Best Design Huddle Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 16 Private by Design: Building Crypto’s Safer Future with Max From Arcane Finance 1:08:59

9d ago1:08:59

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In this episode of The SwapSpace Huddle, we explore one of crypto’s most nuanced frontiers: on-chain privacy and social trading — with Max, co-founder of Arcane Finance and the stealth-mode project Trend.Run. From getting paid in Bitcoin back in 2014 (and selling at $200!) to building privacy-first trading protocols on Alio Network, Max shares what…

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Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025 1:40:48

5h ago1:40:48

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 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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Jan Tinetti: Former Minister for Women and Child Poverty Reduction on David Seymour's call to cull ministries 6:02

6h ago6:02

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David Seymour is calling for culling of the government. He’s floated a policy that would reduce the number of ministers and government departments, calling into question the necessity of some. Racing, Hunting and Fishing, Hospitality, Space, and Child Poverty Reduction were a few he named. Jan Tinetti is the former Minister for Women and Child Pove…

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Brooke Grebert-Craig: Herald Sun Reporter gives an update from Erin Patterson's trial 2:18

7h ago2:18

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Court's adjourned for the weekend after day four of the accused mushroom killer trial in Melbourne. Erin Patterson's estranged husband took the stand once again, presenting a series of texts demonstrating a strained relationship between the accused and his late parents. Herald Sun reporter Brooke Grebert-Craig told Heather du Plessis-Allan the mess…

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on Mike Waltz losing his job as National Security Advisor, being nominated for Ambassador to the UN 4:56

6h ago4:56

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A short term as US National Security Advisor for Mike Waltz, who's been removed from the role by Donald Trump. Current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take over the job in the interim, as Waltz has been nominated for Ambassador to the UN. This comes after he says he inadvertently added a journalist to a Signal group chat, where officials planne…

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Deborah Coddington: Former ACT MP and friend of Sir Bob Jones on his legacy, passing 5:59

7h ago5:59

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A passionate author and a man with a sharp wit and unapologetically colourful personality who shaped New Zealand politics. Sir Bob Jones is being remembered by friends, former MPs, and current political leaders. The property investor, ex politician, and boxing aficionado died at his Wellington home today at 85, surrounded by family. Sir Bob grew up…

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John Barnett: Former South Pacific Pictures managing director on the uncertain future of Shortland Street 3:25

7h ago3:25

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Speculation's flying around about the future of Shortland Street. The prime-time soap opera's lost its head writer to the UK and other staff have reportedly been told to find new jobs. TVNZ hasn't confirmed the show will return next year. Former South Pacific Pictures managing director John Barnett says the show scaled back its set and storylines w…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald Political Editor on Sir Bob Jones' passing, politicians' responses 4:01

8h ago4:01

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Politicians are among those paying tribute to prominent businessman, author, and former politician Sir Bob Jones. The 85-year-old, who launched the New Zealand Party in the 1980s, has died peacefully at his Wellington home. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins described him as a colourful character, saying there’s no doubt he impacted the political landscap…

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Richard McGrath: Napier City Councillor on the rejected proposal to close bars an hour earlier 3:51

8h ago3:51

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Napier residents will still be able to dance the night away. The City Council has rejected a proposal that would force bars to close an hour earlier – at 2am instead of 3. It was part of the city’s draft Local Alcohol Policy. Councillor Richard McGrath told Heather du Plessis-Allan that though they had evidence that connected alcohol and trouble, t…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: New Zealand is duller without Sir Bob Jones 2:32

8h ago2:32

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Very sad news this afternoon that Bob Jones has passed away. It's not altogether a surprise – he was getting on in age, and he had been feeling unwell and slowing down for at least a couple of years. But still, it is the passing of a great, colourful, larger than life character. I can’t remember when I first met Bob, but I've known him for close to…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of the UK council elections 3:14

1d ago3:14

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Voters across the UK are set to vote for a new lawmaker, councillors and mayors in the coming days in the local elections. This local election is predicted to favour the right-wing populist Reform UK party - led by Nigel Farage. UK correspondent Enda Brady says people are divided about Starmer's performance as Prime Minister - and Farage has manage…

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Euan MacDonald: New Voice of Ukraine editor on the US and Ukraine working out a minerals deal 5:49

1d ago5:49

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The US has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral reserves - after months of tense negotiations and an infamous meeting in the White House. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine's economic recovery from its war with Russia. New Voice of Ukraine editor …

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about unemployment numbers ahead of next week's data 3:15

1d ago3:15

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The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher. Unemployment was sitting at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, according to the data. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann speculates ahead of next week's release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025 1:39:57

1d ago1:39:57

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 1 May 2025, the Health Minister has called striking doctors back to negotiating table. Doctors union boss Sarah Dalton speaks to Heather. ACT leader David Seymour wants to cut a significant number of Ministries to save more money but he won't say which ones he would cut. The ComC…

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The Huddle: Do we agree that some ministries need to be scrapped? 8:30

1d ago8:30

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Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour has made some suggestions about the ministries he would cut down or scrap altogether. What do we think? Do we agree with this idea? The Greens have unveiled a plan to create 40,000 …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We have bigger concerns than prisoners not voting 2:00

1d ago2:00

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Now, I've done a bit of an exercise today. I started reading the news this morning, and I was really quickly struck by how many opinion pieces and comments of outrage there were over the Government removing the voting rights from prisoners. There was, just by my account, two full opinion pieces by academics, a newsletter that landed in my inbox, a …

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Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability Officer on the company's new strategy to meet net zero emissions by 2050 7:46

1d ago7:46

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Air New Zealand wants to tap into more sustainable aviation fuel - to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It's aiming to cut well-to-wake jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 20-to-25-percent in five years, compared to pre-Covid. Air New Zealand's Kiri Hannifin says this is the main way airlines can de-carbonise. She says sustainable fuel is costly, b…

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Dr Stuart Jones: respiratory physician on the new study showing vaping causes incurable lung disease 3:03

1d ago3:03

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New research has confirmed there is an unmistakeable link between vaping and irreversible lung disease. The study published by Johns Hopkins University tracked 250,000 people - and discovered that e-cigarette use is associated with increased new diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in New Zea…

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's plan to create thousands of 'green jobs' 4:19

1d ago4:19

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The Greens are revealing parts of their alternative budget - set to cost about $8 billion over four years. It's calling for a Ministry of Green Works, a Government agency supporting sustainable infrastructure - including regional forestry. The party estimates it would create 40,000 jobs. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick won't release more details - but sa…

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader proposes cutting minister numbers and abolishing some portfolios 3:08

1d ago3:08

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ACT's leader says now is a good time for the Government to think about its organisation. David Seymour wants a limit on Cabinet Minister numbers - with none outside Cabinet, and only one associate minister for finance. Seymour says there are currently ministers with seven different departments, and departments answering to 19 ministers. He says he …

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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director on the Health Minister urging union members to negotiate 3:40

1d ago3:40

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The senior doctor's union says a pay increase offered in negotiations with Health New Zealand doesn't seem to have changed. About 5,000 senior doctors have been striking today, after eight months of failed bargaining. Health Minister Simeon Brown is urging members to resume talks. Salaried Medical Specialists Association executive director, Sarah D…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Simeon Brown urging the striking doctors to come back to the negotiating table 5:52

1d ago5:52

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The Health Minister is making it clear he's not criticising doctors over pay - but their union. More than $5,000 senior doctors in the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union have been striking today. Simeon Brown's urging them back to the negotiating table, saying thousands of surgeries - such as hip operations and knee replacements - ha…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's estranged husband taking the stand in mushroom poisoning trial 6:58

1d ago6:58

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The estranged husband of killer-accused, Erin Patterson, has taken the stand today - revealing a series of texts. Patterson's charged with murdering his parents and aunt with a beef wellington lunch laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the ex-husband, Simon Patterson, was invited to the lunch - but dec…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Indian Panthers getting suspended for the rest of the NBL season 5:35

1d ago5:35

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The Indian Panthers are out of the NBL basketball competition for the foreseeable future. The NBL commission has suspended the overseas first-year entrant amid claims of payment issues and poor treatment of players. The club will be indefinitely suspended until certain conditions laid out by the Commission are met. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave…

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Dr John Small: Commerce Commission Chair explains why they won't be investigating the cost of flying 4:20

1d ago4:20

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The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will not be formally putting the cost of flying under the microscope. Rangitata MP James Meager has suggested the Government could help keep fares competitive by supporting regional airlines. It's been revealed some flights to Pacific Island nations are cheaper than certain trips within New Zealand. Commissi…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to 3:39

2d ago3:39

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Meghan Markle has copped some backlash after new reports claim she was using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to. Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex say that when she used the title HRH on a card, it was sent with a personal gift and not for any public purpose. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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