Best Jobseeker Podcasts (2025)

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Changes to Jobseeker eligability for 18-to-19-year-olds and amendments to the Policing Act w/ the ACT Party's Simon Court: 13 October, 2025

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The government has recently announced that 18-to-19-year-olds whose parents earn $65,528 annually will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker Support. The Government estimates that 4300 young people would become ineligible under this new policy. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says these changes to Jobseeker Support eligibility are “tough love” and t…

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Teens with a health conditions could lose jobseeker benefit 4:30

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Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government. Lawyer and disability advocate Huhana Hickey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025 14:39

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Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillor; Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not al…

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The Wire w/ Sara: 14 October 2025

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For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin talks with us about the Nobel prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about methane emissions reduction targets, benefit changes for 18 and 19 year olds, and the Policing Act amendment. F…

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Methane emission reduction targets, Benefit changes for 18 & 19 year olds, and Policing Act amendment w/ National MP Carl Bates: 14 October, 2025

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Last week, Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced the Cabinet’s decision to amend the Policing Act, to restore the right for police to collect and use images in public spaces. This follows a recent Supreme Court case which ruled that an image of a person taken during a traffic stop could not be used against them in an unrelated crime. Privacy law …

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Government’s New Pig-caging Bill w/ SAFE Organisation CEO Debra Ashton: October 14, 2025

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The government’s Animal Welfare bill has passed its first reading, and has already sparked outrage among animal rights activists. The bill would amend the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to permit the ongoing use of farrowing crates and mating stalls for pigs. One of the bill’s main opponents is SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation). Producer Faith spoke t…

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Safer drug laws w/ NZ Drug Foundation’s Jacek Kolodzieg: October 14, 2025

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A new report from the NZ Drug Foundation has highlighted the need for safer drug laws, to focus on harm reduction. Experts from the foundation believe that stronger action needs to be taken in order to combat the growing statistics of overdoses, substance abuse, and drug-related deaths. Producer Faith spoke to the foundation’s policy director Dr. J…

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Ocean Acidification w/ Earth Sciences NZ (Programme Leader for Oceanic Control of Atmospheric Composition), Dr Cliff Law: 14 October, 2025

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Since the Industrial Revolution in 1840, the burning of fossil fuels and land use change have increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. While much of this excess carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere, a significant portion is absorbed by the oceans. As a result, the pH of the oceans is steadily decreasing, threatening marine eco…

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Dear Science w/ Dr Cushla McGoverin: 14 October, 2025

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For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin talks with us about the Nobel prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics. Love all things trams? LIVE Day: Trams is on at MOTAT this Sunday 19 October! Check out their impressive collection and catch a ride on one of the steam trains. Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the…

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Security updates, tech support for around 30pc of NZ PCs ends 2:45

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Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software. Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriah spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns 2:45

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Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 14 October 2025 6:52

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Midday Sports News for 14 October 2025 2:06

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Midday Business News for 14 October 2025 9:36

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Central Otago DC reviewing concerns over unethical behaviour 3:37

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The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillors. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Te Pati Maori ructions spill out via email 4:11

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Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars. Mani Dunlop a senior political editor for Te Ao News at Whakaata Maori broke the story spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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E70: Getting to Know KRA: Donna Eissoh and Thomas Thornton on Building Authentic Partnerships and Driving Business Success 31:52

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In this episode of Getting to Know KRA, we sit down with Donna Eissoh, Business Services Manager for KRA’s AJCC Rancho Dominguez program in Los Angeles County, and Thomas Thornton, Business Services Manager for Summit and Medina Counties in Ohio. Together, they offer an inside look at how KRA’s business services teams are helping employers thrive i…

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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025 11:28

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Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there.…

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The Wire w/ Joel: 13 October, 2025

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This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about the government’s Jobseeker Support changes for 18-to-19-year-olds, and the government’s amendments to the Policing Act. Following Joel's chat with Simon, they spoke more about the amendments…

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Whales and Dolphins Under the New Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act w/ The University of Auckland's Professor Rochelle Constantine: 13 October, 2025

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Last week, the government passed a New Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection act. The Act includes a new organisation of marine protected areas, and new rules for fishing, in the hopes that they will address environmental issues in the gulf. Concerns, however, remain over the wellbeing of marine life, both now and going forward, and particularly that of l…

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Concerns around amendments to Policing Act w/ the Privacy Foundation's Gehan Gunasekara: 13 October, 2025

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Following my chat with Simon, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke more about the amendments to the Policing Act with Gehan Gunasekara - the Convenor of the Surveillance Group within the Privacy Foundation and an Associate Commercial Law Professor at the University of Auckland, about concerns these changes will create a “surv…

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Kiwi teen headed to Commonwealth Chess Champs 3:17

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Joshua Barnes is off to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there. Barnes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 13 October 2025 6:45

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Midday Sports News for 13 October 2025 2:13

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Midday Business News for 13 October 2025 9:01

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Low turnout across NZ for local body elections 3:12

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Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022. Andrew Geddis is part of the Local Government New Zealand's Electoral Reform Working Group spoke to Charlotte Cook

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Sammie Maxwell wins World Series Cross Country title 4:06

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Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell clinched the Cross Country World Series title on Monday morning when she finished second in the final race in Canada. Maxwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Wayne Guppy misses out on 9th term 3:45

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Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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The human cost of a broken aged care system with Penny Allman-Payne 24:25

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As Labor’s new aged care system gets set to begin on 1 November, Greens senator Penny Allman-Payne speaks about her father’s recent move into residential aged care and the personal stories she has heard as chair of a Greens-led inquiry into the sector. She speaks with Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, about how she has seen lives …

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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025 15:54

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Save the Children New Zealand responds to Gaza developments; There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections; The government is giving police the ability to gather intelligence in public places and to temporarily close areas when required.

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Weekend weather 1:43

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MetService meteorologist Katie Hillyer gives us the weekend weather forecast.

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Buller District Mayor with local body voter turnout preview 3:07

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There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections. As of yesterday, Auckland has the lowest turnout so far at 21.87%. While the Buller District is at 45.75%. Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News for 10 October 2025 6:59

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Views are stacking up on the proposed sale of Fonterra's long-time consumer brands like Anchor.

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Midday Sports News for 10 October 2025 2:12

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The All Whites were unable to convert a number of scoring chances as they were beaten 1-nil by Poland.

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Midday Business News for 10 October 2025 7:39

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The Government's looking at potentially selling some of its stake in Chorus.

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Concerns over new powers being given to police 4:09

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Police will soon be able to take photos and gather intelligence in public spaces. The government is changing legislation to expand their powers after court rulings found they were initially acting illegally by taking photos of rangatahi. The Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the rulings created uncertaintanty about what they were allowed to do, an…

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Save the Children NZ responds to Gaza developments 5:25

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As of the end of July health ministry figures in the Hamas-run territory consider 18,457 of those killed in the two year war were aged under 18. Save the Children New Zealand's chief executive Heather Campbell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025 13:47

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Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighter's Union will take place on Thursday; The Secretary for Education says she is considering cancelling Gloriavale…

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Sharesies unveils new debit card 2:04

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Sharetrading platform Sharesies have announced a debit card. Personal General Manager Scott Nixon spoke with Charlotte Cook.

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Gloriavale school could be stripped of registration 2:38

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The Secretary for Education says she is considering cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's registration over failure to meet criteria. Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust manager, Liz Gregory spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Midday Rural News 9 October 2025 6:56

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Midday Rural News 9 October 2025

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Midday Sports News for 9 October 2025 1:56

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Midday Business News for 9 October 2025 8:49

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FENZ and PFU bargaining meeting set to begin 3:17

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The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighter's Union will take place on Thursday. NZPFU secretary, Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook.