Best GFC Podcasts (2025)

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"I saw the GFC - this was worse": Chief Economist on 'Liberation Day' 10:52

2d ago10:52

10:52

On the Republican Party's 'Liberation Day', President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs internationally. New Zealand was caught in the crossfire with a 10% tariff, but we got off easy compared to other countries. But how is it impacting our global relationships? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hold your younger look with advanced GFC treatment 1:53

2d ago1:53

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Welcome to the Epiderma Podcast with Dr. K.C. Dharam Kumar! In this episode, we explore Advanced GFC Treatment in Jayanagar—a revolutionary, non-invasive approach to skin rejuvenation. Learn how Growth Factor Concentrate (GFC) harnesses your body’s own healing power to boost collagen, improve skin texture, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Discov…

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March 19, 2005 10:46

19d ago10:46

10:46

On March 19, 2005, Fannie Mae was under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Michael Burry was preparing for his first move.By 12 Acre Films

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Acts 5:1-16 55:15

29d ago55:15

55:15

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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"How long is a piece of string?": Consent-free granny flats increased to 70sqm 10:13

2d ago10:13

10:13

The previously announced 60 square metre granny flats that property owners will be able to build without building or resource consent - will now be 70sqm. Recent changes to the RMA will also help make it easier for these flats to be built as well as more affordable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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EP 126 Gotham FC Keeper Ryan Campbell 41:42

3d ago41:42

41:42

Producer Gary talk to Jenna Tonelli about: - Tierna Davidson's ACL injury is a significant loss for Gotham FC. - Juan Carlos Amoros has been extended for five years, reflecting his success with the team. - Gotham FC is committed to creating a safe environment for all fans and players. - The upcoming match against Courage is crucial for Gotham's sea…

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Lance Burdett: Police do make people feel safe 8:55

9d ago8:55

8:55

Greens MP Tamatha Paul has come under fire this week after comments about beat patrol police. She said a lot of people feel less safe with the increase in police on the beat, and claimed that these officers had even been throwing away the belongings of homeless people. Paul was also in a discussion about what steps could be taken to achieve "radica…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on significant supermarket reforms 11:41

9d ago11:41

11:41

The Government wants to make it easier for a third major supermarket to come in and break up the duopoly. Nicola Willis announced today that she has issued a Request for Information, asking supermarkets what changes are needed to help them compete with the big two. These include local supermarkets upping the ante enough to compete, or overseas comp…

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Winston Peters: "Protesters give us something to push back on" 7:43

16d ago7:43

7:43

Winston Peters gave his State of the Nation speech this afternoon, featuring a significant group of protesters. He called for the re-evaluation of New Zealand's Paris Climate commitments, and a local focus rather than international. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Cameron Luxton: ACT calls for more powers for Kāinga Ora 10:33

16d ago10:33

10:33

The ACT Party is call for more powers for Kāinga Ora to terminate tenancies. It was triggered by a recent ruling by the Tenancy Tribunal, where a tenant with 25 complaints, 6 warnings and police call outs, and even an alleged shooting, will not have their tenancy terminated. There was an overhaul just last year which made it easier for Kāinga Ora t…

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EP 125 Reining in the Reign in the Rain 47:17

17d ago47:17

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In this episode of Soccer Over Gotham, hosts Gary Gibson and Noela discuss Gotham FC's recent match against Seattle, analyzing player performances, tactical adjustments, and the implications of referee decisions. They also delve into the debut of young talent Mak Witham, concerns regarding player safety, and the overall competitiveness of the NWSL.…

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Oliver Hartwich: "We can't risk angering the Americans" 7:39

23d ago7:39

7:39

Trade Minister Todd McClay has met with his United States counterpart, Jamieson Greer, to discuss the trade relationship between New Zealand and the U.S. In the 45 minute meeting, McClay stressed the importance of an open market between the countries, and Greer agreed to continue dialogue throughout the changing trade policies. LISTEN ABOVE See omn…

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Brad Olsen: Tolls are probably the way of the future 12:37

23d ago12:37

12:37

The Government has done it's best to impress investors over the Investment Summit - and economists are hopeful it has worked. Multiple projects have already been proposed, and Italian tunnelling company Ghella, who had been planning to leave New Zealand due to lack of work, have confirmed it will keep workers and machinery here after hearing the ou…

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Chris Penk: Premium payments to speed up land acquisitions 8:38

1M ago8:38

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The Government wants to speed up land acquisitions for critical infrastructure projects. Private landowners will be offered a premium payment to help the process run smoothly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Angus Chambers: "GPs know about long wait times more than anyone" 9:56

1M ago9:56

9:56

Health Minister Simeon Brown wants to introduce wait time targets for general practices. GenPro Chair Angus Chambers says GPs want to reduce wait times, and understand very well how bad it can be, but they don't have enough doctors to improve it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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EP 124 Gotham FC 2025 Season Preview 45:13

1M ago45:13

45:13

Summary In this episode of Soccer Over Gotham, hosts Gary and Noela discuss the significant changes in the Gotham FC roster as they prepare for the new season. They reflect on the offseason departures, unexpected player movements, and the impact these changes will have on the team's performance. The conversation also highlights new signings, the in…

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Acts 4:23-36 56:40

1M ago56:40

56:40

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Mark Mitchell: Getting firearms out of the hands of gangs 5:57

1M ago5:57

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Laws to keep firearms out of the wrong hands come into effect today. The Government is expanding firearms prohibition orders to cover gangs and other high-risk offenders. Courts are now allowed to grant and FPO on the basis of gang affiliation to a crime, keeping guns out of the hands of guns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Geoffrey Miller: "Trump is following a realistic foreign policy" 15:35

1M ago15:35

15:35

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House yesterday. Things turned fiery when Vance began to question whether Zelenskyy was grateful for U.S. support. Geoffrey Miller says if Ukraine was asking of New Zealand what they are asking of the United States, we wouldn't be happy …

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Acts 4:1-22 51:08

1M ago51:08

51:08

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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David Seymour: NZ needs to loosen investment settings 9:13

1M ago9:13

9:13

The Government today has announced plans to overhaul the Overseas Investment Act. Among the reforms announced, it will fast track overseas investment for decisions to be made within 15 days, and empower the Government to intervene if a transaction is not in the country's best interest. The overhaul would make it easier for New Zealand businesses to…

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Jordan Williams: It's time to review charity tax 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

More calls for Destiny Church to be struck off the charities list and lose their tax deductibility status; but as the conversation around charity status goes on, questions are being raised on whether other organisations should lose their status. Sanitarium is just one of the giants that are tax exempt in New Zealand, and with more than 28,000 regis…

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Acts 3:1-26 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader says the Labour Party has gone too far left 12:43

2M ago12:43

12:43

ACT's David Seymour believes the opposition has drifted too far to the left - and it's dragged the party down. Seymour has fired back at Labour after a full week of scrutiny and calls to resign following his letter advocating for Philip Polkinghorne and the Land Rover on Parliament's steps incident. He says Labour used to stand for equality and dem…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader dismisses anti-LGBTQ protests as 'pathetic' 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Labour's leader has labelled anti-LGBTQ protests 'pathetic'. People linked to Destiny Church stormed a children's drag event at a west Auckland library, leading to some 30 people had being barricaded inside. Later, police intervened when a group disrupted Pride Parade festivities on Ponsonby Road with a haka. Chris Hipkins says we have free speech …

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Acts 2:42-47 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Jason Walls: Government announces relaxed immigration settings for investors 7:56

2M ago7:56

7:56

This afternoon the Prime Minister announced New Zealand will be relaxing immigration settings for investors. Two new immigration categories will be created to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in Kiwi businesses. Investors will need to invest a minimum of $5 million over three years, or $10 million over five years. The visa's English language …

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Matthew Horncastle: "I can't think of a single Kiwi who would be negatively affected" 12:08

2M ago12:08

12:08

Winston Peters has hinted at relaxing the foreign buyers ban for those who are willing to bring over the big bucks. The NZ First leader said plans to lift the ban are a work in progress. He says if foreign investors are willing to pump millions of dollars into other parts of the country , he is open to allowing them to buy property. Williams Corpor…

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Acts 2:1-41 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Kelly Eckhold: Donald Trump's tariffs are just the beginning 8:13

2M ago8:13

8:13

After saying he would prefer not to have to impose tariffs on China, Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. China came out the best of the three, with 10% rate on all imports, while Mexico and Canada were hit with a 25% rate across most imports. This will likely mean an increase in prices for U.S. consumers, and a potential …

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Shane Jones: New Zealand's economy needs fossil fuels 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

The government has announced plans to double New Zealand's mineral exports to $3 billion in the next ten years. The Critical Minerals List now includes 37 minerals, after the addition of gold and metallurgical coal. NZ First's Shane Jones also took aim at big banks limiting lending to the fossil fuels industry, noting his support for the Australian…

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David Seymour: Debriefing the State of the Nation 19:45

2M ago19:45

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ACT Party leader David Seymour gave his State of the Nation speech this week, hot on the heels of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's. He covered everything from tax cuts to the End of Life Choice Act - but a key point stuck out to many of those listening... If the soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister is hardly on the same page as the rest of the coalit…

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Acts 1:12-36 49:38

3M ago49:38

49:38

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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James Ross: Making sense of the latest poll 8:59

3M ago8:59

8:59

The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll has the Labour Party up 4.0 points at 30.9%, while National sinks 4.6 points to 29.6%. Although dropping 2.2 points, ACT is still ahead of the Greens, at 10.8% and 9.5% respectively. Perhaps the most concerning for the National Party, 39% said the country was moving in the right direction, while 53% said it wa…

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Acts 1:1-11 49:32

3M ago49:32

49:32

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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EP 123 Big Club Moves 25 With Jenna Tonelli 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

In this episode of Soccer Over Gotham, the hosts discuss the chaotic offseason for Gotham, including significant player departures and the implications for the upcoming season. They explore the new stadium naming rights and ticketing innovations, the excitement surrounding the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, and the cultural dynamics within the team. The…

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Bring It On 56:20

3M ago56:20

56:20

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Psalm 84 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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What If It's True 34:22

3M ago34:22

34:22

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Advent Love 31:56

4M ago31:56

31:56

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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The Year in Politics with Lockwood Smith and Helen Clark 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

2024 marks this coalition Government's first year in power, and will be one to remember. They got straight to work repealing and introducing legislation, some being so controversial they triggered unprecedented responses in the way of protests. Gang patches were banned, the first youth offender bootcamp trial was completed; this year truly had a bi…

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Advent Joy 46:07

4M ago46:07

46:07

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Politics Central: Unpacking the Government's action plan for hydrogen energy 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen energy Later, Fleur Fitzsimmons from the PSA addresses the backlash towards the Government's new working-from-home policies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Advent Peace 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Steve Abel: Greens claim they can reduce emission five-fold 13:25

4M ago13:25

13:25

The Greens have today unveiled their new Emissions Reduction Plan, and taking a hit at the current Government's plan while they're at it. They claim their plan would reduce carbon emissions more than five times the Government's draft Emissions Reduction plan by 2030. Some of the proposed policies include the reintroduction of the clean car discount…

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Ginny Andersen: Youth offender bootcamps not worth the taxpayers' money 8:55

4M ago8:55

8:55

Two participants of the youth offender bootcamp were missing after attending a tangi. Police were responding to a carjacking in Hamilton when they found the two teens, who now look to be in some legal trouble. The first youth to go missing was on bail following a court hearing, and was to be accompanied by two Oranga Tamariki stadd. The Labour Part…

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Advent Hope 49:59

4M ago49:59

49:59

By Grace Fellowship Church Shrewsbury

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Chris Hipkins: "In it to win it" for 2026 6:55

4M ago6:55

6:55

The Labour Party have just wrapped up their AGM in Christchurch, where they had some big decisions to make. The party has been in conversation about whether a capital gains tax would be on the cards for the next election, and what that may look like. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins with more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Reflecting on the Covid-19 response 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

The Government has released Phase One of the Covid inquiry - all 700 pages of it. Here are some key points: There was an issue with focusing on people's health rather than all aspects of their lives. Vaccine requirements were too broad and were in place for too long. Ardern's "single source of truth" comment was found unhelpful. Former Director-Gen…