Best Mark & Adam Bishop Podcasts (2025)

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Du'Plessis Kirifi: Hurricanes co-captain ahead of their clash against Moana Pasifika 12:11

6h ago12:11

12:11

The Hurricanes welcome back centurion Ardie Savea to Sky Stadium for the first time in opposition colours on Saturday. Savea skippers Moana Pasifika, who head to Wellington in a fight for the Super Rugby playoffs. Adam Cooper spoke to Hurricanes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi about the occasion and how the Hurricanes are placed ahead of the playoffs.…

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Aaron Young: Wellington Saints Head Coach ahead of their clash against the Otago Nuggets 5:25

6h ago5:25

5:25

The Wellington Saints head to Porirua for their latest NBL game, to take on the bottom of table Otago Nuggets. Head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to reflect on their recent trip north, and update the progress of star player Shea Ili's concussion issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Phil O'Reilly talk birthright citizenship, Luxon v Whanau 32:25

1d ago32:25

32:25

It was round two of a war of words between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau this week – the PM criticised the council heavily appearing on Wellington Mornings. and Tory hit back by saying Luxon should focus on his own "chaotic coalition". Is this the behaviour we expect from either of these leaders? Also, there are …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine talk Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika 8:36

1d ago8:36

8:36

Ardie Savea makes his return to Wellington this weekend, taking on his former Hurricanes as captain of Moana Pasifika. How will Wellington recieve him? Newstalk ZB All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk OCR and the halfway point of the term 22:36

2d ago22:36

22:36

Parliament is officially halfway through the three-year term - so how would our parties rate their performances over the last eighteen months? Also, David Seymour takes over from Winston Peters as deputy Prime Minister this weekend. Will he cause trouble for the Prime Minister? Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen and National's Wairarapa MP…

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Jason Kenny and Jamie Staff 1:10:20

2d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

It's our first ever surprise guest and it's two for the price of one as the Team GB's gold-medal-winning cycling team sprint reunite. Jason joins us from Cheshire fresh from the London Marathon while Jamie tunes in from the United States. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.in…

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Mike Russell: Hurricanes Alumni Foundation Trust founder on this week's fundraising dinner 9:27

3d ago9:27

9:27

The Hurricanes Alumni Foundation Trust is hosting its annual fundraising dinner on Friday - ahead of the much-anticipated Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika match. The trust looks after former Hurricanes players who find themselves without jobs, in tough financial positions or struggling with mental health and well-being. Former Hurricane and trust founde…

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Corey Kennett: Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union CEO says abuse against refs is a 'nationwide epidemic' 6:03

3d ago6:03

6:03

Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing. The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence. The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue. LISTEN ABO…

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Corey Kennett: Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union CEO says abuse against refs is a 'nationwide epidemic' (1) 6:03

3d ago6:03

6:03

Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby is cracking down on abuse against referees - which in recent months has included one ref threatened with stabbing. The union says if there are further examples of extreme abuse, it will cancel all fixtures the following weekend as a consequence. The union's CEO Corey Kennett joined Nick Mills to discuss the issue. LISTEN ABO…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on David Seymour becoming Deputy PM, Wellington, Run it Straight 21:08

3d ago21:08

21:08

Christopher Luxon says he’s expecting a “pretty seamless transition” as Winston Peters hands over the deputy prime minister role to David Seymour this week. The Prime Minister spoke live to Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills today as he reaches the halfway point of his three-year term as leader. Luxon was sworn in as Prime Minister in …

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S11 E7: J.R.R. Tolkien - A Secret Vice 38:27

4d ago38:27

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How weird is it to make your own language? Find out as we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's "A Secret Vice", in which he describes his own evolution in making languages, the beauty in such a hobby, and language itself being an art form. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!By Mark & Adam Bishop

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Music Time: James Irwin takes a final look at NZs biggest hits 9:06

4d ago9:06

9:06

For the final Wellington Mornings' Music Time of New Zealand Music Month, Nick and James unofficially declare it to be NZ music year, reveal the slowest album ever to get to number 1 in the official NZ music charts and talk gigs and record fairs coming up in Wellington. Also James reveals the gold cup holder of the most NZ number 1 singles ever! LI…

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Conversations in Philosophy: 'Schopenhauer as Educator' by Friedrich Nietzsche 29:41

5d ago29:41

29:41

For Nietzsche, Schopenhauer’s genius lay not in his ideas but in his heroic indifference, a thinker whose value to the world is as a liberator rather than a teacher, who shows us what philosophy is really for: to forget what we already know. ‘Schopenhauer as Educator’ was written in 1874, when Nietzsche was 30, and was published in a collection wit…

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Business Panel: O-Studio founder Kate Twigg and Glide Media director Lukas Halikias 33:23

5d ago33:23

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They are two industries experiencing massive growth; social media management and health and wellness. But why would you set up a new business in tough economic times in a city that's struggling even more than others? That was the question posed to O-Studio founder Kate Twigg and Glide Media director Lukas Halikias on the Wellington Mornings busines…

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Beehive Buzz: The Deputy Prime Minister handover happening this week 10:21

5d ago10:21

10:21

The long awaited handover of the role of Deputy Prime Minister happens this week, with NZ First leader Winston Peters handing the job to Act leader David Seymour. What can we expect from the pair of them in new positions? Also, the Greens claim there is a nearly billion-dollar hole in the government's budget. Are they right? Newstalk ZB political e…

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Friday Faceoff: Brad Olsen and Dr Bryce Edwards discuss the budget, heckling Winston and foreign home buyers 33:14

8d ago33:14

33:14

Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiled her second budget yesterday - and its big news if you're a business owner, a Kiwisaver member or a teenager on the benefit. What impact will the changes have? Also, a man who heckled Rail Minister Winston Peters at a press conference earlier this week is facing an employment investigation. Should his behaviou…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Auckland FC and Moana Pasifika 8:22

8d ago8:22

8:22

Auckland FC take on Melbourne Victory in the second leg of the A-League semi-finals tomorrow night. It's been a hugely successful season for the team - can they win against Melbourne again? Also, Ardie Savea's Moana Pasifika take on the Chiefs this weekend - the only New Zealand team they still haven't beat this season. Can they do it? Newstalk ZB …

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ayesha Verrall talk budget, heckling and Te Pati Maori suspension 21:02

9d ago21:02

21:02

The government is today unvelining it's budget - and its hotly anticipated. What can we expect? Also, Winston Peters says he wouldn't mind if a member of the public who heckled him earlier this week lost his job. Is this reasonable? To answer those questions, Transport Minister and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop and Labour's Health and Wellington issue…

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Suzi Ruffell 1:09:14

10d ago1:09:14

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This week's guest has a new book out - Am I Having Fun Now? - as well as an upcoming tour. She joined us to talk Olympic fandom, sea swimming and upright bikes. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportingmisadventures/ and let us hear about your own sporting mis…

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Heather Baldwin: Could the Karori Events Centre be sold or demolished? 12:55

10d ago12:55

12:55

The Wellington City Council's long term plan committee will tomorrow vote on what to do with the unfinished events centre in New Zealand's largest suburb. The Karori community fundraised millions for the events centre after many of Wellington's local halls were closed due to earthquake fears. The events centre is built – but the trust ran out of mo…

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Meg Williams: World of Wearable Arts CEO on selling their one millionth ticket 12:20

10d ago12:20

12:20

One of Wellington’s favourite events is back this year, and it's celebrating two big milestones. This week the World of Wearable Arts sold their one millionth ticket - a feat achieved while also celebrating 20 years since the event came to Wellington. The lucky ticketholder was Glenys from Auckland - who is one of the roughly 70% of ticketholders t…

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S11 E6: J.R.R. Tolkien - English and Welsh 44:55

11d ago44:55

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"I was born in the wrong language!" now ranks among perhaps one of the oddest phrases said during an active tornado warning. Join us as we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's essay "English and Welsh", examining what makes a people a people and the beauty present in studying other languages! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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Novel Approaches: ‘North and South’ by Elizabeth Gaskell 25:04

12d ago25:04

25:04

In North and South (1855), Margaret Hale is uprooted from her sleepy New Forest town and must adapt to life in the industrial north. Through her relationships with mill workers and a slow-burn romance with the self-made capitalist John Thornton, she is forced to reassess her assumptions about justice and propriety. At the heart of the novel are a s…

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Dr Bryan Betty: Porirua GP on the government's funding boost for after-hours clinics 8:04

12d ago8:04

8:04

The government has announced $164 million in extra funding for after-hours doctors clinics around the country - but the announcement doesn't include any specific funding for services in central Wellington. Currently, those seeking 24/7 care are required to travel to a clinic in Kenepuru - and that looks set to remain the case. To discuss the announ…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls previews this week's budget 9:38

12d ago9:38

9:38

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will unveil her second budget on Thursday - and she's remaining tight lipped on what could be inside. What can we expect? Also, Parliament will tomorrow debate the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pati Maori MPs. How long could this debate go on? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined…

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Friday Faceoff: Wayne Guppy and Dame Kerry Prendergast debate the c-word column and standards in Parliament 33:21

15d ago33:21

33:21

It’s been quite a week in Parliament. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the c-word, quoting a controversial opinion piece by Andrea Vance. Meanwhile, the Te Pati Maori co-leaders were suspended for 21 days and yesterday Labour MP Willie Jackson was booted from the house. How low have the standards of behaviour dropped in our Pa…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine talk Ryan Fox and Hurricanes v Highlanders 10:17

15d ago10:17

10:17

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has hoisted his first PGA Tour trophy at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina - but what happens next for the Kiwi golfer? Also, the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Sky Stadium tonight - and the bookies have a very firm favourite. What can we expect? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason …

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ayesha Verrall debate the C-word and the Green's alternative budget 23:01

16d ago23:01

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It was a fiery day in Parliament yesterday, with Workplace Relations minister Brooke van Velden quoting a controversial opinion piece and dropping the c-word in Parliament. Was this acceptable? Also, the Greens have released their alternative budget, promising $88 billion in new taxes. Is this lunacy or realistic? To answer those questions, Transpo…

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S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2 37:26

17d ago37:26

37:26

Join us as we conclude our discussion on Tolkien's fantastic essay "On Fairy-stories"! In this episode, we discuss why fairy-stories are not just for children, what true fantasy really is, the proper attitude of escapism, and why the Gospels are at the heart of it all. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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Andrew Cotter 1:01:32

17d ago1:01:32

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Andrew Cotter's voice has become synonymous with the big sporting occasions. The commentator came on the pod to talk golfing yips, vomiting on air and how his dogs, Olive and Mabel, became internet sensations. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportingmisadvent…

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James Irwin with another look at local music for NZ Music Month 10:00

18d ago10:00

10:00

We're nearly halfway through New Zealand music month, and Wellington Mornings' look back on the greatest Kiwi songs ever released continues. This week; what was the first New Zealand number one single entirely in te reo Māori? And what was the first number one from a female artist? Also, our music man James Irwin takes a look back at the TV shows o…

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Love and Death: Self-Elegies by Plath, Larkin, Hardy and more 14:05

19d ago14:05

14:05

Philip Larkin was terrified of death from an early age; Thomas Hardy contemplated what the neighbours would say after he had gone; and Sylvia Plath imagined her own death in vivid and controversial ways. The genre of self-elegy, in which poets have reflected on their own passing, is a small but eloquent one in the history of English poetry. In this…

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Business Panel: Wellington City Mission's Murray Edridge and Circa Theatre's Caroline Armstrong 31:36

19d ago31:36

31:36

They are two Wellington organisations who have just spent millions of dollars on new projects - so how did they get them off the ground? In the Wellington City Mission's case, last year they opened Whakamaru - with a new cafe and safe transitional housing for the city's most vulnerable - and today they also launched a brand new catering business wi…

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Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Maria Slade discuss the new Pope, pay equity and the future of MMP 33:40

22d ago33:40

33:40

The college of Caridinals has elected a new Pope - and he's the first to hail from the United States. Will he continue Francis' liberal legacy? Also, outgoing Labour MP David Parker says New Zealand's MMP system has led to more polarisation in our politics and is in favour of a preferential voting system. Is MMP working? To answer those questions, …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine discuss yet another loss for NZ Rugby 12:10

22d ago12:10

12:10

NZ Rugby have posted yet another multi-million dollar loss - despite record turnover. The group lost $19.5 million last year - the third loss in a row. Is the issue that the game simply can't compete with the likes of football and basketball - or are they simply spending too much money? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Ada…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley debate pay equity, MMP and personal emails 21:58

23d ago21:58

21:58

The government has completely revamped the law surrounding pay equity - a move the opposition says was designed to save money. Was it? Also, is it okay for Ministers to conduct official business via their personal email accounts? Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is "relaxed" about it. To answer those questions, Labour's health and Wellingto…

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Mathew Baynton 1:04:57

24d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

This star of stage and screen has delighted us in Horrible Histories, Ghosts and much more. He joins us to talk about his love of Spurs, being squared up to in a charity match and being the youngest of three sporting brothers growing up. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.ins…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader talks pay equity, kids on social media and Andrew Little's run for mayor 21:54

24d ago21:54

21:54

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is letting down women across New Zealand by revamping the country's pay equity laws. Parliament is sitting under urgency today to change the law - expected to save the government billions of dollars. Hipkins joined Nick Mills to discuss the move, as well as a National MP's proposal to ban under-16s fr…

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S11 E4: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 1 51:15

25d ago51:15

51:15

Join us for the first part of our discussion on one of the greatest essays ever written: J.R.R. Tolkien's On Fairy-stories! In this episode, we examine what is and is not a fairy-story, what is really meant by Faërie, how such stories are made, and much more! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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Music Time: James Irwin on 50 years of the New Zealand music charts 7:18

25d ago7:18

7:18

It's fifty years since the official New Zealand music charts were launched - and there have been plenty of number ones from Kiwi artists in the five decades since. Many records have been broken in that time too - including some artists who managed the feat of knocking one of their own songs from the number one position. To discuss the history of th…

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John Barnett: Former South Pacific Pictures boss on what Trump's film tariffs could mean for NZ 9:10

25d ago9:10

9:10

US President Donald Trump has pledged to introduce a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced outside of the United States - and while details are light, it could have a large impact on New Zealand's growing film production sector. To discuss what it could mean, film and television producer and former South Pacific Pictures boss John Barnett joine…

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Beehive Buzz: Do we have too many ministers? 10:21

26d ago10:21

10:21

Act party leader David Seymour says the size of New Zealand's government is too big - and there are too many ministerial positions, including some ministers with multiple portfolios. So what does Prime Minister Christopher Luxon make of the suggestion some ministerial positions should be cut? Also, we're just weeks away from Finance Minister Nicola…

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Kieran McAnulty: Labour Party campaign chair on Australian Labor's election success 7:19

26d ago7:19

7:19

It was a big weekend in Australia, with Anthony Albanese's Labor Party returned to power over Peter Dutton's Liberal/National coalition. The result flew in the face of multiple polls, which as recent as two months ago were predicting a resounding win for Dutton. The 'Trump effect' has been widely attributed to Labor's rise in the polls during the c…

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Ian Cassels: Wellington property developer on his friendship with Sir Bob Jones 8:08

26d ago8:08

8:08

Wellington property magnate, one-time politician and Wellington icon Sir Bob Jones died last week at the age of 85. Jones, raised in a state house in Naenae, built one of New Zealand's largest commercial property companies - as well as founding the New Zealand Party in 1984 and writing a series of bestselling books. His friend, Wellington property …

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Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka 16:06

26d ago16:06

16:06

In the stories of Franz Kafka we find the fantastical wearing the most ordinary, realist dress. Though haunted by abjection and failure, Kafka has come to embody the power and potential of literary imagination in the 20th century as it confronts the nightmares of modernity. In this episode, Marina Warner is joined by Adam Thirlwell to discuss the w…

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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Nicola Young talk Tory Whanau's legacy and whether we have too many ministers 33:42

29d ago33:42

33:42

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has announced she isn't seeking another term as Mayor and instead will run for the city's Maori ward council seat. What's her legacy as mayor, and has she made the right call? Also, Act leader David Seymour says there are too many ministerial portfolios and government departments in New Zealand. Is he right, and what sh…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Indian Panthers, Hurricanes v Chiefs 9:23

29d ago9:23

9:23

The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the NBL effective immediately - after allegations players weren't paid and were left to ask for food from a foodbank. The Panthers – owned by India’s INBL Pro league and CEO Parveen Batish – have had a turbulent tenure off the court since announcing they would join the New Zealand competition late last y…

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Mark Williams: Holder of the first ever NZ number one song, 50 years ago today 8:02

29d ago8:02

8:02

It was 50 years ago today that the New Zealand Official Music Charts were launched - which also coincides with New Zealand's first official number one hit. Produced by Recorded Music NZ, the charts reflect the most popular singles and albums in Aotearoa each week. They are the only charts endorsed by the music industry and are compiled according to…

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Ltd chair on the negotiations for new ferries 10:29

1M ago10:29

10:29

News that Kiwirail is retiring the Aratere this year has sparked questions about just how soon we will have contracts for the new Interisland ferries. To answer those questions, the man in charge of negotiating the new contracts, Ferry Holdings Ltd chair Chris Mackenzie, joined Nick Mills to discuss the progress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk Aratere, budget and prisoners voting 19:40

1M ago19:40

19:40

Kiwirail has announced the Interislander Aratere will be retired – leaving us with just two ferries until new ones arrive in 2029. Can the country cope with a reduced ferry fleet? Also, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given herself barely any new money this budget, and most of the money she has got has already been spent. Are we likely to see su…

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