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21/06/2021

What defines luxury travel?

What makes a luxury holiday so... luxurious? Be it a city hotel or remote lodge, staying in luxury accommodation is often about bespoke service as well as exquisite amenities and fine dining. In this week’s episode of Trip Notes, NZ Herald Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes is joined by writers Juliette Sivertsen and Greg Bruce to discuss their most luxurious stays in New Zealand and abroad - and what sets those places apart.Hear about what went on behind the scenes at Greg Bruce’s stay at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay, as the travel writers talk about their favourite luxury holidays, and how they change their behaviour when in high-class company.Read Greg’s story, Bet the Farm, here:https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/the-farm-at-cape-kidnappers-hawkes-bay-luxury-resort-beyond-limits/JDVIZMDYRNTUJUSLV6FGOSVRWE/Find more great travel stories here: www.nzherald.co.nz/travelHosted by: Stephanie Holmes Story narration: Juliette SivertsenAudio engineer: Adam PomanaGuests: Juliette Sivertsen and Greg BruceSocial: Instagram and Facebook - @nzhtravelEmail: travel@nzherald.co.nzWebsite: nzherald.co.nz/tripnotes Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21/06/2021

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39 min
21/10/2022

Lindah Lepou: 'It's none of your business what anyone does to define who they are'

Multidimensional artist Lindah Lepou is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss moving to Samoa at a young age and adapting to life there, discovering her fa'afafine identity, discovering her love for fashion and her determination to make it in that career, and how becoming New Zealand's inaugural queer arts laureate does not mean her career is over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21/10/2022

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09/12/2019

Hayley Sproull's unusual reason for travelling the world, and top tips for Queensland holidays

Each episode, Trip Notes hosts Stephanie Holmes and Tim Roxborogh are joined by a special guest to talk all about travel. On this episode, brought to you by House of Travel, we chat with TV host Hayley Sproull.When she’s not busy hosting multiple primetime television shows like Great Kiwi Bake Off and Have You Been Paying Attention, Hayley Sproull has spent two decades performing with Lochiel, the most successful marching team in New Zealand history.The sport has taken her all around the world and let her perform on some of the biggest stages, including at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and for the Omani military.Hayley tells us about the worldwide travel opportunities marching has brought, as well as her memories from her favourite destinations around the world.We also talk about the frustrations of lost luggage, as well as our top tips for things to see and do in Queensland.For more travel inspiration go to https://www.nzherald.co.nz/tripnotes and, when you're ready for your own adventure, go to https://www.houseoftravel.co.nz.You can reach Stephanie Holmes at https://www.instagram.com/holmesstephanie or https://www.twitter.com/holmesstephanie, and Tim Roxborogh at https://www.instagram.com/timroxborogh or https://www.facebook.com/timroxboroghSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/12/2019

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36 min
16/11/2022

Mitch James: 'I am a hopeless romantic'

For Lillie's sixth date, she's joined by singer-songwriter Mitch James for some tequila-fuelled adventures in Mexico. They discuss the romance and heartbreak in his songs, some of the real relationships behind the lyrics, his costly worst date, horse girls, party times in Dunedin, and being honest about mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/11/2022

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38 min
10/05/2023

Acushla-Tara Kupe: 'I'm a serial monogamist'

For Lillie's next date, she's heading to a secluded tropical island with Acushla-Tara Kupe, the star of TVNZ's hit new drama The Gone. They talk her long-term relationship and surviving long distance over Covid, her experiences filming the tense new show, and who has the sexiest accent and job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/05/2023

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42 min
30/11/2022

Ellie Haines: 'I smashed Tinder hard'

For Lillie's eighth date, she is heading on a Christmas getaway to New York with influencer Ellie Haines. They talk the positive side of dating apps, the green flags that saw Ellie fall in love with her husband, body positivity when dating, and how social media trolls have impacted her relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/11/2022

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23/03/2025

Inside UBS' $3b-a-day Sydney trading floor

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Swiss investment bank UBS’ trading floor in Sydney turns over A$3 billion a day, making for a high pressure environment. This is the first time anyone has been allowed to film it in action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23/03/2025

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28 min
17/05/2023

Bonus: What happens next in Gore District Council drama?

Gore District mayor Ben Bell made history in October last year when, at the age of 23, he was voted in as the country’s youngest ever mayor. But his tenure has been fraught with scandal and conflict so far, with his relationship with his chief executive Stephen Parry deteriorating to the point a mediator had to be called in. For this special bonus, Georgina is joined by NZ Herald Christchurch senior reporter, Kurt Bayer, to discuss what has happened here, this week's extraordinary meeting and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17/05/2023

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11 min
15/09/2023

Who's won the latest debates - and who is promising to resign over a policy?

September 15th: Two debates - the ASB Great Debate and a rural issues debate - drew huge interest last night. Queenstown-based Herald reporter Derek Cheng and debate moderator Heather du Plessis-Allan join the podcast today to give their thoughts on how they turned out. Plus, a slew of new policy promises from National, Labour and Act, one politician promises to resign if a policy doesn't pan out, and a shocking death threat on the campaign. Host: Hamish FletcherProducer: Ethan SillsEditor: Shaun D Wilson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/09/2023

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16 min
16/02/2025

The untold story of NZ-made aircraft (+ test flight!)

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE ] On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16/02/2025

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18 min

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