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about.
I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.
They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom.
No pressure, no judgement — they’re just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Dom Harvey Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast, its producers, or any sponsors associated with the show.
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Today’s guest is one of those people who quietly makes New Zealand a better place.
Tony Scott (aka Scottie) has spent more than 30 years in the fire service. And for the past 8 years he has been Crew Chief at Auckland Airport.
Chances are, even if you don’t know his name, you’ve seen the impact of his work.
Scottie is the man behind the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge: the iconic annual event where firefighters climb 1,103 steps in full gear to raise money for Blood Cancer New Zealand.
What started as a small idea with a handful of firefighters has now raised almost 20 million dollars for Kiwis battling cancers. And this episode is being released to coincide with the 21st anniversary of this iconic Kiwi fundraiser
As well as the Sky Tower challenge, we find out who Scotty is- his early years, the stutter he had to overcome to get the job of his dreams, the emotional toll of recovering bodies and saving lives, his reaction when he was awarded a Queens Service Medal and much more.
After spending a couple of hours with Scottie, you discover pretty quickly that this isn’t about publicity or recognition for him.
He’s just one of those genuinely good humans who gets a lot of fulfilment out of helping other people.
There’s a lot of heart in this episode.
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We are so lucky to have Dr Lucy Hone in New Zealand.
She is one of the world’s leading voices on resilience and grief. Her TED Talk, Three Secrets of Resilient People, has been viewed more than 9 million times and is one of the most watched TED Talks in the world.
She’s also a mother who endured the unimaginable loss of her 12-year-old daughter Abi in a car accident in 2014.
In this episode we talk about Abi- who she was, what she loved, the life she might have lived… but we also go much deeper than that.
We talk about how people survive the things they think will destroy them.
Why grief isn’t something you just “get over.”
And why the famous five stages of grief might actually be doing more harm than good.
Lucy also opens up about forgiveness, parenting through trauma, post-traumatic growth and the reality of rebuilding a life after everything changes.
This is a conversation about loss. But it’s also a conversation about living.
And I’d like to think it is a tribute to the life of Abigail Anne Hone. A life that was cut tragically and painfully short.
***
Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Your KiwiSaver account is one of those things that’s easy to set up and then completely ignore whilst you’re hoping it’s all working out in the background.
I had a chat with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor, and it genuinely gave me clarity on what it means to have a KiwiSaver plan, and whether mine was actually set up to perform over the long-term.
Generate is an award‑winning KiwiSaver provider with a strong track record of long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom.
No pressure, just clear advice to help you feel confident you’re on track.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A quick warning before we get into this episode: this conversation includes discussion around gang life, drug use, childhood sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, and trauma. Please listen with care.
Lee Tepuia is a father of seven, a former Rebels Motorcycle Club member, a 501 deportee, and now a qualified youth worker helping vulnerable young people through the gym he founded in Blenheim called Box on Boxing.
And in 2026 he was awarded a Local Hero medal at the Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the year awards.
But that description barely scratches the surface.
Lee grew up carrying trauma most people could never imagine. He found brotherhood in gang life, spent years building a life in Australia, then had it ripped away when he was detained and deported back to New Zealand under Australia’s 501 laws, despite never being convicted of a crime there.
At his lowest point, Lee says he didn’t want to be here anymore.
But somehow, through boxing, therapy, community, and a decision to finally confront the pain he’d spent decades trying to outrun, he rebuilt his life from the ground up.
What struck me most about this conversation is that Lee doesn’t try to present himself as a saint. He owns his mistakes. He talks openly about addiction, violence, mental health, shame, and the consequences of his choices. But he also talks about redemption, purpose, and what it actually takes to change.
This is not a podcast about glorifying gangs.
It’s a conversation about trauma, survival, accountability, forgiveness, and hope.
Need to talk?
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Aoake Te Rā 0800 000 053 Bereaved by suicide service.
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Frank Bunce is regarded as one of the great All Black Centres of all time.
He first got selected when he was 30 and went on to play 55 tests, including a rugby world cup final.
At the time of recording this episode Frank was on TV in New Zealand on the reality show “Celebrity Treasure Island” so we discuss why, at the age of 64, he agreed to do it. Thanks to the team at TVNZ for helping set this conversation up.
I don’t think Buncey has ever spoken this openly or at this length ever before which makes this episode pretty special.
We talk about Franks journey from growing up in South Auckland with 7 siblings and working on the back of a rubbish truck to the world stage, representing both Samoa and the All Blacks and being part of the transformational shift from amateur rugby to the professional era.
There are some incredible rugby stories here- including his very special relationship with Jonah Lomu and Eric Rush and his love-hate relationship with coach Laurie Mains. But this episode goes far beyond sport.
Frank opens up about aging, identity, fatherhood, friendship, grief, retirement, and the emotional challenges that come when elite sport suddenly disappears.
This is a reflective and also very funny conversation with one of New Zealand sport’s great characters.
*****
Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate.
We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.
So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.
I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, why didn’t I do this earlier?
A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.
Start planning now! Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flynn Chisholm, or as he is known by his 121,000 Instagram followers, "Fizzy Sends" is the New Zealand record holder in a breath-taking activity known as “death diving.”
He is also a speed climber. And at this time of releasing this episode he is about to attempt a record for the most pull ups.
Flynn is one of New Zealand’s most exciting extreme athletes.
In this podcast, Flynn shares the mindset, discipline, and faith behind a sport that most people (me included) don’t understand and can’t even comprehend.
Some of the stuff we discuss includes:
+ What death diving actually is. And why it’s growing worldwide
+ The mental process before stepping off a 40m cliff
+ How he assesses risk before taking each jump.
+ Why he doesn’t read comments and how he handles criticism
+ The injuries he’s faced (including temporary blindness and concussions) And much more.
This is one of those episodes where you will hopefully get a greater understanding about something you may not known much about.
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Phil Smith is one of the most influential figures in New Zealand television.
You may not know the name, but you most definitely know some of his shows: The Casketeers, The Lion Man, One Lane Bridge, and the Jeremy Wells show Eating Media Lunch. Content that’s not just popular, but culturally iconic.
I’ve known Phil socially for a number of years now, and I just thought he was a cool guy who’d had a solid behind-the-scenes career in TV. What I didn’t realise is just how wild his story actually is:
Like working in Africa as a journalist and being caught in gunfire.
Getting arrested and locked up in Africa for a week, then pretty much dumped at the border with nowhere to go.
Living with THE Jane Goodall for a month and getting life advice from her over glasses of scotch.
We also get into how he went from all of that to working with Sir Paul Holmes at his peak, building and selling a company in his early 30s and creating some of New Zealand’s most successful TV shows.
This episode goes everywhere. It’s part war story, part business lesson, part creative deep dive… and somehow still just feels like a chat with a really intriguing Kiwi.
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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.
Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.
I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.
You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
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Bariz Shah is a husband and father, an engineer and a community leader. He was named 2021 Muslim New Zealander of the Year and he is also the author of a great book called Beyond Hope.
But before all of this, he was a convicted criminal who was sentenced to 3 years and 2 months in jail.
This podcast is a small part of his story. The story of a kid who came to New Zealand as a refugee, went completely off the rails as a teenager - eventually ending up in prison at 18 - and has managed to do a full 180 and completely turn his life around.
Bariz opens up about growing up between Afghanistan, Pakistan and New Zealand, dealing with abuse and identity struggles, and how that led him down an incredibly negative path.
We talk about his self-destructive spiral which ended up with time in prison. And the moment he decided he was never going back.
We also get into how he rebuilt his life from scratch… studying engineering, finding his faith, and eventually launching a project to honour the victims of the Christchurch Mosque attacks.
There’s a lot in this one: redemption, forgiveness, discipline, faith… and some pretty confronting stories along the way.
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At 34 years old, Samoana Matagi from Utah (“Sam”) lost both of his hands in a freak electrical accident with 14,000 volts.
Now you can find him online with the nick-name he gave himself: The No Handed Bandit.
Sam had to relearn literally everything in a world that is designed for people with hands: eating, texting, driving, dressing, hygiene. He compares it to being a baby again…but remembering the frustration”
We cover a lot of ground in this episode:
+ What happened on the day of the accident.
+ The mental battle that followed.
+ What it’s like learning to do absolutely everything again from scratch.
+ And how he’s turned that experience into helping thousands of people around the world.
There’s a lot of humour in this one too - that’s the magic of Sam.
He’s got this ability to make you laugh while also dropping some profound truth-bombs about resilience and getting on with it when life throws something massive your way.
If you ever find yourself thinking “why me?” (and let’s be honest- haven’t we all had those self-pity moments?) this episode might be just the kick in the arse you need.
*****
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This episode with Jason Paris first came out at the end of 2024. I thought I’d release it in case you are new or new-ish to the podcast and missed it the first time round.
Also, because New Zealand’s latest landmark- the seriously impressive One NZ stadium has just opened in Christchurch. And Jason was deeply involved in signing off on this 10-year multimillion dollar sponsorship
This is a rare peak into the man behind the title.
From growing up in Invercargill with a solo mum on the benefit with no relationship with his father, to leading major brands like Spark, TVNZ and now One NZ, we talk about:
+ How Jason rose to CEO without a university degree
+ Why he gives out his personal email to customers
+ Lessons from mistakes –from million-dollar errors to public criticism
+ The importance of family, presence, and being a great dad
+ The story behind the One NZ stadium sponsorship in Christchurch, and much much more!
This episode is a reminder that behind every CEO is a regular human being, shaped by their past, driven by their values, and still figuring things out.
Jason’s story is proof that where you start doesn’t determine where you can go.
If you’re hearing this for the first time, I have no doubt you’ll love it.
If you are relistening to it, I hope you’ll pick up on some stuff you missed the first-time round
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