Faith, Freedom & Life After Politics with Simon O'Connor

Faith, Freedom & Life After Politics with Simon O'Connor

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.