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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Politics

Politics

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Politics

Politics

Twice monthly

13/12/2024

Aotearoa and its love of movies

Senior writer Alex Casey has a long history with cinema, both as a reviewer and as a former projectionist. This week she wrote two film-adjacent features. The first had Alex travel to Akaroa to speak to the people running a bustling local cinema and then go down a rabbit hole of South Island cinemas holding on to the movies as a third space. And the second is just a fun appreciation of our strangely high proportion of successful child actors, and what makes it possible to succeed here at 11 years old. She appeared on Behind the Story to talk local reporting, the magic of movies and the very best of our child actors. The small town cinemas holding on at the edge of the world How does New Zealand produce so many successful child actors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13/12/2024

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24 min
13/12/2022

Finding practical solutions to help the unhoused

How can we make an actual difference in the lives of people in need? At 20 years old, Orange Sky co-founders Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi found themselves asking a similar question. Now, their fleet of vans that offer free laundry and shower services, as well as meaningful conversations, has helped thousands of people across Australia and New Zealand. Lucas joins Simon to discuss the impact their work has had, practical solutions and the importance of connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13/12/2022

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38 min
28/08/2023

How Frankie manages property management

After helping scale Uber in the UK, Frankie founder George Fenwicke decided to tackle a bigger challenge, streamlining the process to manage commercial property. We talked her journey, systems thinking and turning property management into something fresh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28/08/2023

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40 min
22/04/2024

The new Aotearoa lead of Australasia’s biggest VC firm

Blackbird VC recently netted $800m from a sale of a portion of their holding in Canva. They are, by some distance, the largest and one of the most successful VC firms in Australasia. In Aotearoa they have backed Tracksuit, Veve, Partly and Halter and their work to lift up the venture ecosystem includes Sunrise, Startmate and the Giants programme. Phoebe Harrop is the new local lead, with a background in consulting at Bain, working for Al Gore’s investment firm Generation and a few years growing the business in NZ. She joins Simon Pound to dig into what makes a good VC investment, what makes a great founder and how does NZ stack up against Australia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22/04/2024

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1h 1m
24/11/2021

Read between the lines

Our hosts reveal their favourite Māori authors, and conceive a brand new book club. Te Kuru chats to Pānia Papa about the mammoth task of translating 100 pukapuka into te reo Māori. – Books mentioned in this epsiode: Ngā Waituhi o Rēhua by Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira Makorea by Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira Where the Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti The Bone People by Keri Hulme Bulibasha by Witi Ihimaera Āue by Becky Manawatu Behind the Tattoed Face by Heretaunga Pat Baker Dedications by JC Sturm Te Ao Hou – Hosted by Leonie Hayden (Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara), Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Rangitihi) and Meriana Johnsen (Kāi Tahu, Rangitāne) Produced by Te Aihe Butler (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) Artwork by Xoë Hall (Kāi Tahu) Music by Te Aihe Butler and Maaka Pohatu (Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) – Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24/11/2021

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41 min
11/08/2024

Kirsten Dodgen on proving the doubters wrong

Kirsten Dodgen is a world-renowned dancer whose talent and dedication have taken her across the globe. Turning her hobby into a successful career has brought her financial independence and creative fulfilment. It’s also seen her perform with top music stars, appear on a hit Korean reality TV show, and build a social media following of over three million. But it hasn’t always been easy – Kirsten has had to lock into her vision and overcome the discouragement of others to achieve success. Join us as we explore Kirsten’s incredible journey and get to know the beautiful soul behind the dance moves. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes each Monday: 5th August - TJ Perenara 12th August - Kirsten Dodgen 19th August - Jess Quinn 26th August - Taylor Roche 2nd September - Jess Hong 9th September - Dane & Stacey A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network. Read the article on Kirsten Dodgen here

11/08/2024

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46 min
15/12/2022

Mind the pay gap

Why is it that women still earn less than men across many industries in New Zealand? Economist Isabelle Sim is using groundbreaking research to uncover why the stubbornly high pay gap really exists. She talks with Bernard about how other countries achieve pay equity, working mums, and why transparency is the best way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/12/2022

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44 min
19/01/2023

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Jacinda Ardern resigns

An out-of-gas Jacinda Ardern is standing down as prime minister. What prompted the decision, what legacy will she leave, who is in the running to succeed her, and what does it all mean for election year? Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas race from their own caucus retreat into the studio for this emergency episode. Get tickets for Morningside Block Party here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/01/2023

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42 min
02/11/2023

How leaders can learn from their mistakes

After leaving the CEO position at Z Energy, Mike Bennetts became an executive coach and has just published his own book: Being Extraordinary by confronting your ordinary. Mike talks to Bernard Hickey about how leadership is different from management, and how leaders can learn from their mistakes. You can find Mike's book at: https://www.taumataadvisory.com/beingextraordinary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/11/2023

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30 min
27/02/2018

Talking commentary with Spalk co-founder Ben Reynolds

Business is Boring is a weekly podcast series presented by The Spinoff in association with Vodafone Xone. Host Simon Pound speaks with innovators and commentators focused on the future of New Zealand, with the interview available as both audio and a transcribed excerpt. This week Simon talks to Ben Reynolds about how his company Spalk is making sports commentary more accessible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27/02/2018

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32 min

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