Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

My old school, Westlake Boys High, have won rugby’s World Schools Festival in Thailand. I'm so pleased for them but in New Zealand we can sometimes be reluctant to celebrate our successes publicly, be it sporting, business or otherwise. Does the 'Tall Poppy' syndrome still exist in Kiwi culture? Should we be shouting louder about our successes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Mumsy gets nearly as much fan mail as we do, so it only seemed right to get her back in the studio one last time this year. How has her year been, what might her 2024 look like, and can I get her to sing a Xmas carol (spoiler alert - yes I can...) Oh, and Mumsy has her first fan experience. Who and where was it?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola Willis is doing what every incoming government does and that is to trash the reputation of the previous government. She is basically saying they openly misled Kiwis to make themselves look like better economic managers than they were.  We have a Public Finance Act, and an Auditor General. Can someone please get to the bottom of this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Casey is a mother whose fortitude is tried and tested to it's limits as she fights for the rights of her two-year-old son, Wolf. Born prematurely and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Wolf's journey is a complex labyrinth of disability care options and services. Casey's passion echoes through the episode as she shares her skirmishes with ACC over coverage and her trying dispute with their disability...

One of the last things the last government did was to bring in fair pay agreements. One of the first things the new government has done is to repeal those fair pay agreements. So, who has got it right when it comes to fair pay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the penultimate 'Week That Was' panel for the year I'm joined by The Edge afternoon host, and greenskeeper, Nickson Clark, and radio royalty Leah Panapa. Plenty to get stuck into this week: All the things the government are repealing. What is going on with the Cook Strait ferries? Should we be allowed to drive on our beaches? And is leaving passive aggressive notes for stranger ever a good idea...

The new government has said 'no thanks' to KiwiRail’s request for an extra $1.47 billion for infrastructure needed for Cook Strait’s new mega-ferries. There's no doubt the costs around the project have blown out, but where does this leave the vital inter-island crossing, and what does the government now do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I was their age, my biggest concerns were probably what toy I wanted for my birthday or how much more time I could spare to play outside before sunset. But, in today's episode, my young guests, Buster, Lukka, and Jarelle , show us that being 12 or 13 isn't all fun and games. As we chat about everything from school reports and math grades to the implications of climate change and lowering the...

At 79 a lot of men are spending their pension, getting a funeral plan sorted, wearing the same cords for the third straight day and playing indoor fake lawn bowls whilst waiting for meals on wheels to show up. Not Winnie - he's just knocked out a 24hr stint as Acting Prime Minister. So, how did he do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to feel inspired and make a difference? Join me for a heartening conversation with Wayne Langford, the driving force behind the life-changing 'Meat the Need' telethon. The aim? To provide a whopping 1.2 million meat and milk meals for 110 food banks across New Zealand. Wayne, a humble farmer with a massive heart, takes us through the conception of this incredible charity event as it enters i...

It seems to me there are two distinctly different Christopher Luxons - Private Chris and Public Chris. Either way, one of the Luxons needs to guide his coalition pals Winston and David away from a potential race war cliff. Maori are increasingly unhappy, and rightly so. And they are not going to go quietly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into the shoes of Nat Milne, a successful businesswoman who has cracked the code to stress-free productivity. This episode is your golden ticket to understanding how to create a healthy work-life balance, as Nat shares her journey and the transformative impact the Beminded program has had on her life. Hear about her struggles and successes in juggling a thriving business and family life, and...

We've been saying this a fair bit recently but this has been a tough year for many of us. And unfortunately next year may not see much improvement. So how can we keep our spirits up and our stress levels down over the holiday season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with River Paton from Pivot by Explore, a holistic alcohol, drug, and wellbeing service. We explore Pivot's unique approach to helping individuals grappling with substance use, addressing the difference between heavy drinking and addiction, and how self-referrals can initiate the journey towards recovery. River's insights underscore the importance of trained...

Today I am full of fatherly pride. But I am also concerned we are in danger of being divided along 'iwi versus Kiwi' lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by a couple of broadcasting legends for this weeks panel. Men's health campaigner Mark Sainsbury and founder & director at Wils & Co Media Wilhelmina Shrimpton sit down with me to discuss: Mark Mitchell's police agenda. The govt's tax cuts. Pookeno. And selecting overseas All Blacks.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This could happen to any of us. Kiwi covers band 'The Pink Floyd Experience' recently lost everything to hackers. Their business, social media pages, their identities and their ability to make money. So how did it end? It’s a warning to us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have all heard about hackers stealing identities, but have you ever wondered how it impacts individuals and businesses on a professional and personal level? In this episode I bring you an intimate conversation with Darren Whittaker, the lead man of 'The Pink Floyd Experience' tribute band, who knows all too well the havoc that cyber-criminals can wreak. He walks us through the harrowing experie...

There comes a time in a fathers life when he just has to admit that his son now has the wood on him. I have been putting off owning up to it, but for me, that time is now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever been punched in the gut by a societal issue? That's how it feels tackling the lack of wrap-around services for underprivileged children in our communities. As we showcase the amazing work of the "I Have a Dream" charity in this episode, we're reminded of just how vital these services are. This charity pairs kids with navigators to guide them through school and into adulthood – a truly inspira...

The government is softening us up for changes in their so-called 'mini budget'. But what did I hear in Christopher Luxon's announcement yesterday?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover a world that lies under the radar yet influences society in profound ways. Renowned gang researcher, Jarrod Gilbert, takes us on a journey into the heart of New Zealand's gangs. Gilbert, having lived amidst these communities for six years, brings unique insider perspectives. He dissects the nuances of gang culture, and the ethical dilemmas he faced during his time with the gangs.  We look...

Still the story rages on, and the more the Government explains the dumping of our smoke free laws to pay for tax cuts, the more they sound like they're losing the argument. Rather than being laudable, this policy is laughable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I sit down with the newly appointed Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad, for an important conversation on children's rights in New Zealand. Dr Achmad shares her thoughts on the necessity for advocacy for these rights, spotlighting the often-dismissed matters in governmental decision-making processes that directly impact our younger generation. From child poverty, accessi...

Tis the season for socialising with work colleagues. Here is your old mate EIC's advice to survive, and thrive, at the staff Xmas party... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices