Los mejores podcasts de Daniel Hastings (2024)

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SURVIVAL (Remastered) - Endure the Unforgiving: The Mechanics of Desperation 56:29

11h ago56:29

56:29

In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we venture into the dark, unforgiving world of TTRPG survival mechanics. Join us as we confront the harsh truths of survival in tabletop games, asking the tough questions: What should a true survival experience feel like? What do games like D&D and Pathfinder offer in terms of survival mechanics? Wh…

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Kerre Woodham: A valuable lesson 7:21

1d ago7:21

7:21

The interim report into the grounding of Interislander’s Aratere ferry has found the bridge crew didn't know how to turn off the autopilot function on a new steering control system. A report by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission was published yesterday, setting out the facts and circumstances established to this point and its inquiry i…

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Cindy Towns: University of Otago lecturer on the new research arguing that single-patient rooms should be the norm in hospitals 10:08

1d ago10:08

10:08

Should single rooms be the norm in hospitals? Multi-patient rooms are the status quo for New Zealand hospitals, with up to five people staying in each room. New research argues that this breaches safety and ethical concerns, saying that single patient rooms should be the most basic standard of care. Researcher and author Dr Cindy Towns told Kerre W…

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Chelsea Daniels: Front Page Host on Philip Polkinghorne's community service sentence for meth charges 6:40

1d ago6:40

6:40

A community service sentence ends the saga of Philip Polkinghorne. The former Auckland eye surgeon has returned to the High Court in Auckland today – more than a month after he was acquitted of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. He's been sentenced to 150 hours community work after admitting to a meth charge. The Front Page's Chelsea Daniels spoke t…

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PF2e WAR OF IMMORTALS - It’s just really a cool system! 1:09:21

2d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Ready to take your Pathfinder 2 campaign from epic to IMMORTAL? Join us on the RPGBOT.Podcast as we dive into War of the Immortals and break down mythic feats, legendary archetypes, and the all-new Mythic Rules—tech issues and hilarious mishaps included! From high-risk Bloodragers to Warrior of Legend madness, we’re giving you insights, laughs, and…

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Kerre Woodham: When did parents stop wanting more for their kids? 5:52

2d ago5:52

5:52

When did parents stop wanting more for their kids? The figures out today are absolutely appalling and paint a grim future for thousands of young New Zealanders. People aged 16-24 who are on the main benefit can expect to stay there for 20.4 years. I suppose we'll take the good news where we find it – that's down from 21.3 years. But good Lord, what…

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Nigel Bickle: Hastings District Council CEO on their risk-based approach to building consents, the Government's proposal 10:02

3d ago10:02

10:02

It’s not just the Government who are taking a look at building consents. Hastings District Council has been looking into a more risk-based approach to building consents, aiming to bring the costs down for both building firms and consumers. Council CEO Nigel Bickle told Kerre Woodham that the current system was put in place with the 2004 Building Ac…

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Kerre Woodham: Would self-certification build a better quality of workman? 5:55

3d ago5:55

5:55

I suppose I should have, but I had no idea that it takes, on average, 569 days for a home to be built and consented right now. Nearly two years for a home to be built and consented! A decent building company could throw up a house in three months, couldn't they? But no, because of the consenting process, 569 days in this country for a home to be bu…

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Pete Wolfkamp: Newstalk ZB's Resident Builder on the Government's potential building consent scheme 7:31

4d ago7:31

7:31

The devil will be in the details when it comes to the Government’s new building consents scheme. The proposal would allow competent tradespeople to self-certify consents on low risk builds, and businesses with a track record on delivering bigger projects would be able to access streamlined consenting. Pete Wolfkamp, ZB’s Resident Builder, told Kerr…

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From Idea to Market Leader: The Easy Crypto Journey with Janine Grainger 16:22

4d ago16:22

16:22

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintechfun Podcast, Chris Titley interviews Janine Grainger, founder and CEO of Easy Crypto. Janine shares the story of how Easy Crypto was founded in 2017 by her and her brother in New Zealand, aiming to simplify access to cryptocurrencies. She discusses the challenges they faced, including the regulatory lan…

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Kerre Woodham: Another weekend, another boy racer gathering 5:59

4d ago5:59

5:59

Almost four months to the day, on the 30th of June, headlines were trumpeting a police crackdown on boy racers. In Wellington, police issued 138 infringement notices, 19 vehicles were taken off the streets, five vehicles were seized by bailiffs because of unpaid fines, three were impounded, 11 were either pink or green stickered due to compliance i…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the move to crack down on boy racers, the record low road toll over Labour Weekend 8:02

5d ago8:02

8:02

The Police Minister is signalling a law change to crack down on boy racers after a violent brawl in Wairarapa on Saturday. Videos of men smashing a car's windows and beating up its driver are circulating on social media. The boy racers also threw bottles, rocks, and fireworks at police, with several people now facing charges. Minister Mark Mitchell…

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Finding God’s Will For Your Life w/ Dr. Hershael York 56:08

5d ago56:08

56:08

On this episode of the Faith First Podcast, we explore finding God's will for your life. Host Ana Lee sits down with Dr. Herschel York, pastor emeritus of Buck Run Baptist Church and Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary. Together, they discuss the nuances between God's will and calling, the importance of trust in divine guidance, and…

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SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE - Part IV: Q&A 46:09

5d ago46:09

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Howl with us as we dive into the Werewolf: The Apocalypse RPG! Ever wondered what it's like to juggle inner rage, healing powers, and... a meat child? Yeah, we’re still trying to figure that one out too. Join us for a wild ride through the World of Darkness, where character progression moves slower than a werewolf caught in quicksand but at least t…

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VILLIANS (Remastered): How to Stop Your Baddies from Just Monologuing 1:17:20

7d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Ever wonder why your party's nemesis feels more "meh" than "muhahaha"? In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we’re diving into the world of villains and antagonists in TTRPGs! Want your baddies to be more than just big bags of hit points? Tune in as we reveal the secret sauce to creating villains so devious, your players will actually remember the…

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Kerre Woodham: Want only white nurses? You might be waiting a while 4:31

9d ago4:31

4:31

If you want to racially abuse hospital staff and demand white only nurses, fine. We will draw a curtain around your bed, and you’ll lie there and wait. You need pain relief, assistance to go to the loo, have your sheets changed, have your blood pressure monitored - make sure it's not getting dangerously high. You lie there and you wait. You wait fo…

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Ben Basevi: NZ Nurses Organisation delegate on the racial abuse at Waitākere Hospital 11:10

9d ago11:10

11:10

More than 30 staff at Waitākere Hospital refused to care for a racially abusive patient in a bid to get hospital managers to defuse the situation. The male patient had asked for white-only staff, making racist and sexual remarks over a period of six weeks. Their drastic action prompted hospital managers to escalate their response and defuse the sit…

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SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE: Actual Play Part II 1:28:12

9d ago1:28:12

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In Part II of our Werewolf the Apocalypse Actual Play, we enter Birgit Van Gelder’s Creepy House of Glitches—where werewolves transform, supernatural attacks strike, and... our audio equipment needs a blessing. Will our heroes defeat the mysterious intruder or will the real battle be against Wi-Fi demons and rogue microphones? Tune in for epic comb…

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Kerre Woodham: You can't have police on every bus or train 6:54

9d ago6:54

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Yesterday afternoon, a woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being seriously injured in an assault on board a bus broad daylight. Shortly before 6pm, police confirmed the person had died in the hospital – they said the victim was a passenger on the bus. They say nobody else is at risk at the moment, they know who the alleged off…

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Kerre Woodham: How is it that we need a Crown Observer? 8:53

10d ago8:53

8:53

The Government is set to appoint a Crown Observer to Wellington City Council within weeks. The writing was on the wall really, wasn't it? It was whether they were going to go the whole hog with the Commissioner, a’ la Tauranga, or settle for an Observer, and that is what they've gone with. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown made the announcemen…

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Kerre Woodham: Only the worst of the worst are impacted by Three Strikes 7:05

11d ago7:05

7:05

Several thousands more offenders are likely to be captured under Three Strikes 2.0 following changes by Cabinet to toughen up the act. These changes, announced this morning, include halving the sentencing threshold for a first strike, and making it retrospective (controversial with lawmakers). That would capture several thousands of the 15,000-odd …

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SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF, THE APOCALYPSE ACTUAL PLAY - Part I 1:27:10

12d ago1:27:10

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The RPGBOT crew is back, and this time we’re diving deep into werewolf drama, diner banter, AND suspicious horticulture clubs (because who doesn’t love a good cult mystery?). Join us in Barton's Crux for some hilarious character intros, greasy food debates, and a wild investigation that takes us from pie to murder rituals in the woods! Murder, mayh…

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Kerre Woodham: Can we really afford to host the America's Cup right now? 6:33

13d ago6:33

6:33

Who doesn't love hosting a good party? Who hasn't enjoyed the buzz that comes from having people from all over the world heading into town intent on having a good time? Even if you can't afford the price of the tickets to the Rugby World Cup, or through fee for Women's World Cup, or you haven't got a gin palace to head out on the water to get up, c…

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Mark Orams: AUT sailing professor on the prospect of New Zealand hosting the next America's Cup 9:32

13d ago9:32

9:32

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says it's politically viable for New Zealand to host the America's Cup as we've done it before, and if we don't step up, someone else will. She says Kiwis love to see New Zealand doing well and winning – and says we know having the Cup at home comes with economic benefits. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the hostin…

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TOOLS (Remastered): From Thieves' Kits to Destiny Wrenches! 55:06

14d ago55:06

55:06

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're talking TOOLS in TTRPGs. How do tools work in D&D and Pathfinder? How can we make them more than just a fancy hammer in a rogue's bag of tricks? Can a crowbar change your destiny? (Hint: Yes.) Join us as we get into the nuts, bolts, and… thieves’ tools! Listen now and learn how to turn your humble toolki…

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Kerre Woodham: What do we expect our politicians to do? 8:27

15d ago8:27

8:27

The Greens voted last night to swallow a dead rat. Even the vegans had to chew on a dead rat last night. Green Party delegates overwhelmingly decided to use the Waka Jumping law, which they hate, to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament if she decides not to quit first. Darleen Tana, the former Green MP, currently sits, useless as tits on a bull, as a…

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SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE PART II - Character Creation 47:15

16d ago47:15

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The RPGBOT crew is going full moon this week with a deep dive into 🐺 Werewolf: The Apocalypse! Expect: Werewolf combat tips (because who doesn't need to know the best way to rip apart an enemy?) Character creation advice so your wolf doesn’t have the social skills of a brick A heated debate: Do werewolves prefer fetch or frisbee? Grab your silver b…

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Kerre Woodham: On the whole, I think ACC's still working 7:18

16d ago7:18

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We're going to open the show today with a chat on ACC, given that it's managed to go from a $911 million surplus to a $7.2 billion deficit in the year to June. That’s got to hurt. ACC said, in it's just released annual report, that lower than expected rehabilitation performance contributed towards the deficit, and noted the cost of providing servic…

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Kerre Woodham: Can you blame someone for speaking their own tongue in a bit of downtime? 5:29

17d ago5:29

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I remember about 25 years ago there was an absolute hoo-ha at the Grey Lynn Countdown, because staff there were speaking to one another in their own tongue in the common staff room. And there was a complaint from somebody who spoke English —that was the language they spoke, and they didn't speak any other languages— and they took great offence to p…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on inflation dropping to 2.2% 10:35

18d ago10:35

10:35

Inflation is continuing to fall and interest rates are likely to follow suit. The inflation rate has dropped to 2.2 percent. It's the first time in more than three years it's returned to the Reserve Bank's 1-3% target range. The Herald's Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham the markets are now pricing in a 100% chance the Reserve Bank will cut the OCR at l…

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Andrew Butt Discusses Enable's Global Growth and Rebate Management 17:58

18d ago17:58

17:58

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of Fintech Fun, host Chris Titley sits down with Andrew Butt, co-founder and CEO of Enable, a leading B2B SaaS platform in the supply chain sector. Andrew shares his journey from the initial conceptualisation of Enable to becoming a globally recognised software solution, highlighting the company's unique ap…

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John MacDonald: Is this the future of airport security? 5:19

18d ago5:19

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What’s the Government’s obsession with speeding things up? Today, it’s the queues at airport security that it wants to go faster - with Transport Minister Simeon Brown looking at bringing-in private operators to run airport security instead of the Civil Aviation Authority. As far as I’m concerned, if you don’t get through security on time and miss …

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Why Should I be a Part of the Local Church? w/ John Holland 30:53

19d ago30:53

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Dive into the heart of Christian community with the Faith First podcast featuring John Holland. Join us as we explore the biblical significance of congregational life, the transformative power of gospel-centered fellowship, and practical advice for finding and thriving in a church community. References: Boyce College https://www.boycecollege.com/ S…

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SPOOKTOBER - HOW TO PLAY WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE - Part I Concepts and Themes 1:03:44

19d ago1:03:44

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Get ready for a howling good time on the latest RPGBOT.Podcast! The gang dives into Werewolf: The Apocalypse, where becoming a Garu means balancing your inner beast while trying not to accidentally maul your buddies. They explore the spirit world (aka the Umbra), debate which werewolf tribe cancels brunch over moral philosophy, and discuss rage man…

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STATUS CONDITIONS 2 (Remastered) - Diseases are allowed to have fun again 1:12:44

21d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Get ready to laugh as we break down the funniest ways status conditions wreck your DnD and Pathfinder characters! From being Charmed into helping the villain to running scared with Frightened or turning into a statue with Petrify—we’ve got it all. Tune in to this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast and find out why being Incapacitated is just …

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John MacDonald: How’s that $20-a-week tax cut looking now? 5:32

22d ago5:32

5:32

How’s that miserly $20-a-week tax cut looking now that we know the country’s budget deficit is $1.8 billion worse than expected? You might be one of the few people who are actually better-off by more than 20 bucks a week, but you’re in the minority. And there’s no doubt that there is egg all over the Government’s face on this one. But I told you so…

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John MacDonald: Call in the army for our civil defence future 5:24

23d ago5:24

5:24

How many reviews and reports do we need before we accept that we are nowhere near as good at emergency and disaster management as we think we are here in New Zealand? I reckon we’ll never admit it. But we should. In fact, we shouldn’t just admit that we’re not as good as we think - we should also be looking at some major structural change. Not just…

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SPOOKTOBER: MONTE COOK GAME’S THE DARKEST HOUSE (SPOILERS!) - This House Hates You 1:17:11

24d ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Welcome to The Darkest House—Monte Cook Game’s TTRPG where the house isn’t just haunted, it’s actively plotting your doom! Join us as we dive into cursed tools, doom mechanics, and Philip Harlock’s questionable relationship with the most emotionally unstable building ever. Ready for some spooky home improvement tips? Listen if you dare! Summary WAR…

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Ankit Sharma: Higher penalties for careless builders 7:58

24d ago7:58

7:58

Penalties could be on the cards for careless builders as the Government looks to strengthen professional requirements. It's eyeing key changes to the registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements; as well as improving Building Act consumer protections. Building and Construction Minister Chris…

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Kerre Woodham: Will a fine solve our dodgy building problems? 7:48

24d ago7:48

7:48

There's been a lot of good news on the home building front, you know, just for your average homeowner. The Government's plans to reform the building consent system to make it more affordable to build a new home – or a home. Jolly good news. The review of the building code to bring in a streamlined, risk-based consenting regime, as well as increasin…

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Kerre Woodham: Why don't we focus the headlines on the good news? 8:10

25d ago8:10

8:10

There is a common trope that if prisons worked, we wouldn't need them. And that if prison was a deterrent, people wouldn't commit crime. If prison was about rehabilitation then people would serve their term and then they would not reoffend. There's something incredibly depressing about prisons and the waste of human potential they represent – even …

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SPOOKTOBER: MIND FLAYERS PART II - Feed Me to the Elder Brain 1:08:30

26d ago1:08:30

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PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT: Prepare to have your brain slurped! This week on the RPGBOT.Podcast, our hosts dive into the mind-blasting world of Mind Flayers! Ever wonder how a brain becomes a tentacle smoothie? Curious about undead Alhoons? Or just need combat tips in case an Elder Brain crashes your next campaign? We've got ALL the answe…

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Kerre Woodham: If we want progess, we need to make it easier to get things built 6:44

26d ago6:44

6:44

We’ve got roads, we’ve got mines, we’ve got housing developments, we’ve got 22 renewable energy projects, we’ve got aquaculture farms, we’ve got a roof for Eden Park, you name it, it’s there and it's happening in a town near you, because projects are spread right across the country. And these are the first 149 projects selected by the government to…

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STATUS CONDITIONS 1 (Remastered) - It’s like a Death Spiral sort of thing 56:56

28d ago56:56

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In this week’s remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're feeling stunned, paralyzed, and maybe just a little charmed! Join us as we dive into the wild world of status conditions in DnD and Pathfinder. From the good ol’ days of DnD 3.0 to the modern mechanics that keep you blinded and restrained—we’re talking about how these conditions have ev…

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SPOOKTOBER: MIND FLAYERS PART I - There’s no right way to cook a brain 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Spooktober alert! Ready to dive into the brain-slurping, tentacle-waving world of mindflayers?! In the latest episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore the charm of Illithids and their Elder Brain overlords (they’re like the worst bosses ever) Thralls? Check. Brain buffets? Check. Cooking tips for keeping your creepy squid colony fed? You betcha! O…

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Peter Thompson: Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director on the growing confidence and optimism of the sector 8:26

1M ago8:26

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Real estate agents are among the businesses feeling more upbeat. The Herald's latest Mood of the Boardroom survey shows that business owners are more optimistic than pessimistic about their industries, as well as the local and global economy. Optimism varies across the different sectors, with the real estate industry topped the list with an average…

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Kerre Woodham: The ideologues are responsible for the education mess 7:15

1M ago7:15

7:15

There was a headline in The Post: ‘Scathing survey results from teachers on NCEA level 1 roll out’. That was the headline. The story goes on: “A survey of teachers saw the vast majority indicate that the NCEA standards are poorly designed, changes have increased workloads, there's insufficient support from NZQA NCEA, and the provided exemplars ofte…

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Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President on the dissatisfaction with the NCEA Level 1 roll out 11:43

1M ago11:43

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Teachers say they are shocked with how new curriculum material is being rolled out. Changes to NCEA Level One are being put in place before changes to Level Two and Three come into force in four years. However, a scathing survey by the Post Primary Teachers Association shows the vast majority are dissatisfied with the new material. Union President …

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Kerre Woodham: I'm so glad I have health insurance 5:03

1M ago5:03

5:03

I am really not surprised to see more people signing up for health insurance, even though we're going through a cost of living crisis and the premiums are not cheap. Southern Cross is the country's largest private health insurer and they've seen eight years of growth in their membership, with almost one in five Kiwis on their books. A Kantar survey…

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Porn is a Lie, the Gospel is True w/ Dr. Curtis Solomon 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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In this episode of the Faith First podcast, we tackle the sensitive yet crucial topic of battling pornography with Dr. Curtis Solomon. Dr. Solomon, Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and Assistant Professor at Boyce College, shares his insights and experiences to help those struggling with pornography and sexual sin. Dr. Solomo…

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