After 30 years fronting other people’s brands across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan Garner is finally in charge. Welcome to his podcast - Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief.
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Today on the show... The delusional out of touch nincompoops in charge of your city, who want to reduce transport pollution or emissions by 64% within 5 years. Could you halve the use of your car by 2030 and get about your daily lives on E-bikes and E-scooters and buses or by walking? And the captain of her team in Celebrity Treasure Island, Suzann…
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Today on the show... 230 people are losing their jobs in small town NZ meanwhile the government ploughs on with this pointless exercise of tabling a law to define the principles of the treaty. So what’s the damn point? Willie Jackson joins me shortly. And my live show keeps getting banned from Tiktok! What have I done wrong? How can we get this bac…
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Today on the show... Why can’t we get tourism back on track post COVID? What do the numbers tell us, and why are we struggling to get the people back? Brad Olsen joins us to tell us what’s going on. Former warrior Wairangi Koopu joins me as Celebrity Treasure Island has kicked off! He’s the captain of one of the teams. We ask each other, why are we…
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Today on the show... 4 homicides in 13 days, 5 in a month. The latest: an 18 year old young shot dead in what appears to be a neighborhood dispute gone wrong. What’s going on in Auckland and is it anything to fear? Lance Burdett will explain what’s going on and how we should react. South Africa is the best rugby side in the world. Is Razor up to it…
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Today on the show... Fresh concerns over the rights of academics at NZ universities to speak out and exercise free speech. A leaked Auckland law school survey where more than 30% of academics say they feel like they can’t speak out and one on three say they feel bullied by University leaders. The country’s biggest ever gaming festival is showcased …
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Today on the show... Today the big restructure where you may lose your job. So get ready. How can you design yourself a job and how can you keep your job when the squeeze goes on? What do do you need to do to stay alive in your workplace when the accountants and the grim reaper come demanding change? Also, are we being ripped off when we go on that…
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Today on the show... Today interest rates fall and the housing market reacts immediately. Brad Olsen joins us to tells us what's going on with housing. And Rory Birkbeck is a Safe Surfer who is trying to keep your kids safe online. The nasties of the internet - sure technology is wonderful thing but Rory will explain how it can go bad, and why were…
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Today on the show... How old is too old to get a job. How hard is it to get a job after the age of 50? When do you become invisible? And what if you’re entirely competent and want work but your age means they never get back to you. Are we ageist and why? Has this impacted you? Love to hear your story. Ian Fraser from Seniors at Work joins us. And J…
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Today in the show... It’s the cancer society’s daffodil day, the fundraising drive that might just save your life. One in 3 of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime. Has it hit your family hard? Do you give generously? And how hard is it to raise money in times like these? Andrew Young, CEO of Cancer Society Auckland & Northland joins us. A…
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Today on the show... The America's Cup kicks off officially today with the Challenger Series. The only problem is it’s 20 thousand miles away in Barcelona. Are you still interested? Where are the cheap motels and flights Grant Dalton promised when he made his big call to take it to Europe? Are we good enough to defend it? David Blakey, rear commodo…
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Today in the show... In the middle of a doctor shortage dozens of graduate doctors from NZ med schools have been told they will not be hired... incredible. If the Government doesn’t sort this by 6pm tonight, then they really are as useless as I suspect. We’ll also talk to the man who has suspended or frozen the first human body so they can come bac…
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Today on the show... Will this fast track law see business actually build infrastructure. If the Government sets the right conditions will the companies front up. Right now factories are closed and jobs have been lost because power is too expensive. We simply can’t keep living like this so, will new generation be built using the fast track process?…
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Today in the show... John Day joins us to chat all things sport - America's cup win over night, also the All Blacks in South Africa and Lydia Ko. We chat to All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock. He's written a book 'View from the Second Row'. We chat about that, and about life as an AB. Also a word from our show sponsor, the good folks at About Health. …
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Today in the show... South Auckland hip hop artist Queen Shirl'e gives everything to her community and worries about the bad stuff and the bad influences infiltrating the streets. She has campaigned against the aggressive booze barons moving into South Auckland. We speak to her about her concerns. John day is on Sports. Razor cuts Leon but it only …
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Today on the show... The flakey claims of PM Christopher Luxon. First he claimed our kids were failing a standard that they hadn’t even been tested on. Now it’s a claim of his that 88 percent of young Maori can’t read… but whoops that was 100 percent wrong. What’s the truth? Have our kids gone backwards in reading, writing and maths? When did that …
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Today on the show... the state of our health system.. The headlines are just so damn pessimistic - how bad is it - and if I got cancer today what are the chances of survival and how do our cancer services shape up? All that money are we making progress? And need some job advice? Tom O'Neil is our man. He’ll sharpen you up, polish your C.V and send …
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Today on the show... The population debate - 5.338 million more women than men and the women are older than us but aren't growing fast enough. It seems we are not having enough babies - God knows I did my bit - We speak to Brad Olsen for the numbers. What did you sign up to and agree to - a woman dies after eating at one of Disney’s restaurants and…
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Today on the show... Sir John Kirwan and what he is doing in NZ schools to help our children navigate their mental health struggles. His programme is called Mitey and he is using his past struggles to save young lives today. He is so staunch about his mission to give young Kiwis all the tools they need to avoid heading down the same path. And John …
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Today on the show... It's Friday, which means its time to talk Sports with Mediaworks' news boss Gary Denvir… and the All Blacks' 30 year insane record at Eden park comes into sharp focus. 1994 was the last time they lost and Argentina now face a stern challenge after dismantling the ABs last weekend in Wellington. From Centrepoint to Gloriavale, s…
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Today on the show... The economy is way weaker than Adrian Orr had thought. He had to flip flop, park the ego - he’s had it wrong all year. Some economists have been scathing - saying how can he be trusted from here - let's break it down. Your mental health - she's been a tough winter - has yours got up and gone missing? Lance Burdett joins us to h…
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Here's a clip from August 14th show... The incredible new treatment saving lives.. And all done from here in NZ. Boy we need a miracle and some good news. And I think we have found it. We speak to Michele Leggott, who was a part of the initial trials for this new treatment. And we speak to Dr. Robert Wienkove - the man behind this miracle treatment…
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Today on the show... It’s D-Day will Adrian stick his 'Orr' into the intertest rate debate and will that mean finally they start to come down The incredible new treatment saving lives.. And all done from here in NZ. Boy we need a miracle and some good news. And I think we have found it. We speak to Michele Leggott, who was a part of the initial tri…
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Today on the show... We speak to Bridget Abernathy, who speaks for the big power generators, about their recent statement that they can no longer take on new costumers because the wholesale cost of electricity is too high. We speak to NZ's darts prodigy Ben 'Big Rig' Robb. Drainlayer and plumber by day, darts champion by night. And tomorrow Adrian …
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On the show today... 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 favourite See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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Today on the show… 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 …
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On the show today... 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.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: Is Shane Reti asleep at the health ministry wheel? Are Ambulance workers serious about going on strike? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: Has Luxon just blatantly lied to us about our children's maths achievement? We have receipts What's the go with hospo, and is Uber Eats strangling it to death in NZ? Health NZ....come on...you need to work FOR us See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: 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…
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Keith McLaughlin, chief executive of Centrix, joins me to discuss the 50,000 Kiwi businesses that closed this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: 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 out See omnystudio.com/…
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On the show today: 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 wond…
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On the show today: 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/listen…
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A raw and honest take from someone hooked on vaping - Lisa shares her story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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Big show today: 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 e…
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Big show today: 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 livi…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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23 seconds later Troy would have been pronounced dead, with no oxygen for almost 20 minutes Kris Edwards talks to Troy Robertson about his life as an independent 24-year-old and travelling the world in a wheelchair as an NZ Boccia representative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: 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 yea…
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On the show today: 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 harde…
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On the show today: 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 spi…
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On the show today: 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… Aucklan…
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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 gove…
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On the show, Tik Toker 'Contraversial Kiwi' fronts up to confront me about why I called supermarket thieves 'arrogant entitled pricks'. He has great points - I shouldn't be painting everyone with the same brush, and has sensational statistics on just how much supermarkets are gouging us...stats that NEED to be made public. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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This week the Gals discuss the assassination attempt on Trump and how’s it’s changed the US Presidential Election. Pylons, Pharmac, emissions and school attendance in The Biz and Yass Queen to something that has taken more than 700 years. Our Beehave Mate goes to the Kiwi version of a Parks and Recreation episode and democracy nerd Brigitte answers…
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You should hear what parents say when they know they have a disabled child...Kris Edwards chats with Tracy about parenting a disabled child and all the challenges it brings, a must-listen for any parent, you will be inspired! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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On the show today: First-hand experience from an ambulance worker on the dire state of conditions. Would you accept $65,000 a year if you saved 100 lives? Dating...and have you had any success on the apps? Matthew Cobb is a youngster from Tauranga who's changing the game with speed dating events set up by his events company. Ardie Savea is signing …
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On the show today: An incredible story of turning your life around from meth addict who spent all his 20s in prison, to being clean for 3 years with a fantastic career alongside his partner and child. James Sturch's story is just sensational, and it's all down to the Drug Court, he says. Should we have more Drug Court's in this country? And how do …
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An incredible story of turning your life around from meth addict who spent all his 20s in prison, to being clean for 3 years with a fantastic career alongside his partner and child. James Sturch's story is just sensational, and it's all down to the Drug Court, he says. Should we have more Drug Court's in this country? And how do they work? See omny…
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Business leader Sam Stubbs says we are the cash cow that keeps on giving for these Aussie banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Por rova | Original
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