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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief is a New Zealand politics and current affairs podcast hosted by veteran broadcaster Duncan Garner. With more than 30 years across TV, radio, and newspapers, Duncan brings sharp opinion, hard questions, political interviews, and breaking news analysis on NZ politics, government, media, the economy, and the stories shaping New Zealand. Email: duncan@rova.nz Facebook : Instagram : YouTube : rova

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44:29

Fighting 'placement poverty' in New Zealand's...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/13

Faced with the stark decision of nourishing her dreams or her stomach, Bex made the gut-wrenching choice to step away from her social work program. Her story, indicative of the 'placement poverty' epidemic gripping New Zealand's essential sectors, is the catalyst for our latest conversation. As students like future nurses and social workers clock in millions of unpaid training hours, the financial distress mounts, leaving many teetering on the brink of giving up their aspirations for mere

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5:31

Slam Dunc S2E15 - My part in the selling of 500k...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/12

If you have listened to this podcast, my radio shows before this, or the AM Show before that, you may have heard me mention a place called Viv's Kitchen. You could be forgiven for not having heard of them, or Sanson, a tiny Manawatu town of 600 or 700 where Viv's is, before. But I believe they should be held up as a shining light of small business success in New Zealand. Here's why...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:34

A Wave of Change: Water safety in New Zealand with...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/12

Unlock the secrets of staying safe in the water with Daniel Gerrard, the Chief Executive of Water Safety New Zealand, as we tackle the harrowing statistics of drowning in our nation. We don't just crunch numbers; we delve into personal stories and the heartache behind each loss, bringing to light the impact on families and communities. It's time to re-evaluate our relationship with water, and this episode serves as a compelling call to arms, urging a shift in the Kiwi attitude towards aquatic safety

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6:27

Slam Dunc S2E14 - First home buyers in NZ continue to...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/09

I think you may consider this Slam Dunc to be my most sceptical and cynical yet, as I draw on 30 years of seeing how the housing decision makers screw first home buyers while feathering their own nest and then unceremoniously pulling the ladder up, flipping the bird and saying f**k you at the same time. And where is Kiwisaver while all this is going on? Missing in action..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:32

'The Week That Was' - a housing special with the team...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/09

'The Week That Was' this week is something a bit special. I am joined by not one, not two but three of the smartest housing brains in the business as we discuss all things housing in Aotearoa. Is it a buyers or a sellers market at the moment? What will happen to interest rates? Are first home buyers being adequately catered for? How do our banks stack up as lenders? And is buying a house still a safe bet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

Slam Dunc S2E13 - I think this is a cry for help

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/08

The amount of time our kids are spending on their devices, their phones in particular, is reaching epidemic levels. The research data from the experts continues to pile up - our kids are spending too much time devices and not enough being physically active. I am not sure how we redress the balance. Help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:11

Cassie Roma on advocacy, acceptance and PRIDE in the...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/08

My heart swelled with pride as I reconnected with Cassie Roma, an American Kiwi whose advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community knows no bounds. During her return to New Zealand amid the colourful whirl of PRIDE, Cassie sat down with me to reveal her tapestry of experiences—ones filled with both the vibrancy of acceptance and the gray shades of challenge. She recounts the profound influence of urban versus rural attitudes, the search for safety in unwelcoming territories, and the impact a shifting political

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3:17

Slam Dunc S2E12 - Is the government cutting crucial...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/07

DGEIC has learned that it appears the government is cutting critical and crucial funding in the science area. DGEIC would like to know why...,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:49

Addressing the challenges of New Zealand's aging...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/07

Discover the untold challenges and opportunities within New Zealand's aging population, as Karen Billings-Jensen from Age Concern joins us for an enlightening conversation. We take a deep look into the lives of our elders, from the increasing number of senior renters to the crux of remaining socially connected in their golden years. The core issues of housing, income security, and the healthcare infrastructure, underpin the need for aging-friendly communities and the concept of aging in place, all

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3:02

Slam Dunc S2 E11 - Luxon's policies have unified Maori

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/05

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s policies have unified Maori as a group of people for the first time in 30 years. He agreed to opening up a tinder dry Pandora's box on race relations and handed the matches to David Seymour and an only too willing Winston Peters, who had just realised they had captured the PM and were now holding him as their captive...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:53

From boardroom to base camp: Redefining boundaries...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/05

There's something incredibly humbling about standing at the foot of the world's tallest peak, feeling the bite of the cold Himalayan air and knowing you've walked the same path as legends. We felt that awe with Rob Bruce of Got to Get Out, who joined us to recount tales of guiding groups through the trials of Everest Base Camp during winter's sting. His stories aren't just about the physical endurance required to brave such extreme conditions, but also about the mental fortitude that comes from

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3:44

Slam Dunc S2E10 - James, Chloe and the Green Party...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/02

So James is going and Chloe has thrown her hat into the Green Party leadership ring. She seems the natural choice - if not now for her, then when? But would potentially having two women leading the party significantly change things? If so, would it be for the better or worse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:52

'The Week That Was' with Efeso Collins and Michelle...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/02

The great guests on 'The Week That Was' continue as this week I am joined by former Auckland mayoral candidate and current Green Party MP Efeso Collins, and engineer and nanotechnologist, bestselling author, television presenter and creator of Nanogirl Dr Michelle Dickinson. The future of the Green Party Government funding in the tech space. Drugs and the dark web. Domestic violence. And Waitangi Day and what it means to be a New Zealander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Slam Dunc S2E9 - Kiwis are too accepting of shabby...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/01

In places like Europe and South America the people rise up and protest when those in power abuse their positions, or let public infrastructure and assets fall in to disrepair. I fear Kiwis are too apathetic in this area, with the increasingly serious problems with Auckland and Wellingtons water systems becoming critical right under our eyes. It is time as citizens that we woke up and challenged those in power to get things done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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71:01

From gangs to the dark web: The changing face of drug...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/02/01

This episode is an in depth look at our drug landscape with associate professor Chris Wilkins, lead researcher of a ground-breaking survey of 13,000 drug users in Aotearoa. Discover the undercurrents shaping the nation's substance use, from the prevalence of vaping to the rise of methamphetamine in rural regions. Experience the gritty reality as we peer into the urban strongholds of cocaine and the unsettling ease of drug procurement via the darknet and social media—a new frontier for the tech-savvy

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4:02

Slam Dunc S2E8 - Are the council jobsworths ruining a...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/01/31

As it stands Auckland city is a dog. The downtown is an international embarrassment with a mix of undesirables that the council does nothing about, preferring instead to target good citizens with over the top enforcement of stupid uptight rules that threaten to strangle the city. Auckland Council officers need to look at the way they interpret situations. Kiwis have had enough of rules that strangle them. Well, at least this Kiwi has. It’s time we challenged the ones that make no sense at all.See

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50:24

New year new Mumsy?

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/01/31

My dear mother continues to get almost as much fan mail as I do, so I thought I would get her on the poddy again to check in with her at the beginning of the new year. How is she feeling, what plans does she have for 2024, will they involve her gentleman friend, will they involve her favourite son?! and of course I put everyone's hot button topic question of the moment to her - are Kiwis not very good looking? Some of her thoughts may well surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:59

Slam Dunc S2E7 - The better life across the ditch?

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/01/30

Over the weekend my son and his mates said goodbye to a good friend. His family were heading across the Tasman chasing the promise of a better life and higher wages. So how do we keep an increasing number of Kiwis from following what has become a well-worn path?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:22

Confronting New Zealand's family violence crisis: A...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/01/30

Imagine a New Zealand free from the dark shadow of family violence. This episode promises to take you through a landscape of hope and transformation, as I am joined by Ang Jury, CEO of Women's Refuge. Ang opens up about the harrowing escalation of domestic incidents and the imperative shift from reactive to preventative strategies. Learn how historical public health initiatives can serve as blueprints for societal change against family harm, and why embracing technology and communication within

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Slam Dunc S2E6 - Investing in roading infrastructure...

Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief ·

2024/01/29

Despite all the talk of climate change and ditching gas guzzling cars, electric cars still need good roads, and our future is a mix of all transport options. But at the heart of that is a good motorway. Investing in roading infrastructure is as important as it has ever been. Don't let the greenies and the naysayers convince you otherwise..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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