Best Dan Hooper Podcasts (2025)

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Grant McBeath 17:57

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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegation to China, its new strategic partnership agreement with fruit store chain giant Xian Feng and the continuing global expansion of the brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest R…

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 5 with Bec Hill 1:22:24

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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Bec Hill Season 3, Episode 5: “Under the Table” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://ww…

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Kirk Clyatt: US Correspondent on the latest developments regarding the US strikes on Iran 5:34

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The Trump Administration has hit out at reporters pushing back against their official line on Iran. US President Donald Trump continues to insist the strikes from the US obliterated Iran’s nuclear sites – a stance Iran’s Supreme Leader claims is exaggerated. Fox News’ Pentagon Correspondent Jennifer Griffin questioned Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…

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Craig Smith - REX Recommends 14:42

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In case you missed it, one of Dom's picks of the week is this chat with Devold NZ General Manager Craig Smith about the second instalment of the Sheep to Shop Educational Programme, the importance of communication in the wool shed and breaking down barriers between growers, wool teams and brands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …

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Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2025 1:38:17

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 June. 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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Murray Crane: Crane Brothers founder commits to another 25-years on High Street 5:34

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The high street tailor "Crane Brothers" has been a fixture on the street for years - and it will remain so for even longer. Murray Crane - the man behind the business - has signed to keep the business in it's current location for another 25 years. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "[on High Street] we're seeing tenancies being refilled and leases b…

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Michelle Hooper: SailGP Head of Major Events secures Auckland as host for regatta 2:49

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CEO Sir Russell Coutts has today announced the City of Sails as the second stop of next season's world tour. Auckland Unlimited revealed their million-dollar investment to the January regatta, which returned $5million. Head of Major Events Michelle Hooper told Heather du Plessis-Allan that they're looking to do it all again and continue to have Auc…

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Tudor Clee: Lawyer discusses case to sue former Speaker of the house. 3:24

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A former Speaker of the house is being taken to the High Court for musical torture during the 2022 anti-mandate protest. A girl from Northland, who was 11 at the time, says Mallard weaponised songs like Disney's Let it Go - causing mental anguish, humiliation and de-humanisation. Her lawyer, Tudor Clee says blasting someone with music is a military…

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Geof Nightingale: Tax expert on the proposed increase in GST 2:51

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A draft Inland Revenue briefing supports lifting the GST rate if required - and notes tax credits could help people on lower incomes. The IRD briefing also brought up the lack of a capital gains tax, but did not endorse any specific view on it. Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Heather du Plessis-Allan that lifting GST is a fast and efficient way to…

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John Holt: Tāwhaki executive director on permanent airspace for Aerospace centre 2:44

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Hopes Canterbury's aerospace sector will continue going from strength to strength, with a permanent test flight space confirmed at Tawhaki. The National Aerospace centre, west of Banks Peninsula, can now hold tests without continual re-permits. Tāwhaki executive director John Holt told Heather du Plessis-Allan this helps remove red tape and paperwo…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Should Moana Pasifika be saved? 2:10

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There’s a strong chance that this has been Moana Pasifika's best and last season in super rugby. Do you want them to have another one? And if so, how much should the taxpayer put in to save it? Would you pay $7million? Because that’s apparently what they’re short. The Whānau Ora money is gone and it's understood that Sky is pulling its sponsorship …

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Belle Binder - Breaking down ag recruitment barriers 25:11

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Dom talks with Belle Binder, founder of Tasmanian-based Left Field agricultural recruitment agency, about how she started in the ag recruitment industry, her NZ connections and the potential for more collaboration with Tasmania and NZ on the agriculture front. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming p…

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Grant McBeath - Rockit launches major deal with Chinese fruit store giant 17:25

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Dom talks with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegation to China, its new strategic partnership agreement with fruit store chain giant Xian Feng and the continuing global expansion of the brand. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, vi…

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REX June 27th - New Fed Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Richard Dawkins, Grant McBeath from Rockit Apple and Belle Binder from Left Field 55:22

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with newly elected Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chair Richard Dawkins about why he contested Toby Williams for the position, the current state of meat and wool sectors and his vision for the future... He talks with Rockit Apple CEO Grant McBeath about being part of the recent Prime Minister's trade delegati…

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Richard Dawkins - New Feds meat & wool chair 9:46

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Dom talks with newly elected Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre Chair Richard Dawkins about why he contested Toby Williams for the position, the current state of meat and wool sectors and his vision for the future. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on In…

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the new poll saying Nigel Farage's Reform Party would win in general election 5:00

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New data shows Nigel Farage and the Reform Party would win more seats than Labour and the Conservatives in the next general election. Political analysts have revealed that Farage and Reform would win 278 seats if a general election were to take place tomorrow - the most of any party. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the next election is four years …

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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nike's share price dropping 5:52

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New reports show Nike's stock has plummeted 68 percent from its November 2021 peak. Experts say it's a textbook 'fallen angel' - a former market darling now trading at beaten-down prices. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers' meat and wool group ousting chair Toby Williams 5:01

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In a surprise move, Federated Farmers meat and wool group recently ousted chair Toby Williams. Williams lost the chairmanship to Marlborough provincial vice president Richard Dawkins during the council annual meeting. The Country host Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Huddle: Are more apartment buildings the solution? 8:55

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! We recently found out Whānau Ora funding has been used to fund Moana Pasifika. What do we make of this? 15-storey apartment buildings will soon go up in some Auckland suburbs near s…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Moana Pasifika revelation could do huge damage 2:01

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How disappointing is the revelation that Whānau Ora money has been used to fund the Moana Pasifika rugby team? How disappointing is that? And this is not a criticism of the team. I mean, the team has been one of the rockstar stories of the Super Rugby season. This is about the funding. This is the kind of revelation, I reckon, that does huge damage…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2025 1:39:01

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 26 June 2025, Labour MP Willie Jackson reflects on the sudden death of his friend and Maori Party MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Should taxpayer money be used to pay for a rugby team? Heather dives into the Moana Pasifika story with NZ Herald senior journalist Kate MacNamara. The drug th…

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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on the new legislation impacting workers taking part in partial strikes 3:34

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Workers taking part in partial strikes could soon have their pay docked under new legislation coming out of Parliament. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden recently confirmed the changes to the Employment Relations Act - and claimed they would be fairer for workers. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says employers will n…

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Mike Hester: NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager on Horowhenua-Kāpiti postponing games following referee abuse 4:01

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Concerns have been raised after Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union cancelled a series of Saturday matches. The provincial union made the call after the abuse of a referee at last Saturday's game between Kapiti College and Mana College, which saw him escorted to his car out of safety fears. NZ Rugby's Mike Hester says there was abuse from spectators that…

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Kate McNamara: NZ Herald journalist on Moana Pasifika facing questions over funding contracts 4:12

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The Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise faces questions over disclosure and transparency at ownership level. It recently came to light that the team received taxpayer money indirectly through Whanau Ora contracts. NZ Herald journalist Kate McNamara says it's unclear how much public money funded the team - but investigations are ongoing. "It may be…

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Willie Jackson: Labour MP on the passing of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp 3:57

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Labour's Willie Jackson will attend Kemp's tangi in Taihape over the weekend. Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp died today aged 50, following a battle with kidney disease. He says Labour isn't thinking about the by-election triggered in Tāmaki Makaurau. "We'll turn our mind to it next week - and we don't mind having a chat about it as we g…

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Kendyl Smith: Albert-Eden Local Board Chair voices disapproval with the Government's plan to build taller apartments in Auckland suburbs 3:12

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Not everyone's a fan of Government's efforts to build taller in central Auckland suburbs. The Government is requiring the council to legislate for apartments at least 15 storeys high around the Mount Eden, Kingsland, and Morningside Stations. It will be 10 storeys near the Mount Albert and Baldwin Avenue terminals. Albert-Eden Local Board Chair, Ke…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the tributes for Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp 4:56

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Parliament adjourned early today, after marking the death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp. Kemp died aged 50 following kidney disease. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says this came as a shock - with tributes coming in from many key politicians. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's jury beginning deliberations 6:58

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The jury in the trial of triple-murder accused Erin Patterson is edging towards beginning deliberations in Australia's Victoria. The 50-year-old also faces a charge of attempted murder over a toxic beef Wellington lunch she served to her estranged husband's family in 2023. She maintains her innocence - claiming it was a terrible accident. Australia…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union postponing rugby games after referee abused 4:25

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Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union chief executive Corey Kennett says he is drawing a line in the sand by canning all rugby matches this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears. Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials - highlighted by a person threateni…