Health cover premiums are rising. An insurance CEO tells us why
What’s really behind rising health insurance premiums? Southern Cross Medical Care Society CEO, Nick Astwick, joins Liam to talk about the challenge of funding care and striking the balance between health and wealth, and why he reckons your health is a more valuable asset than your house. Nick also shares his own money journey, from childhood lessons to career-defining choices, offering his perspective on what it takes to live well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From hippy to peanut butter hero: The wild adventures of Pic Picot
Pic Picot has lived his life like it's one big experiment. He's tried a bit of this, had success with a bit of that, lived on a commune, sailed the Pacific and modified a concrete mixer to roast peanuts in. The latter was the humble beginnings of what you'll now know as Pic's Peanut Butter. The self-confessed hippy joins Liam to talk risk-taking, money-making and the future of the beloved Pic's brand after a majority stake was recently sold to an Australian firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath on what keeps her awake at night
What does it mean to be responsible for one of New Zealand’s biggest banks? Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath joins Liam Dann to discuss the responsibility of holding billions in public trust, how she manages risk, and the human side of leading in high-stakes environments. From money management lessons to her personal journey in banking, Catherine shares insights on resilience, leadership, and financial literacy for all New Zealanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bree Tomasel on being a "shit-talking hustler"
Broadcaster, author and Taskmaster NZ star Bree Tomasel reckons her whole job can be summed up as “talking shit for a living.” But behind the laughs is grit, hustle and a surprisingly conservative approach to money. She chats with Liam Dann about farm life, broke uni days, indulgent splurges and whether she'd take a million right now or risk it all for a 50/50 shot at a billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Van De Elzen: From chicken manure to celebrity chef (but don’t call him that)
Chef, TV host and farmer Mike Van de Elzen has worked in some of the toughest kitchens in the world, from London’s high-pressure restaurant scene to running his own award-winning eateries in Aotearoa. He joins Liam Dann to talk about growing up on a Henderson poultry farm, funding his first motorbike with chicken manure sales, surviving on scraps in London and why the term “celebrity chef” makes him uncomfortable. Michael also shares how Eat Well for Less has adapted to the cost-of-living crisis, his battle with cancer and the lessons he’s learned about money, work and life after 37 years in hospitality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interesting New Zealanders share how money has shaped their lives and what they've learned about it through the years. We're not going to tell you how to get rich, we're not going to try and pick the next interest rate move - this podcast is all about our relationship with money.
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