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Rainbow's End NZ most beloved theme park ! Susan Mudie the CEO of Rainbow's End and I have a Coppuccino and we discuss everything from the day running of the park, How do you start to acquire a Pirate Ship for a new ride, Mental Health, Amusement parks and even ask the question are amusement parks scary after the lights go out ??

Global Keynote Speaker, storyteller and TEDx Coach. National Trainer - BNI NZ. MC of the year 2024/25.Master of Creative Practice - Keynote Speaking So I sit down the 'guru' of communication and speaking and ask the questions we want answered about confidence, speaking and what is it Monique does to be one of the best speakers in New Zealand.

My guest is the legendary Duncan Wood — the mind (and mischief) behind Boomfa Vintage We get into it all: • His gritty @Westcoastrugbyunion days • Rugby, identity, and mental health • What really happens when the boots come off for good • How Boomfa Vintage was born • And yes… where that name came from • Plus the wild world of vintage shirts and the stories they carry If you love rugby, reinventio...

Cattle rancher, funeral celebrant, wedding celebrant, professional speaker, positivity expert, tv personality, mum, tedx speaker, air hostess.... is there anything Melanie Kerr can't do ... We find out and we discuss positivity, death, Mel's best travel hack and what's it like to do a TEDx talk too... Warning - Some of the topics discussed in this podcast may be upsetting to some please take care...

Thomas Coyle MNZM has worked in forensic science for over 37 years, including service with New Scotland Yard in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Police. He currently works as a consultant forensic scientist and expert witness for the courts of New Zealand and Australia. Thomas is also a facilitator for the Ministry of Education, delivering forensic science education to students throughout Ne...

Grace Brown is a 2025 Winston Churchill Fellow whose work focuses on reimagining accessibility for deaf and neurodivergent learners. She brings a rare blend of creative agency experience, kaupapa‑driven communication, and lived expertise as a multilingual, neurodivergent Māori communicator. Grace has worked across some of Aotearoa’s most recognisable campaigns, weaving together English, te reo Māo...

I'm joined by the Coppuccino Xmas Angel - Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service and we talk about the year that was 2025, the lessons learnt, Christmas traditions, favorite xmas songs, gifts and best moments plus is it weird to Laurie that we are in the middle of summer in New Zealand but yet we still have snow decorations ?? #coppuccinoxmas2025

Karen McMillan is the author of 25 books, published in eleven countries, a mixture of fiction, non-fiction and children's books. Her books have published in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Poland, Germany and the US. She has had three books hit the NZ top ten bestseller list. Her work has been short-listed for the Ashton Wylie Book Award and was the New Zealand finalis...

Lance Burdett pops in for a Coppuccino with Constable Bryan and we discuss everything from mental health, covid lockdowns, PTSD how he copes with 'stuff' and what advice he would give to people plus I make him the minister of mental health to see what he would do to solve Aoteraoa's issues. Who is Lance Burdett ??? After 20 years in construction, Lance spent 22 years as a cop becoming the lead cri...

Sophie Rado - a background in professional dance and musical theatre, Sophie has spent over 15 years teaching yoga and guiding students toward balance, connection, and wellbeing. She is trained in a wide range of practices including Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Reiki, Barre, Pilates, Peter Hess Sound Massage, and First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®. So we get know Sophie better, find out h...

Mike Cron MNZM– known across the rugby world as The Scrum Doctor. Former New Zealand Police Detective, pie bakery owner, and one of the most respected coaches in world rugby. 🏉 Sir Graham Henry calls him “an exceptional coach” 🏉 Steve Hansen says he’s “one of the most formidable coaches in world rugby today” 🏉 Sir Wayne Smith declares him “the best coach I know in world rugby” We chat about: Wh...

The following podcast has references to suicide if you, or anyone who might be reading this story – or listening to the podcast - finds this subject challenging, please stop now. Remember, help is available from a range of organisations. (listed below) Following a Te Kiwi Maia Seminar an old school mate came and chatted with me about wanting to share his story...I'm honoured to have D/S/S Mike 'Ki...

Lt Megan Mashali, co-founder of Te Kiwi Māia, a member of the Royal New Zealand Navy and simply put an amazing human being ! Megan co-founded Te Kiwi Māia to support the mental and physical wellbeing of New Zealand’s first responders and defence personnel, who are suffering as a result of their service. The charity provides respite and rehabilitation through its Wellness Week programmes, which off...

New Zealand Rugby League Museum manager and ex New Zealand Kiwis Rugby League World Cup winning manager Gordon (Gordy) Gibbons joins me for a Coppuccino. We chat about his management style, his advice to sports managers, what to do as a new sports manager, his mental health advice and of course some extraordinary rugby league stories

Det Sgt Dean Burger explains his battle with alcohol, how he managed to come back from the brink and how every day is a battle. If you or someone you know or love needs help with their alcohol, use then : Call the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, visit their website, or free text 8681. (New Zealand only) OR Alcoholics Anonymous Free Call 0800 229 6757 or email : help@aa.org.nz

Insp Dawn Blake - Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service A proud Cayuga woman from the Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, she has carried her heritage forward throughout her law enforcement career, beginning with 12 years in the RCMP before joining TNPS in 2010. Today, Insp Blake leads the TNPS Operations Section with vision, strength, and compassion. Her impact goes beyond her role: fro...

Luke Graham - Film maker, Director, Producer and the creative force behind Sharko the story/film about the greatest New Zealand Kiwis player Mark Graham (Luke's Dad) joins me and we chat about my movie of 2024 and how it came to be and what his Dad's reaction was to the movie. Sharko is out on all digital platforms on April 21st

New Zealand Police Gold Merit award recipient (and policing legend) Senior Const Theresa McCabe - A incredible police officer who nears 40 years of service in the New Zealand Police this year. From being stabbed on duty, to the opening of the Henderson Police Station, what it was like to be a female recruit back in the mid eighties to how she looks after her mental health - this podcast has lots o...

Steve MacBeth, a three-tour Afghan war veteran, offers a compelling, first-hand account of Canada’s involvement in one of the most protracted and most complex conflicts of the 21st century. In his book No names no packdrill. Through vivid and unfiltered interviews with 150 frontline soldiers, this book captures the diverse experiences of those who served. These soldiers share their stories from th...

Abbie O'Rourke - nutritionist/founder/owner of @feelfreshnutrition - wellbeing specialist for @airnz joins me to explain why those New Year’s resolutions aren’t working, eating as shift workers, how to eat healthy, how to eat on long haul travel, what she thinks is good advice when it comes to food. …and that’s just a very small sampler. Incl it’s three o’clock in the morning and we pop into the s...

The Coppuccino Xmas tradition - So we chat with @coppuccinopodcast resident ‘Xmas angel’ aka Wilhelmina Shrimpton from @wilsandcomedia about all things 2024 - the highs, the lows, books, movies, tv and take a sneak peek at what 2025 might have in store for us all ! Merry Xmas to you all and thanks for listening !

Jaden Movold is an enigma I was lucky enough to meet some 9-10 years ago. Despite lower-limb paralysis due to Spina Bifida and 33 major surgeries, Jaden is a internationally ranked competitive athlete, as well as an ambassador, advocate, and public speaker all at the ripe old age of 20 ! A natural-born leader passionate about creating positive social change and a more inclusive society for people...

A men's health/Synergy Health Limited webinar with Constable Bryan. From Police Chaplains, coffee with demons to setting habits, normalizing’ stuff’ and even the movie Die Hard, I don’t think we left many stones unturned in the webinar. The whole purpose of the webinar is to create a better toolbox for you by using others lived experience. I am by no means an expert, but I am thankful for the oppo...

I sit down with Bree Atkinson CEO - Pathfinders Lab for a Coppuccino. Pathfinder Labs is driven by a commitment to empower investigators in their mission to apprehend criminals and rescue victims. Pathfinders Labs develop innovative products, infrastructure, tools, and services that seamlessly convert data into actionable decisions for law enforcement professionals incl Interpol and the RCMP. So I...

Nick Rado - six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. He has taken part in Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, the Edinburgh Festival and recently returned from a US Tour. He has had the honor of opening for renowned comedians like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari, and Russell Howard on their global...