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The Big Picture NZ
by Harrison Newton
The Big Picture New Zealand is here for a laugh and a yarn, all in between finding a few solutions to fix the 21st Century.
Episodes
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30. What Is Wellness, Are You Well and Is Our Society Well
Kayleigh is back on the show to talk about the life-long journey and struggle for wellness. We talk about the different aspects of wellness but the conversation spices up as we dive into whether the wellness movement is a byproduct of an unwell society. People are stressed out and blaming...
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29. The Reality of University, Surviving It and Changing It
Nick Arbuckle is on the show to sort out the problems of an outdated institution in the modern era. We talk about how different Universities bring out different personality traits in people, what going to University means in the 21st Century and how to change it for the better. This subject has...
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28. Walking, Talking and She Walks NZ
Kayleigh is on the show to talk about her business She Walks NZ. Walking is a forgotten art that can bring out the best in people in the best environments. She Walks brings together a bunch of women for a day of making friends and adventuring. We talk about how walking is a great way to interact...
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27. Horrible Jobs, Longer Hours and How To Fix It
Alana Hall is on the show to talk about how we can make work work for us in the 21st Century. Our generation is working longer hours than our parents did which means the workforce is only going backwards. How can we update the work model to restore a better work-life balance and increase...
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26. Public Speaking, Confidence and Toast
Kayleigh is on the show to share the peaks and pitfalls of public speaking and why we should all get stuck into it. Tune in for some motivation for the next time you are pushed to the front of the group to share a few words, maybe it's even a skill you can sharpen...
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25. How The Housing Crisis Affects Everything
Daniel Cook, a very popular guest is back on to talk about how buying a home has changed his life completely. We all know there is a housing crisis but how does it actually affect people each day. Well, it's affecting people much more than you think, from getting a dog to just having hope for the...
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24. Rescuing Kiwis, Killer Cats and How To Save The Birds
Nick Jacobi is on the show to talk about his time working in the NZ bush saving kiwis. We talk about the reality of cats and how there might only be one real solution to get New Zealand predator-free by 2050 and it involves 1080 poison... Listen in for a light episode that might inspire you to…
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23. Cruising The Suez Canal, Bombs In Yemen and Going Worldwide
Welcome back, this week I have another laugh in-store as Cormac McCullough jumps on the show to talk about his time sailing through the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a big ditch dug through the Egyptian desert by the Brits back in 1859. It's very important, a boat recently got stuck which brought...
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22. The Secret To Confidence
Alex IM is on the show to share the secrets of building confidence. Confidence is the key to fulfilling our potential as doors open and opportunities and risks can be taken. Yet we all battle with it and it's one of the toughest fights to win. So listen in as we find the tools to grow confidence...
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21. What Happened To Movies?
Daniel Cook is finally back to work out why movies are in a steep decline and how to save them. What's replacing it? Often long, bloated TV series... Many are calling it the golden age of TV series but is it just a trick Netflix are using to maximize the time people sit on the couch? Find out on...
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20. How To Save The Ocean
Cormac is here to save the ocean from becoming a barren wasteland. Some fish species have collapsed by 97% and seabirds have reduced in numbers by 70%, indicating that the ocean is drying up as our main food source. In this episode, we look to find practical, realistic solutions to a problem that...
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19. Taking The NZ Music Industry Up A Level
NIck Arbuckle is back to completely change the Music Industry. We have so many world-class musicians in New Zealand, we just struggle to promote them. Nick Arbuckle and I have an idea that could change the course of NZ music forever. So listen in as it's just the start of the journey, and follow...
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18. Getting In The NZ Time Capsule
Alana Hall and Nick Jacobi are back to talk about one of New Zealands forgotten gems, The East Cape. Tune in as we talk about the different way of living on the coast and what we can learn from them. The sense of community is real and making connections feels easy. I know everyone will enjoy...
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17. The Kiwis Putting The First Woman On The Moon
The Rocket Man Nick Arbuckle is back on the show to catch us up on the NZ Space Race. Nick looks like your average bloke but he is anything but, working at Rocket Lab in NZ. Elon Musks Space X's main rival. Nick is working on building a rocket that will slingshot around the earth before reaching...
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15. Outdoor Adventurers, Isolation and How Goods a Tree
Alana Hall and Nick Jacobi pop into town to share their epic adventure. They have been working in the bush in Gisborne caring for Kiwi and and killing Pine Trees. It sounds weird killing a Pine Tree but they are actually pests! Alana Hall's Dad has a serious number of pines he's converting back…
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14. Are We In A Housing Bubble?
Mark Churton is back to ruin the party 🥳🧍♂️😒 Everyone has seen the housing prices bloom even after the NZ governments policy tweaks to 'cool it off.' However, Cindy has said she doesn't want to see the houseprices to drop 📉😅 Why not? Well firstly our whole neoliberal economy needs a…
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12. Alex's Roadie, Bird Men and Who Owns Antarctica
I started recording for a podcast I had planned to do with Alex Deegan. He starts off by talking about travelling in his hobbit style caravan. He then talks about his love for birds and how fascinating NZ Kiwis are. We talk penguin's rights at the United Nations and finally who owns Antarctic....
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11. Hearing Out NZ and Australia's Complex Relationship
On this episode I get my Australian friend Alex Deegan on to sort out why Aussies are so loud. It's a topical one given the Trans Tasman Bubble opening and ANZAC Day this weekend. The conversation goes through the different stages of our interesting relationship. From the confidence of the…
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10. The Winners and Losers of Covid
Covid has changed the world in just 1 year. The physical impact of it for most people will be much smaller than the economic impact. Mark Churton, the business guru, is back on to tell us about the winners and losers from the fallout. The winners are the wealthy, old and homeowners. The rest of…
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9. Why Starting Work Sucks, Instagram Reality and Sports In Decline
Aloha, I have finally got my girlfriend Shania Heath on the show for an epic conversation. Strap yourself in as we talk about why joining the workforce sucks so much. The reality is most of us are unprepared for it and we look at ways to improve your experience and happiness in the office....
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8. The NZ Space Race, Bad Stats and Why Unemployment is Good
In the developed world New Zealand is #1 for youth suicide, #3 for obesity and #10 for the most unaffordable housing. So, is it actually a dreadful place to live? And why aren't we talking about our horrible statistics? On this episode with Nick Arbuckle, we also talk about how unemployment is...
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7. War With China? Why Not
(PART 2) Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. He believes a World War is on the horizon if we don't act now. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and gives the Chinese view on what a war would look like and what would trigger it in 2021. Not only that, he provides…
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6. What Does China Want, How NZ is Key and Probably WW3
Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and is worried we are facing down the barrel of another World War. After much bullying to come on, I’m excited to share a rare chance to understand the mindset of a Chinese New Zealander and…
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5. Lost Boys, Judged Females and Being Free
Banger alert! Leonie Brown comes on the show to talk real big. For anyone of any age this is a must listen before it's too late and you're too old! We dive into the issue of healthcare, where problems are only allowed to be physical. Why it's so important to understand your 'story' and the need…
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4. Killer Trump, Millennial Investing and are Recessions Good?
On this episode, Mark Churton's back to talk some shop. What happens If Trump's cough kills someone? (3:00) Why Millennials are becoming share-traders (24:02) and how a good old recession is healthy! (39:25) Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple...
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3. Tall Poppy Syndrome, Losing Religion and Finding Meaning
Hello world, on this episode Nick Arbuckle comes on to solve the big issues. We talk about tall poppy syndrome that plagues New Zealand and stunts our true potential (5:05). How he lost his religion (25:27) and how to find meaning after it (17:39). Most importantly how to create a belief system…
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2. NZ's Big Decisions, Art Investing and Australians
Welcome back everyone. On this episode we talk about the two big decisions we face at the polling booth next month, Legalising assisted dying and whether it's ok to get high. How buying paintings has become the highest returning investment in the world and how Jay-Z and Jim Carey are making the...
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1. Killer Algorithms, Creativity and A Firm Handshake
Daniel Cook is a creator; from directing movies to building algorithms that shape society. I sat down with my current boss to talk about if algorithms kill kids, how New Zealanders view creativity and just how powerful a handshake is in NZ culture. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Big Picture New Zealand is here for a laugh and a yarn, all in between finding a few solutions to fix the 21st Century.
HOSTED BY
Harrison Newton
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