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Hands Across The Water

by The Hands Across The Water Podcast

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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Episodes

  1. AI, Wes Anderson & Mussolini - with Francisco Hernandez

    Welcome back for the long-awaited premiere of Season 3 of the Hands Across The Water Podcast! With the New Zealand election just over a month away it seems only appropriate that our first guest is an MP. Francisco Hernandez is a Green MP and the party's spokesperson for Tertiary Education…

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  2. 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,...

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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:...

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. BREAKING NEWS ALERT!

    Adam Bloodworth joins me to discuss today's Supreme Court ruling regarding Donald Trump's place on the ballot.

  9. 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…

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  10. 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…

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  11. 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).

  12. 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!

  13. 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…

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  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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...

  17. 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.

  18. 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...

  19. 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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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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