The Dom Harvey Podcast

Mark Law is a former NZSAS soldier. He’s survived an armed ambush in Africa, he nearly died from a flesh-eating disease, and built a helicopter business that included owning a Black Hawk.But he's probably best known for what he did on December 9, 2019, when Whakaari White Island erupted. Mark flew his helicopter into the danger zone and helped rescue people who were trapped on the island.In this conversation, he takes us inside that horrific day, the controversial WorkSafe prosecution that followed, and shares some incredible stories from his life.The biggest surprise for me was his answer when I asked him about the hardest thing he's ever been through…and it wasn't any of those experiences.***This episode is proudly brought to you by the legends at Odoo.. https://www.odoo.com/r/iyAeIf you run a business, here’s a question: How many different bits of software are you paying for right now?One for accounting. One for sales. Another for projects. Another for inventory. Another for your website.Odoo is designed to simplify all of that.It’s a user-friendly, all-in-one business management solution, with a huge range of apps that are fully integrated and designed to work together.So instead of building your business around a pile of disconnected tools, you can manage it from one platform.Have a look for yourself! You can try Odoo free for 15 days, with no credit card required, at https://www.odoo.com/r/iyAeOdoo. All your business, on one platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest has one of those stories where, if it was a Netflix series, you’d probably say the writers had gone a bit too far.Emma Ferris is a physio, business owner, mum of two, and a smart, switched-on, capable person. And definitely not the sort of person you would think was an easy target for a scammer.But after coming out of a divorce, Emma met a guy on Tinder.He was charming. Successful. Interesting. And over time, he worked his way into her life.There was just one fairly major problem: Almost everything about him was BULLSHIT!His name. His history. His business dealings. His money. His stories.And eventually Emma would discover that the man she thought she knew was actually a convicted conman.By then, she had transferred him hundreds of thousands of dollars.What happened next is absolutely wild.This episode isn't really about the money. It's about what happens when somebody completely destroys your ability to trust your own judgment.And how you rebuild yourself after discovering that someone you let into your life was never actually the person they claimed to be.If you've ever heard about somebody being scammed and thought, “How could anyone fall for that?” —this episode might completely change the way you think about it.This is Emma Ferris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Gardiner is a negotiation specialist and creator of Pro Level Negotiation: https://prolevelnegotiation.com/We negotiate every single day: With our boss. Our partner. Our kids. Even trying to convince your mates where to go for dinner.But most of us hear the word “negotiation” and immediately think confrontation. Amy Gardiner says that’s bullshit.Amy is a negotiation specialist who has spent decades in sales, real estate and high-pressure negotiations, and she believes negotiating is a skill that anyone can learn.And there is so much practical stuff in this conversation.+ How to ask your boss for a pay rise. + What to do when someone simply says no. + Why you should stop deciding how a conversation is going to go before it even starts. + How to work out why someone is resisting you. + And why some of the best negotiations are actually supposed to feel uncomfortable.+ We also get into relationships, confidence, men versus women, knowing when to walk away, and much more.This is one of those episodes where hopefully you will hear something and be able to use it in your every day life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is definitely one of the stranger places I’ve ever recorded a podcast!My guest is Gordon Moller - the architect behind Auckland’s Sky Tower - and we recorded this conversation while doing the AJ Hackett SkyRide on the outside of the very building he helped create.At 86, Gordon is still working, still drawing, still designing and apparently far more relaxed about being suspended 192 metres above Auckland than I am.We talk about where the original idea for the Sky Tower came from, the criticism it received, the enormous engineering challenge involved in building it, and what it feels like seeing something you designed nearly 30 years ago become part of a city’s identity.But for me, the most interesting part of this conversation is Gordon himself: his optimism, attitude towards ageing and his instinctive response to new experiences — “Why not?”ABOUT GORDON MOLLERGordon Moller is one of New Zealand’s best-known architects and the architect behind Auckland’s Sky Tower.His career has included major residential, commercial, cultural and infrastructure projects in New Zealand and overseas, including work in China, Oman, Tonga and Macau.Among the Auckland projects Gordon discusses in this conversation are the Viaduct Events Centre, The Point apartments and the ASB Waterfront Theatre.Now 86, Gordon continues to work as an architect, regularly getting up at five or six in the morning to draw and develop new ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Wallis grew up around alcoholism, violence, abuse and foster care. He was homeless at 15, became a father young, went to counselling at 18 and somehow found his way into teaching, counselling and eventually a career helping people understand how our brains develop.For parents, this episode is jam packed with good useful advice: We talk about the importance of the first 1,000 days, tantrums, anxiety, daycare, discipline, screens, teenagers, social media, are today’s kids snowflakes, and why asking a kid, “What were you feeling?” can sometimes tell you far more than asking  “What were you thinking?” (which, by the way, is the title of his brand-new book)But this episode also gets into Nathan himself- the man behind the job. We talk about the childhood he survived, the people who saved him, meeting his biological father shortly before he died, and the parts of himself he’s still trying to understand.****Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.” Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip of a lifetime you've always talked about. I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner. They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom. No pressure, no judgement, no hard-sell – just good advice for wherever you happen to be in your investing journey.  The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Quinn is a Scottish-born businessman based in Australia with massive links to New Zealand.He built and sold the pet food business VIP and now owns four racetracks, including Highlands, Hampton Downs and Taupō Motorsport Park in New Zealand - Not bad from a kid who grew up in a wooden caravan!We talk about losing his daughter to cancer, the loneliness that followed the breakdown of his 38 year marriage, the big wins and losses of his business life, the thrill of driving Michael Schumacers F1 car, almost dying in 2022, the buzz he got from giving life changing sums of money away to staff, his obsession with MAFS! And so much more.***Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate. We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.  So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.  I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, why didn’t I do this earlier? A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.  Start planning now! Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info  see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Stanford is one of the most formidable politicians in New Zealand and, by her own admission, much happier talking about policy than herself. But this conversation is about the person behind the portfolio.Erica opens up about mum guilt, the sacrifices her family has made, the brutal pressure of politics and whether she sees herself as a future Prime Minister.We also discover her obsession with Coke Zero, her love of Green Day and the wonderfully weird man she’s been with since she was a teenager. Erics is the Education Minister...but this podcast is about the woman behind the fancy job title.***Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years blowing off my KiwiSaver- telling myself I’ll worry about it later.Turns out “later” comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to do some fun stuff and not stressing out every time a bill turns up.I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner. They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom. No pressure or judgement. They are just there to help you wherever you’re at in your own investing journey.  The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode has been sponsored by the movie LOMU which is out this week in cinemas around New ZealandGo to https://www.madman.co.nz/lomu/?utm_source=DomHarveyPodcast&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lomu&utm_id=Lomuto watch the trailer for this incredible documentary and to find out where and when you can watch it at a cinema in your area.***The world knew Jonah Lomu as a legend.The ELEVEN people on this very special podcast episode all knew the man behind the legend.This is Jonah Lomu, remembered by those who shared the field, the changing room and the team bus with him.The episode features stories from:Keven Mealamu Josh Kronfeld Mils Muliaina Steve Devine John Hart Laurie Mains Christian Cullen Frank Bunce Sir Graham Henry Ric Salizzo Justin Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By pure coincidence this conversation was recorded exactly 20 years to the day after Sharyn Casey and I first met.Back then, she was 20 years old, wildly ambitious and by her own admission trying far too hard to make everyone like her.Fast forward two decades and Sharyn has walked away from the radio job that shaped her entire adult identity - and she’s figuring out who she is without it. This conversation is funny, honest and, at times, very graphic. Listener discretion is advised. Sharyn Casey is warm, chaotic, vulnerable, self-aware and very bloody funny. AND she is the more comfortable and content in her own skin than I have ever seen her before. At 40 she knows exactly who she is and she is very comfortable with who she is. And I am proud to be able to call her a friend.Check out Sharyn’s pop culture show, A Little Bit Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ALittleBitExtraPodcast*Huge thanks to the team at Generate. I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board as a show sponsor, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.  Generate are an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance - you can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Bethune from Hamilton is one of the most unique and intriguing guests I’ve ever had on this podcast.He’s worked on oil rigs, been bitten by a deadly snake, flown on the Concorde, spent $3 million building one of the coolest boats ever made and holds the world record for taking it round the world in the fastest time.He then took that same boat to Antarctica to protest Japanese whaling and had it rammed in half by a huge security vessel. Then he ended up spending five months in a Japanese maximum-security prison. And this is just the very small tip of a very large iceberg!Pete talks about the decisions he’s proud of - and the one decision that still hurts. He speaks honestly about prison, PTSD, losing everything, and why he still lives with the goal of making the world a slightly better because he was in it. ****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate. We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.  So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.  I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, why didn’t I do this earlier?  A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.  Start planning now: Book a FREE chat with an adviser at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info  see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand’s top content creator Louis Davis is back, and somehow, in the two years since we last spoke, life has become even more wild!He’s written a book, finished 3rd on Celebrity Treasure Island, interviewed some of the biggest names on the planet, and taken his dad to Turkey for a brand-new smile.But behind all that success are stories he hasn’t told on Tik Tok about ambition, his complex relationship with his dad and the eating disorder Louis has quietly lived with since he was eight years old.That’s the first hour! Then the episode revisits Louis’s original podcast visit from 2024. That covers his relationship with his wife, the viral KFC wedding photo and his mission to change how Māori fathers are represented. If you missed it when it first came out, you’ll love it.***Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Your KiwiSaver account is one of those things that’s easy to set up and then completely ignore whilst you’re hoping it’s all working out in the background. I had a chat with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor, and it genuinely gave me clarity on what it means to have a KiwiSaver plan, and whether mine was actually set up to perform over the long-term.  Generate is an award‑winning KiwiSaver provider with a strong track record of long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their advisers at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom No pressure, just clear advice to help you feel confident you’re on track, without any judgement for leaving this on the to‑do list a bit longer than planned. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laurie Daley is Australian rugby league royalty: former Australian captain, winner of 3 Premierships with the Canberra Raiders, NSW captain at just 22. And the man who has twice coached the Blues to State of Origin glory.But this conversation goes well beyond the sport that made him famous.Laurie opens up about growing up as the only boy among seven sisters, the sacrifices his parents made, his Aboriginal heritage and making his first-grade debut for Canberra at just 17.  He shares the lessons Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga taught him, the brutal pressure of coaching State of Origin and the impact of media criticism on his family, his thoughts on game 2 being played at Eden Park in 2027 and much more.This is the first time we met, and I could tell within minutes I was in the presence of a champion. Laurie is humble, tough and relentlessly positive. This is a glimpse into the man behind the rugby league legend.***Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate. Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.” Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between thriving or surviving in retirement.I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner. They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider- they have won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for KiwiSaver 6 times.You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domNo pressure, no judgement, no hard sell. They are just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.  The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.