The Dom Harvey Podcast

Dom Harvey

It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people. Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sir Rod Drury (Xero Founder) on NZ’s Biggest Challenges

    1D AGO

    Sir Rod Drury (Xero Founder) on NZ’s Biggest Challenges

    Sir Rod Drury is one of New Zealand’s most influential business leaders, and genuinely one of the most fun and inspiring kiwis I’ve ever met through the podcast.  Whether you know the name or not, you most definitely know the company he founded when he was 40: Xero, a company that grew from a Wellington apartment into a global platform with over 4.5 million customers, thousands of employees and billions in revenue. We talk about the Xero back story- how a skater boy from Hawkes Bay with a stutter built a global brand. But this conversation goes far beyond accounting software. Recorded at his jaw-dropping property in Queenstown, Rod opens about identity after stepping away from Xero, the personal cost of building a global business, how he conquered a debilitating stutter, why he’s now focused on large-scale public good projects that could shape New Zealand for generations and so much more. Rod is such a forward thinker, I got the impression he is bored by reflecting on what he has done and is much more energized by what he plans to do. So I appreciate him indulging me for this podcast by treading over some old ground. This is a wide-ranging conversation about success, meaning, community, and what really matters when the grind slows down. I left this podcast feeling so inspired and proud. It reminded me that there are some really cool, super talented Kiwis who love New Zealand and are doing what they can to make it the best little country on the planet. **** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website. I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier. You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 54m
  2. Tem Morrison: The TRUTH About Once Were Warriors

    JAN 25

    Tem Morrison: The TRUTH About Once Were Warriors

    Temuera Morrison is acting royalty. From Shortland Street to Hollywood, Once Were Warriors to Star Wars, Moana, Aqua man, and beyond - this episode is a rare, unfiltered look at one of New Zealand’s most iconic actors, told the only way Tem knows how- with humility, humor, and honesty. We talk about the moments people think they know. And the moments you’ve never heard before: . + Why Tem avoids podcasts, and what finally made him say yes. + Why no one thought he was right for the role of Jake the Muss in Once Were Warriors, including himself and the psychological toll of playing violent roles. + The Hollywood years: Pamela Anderson, Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford, Val Kilmer, George Lucas and others. + Star Wars conventions, and why he never rushes fans who have waited to meet him And so much more! This episode is 2 hours jam packed with great stories and life lessons from a man who has seen and done it all. *** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did. The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out. Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website. They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice. I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner. Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chat The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 3m
  3. Simon Gault on Losing 32kg, MasterChef, and NZ School Lunch "Rubbish"

    JAN 18

    Simon Gault on Losing 32kg, MasterChef, and NZ School Lunch "Rubbish"

    Simon Gault is a man who wears many hats- celebrity chef, entrepreneur, pilot and most importantly- dad. In this podcast conversation he let his guard down in ways that I wasn’t expecting. We discuss his early years in the kitchen under the notoriously prickly former podcast guest Tony Astle, stories from working as the personal chef for the Larry Ellison, building Euro with Leo Malloy and navigating fame during MasterChef at its peak. Then there is all the non-work stuff: becoming a dad at 50, losing his father to motor neuron disease (and what assisted dying looked like in practice), and his own health journey with type 2 diabetes, losing 32kg, and the habits he now swears by. When I asked Simon to be a guest, I expected it to be a great episode. But the conversation we had exceeded all my expectations. *** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website. I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier. You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder, I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 59m
  4. Don McGlashan: The Stories Behind NZ’s Most Iconic Songs

    JAN 11

    Don McGlashan: The Stories Behind NZ’s Most Iconic Songs

    Don McGlashan is a national treasure. One of the greatest NZ songwriters of all time. He is responsible for songs like Anchor me, Dominion Road and even Bathe in the river. And at the time of recording this intro (in mid-January 2026) a documentary about his life is being released: “Anchor me: The Don McGlashan story” In this candid, funny, and at times emotional conversation, we talk about how the doco came about, his thoughts on being a pensioner, the grief of losing his brother when he was 15, his mental health struggles, playing Glastonbury, how his hits Anchor Me and Bathe in the river came about, why he called Chris Bishop a dickhead and much more. I’m a fan boy so I was always going to love this conversation, But I think and hope you will as well.  *** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. If I could ask you to do one big favor — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did. The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out. Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website. They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice. I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner. Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chat The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 11m
  5. He Speaks To The Dead: Australia’s Most Famous Psychic Medium

    JAN 4

    He Speaks To The Dead: Australia’s Most Famous Psychic Medium

    In this episode, I sit down with David Stevens from Melbourne, better known as “David the Medium.” Full disclosure- I am extremely skeptical of this stuff. But a friend asked if I’d like David on the podcast. I watched some of his social media content and thought he would be a good guest for both believers and sceptics. I’m pleased I did too- he is a very smart guy and I was impressed. If you give it a go I think you’ll enjoy this episode. What makes David’s story so compelling is that he didn’t grow up seeing spirits or believing in the afterlife. He was a law graduate, criminal prosecutor, and counter-terrorism analyst. He was also a self-confessed sceptic who lived firmly in logic and structure. That all changed after a chance meeting with another medium sent his life in a completely different direction. This episode is not about convincing anyone of anything. It’s about curiosity. Whether you’re deeply spiritual, openly skeptical like me, or somewhere in between – I hope this conversation will make you think. *** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website. I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier. You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

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It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people. Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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