Best Winston and Matt Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday 11th of July 2025, the Government's going to address the country's scamming issues head on with a anti-scam alliance, NZ Banking Association Chief Executive Roger Beaumont, tells Andrew Dickens the difference it will make. The All Blacks are taking on France this weekend in Wellingto…

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Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on new migration numbers 3:26

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New migration numbers may be painting a bleak picture of our economy. New Zealand saw it's highest net migration loss to Australia in the year to December in more than a decade - with 30 thousand leaving. Overall net migration for the May 2025 year levelled out at a gain of just under 15 thousand. But ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Andrew Dic…

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Andrew Dickens: Another poll, same discontent, Winston still standing 2:06

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Another poll. Another rush of fevered opinion, and yet still so far away from an election. The poll business is booming. Once upon a time we had just the two TV networks in the game, but now they’ve been joined by others. Keeping the opinion writers in business and politics as the leading news driver in this country. So this one was paid for by the…

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561. Scott Adams’ Secret to Beating the Odds: Cancer, Cancellation, and Dilbert 1:15:20

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In this deeply personal interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Scott Adams, cartoonist and creator of Dilbert, to explore the unlikely paths that shape a life—from illustrating a nationally syndicated hit comic to fatal illness and facing the metaphysical. Adams shares stories of coincidence and perseverance, including how affirmations, s…

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Nukes have prevented 80 years of major war 2:04

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It's been 40 years since the French sunk the Rainbow Warrior. They wanted to stop the protests against nuclear testing at Mururoa. The terrorist attack by an allied country on on our soil was outrageous. Two years after the event, we cemented our nuclear free stance. We're officially against nuclear weapons. Testing is bad for the environment, no d…

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Enda Brady: 40,000 illegal asylum seekers could arrive in the UK this year 4:18

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Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses this. Junior Doctors are also going on strike despite pay-rises from union-negotiations. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they're lacking public sympathy as everyone's already struggling financially. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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Sam Dickie: Tesla is losing the EV battle with China 5:15

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Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains how Tesla shares have dropped significantly. He says the company is suffering from Elon Musk's alignment to Trump, and from Chinese brands making better products. He says they need a CEO who's focused on the company, and not distracted with other ventures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Duncan Greive: magazines are a tough business to be in 4:00

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The Listener, Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are up for sale as owners Are Media go on the market. The sale raises the inevitable question of the future direction of the magazines under any new ownership – and whether they will remain under one umbrella. Founder and Managing Editor for The Spinoff Duncan Greive says magazines are just a tough marke…

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The Huddle: Are nuclear weapons what we need for peace? 8:31

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Tonight on The Huddle, Journalist Clare De Lore and Economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. Ryan has been wondering.. for all of our opposition against nuclear and nuclear weapons; are they actually what is keeping the world from erupting i…

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Scott Robertson: ABs can make it 2/2 against the French on Saturday 5:27

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Caleb Clarke as a power wing could be the tool that puts the ABs over France again, despite an underwhelming season. Head Coach Scott Robertson says he believes in the eye-test of what he sees, rather than what the stats say. He says it's about trusting players to step up, and for great players to stay consistent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025 1:40:51

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 10 July 2025, Victoria University's Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston slams suggestion that thousands of homeowners should be left without the option of Government buy-outs when their homes get destroyed by weather related events. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki explains passionat…

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Sahar Lone: conscious buyers and transparent booking policies are equally needed 2:41

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Would-be customers are being charged for cancelling bookings. One customer was even pinged $250 for pulling out of a 5-person table. Consumer NZ Communication and Campaigns Manager Sahar Lone says people must be aware of the contract they enter when booking. However, she adds businesses must be reasonable and transparent with their policies to avoi…

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Jason Walls: Poll results show the left bloc's struggling 5:17

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Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Ryan Bridge about new poll results showing NZ First nearly acquiring double digits. He points out Labour and National have taken notable drops in the survey, with their respective bloc-parties having to make up the deficit. As it stands, the left-bloc doesn't have enough to form a government. LISTEN ABOVE See o…

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Elliot Smith: The All Blacks and Red Bull making changes 2:42

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Elliot Smith joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes the ABs and Red Bull have decided to make. Why would Christian Horner get sacked, and what does that mean for Max Verstappen's future with the team? What adjustments do the All Blacks need ahead of their second test with France? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jonathon Boston: Government should ensure people live in areas safe from disaster 5:31

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There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs. An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood adaptation to the Environment Ministry. It says homeowners should be responsible for deciding to live in high-risk areas - and shouldn't expect the Government to stump up for weather-damaged homes. Victoria Un…

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Tania Taspell: we're fixing the wrongs from the past council. 2:19

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Rotorua's Mayor, Tania Taspell, says a new water plan in the city addresses past wrongs. The plan will see Karamū Tākina Springs co-managed by Ngāti Kearoa-Ngāti Tuara and Rotorua Lakes Council and land nearby will be returned to Iwi. The springs provide 60 percent of Rotorua's drinking water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nicola Toki: we wouldn't risk Kākāpō for mining, so why not do the same for lizards? 6:56

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The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of lizards. Resources Minister Shane Jones has voiced frustration it puts hundreds of jobs at risk. But Chief Executive of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Nicola Toki, says the lizards' existe…

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston just keeps going 2:27

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Winston's done it again. The old political workhorse of the Pacific just keeps getting more popular. New Zealand First has overtaken ACT in the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia Poll - it's now the third most popular party. I'll give you a break down of the numbers shortly, but this has got to be ego bruising for Seymour. He's just got his feet under t…

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John MacDonald: Do we have a moral obligation to help flooded homeowners? 5:47

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Do you think the Government and councils would be “morally bankrupt” if they stopped paying people out when their properties are so flood-damaged that they can’t live there anymore? And would you feel the same about people living in areas at risk of flooding being forced to pay more for flood schemes and sea walls because they’re the ones who benef…

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Leigh Hodgetts: Finance and Mortgage Association Country Manager on the Reserve Bank holding the OCR 2:35

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Mortgage-holders will be holding their breath in after yesterday's OCR announcement. The Reserve Bank's opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.25% while signalling the possibility of further cuts. But new ASB research suggests interest rates remain volatile, with several opposing forces at play. Finance and Mortgage Association Country…

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Joy Keene: Game Development Association Executive Director on the impact of the rebate 3:21

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A tax rebate scheme's helped boost the number of people employed in the video game sector by more than 20%. The four-year, $160 million Game Development Sector Rebate allows eligible studios to claim back 20% of their spend. Forty studios will receive a share of $22.4 million this year, for its second year. Game Development Association Executive Di…

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Kingdom of Heaven, Part 3 | Matt Peterson | July 6, 2025 44:01

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At the perfect time, God sent Jesus into the world. Jesus brought with Him the Kingdom of Heaven and He left it here while encouraging us to pursue, receive, proclaim, demonstrate and pray it. The Kingdom of Heaven is within us and we are here as carriers and dispensers of the robust domain of heaven, sharing it throughout the whole world before th…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025 34:06

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 10th of July 2025, the Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, Finance and Mortgages Association country Manager Leigh Hodgetts tells Andrew Dickens what this means for mortgages. Our video game sector is having a major boom due to a government tax rebate, NZ Game Developers Associatio…

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Richard Kempthorne: Rural Support's Top of the South chair on beneficiaries helping with flood clean up in Tasman and Marlborough 3:46

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The Rural Support Trust believes beneficiaries will make a difference to the flooding clean-up in the upper South Island. The Government's activated a beneficiary task force in Tasman and Marlborough, to support those affected by severe weather. Tasman has 600 work-ready beneficiaries. Rural Support's Top of the South chair, Richard Kempthorne told…

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Andrew Dickens: The Reserve Bank and the Government need to work in tandem 1:59

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For a while now I’ve been thinking that the Reserve bank and the Government are working at cross purposes for the country. Yesterday the Reserve Bank kept the OCR at the same rate it’s at. The reason: increasing inflation and little or no growth in GDP. Now the Government has an agenda of growth, growth, growth. So reduced interest rates could help…

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Owen Shroyer - Episode #371 52:11

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Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes American media personality and J6 martyr, Owen Shroyer, onto the show to talk about the Democrats’ secret strategy to stop a rising candidate, the permanent damage of the Epstein debacle, and why the 2028 election will be very different from any election we’ve ever seen. https://x.com/OwenShroyer1776 https:/…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Germany accusing China of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser 5:28

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Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft during an EU operation over the Red Sea. The Chinese ambassador has been summoned to the German foreign ministry over the incident. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes as concerns mount over China's influence on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe. LI…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling 4:38

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Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold 2:41

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The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the RBNZ wouldn't cut rates any further, and they believe there's more cuts to come. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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The Huddle: Do we sense bigger problems among the public service? 8:50

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government wants beneficiaries to help with the flood clean-up in the South Island. Is this a good idea? Is there a case to make work available under these circumstances? There's …

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Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects 5:53

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An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects. Undersecretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court says at one Hawke's Bay site local hapu have to be invited to perform karakia every time a native tree is removed. He says ultimately it will be consumers missing out. "What this means…

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