The Dom Harvey Podcast

Dom Harvey

The Dom Harvey Podcast is home to honest, long-form conversations with remarkable people from all walks of life. Dom goes beyond the headlines to uncover the experiences, challenges and defining moments that shaped his guests… along with plenty of humour and the occasional awkward question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Mark Law: NZs Youngest SAS Solider To Whakaari White Island Hero

    Mark Law is a former NZSAS soldier. He’s survived an armed ambush in Africa, he nearly died from a flesh-eating disease, and built a helicopter business that included owning a Black Hawk. But he's probably best known for what he did on December 9, 2019, when Whakaari White Island erupted. Mark flew his helicopter into the danger zone and helped rescue people who were trapped on the island. In this conversation, he takes us inside that horrific day, the controversial WorkSafe prosecution that followed, and shares some incredible stories from his life. The biggest surprise for me was his answer when I asked him about the hardest thing he's ever been through…and it wasn't any of those experiences. *** This episode is proudly brought to you by the legends at Odoo.. https://www.odoo.com/r/iyAe If you run a business, here’s a question: How many different bits of software are you paying for right now? One for accounting. One for sales. Another for projects. Another for inventory. Another for your website. Odoo is designed to simplify all of that. It’s a user-friendly, all-in-one business management solution, with a huge range of apps that are fully integrated and designed to work together. So instead of building your business around a pile of disconnected tools, you can manage it from one platform. Have a look for yourself! You can try Odoo free for 15 days, with no credit card required, at https://www.odoo.com/r/iyAe Odoo. All your business, on one platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mark Law: NZs Youngest SAS Solider To Whakaari White Island Hero
  2. 4d ago

    Rocky Horror Creator At 84: Richard O'Brien On Fame, Money & Being "70% Male"

    Even if you don’t know the name you most definitely know this guests work! I’d almost guarantee you have sung or danced to his song, The Time Warp! Richard O’Brien is the creator and writer of The Rocky Horror Show. A show he wrote more than 50 years ago that is still an international cult classic. This is Richards first ever long form podcast and it was an absolute honor that he chose mine. Richard is 84. He is sharp as ever, funny, opinionated, occasionally outrageous - and completely comfortable saying exactly what he thinks *** Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.” Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about. I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner. They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom. No pressure, no judgement. They are just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rocky Horror Creator At 84: Richard O'Brien On Fame, Money & Being "70% Male"
  3. Oct 4

    Shot At, Stabbed, Threatened By Pirates, Bitten By Snake: Craziest Kiwi You've Never Heard Of - Pete Bethune 2

    Pete Bethune is a New Zealand conservationist now based largely in Costa Rica, where he lives aboard his ship and works tackling illegal fishing, poaching and environmental crime. We spoke for two and a half hours on his first podcast appearance and somehow barely scratched the surface (actually, if you missed that when it came out it is well worth going back and checking it out). And in Part Two, the stories somehow get even crazier. Pete tells me about being bitten by one of the most dangerous snakes in Central America, then crawling for hours through the jungle while genuinely believing he might die. At the hospital, things got so bad that one of the doctors basically said goodbye to him. We talk about being stabbed in Brazil, coming face-to-face with armed pirates, corruption, illegal gold mining, wildlife trafficking and why, at 61, Pete still has absolutely no interest in slowing down. But underneath all the unbelievable adventure, I think there’s an interesting conversation here about how to live. Pete owns virtually nothing. He doesn’t earn a salary. And yet he genuinely believes he’s one of the luckiest people alive. At one point he asks a question that really stuck with me: Is the world a better place because you were in it? *** Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.” Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about. I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner. They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom. No pressure, no judgement — they’re just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shot At, Stabbed, Threatened By Pirates, Bitten By Snake: Craziest Kiwi You've Never Heard Of - Pete Bethune 2
  4. Sep 27

    Legendary Kiwi Neuroscientist On True Happiness, Success & Why Talent Is Overrated

    Dr Kerry Spackman has spent much of his career trying to answer one simple question: what separates the very best from everybody else? He’s a neuroscientist, mathematician, author and performance consultant who has worked inside the Formula One, with the All Blacks, Olympic athletes and some of the highest performers in the world. He wrote a book called The Winners Bible which sold out and became a best seller after Dan Carter endorsed it. And he has a new book out now called The Winners Formula. In this conversation we get into what Kerry learned from organizations like McClaren and the All Blacks. What he learned from people like Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. Why champions work differently, what causes people to choke under pressure, and why simply “working hard” isn’t enough. *** Thanks very much to the sponsors of this episode, the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme. Generate, like today’s guest, put performance first. Your KiwiSaver account is one of those things that’s easy to set up and then completely ignore whilst you’re hoping it’s all working out in the background. I had a chat with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor, and it genuinely gave me clarity on what it means to have a KiwiSaver plan, and whether mine was actually set up to perform over the long-term. Generate is an award‑winning KiwiSaver provider with a strong track record of long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their advisers at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom No pressure, just clear advice to help you feel confident you’re on track, without any judgement for leaving this on the to‑do list a bit longer than planned. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Legendary Kiwi Neuroscientist On True Happiness, Success & Why Talent Is Overrated
  5. Sep 25

    World First: Podcasting 192m Up the Sky Tower With the Man Who Designed It

    This is definitely one of the stranger places I’ve ever recorded a podcast! My guest is Gordon Moller - the architect behind Auckland’s Sky Tower - and we recorded this conversation while doing the AJ Hackett SkyRide on the outside of the very building he helped create. At 86, Gordon is still working, still drawing, still designing and apparently far more relaxed about being suspended 192 metres above Auckland than I am. We talk about where the original idea for the Sky Tower came from, the criticism it received, the enormous engineering challenge involved in building it, and what it feels like seeing something you designed nearly 30 years ago become part of a city’s identity. But for me, the most interesting part of this conversation is Gordon himself: his optimism, attitude towards ageing and his instinctive response to new experiences — “Why not?” ABOUT GORDON MOLLER Gordon Moller is one of New Zealand’s best-known architects and the architect behind Auckland’s Sky Tower. His career has included major residential, commercial, cultural and infrastructure projects in New Zealand and overseas, including work in China, Oman, Tonga and Macau. Among the Auckland projects Gordon discusses in this conversation are the Viaduct Events Centre, The Point apartments and the ASB Waterfront Theatre. Now 86, Gordon continues to work as an architect, regularly getting up at five or six in the morning to draw and develop new ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 23

    Kevin Locke Reveals Childhood Sexual Abuse, Teen Homelessness, Heartbreaking Career Revelations

    Warning: Kevin Locke speaks very openly about some difficult parts of his life, including childhood sexual abuse, trauma, grief, mental health and addiction. Some of this may be confronting, so please take care while listening. Kevin Locke is remembered by lots of rugby league fans as one of the most exciting players to pull on a Warriors jersey. He played 89 games for the Warriors between 2009 and 2014, represented the Kiwis eight times and was the Warriors' fullback during their run to the 2011 NRL Grand Final. But there was a lot going on behind all of that. Kevin came in wanting to talk honestly about the parts of his life he’s mostly kept to himself: Periods of homelessness as a teenager, losing his dad just as his career was taking off, depression, addiction, relationships, regret and the decisions that eventually took him away from rugby league. There are plenty of great Warriors stories in here too. But this conversation is really about Kevin Locke the person. And the man he’s trying to become now. Need to talk? 1737 – Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 at any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline Call 0800 543 354 or 09 522 2999 Free text 4357 (HELP) Suicide Prevention Helpline Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0) Youthline Call 0800 376 633 Free text 234 Samaritans Call 0800 726 666 Aoake Te Rā – Bereaved by Suicide Service Call 0800 000 053 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kevin Locke Reveals Childhood Sexual Abuse, Teen Homelessness, Heartbreaking Career Revelations

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The Dom Harvey Podcast is home to honest, long-form conversations with remarkable people from all walks of life. Dom goes beyond the headlines to uncover the experiences, challenges and defining moments that shaped his guests… along with plenty of humour and the occasional awkward question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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