Lyndy McIntyre is the one who got the living wage over the line in NZ, and she has a few thoughts on what she'd like to see businesses doing for their employees to help them out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

On the show today: Cost of Living - How the heck do we navigate this mess? Utilities Disputes boss Neil Mallon on how they can help you with extra costs that pop up EnableMe financial coach Liz Blake on working with budgets of all sizes Living wage founder Lyndy McIntyre on where to from here? What should companies and organisations be doing to loo…

Another inspirational character made their way to the rova studios today. Kris Edwards is a broadcaster of 30 years, working on NZs #1 music station "The Breeze" He also has Cerebral Palsy and has made a podcast that seeks to shine a light a light on the lives and triumphs of the NZ CP community. listen to the Cerebral Palsy Pod here See omnystudio…

On the show today: Trump and the assassination attempt: Has this won him the election? Former secret service spy Dr Paul Buchanan joins us out of the US of A to discuss. What's it like living with cerebral palsy? The Breeze's Kris Edwards is on the show to talk about his life with CP, 40 years in radio, and what NZ needs to do to help people with d…

This week, Georgie is out with a sick kid so Holly and Brigitte are unsupervised. They talk about being the NATO side-gig, waka jumping former Greens MP Darleen Tana and a three page climate strategy. Yass Queen goes to a big bank and government department working together (shock horror) and Beehave Mate goes to Maorification. See omnystudio.com/li…

On the show today: Previewing the All Blacks v England game at Eden Park with Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall and John Day. Can England break the 30 year Eden Park hoodoo? Procrastination expert Tim Pychyl joins us for arguably our most fascinating interview ever. And where was I yesterday? NZTA have some explaining to do... See omnystudio…

I've had an absolute shocker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

Now and then, I will recommend a pod I think you will like. Sharyn came on the other day to talk about her new Podcast so here it is. Holy guacamole, as if beauty standards weren’t already cooked, along came Ozempic. It feels like out of nowhere this medication that is a miracle for those who need it for legitimate health reasons is now being used …

I'm sick and tired of these arrogant idiots going into supermarkets, abusing staff, and knicking food. It's gotta stop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

On the show today: Children are getting themselves in up to $30k debt with gambling sites...Seriously. This is a huge problem, and Aussie gambling researcher Dr Charles Livingstone gives us the facts from both sides of the ditch, live in studio. Speaking of Aussies, drug and alcohol researcher Dr Amie Hayley is with us to talk roadside drug testing…

I spoke to Dr Amie Hayley about the Australian experience with roadside drug testing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

Jeepers creepers - we really went in depth on the Darleen Tana debacle today. If you're unsure who she is or what she's done, a quick Google will give you all you need. We speak with a victim of hers, as well as political commentator Brigitte Morten from 3 Gals 1 Beehive, AND I've got a Slam Dunc on Darleen too. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

On the show today: A Darleen Tana expose + will/should she fall on her sword? Victim of Tana, Chuck Simpson, joins us for his reaction, and political commentator Brigitte Morten on the 'waka jumping' law that could be imposed. Sharyn Casey on her new podcast Better Me Hopefully - a podcast about debunking all these wellness fads that are out there.…

On the show today: The government's new 'shoebox' housing plan - let's build up, in, and more of these small 'shack-like' houses...but at what cost to our living standards? AUT professor of construction John Tookey on this. Sports Wrap with John Day: Huuuge debate around the All Blacks new jersey. Words like 'Shakespearean', 'blouse', 'bib-like' ar…

Let's chat with the legendary Ian Jones about the All Blacks vs England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

Online safety advocate Rob Cope joins me to look at the issue of children’s addiction to digital devices, especially during the school holidays. We get into the rapid changes in the digital world, the risks of unfiltered internet access, and the consequences of hyper-stimulation from constant screen time. Rob shares alarming insights on children’s …

Today we get set for a big weekend of rugby with Scott Robertson’s debut as the All Blacks' coach and with the school holidays starting we talk keeping your kids safe online: Sir Ian Jones: Former All Black lock, sharing his perspective on Scott Robertson’s strategy and the pressure of leading the All Blacks against England. John Day: Sports journa…

Duncan issues a strong warning to parents about the dangers of online gambling targeting children, especially during school holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

Duncan interviews Shay Peters from Robert Walters Recruitment to discuss the current state of the job market in New Zealand. Covering the significant decline in job advertisements, especially in Wellington, and the impact of these changes on job seekers. Shay shares advice on leveraging one's background, being regionally mobile, and the importance …

We dive into the pressing issues surrounding New Zealand's water infrastructure. With Three Waters gone, smaller councils face enormous challenges in delivering clean water. Ron Mark, Mayor of Carterton, shares his insights on potential solutions, including the amalgamation of councils. We also hear from David Graham of the Billy Graham Youth Found…

We discuss the state of the education system midway through the school year, touching on significant changes, challenges, and innovations. Topics include the new minister Erica Stanford's policies, such as the focus on reading, writing, and math and the ban on cell phones. We also delve into concerns about truancy, student performance, teacher shor…

A solution to our GP shortage. Grant and Louise Schofield from Prekure have a solution to our shortage of medical professionals Turbulence again! Is this the new norm for flying? Halfway through the school year and end of term 2. How are the new national rules going? Also, how do deal with parent teacher interviews (which are now called 'student co…

On the show today: Andrew Galloway from Alcohol Healthwatch: Alcohol levvy charges increasing & is it actually doing anything to stop alcohol harm? No is the answer. Why not though? Kings College...and why they are cheats. Flight Centre GM Heidi Walker: Why flights are so bloody expensive, and where to go this school holidays. Plonker Rankings: We …

On the show today: Joe Biden, or should we call him The Mumble In The Jungle, seemed incoherent and quite frankly out-of-it in the first Presidential debate of 2024. USA political scientist Maria Armoudian joins us to figure answer 'what's the go with Sleepy Joe?', should he stand down, and also, the remarkably dangerous Project 2025... Huge week f…

On the show today: Have you switched power companies? Consumer NZ joins us to discuss how much you can save this winter if you make the switch. Idiots at the council table - Andrew Bydder called the mayor of Hamilton a spastic, r*****ed, c word....and then there's Nobby Clark who likes to sling the N word around. Why do we vote in such bafoons? And…

The controversial Welcome to Sex children's book has caused a real stir in Aussie and one retailer has removed it from the shelves. There's been an uproar over the graphic illustrations of sexual positions, masturbation, LGBTIQ lssues, anal sex and much more The book, written by broadcaster Yumi Stynes with teen magazine advice columnist Dr Melissa…

On the show today: Was the public pressure too much for the coalition government to take? It appears so, as they've dished out $604M to funding cancer drugs. Cancer drug campaigner and legend Malcolm Mulholland joins us, as well as cancer patient Akhil Chaudary to discuss what this means for them and others who have been through cancer themselves o…

On the show today: We get to the bottom of what went wrong on the Interislander's Aratere ferry that ran aground on the weekend. John Day is in to wrap a huuuuge sporting weekend. Should 12 year olds go to jail? Are this government now officially cutting the country into submission...has there been enough evidence now to say that we're doing withou…

From a high flying career, to putting it on hold when having kids, to remarkably bouncing back to being more successful than ever before - this is the story of Tina Nettlefold; a story that, no doubt, many will resonate with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

On the show today: Is this government the worst for conservation in our history? Forest & Birds' Nic Toki certainly thinks so. Especially when the Minister Tama Potaka reckons 'you can't save everything'... John Day on what is a colossal sporting weekend - Super Rugby final, Euro, Wahs v Titans... Is Mount Maunganui becoming like the Gold Coast? De…

Student nurse Michelle Marshall joins me to talk about Health NZ's freeze on hiring nursing graduates. This really is a perplexing story... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

On the show today: Health NZ are putting a hiring freeze on frontline staff. No cuts to frontline says this government, so what do they do? - cut the frontline... Michelle Marshall, a nursing student, joins us to share her frustration at the governments short-sighted decision. Auckland FC - The new Super City football side that reckons they can win…

Brooke Van Velden ran into the Editor In Chief today, and was asked some pretty up the guts questions. How are this government expecting new changes to the removal and monitoring of child exploitation related content to work when they can't guarantee 11 jobs will stay in this area? Duncan goes deep into this with the minister. See omnystudio.com/li…

On the show today Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke Van Velden, joins us. A recent win for child exploitation and the removal of child porn on NZ sites, but job cuts are still expected in this sector...can the minister assure the public that they actually take child exploitation seriously, then? Holly Brooker and Jo Robertson launched the ‘makes…

On the show today: One NZ have got themselves in a pickle with a new ad that, according to Annie Oxborough, is 'adoption p*rn'. 1 in 5 Kiwis have a hazardous battle with the booze. Janet Thompson from the Retreat NZ is calling for Kiwi workplaces to support their staff with alcohol issues. Brad Olsen on GDP and how we get our economy out of disarra…

Today we discuss the ongoing search in Marokopa for Tom Phillips and his children with former top cop Lance B3urdett. We'll also cover the Prime Minister's travel issues, a sports recap with John Day, the rise of 'dumbphones' with Ian Howard, and have three questions about public service pay, prison drug counseling, and phone usage. 03:54 Lance Bur…

On the show today: National are reinstating live exports. Dr John Hellstrom was the chief veterinary officer for the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries back when live exports started in NZ, and he says it's not only cruel, but reinstating could lead to a huge reputational demise of this country. John Day on sport and how crap the Blackcaps were.…

Well...your move now, RNZ...or is it more 'checkmate' RNZ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον rova | Original

On the show today: Driver licensing - how hard is it to nail this down in modern NZ? REAPS are doing some good work to help this in the rural community Small businesses are battling. Xero's Bridget Snelling on what's causing SMEs to fall while others are randomly bucking the trend? Are RNZ trying to be too cool, and what the hell is a 'rat man'? Ro…

Dr. Afraz Adam was an urgent care medical doctor for decades before he opened up his men's health clinic, Doctor 360. He deals with all sorts of men's health issues: low testosterone, hot flushes, erectile dysfunction, and this thing called "manopause," which is like menopause but for men! It's also Men's Health Week this week. Let's talk to him ab…

On the show today: How can we avoid getting absolutely trounced when we fill up our car, and what Kiwi company Waitomo are doing to stop the chokehold that big offshore fuel companies are having on us? Waitomo CEO Simon Parham joins us. The light at the end of a tragic tunnel for the construction industry's battle with mental health - Site manager …

On the show today: Our young men have a porn problem, and it's leading to serious, horrific crimes. Ruth Money, victims advocate, joins us to talk the hard truths about what is going on in our society. It is chilling. And we need our dads to step up. Face it. Jo Robertson joins us to provide a solution to our porn problem. How does it effect our yo…

On the show today: "Drill baby, drill!" - Shane Jones seems to be in love with mining. He joins us and I ask him why...and what's the point? Men's Health Week: time to pause and rethink the state of our own health. What do you do to help your own mental and physical health? Sports wrap with John Day from the Sporting Rumble. Do the Wahs bring back …

Ever felt let down by the healthcare system? You’re not alone. In this bonus episode, we dive deep into why so many are being denied specialist care, especially women, Māori, and folks in regional areas. With insights from Dr. Brian Betty, we expose the cracks in the system and discuss how we can fix them. Plus, we’ll look at how our growing popula…

In this episode, Duncan discusses New Zealand's healthcare crisis with Dr. Bryan Betty, revealing alarming study findings. We'll also explore the $3.9 billion pothole repair budget, preview an action-packed sports weekend with John Day, and tackle online bullying with psychologist Dougal Sutherland. Join us live across social media or catch the pod…

This Government makes it clear this morning more mining is on the table and it wants to attract mining companies into NZ, with its fast track laws. We talk to Minister for Infrastructure, Chris Bishop and Greenpeace's Russel Norman to get the lowdown. And you didn't wake up $43 million richer, so the big one jackpots on Saturday and must go close t…

Did you know that one- in -four NZ'ers are banking on a Lotto win to fund their retirement? Today on the pod we took on the $43 million Lotto fantasy with financial whiz Hannah McQueen. Don't forget we go live every weekday morning at 7:30 YouTube, Twitch, and Tik Tok. All the other social, listen and watch links are here Hannah McQueen powered by …

A great show today, covering topics from Lotto to X's new guidelines on pornographic images. Hannah McQueen and Otago University Statistician Martin Hazelton speak on Lotto's 43 million dollar jackpot and the likelihood of you actually winning. And Rory Birkbeck comes onto the show to speak on his new 'Safe-phone' Don't forget we go live every week…

Given the conversation around Pharmac not receiving funding for 13 potentially life-saving cancer treatments in the budget, I thought I would get Murray Denyer into the pod to talk about his experiences. Don't forget we go live every weekday morning at 7:30 YouTube, Twitch, and Tik Tok. All the other social, listen and watch links are here See omny…

Three great interviews today. Murray Denyers has kidney cancer and has paid more than 200k for life-prolonging drugs. He says the govt has made a colossal cock up. Ok, so the budget is well and truly behind us and what lies ahead for the NZ economy and interest rates? What has the reaction been now the dust has settled how long will these tough tim…