Best Duncan Greive Podcasts (2025)

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Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate 3:30

2d ago3:30

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NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heated debate over the company’s performance and editorial endeavour. Joyce, a National Party Cabinet minister for three terms from 2008 and an experienced commercial media businessman, was today confirmed as …

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Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025 1:40:55

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday 8 May. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor on the city's bid to draw back tourists 3:37

4m ago3:37

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Rotorua is hoping to boost its reputation as a top tourism destination - despite some media blowback. TRENZ, New Zealand’s largest international tourism event, just wrapped up - bringing over 1200 travel buyers from 26 countries into the city. Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell disagrees with the claims that the city is 'dead' and says the city is 'smashi…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on NZ Rugby posting its third consecutive deficit 4:44

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New Zealand Rugby has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income. The result was announced during today's AGM in Wellington - and is New Zealand Rugby's third consecutive deficit following a $8.9 million loss in 2023 and a $47 million loss in 2022. The national body recorded income of $285 million, in what it de…

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Cathy Crichton: SPCA general manager of retail on the unusable donations driving up rubbish fees 3:16

1h ago3:16

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Op-shop rubbish fees are piling up as people dump masses of 'unusable' items outside. The SPCA says it's spent $250,000 this year. Retail general manager Cathy Crichton says the charity's grateful to receive donations of quality items - but people also leave damaged or unhygienic items it must throw away. She says binning large items like mattresse…

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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director explains the benefits of encouraging investment in New Zealand 2:23

1h ago2:23

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Encouraging investment is a top priority in this month's upcoming Budget, according to new reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it'll come from a small number of measures, including more funding for a R&D tax credit. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard says New Zealand is currently one of the hardest OECD countries to invest in. She sa…

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Casey Costello: Customs Minister on the new reports encouraging the Government to crack down on cash 4:20

2h ago4:20

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The Customs Minister says using cash can help hide exploitation. A Ministerial Advisory Group has released its second report - criticising our response to modern crime and money laundering. It shows cash and assets seized by police total just 4.2 percent of the $1.6 billion criminals make each year. Casey Costello says cash payments also aren't goo…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor recaps Chris Luxon's pre-Budget speech 4:16

2h ago4:16

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With two weeks left to go until Budget day, Chris Luxon addressed a crowd at a BusinessNZ event in Auckland today. Luxon reiterated that the Government won't be splashing the cash this year - and claimed the Finance Minister was right to promise it won't be a Budget lolly scramble. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says this wasn't the kind …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the picks to lead the Liberal Party after election loss 7:20

2h ago7:20

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The Liberal leadership race is on, following Peter Dutton's sweeping loss in the Australian election. Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley lead the pack as potential contenders - but neither one has been publicly nominated. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Ley has gained more attention - but it's unclear if sections of the party will get behind a f…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Ferns selections ahead of Wallaroos clash 3:31

2h ago3:31

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Ruahei Demant has been named at 10 in the Black Ferns side for their opening match of the Pac4 against the Wallaroos in Newcastle on Saturday. Coach Allan Bunting has opted to give his co-captain first crack at first-five in 2025 leaving Hannah King on the bench. Teenage fullback Braxton Sorensen-Magee will debut. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave …

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Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson on the party's bill designed to crack down on tobacco lobbying 4:46

3h ago4:46

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Labour's Ayesha Verrall says tobacco's unique harm is why industry links to Government need tighter checks. She's put forward a Members' Bill designed to ban any linked people working on tobacco policy. Labour hopes it'll have cross-party support. Verrall says other products, like vaping, don't need such strong restrictions - but tobacco's incredib…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks 5:06

23h ago5:06

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A boost in trade for the UK and India after finalising a long-desired free trade deal. It focuses on tariff reductions for British and Indian goods across almost all sectors, with a boost on UK car and alcohol industries. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the deal further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping 3:48

23h ago3:48

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Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware store revenue fell 4.66 percent to $103.6m compared with the first quarter last year, while Rebel Sport’s revenue grew 0.47 percent to $74.7m. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. L…

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The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously? 9:56

23h ago9:56

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Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's day two of the pay equity saga - what do we make of all this? Has the Government mishandled this? Was it a bad call to rush the law through the way it has…

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Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve 6:04

23h ago6:04

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It's been 15 years since Auckland became a supercity, and new data has revealed what people believe the city needs in order to improve. A total of 575 Aucklanders participated in the survey, casting 46,000 votes on statements, creating what’s been called a “digital snapshot” of the city’s sentiments. Former Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk, out…

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on the six shipbuilders being shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries 4:30

24h ago4:30

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Six shipbuilders have been shortlisted for the job of delivering the much-anticipated new Cook Strait ferries. This comes after the Government pulled the plug on iReX because of cost blowouts, which was set to deliver new port-side infrastructure and two rail-enabled hybrid ferries. Ferry Holdings chairman Chris Mackenzie won't disclose the names o…

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 1:40:39

24h ago1:40:39

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 7 May 2025, good news on the unemployment front... things have not gotten worse. Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr tells Heather there's still a good case for more interest rate cuts. Underhand, sneaky and cowardly - Heather doesn't hold back when it comes to telling you what she thinks of…

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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer explains why post-match interviews with sports players need to go 3:26

24h ago3:26

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Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini raised a few eyebrows after she dropped the f-bomb on live TV - and it's prompted some debate. After the team claimed the world championship title in Los Angeles, Hirini gave a post-match interview, which sparked some controversy. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul wrote an opinion piece critiquing the practice of p…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way 2:26

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Let me make a prediction for you on this pay equity drama that's been playing out for the last 24 hours - the Government is going to pay for this in a big way. I reckon that this could become one of the defining moments of this Government when we look back on it in years to come. Kind of like the 'Mother of All Budgets' came to define Ruth Richards…

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James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables 3:28

1d ago3:28

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Transpower says upgrading the Cook Strait electricity cable would come at a very small cost to consumers. It's consulting on a $1.4 billion proposal - to upgrade existing cables and allow for building a fourth. CEO James Kilty says the plan is to get another 40 years of stable electricity. He says because costs will be paid for over that 40 years, …

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Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector 3:45

1d ago3:45

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After many hours of debate, MPs have reached the final stage of the controversial pay equity legislation. The Government introduced the Bill under urgency yesterday - which lifts the bar for claims of sex-based discrimination and forces existing claims to restart. NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy says it's unclear how much of the …

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report 2:41

1d ago2:41

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Overall employment's held steady - but the hours people work have notably contracted. In figures out today, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1 percent in the three months ending March. But total hours worked are down three percent over the year. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says numbers of part time workers are rising, with tho…

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Chris Ogden: Auckland University Global Studies Professor on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan 2:39

1d ago2:39

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There's fears of escalation between India and Pakistan among experts. Pakistan claims Indian missile attacks have killed eight people - and India's claiming three died when Pakistan shot down five of its planes. Auckland University Global Studies Professor Chris Ogden says both countries have nuclear weapons. He says that could actually be benefici…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government's pay equity regime changes 5:32

1d ago5:32

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The final stage of a bill to increase the threshold of pay equity claims is expected to pass in Parliament. It'll extinguish 33 active claims, requiring them to re-start under the new model - with the changes expected to impact hundreds of thousands of workers. This bill has been met with outrage from unions and the Opposition - describing it as a …

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney 4:28

1d ago4:28

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Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says his country and the US are in the process of re-defining their relationship. He's been at the White House talking trade and Canadian sovereignty with Donald Trump. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Carney made it clear that Canada was not for sale - but Trump is still hopeful this will change. LISTEN ABOV…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the long-running confusion over Silver Ferns player eligibility 5:25

1d ago5:25

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Confusion reigns between Netball New Zealand, the Silver Ferns captain and the country's star player on eligibility criteria for the national team. The issue has resurfaced with shooter Grace Nweke currently ineligible for the Ferns because she's playing for New South Wales in Australia's Super Netball competition. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer cracking down on international students applying for asylum 5:42

2d ago5:42

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Prime Minister Starmer has announced plans are in place to crack down on international students applying for asylum in the UK in a bid to address migration figures. An immigration white paper setting out the proposed reforms in mid-May will include measures to reduce the number of UK students making asylum claims after their visas expire. UK corres…

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Duncan Greive Podcasts

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The Fold

The Spinoff

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Newstalk ZB

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Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate 3:30

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Full Show Podcast: 08 May 2025 1:40:55

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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor on the city's bid to draw back tourists 3:37

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on NZ Rugby posting its third consecutive deficit 4:44

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Cathy Crichton: SPCA general manager of retail on the unusable donations driving up rubbish fees 3:16

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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director explains the benefits of encouraging investment in New Zealand 2:23

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Casey Costello: Customs Minister on the new reports encouraging the Government to crack down on cash 4:20

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor recaps Chris Luxon's pre-Budget speech 4:16

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the picks to lead the Liberal Party after election loss 7:20

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Black Ferns selections ahead of Wallaroos clash 3:31

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Ayesha Verrall: Labour health spokesperson on the party's bill designed to crack down on tobacco lobbying 4:46

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks 5:06

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping 3:48

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The Huddle: Should we take Trump's more outrageous statements seriously? 9:56

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Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve 6:04

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings chairman on the six shipbuilders being shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries 4:30

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Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025 1:40:39

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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald rugby writer explains why post-match interviews with sports players need to go 3:26

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government will pay for the pay equity drama in a big way 2:26

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James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables 3:28

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Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector 3:45

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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report 2:41

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Chris Ogden: Auckland University Global Studies Professor on the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan 2:39

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on the Government's pay equity regime changes 5:32

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Donald Trump's meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney 4:28

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the long-running confusion over Silver Ferns player eligibility 5:25

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer cracking down on international students applying for asylum 5:42