Leadership has fascinated us for centuries, but what makes a leader? In this podcast, I'll be joined by leaders of all backgrounds from across the world to discuss current affairs, their stories and their leadership lessons
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Simon O'Connor was an MP for 12 years, losing his seat in the last election. He chaired the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee, was a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, and held many other roles during his political career. We talk all things China, Free Speech, politics - and life thereafter.
6 Jul 2024
Election Unpacked - with Luke, Adam & Mackenzie
Rishi Sunak is out and Sir Keir Starmer is in! Joining me to unpack the results and more besides, are Kiwis Adam Bloodworth and Mackenzie Clark. Adam is a campaigner for the New Zealand ACT Party and Mackenzie was a 2023 New Zealand Parliamentary Candidate for the Women's Rights Party.
25 Jun 2024
Getting Outdoors with Fergus Collins
Fergus Collins was the editor of the BBC's Countryfile Magazine for 14 years and is now the host of the multi-award winning 'Plodcast' - in this episode we chat all things conservation and explore the ways in which we can all make the most of the Great Outdoors.
24 Apr 2024
We Will Remember Them
This ANZAC Day we reflect on the service and sacrifice of men and women from across New Zealand.
In this episode we remember the stories of some local people and their contribution to New Zealand's War Effort during the Second World War.
You can read the full article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/the-te-awamutu-war-effort-1939-45/3EE3EDXCV6M7YATPRXGBY5E7WI/
7 Apr 2024
Getting Future-Fit with Chris Penk
The Hon Chris Penk is a former submarine officer and lawyer who today is serving as New Zealand's Minister for Veterans, Minister of Building and Construction, and Deputy Minister of Defence. He joins me for a chat about the preparedness of the Defence Force, rebuilding alliances and so much more.
24 Mar 2024
High Performance with Grace Lewis
Grace Lewis is a former First Division rower based in New York, she is also the host of Tall Poppy Talk a podcast which focuses on high performance and success.
5 Mar 2024
BREAKING NEWS ALERT!
Adam Bloodworth joins me to discuss today's Supreme Court ruling regarding Donald Trump's place on the ballot.
3 Mar 2024
Getting Back On Track with Tom Rutherford MP
Tom Rutherford is a Member of the New Zealand Parliament, he represents the Bay of Plenty electorate and is a New Zealand National Party MP. He is one of the youngest Members of Parliament and joins me in this episode to chat about his political journey and the challenges facing New Zealand in the years ahead.
19 Feb 2024
Restoring Parliament with Rt Hon Nigel Evans
Nigel Evans has been an MP since the premiership of John Major, he has served under 9 Conservative Party leaders and is currently Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. When he's not bringing the House to order, he is the Chair of the Committee for the restoration of the Palace of Westminster - he joins me today to talk about the restoration and about his career more broadly
4 Feb 2024
Equality with Ambassador Wall
Louisa Wall is the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade's Ambassador for Gender Equality throughout the Pacific. She joins me to reflect on her new role, her 14 years as a Labour MP & her sporting career (as a member of World Cup squads for both the Silver Ferns & the Black Ferns).
21 Jan 2024
2023 in Review with Adam Bloodworth
As the first month of 2024 draws to a close, I'm joined by 2023's most popular guest to take a look back at the year that was and kick of Season 2 of the pod!
31 Dec 2023
Welcome to the Hands Across The Water Podcast
Are you sick of only hearing soundbites about the issues that matter?
Join us at the Hands Across The Water Podcast for a fortnightly chat with leading figures, in a variety of fields, from around the world. We'll be discussing current affairs, their career journey and lessons they've learnt along the way.
7 Dec 2023
Faith & Christmas with Rev. Julie Guest
Reverend Julie Guest of the Parish of St John joins me to discuss her journey to ordination, faith, leadership, and all things Christmas.
23 Nov 2023
Rishi's Reshuffle & More with Chloe Dobbs
Chloe Dobbs is a UK political commentator, Oxford graduate & the face of 'Dobbs & Policy', she joins me to discuss recent events in UK politics.
10 Nov 2023
Monarchy with Judy & Richard
Judy Holdsworth has given much of her life to various charitable causes but in 1954 became world famous as 'the Brownie who met The Queen', and Richard Fitzwilliams is the former editor of Who's Who and a renowned Royal Commentator. They'll both be chatting with me about Royal Tours, Monarchy and the role of the Royals in the 21st Century.
26 Oct 2023
Localism with Mayor Susan O'Regan
In October 2022 Susan O'Regan shattered the glass ceiling to become Waipa's first female Mayor - she joins me for a conversation about leadership and localism in the 21st Century.
15 Oct 2023
Election '23 with Adam Bloodworth
Adam Bloodworth is the President of ACT On Campus at the University of Waikato and has been hitting the streets for the ACT Party during New Zealand's General Election campaign, he joins me to share his reflections on last night's results and the campaign overall.
*Adam is not speaking as a representative of the ACT Party.
28 Sept 2023
Diplomacy With Paul Foster-Bell
Paul Foster-Bell is a former MP and former diplomat (at one point serving as Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain), he joins me for a conversation about leadership, diplomacy and international affairs.
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