Kiwi Yarns

She's just been promoted to Deputy Leader of New Zealand's National Party just months out from an election. She's also aware of the battle her party has on their hands to take on one of the most popular Prime Ministers this country has seen in Jacinda Ardern. Nikki Kaye talks about how getting breast cancer in 2016 completely changed how she now operates as a politician and what motivates her to d...

Mark Dye is one of those guys that never seems to stay in the same place for very long. By his own admission, he's always looking at what he can do next. It's that outlook on life which has seen him travel all around the world, lead a very successful broadcasting career from ZM days, to Newstalk ZB to hosting Heartbreak Island. Mark is also co-founder and chief executive of NUBU Pharmaceuticals -...

I sit down with Lisa Carrington the 30-year old kayaking legend (yes absolutely a legend at 30) to talk Olympic gold medals, how she's working through the next stage of her career given the Tokyo Olympics were postponed. We discuss her love of the water, and how terrified she gets before a race. Lisa is the epitome of humble, and says the best of her is still to come. Learn more about your ad choi...

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk out with said-shoes. Her story from starting her own brand of footwear at the age of 22 is nothing short of remarkable. Kathryn's dedication to helping others succeed in business makes her a truly special Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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