Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

On the 'Week That Was' panel this week we have former head of New Zealand Rugby David Moffett, and one of my fav's who is now a leading business advisor at The Engine, Christine Rankin. I get their thoughts on: The election result and how the leaders fared. The Rugby World Cup and some naughty All Blacks. The state of our tourism industry, and where to holiday in UnZud. Learn more about your ad ch...

Pre-Covid, tourism was New Zealand's number one earner. Now it is number three, having shed billions of annual dollars. While countries such as Australia are upping their tourism marketing spend in order to try and reinvigorate their tourism industry, New Zealand has been cutting back its promotional spending.  Is this the right approach? And who should be leading our international tourism charge?...

My guest today is Gavin Oliver, the founding director of EcoZip Adventures. Gavin's journey from UK visitor to successful business owner brings a unique perspective to the conversation about the trials and triumphs of New Zealand's tourism sector. We dig into the current state of the industry, and ask if the absence of tourism dialogue in recent political campaigns is a missed opportunity. How sho...

After a shall we say 'underwhelming' election result, is the Labour Party actually now fighting for its survival? It sounds drastic to say that but I believe they could be in danger of becoming a minor party, or even slowly dying out altogether.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare to have your assumptions about hybrid work shattered. Promising to reveal the inner workings of this new normal, my guest Gillian Brookes, a renowned expert on hybrid working, weighs in on the impact it has on our lives and how we are acclimating to this shift. Research that shows how getting it right at home can potentially increase productivity by around 3-4%. What are the potential cost...

ACT Party leader David Seymour has reiterated a referendum on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi would be a condition for forming a government in coalition with National. Surely this is the last thing New Zealand needs at the moment?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to be enthralled as I am joined by Phillis Meti, a four-time golfing world champion in the long drive format. Phillis is currently in Atlanta preparing for her fifth world championship but takes time out to talk with DGEIC about her 17 years at the top, her passion for helping others, and the neurodiversity battles she has had to overcome on the way. She was introduced to golf by her fat...

Call it a 'blue-nami' or a 'blue rinse' - whatever it was, the country has spoken. New Zealand now finds itself with a first-term Prime Minister who may or may not need to cosy up to Winston Peters, who once again finds himself back in parliament. And what will become of Chippy and Toni/Tony? Here's my take.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've heard it often, "A stroke could happen to anyone," and for Andrew Stopps, a dedicated music teacher and consultant, the reality of this statement hit hard one morning. Andrew takes us through his startling journey, from an uneventful morning, struggling to find a cupboard handle, to the alarming realisation that he was suffering from a stroke. Andrew's recovery journey is nothing short of i...

During the Covid lockdown years Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rammed home the 'be kind to each other' message. But did we listen, and are we listening still? I'm not so sure..   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of an election who better to have in studio with me than UnZud broadcasting royalty Mr Mikey Havoc, and plain language guru Shelly Davies. Lots to talk about this week.. The Election.  The awful humanitarian situation around the Gaza Strip. How do we still have people living in bushes for years in New Zealand? And would you be pissed off if your holiday was cut short to save someone's l...

With election day rapidly approaching I shine the DGEIC spotlight on National's first-term leader. What do we really know about Christopher Luxon, and will be be able to keep Winston and Seymour in check? And what will become of poor old Chippy should Labour go on to lose the election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I wrangled two of New Zealand's foremost political analysts into the studio to give the upcoming election a good going over. Who is on the up, who is slipping, what might happen on election day, what might happen in the days and weeks after? And, of course, bloody Winston Peters... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From now on we're going to post my 'Slam Dunc' up as it's own stand-alone piece each day. Today's one is both personal and extremely sad. Dr Tom Mulholland has passed away. It has affected me deeply, and serves as the starkest of reminders.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the fascinating and slightly terrifying world of cybersecurity in New Zealand with expert Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security. Alastair takes us through the stark reality of growing cyberattacks, from state actors targeting big corporations to teenagers manipulating computer games for ransomware, no one is safe.  We have been guilty in the past of thinking that 'it won'...

What happens when a renowned journalist confronts a seemingly untouchable pharmaceutical authority? Rachel Smalley dared to do just that. Emails from Pharmac staff personally attacking Smalley, obtained under the Privacy Act, appear to reveal an alarming lack of focus, empathy and priority in the leadership group. I think heads need to roll. Immediately. Pharmac was established with the noble inte...

Join me on an important exploration of New Zealand's current societal challenges with the brilliant Paul Spoonley, a sociologist and population studies expert at Massey University. We look into the complexities of the largest population growth in New Zealand's history, brought about by high levels of immigration, and the opportunities and challenges that this presents. From housing speculation to...

Another top-shelf 'Week That Was' panel this week with greenskeeper and The Edge afternoon host Nickson Clark, and business commentator & powerhouse entrepreneur Nuwi Samarakone. We got stuck into: Is Christopher Luxon running scared? And what has happened to ACT lately? Air NZ, Sanitarium and the supermarkets - are we getting fair deals? Starting from the bottom to try and make a success of your...

She began selling vibrating massage pillows in a Henderson mall. Now, nearly 35 years later, there would hardly be a person in New Zealand or Australia who hasn't heard Suzanne Paul's distinctive accent promoting the latest must-have gizmo. But Suzanne’s story is not just about sales and infomercials. Her rollercoaster personal life is just as compelling. In this episode she talks about fighting h...

Today we delve into the world of consumer affairs with Consumer NZ's head honcho Jon Duffy. For decades Consumer NZ has been fighting for our consumer rights by shining spotlights on those who need to be shown up and holding those to account who try and pull a fast one on the unsuspecting public. In this enlightening conversation we address a wide array of consumer-focused topics including airline...

Being a dad, a physio, and a former All Black, Josh Kronfeld has a lot to share when it comes to men's health and the strategies for a balanced life. This episode is an enlightening journey into the world of men's health, specifically focusing on the three Ps: Prostate, Pelvis, and Penis. Josh shares his experiences, offers unique insights, and breaks down the impact of stress on these critical ar...

Your Editor-in-Chief and Producer Dave-O put in a bit of Saturday afternoon overtime in order to get some quality one-on-one time with one of the busiest people in the country at the moment, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. In what turned out to be one of the PM's last engagements before testing positive for COVID-19, Hipkins speaks refreshingly openly and honestly. Has he finally brought his A-game...

For 'The Week That was' this week I'm joined by a Sir and a Dame -  the equally delightful Bob Harvey and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. And what a rollicking good time we had chatting about: The second political leaders debate, Winston, and Auckland Central. Covid vaccines. Side hustles and starting again late in life. And the All Blacks... Chapters: 3:16 - Slam Dunc 6:47 - The Week That Was 41:00 - L...

She will be familiar to most Kiwi's as the smiling, car-loving Tina from Turners. Or perhaps from the last season of Taskmaster NZ, where amongst other things she got a tattoo of the other contestants on her arm. Her real name is Sieni Leo'o Olo, though her stage name (she is a comedian) is Bubbah, and she is an absolute delight to talk to. Refreshingly genuine, if not a bit... odd. She can also l...

Today's episode may well be DGEIC's most controversial one yet. I am joined by visiting British cardiologist and public health campaigner Dr. Aseem Malhotra. From advocate to critic, Dr. Malhotra shares his thoughts and experiences around the COVID vaccines. I won't say too much here but instead I'll leave you to listen to the conversation and form your own opinions. Chapters: 4:35 - Slam Dunc 7:3...