The Dom Harvey Podcast

Sir John Key was the Prime Minister of NZ from 2008 until he stood down towards the end of his third term in 2016.These days he spends his time on various boards. And when he isn’t flying in his helicopter, you’ll find him on a golf course or with his wife Bronagh.Sir John came into the brand new Podlab studios and was generous enough to give me two hours of his time to cover a wide range of topics including:His relationship with Christopher LuxonHis thoughts on Trump and American politicsHis reflections on running NZ during the Christchurch earthquakesHolidaying with the Queen, the infamous three-way handshake and other gaffes, regrets from his time as PM and so much more!***This episode was made possible thanks to the legends at Generate.Making a deliberate KiwiSaver plan now can really help you out later in life.You should talk to Generate – they’re a Kiwi-owned KiwiSaver provider, with a track record of strong long-term performance.Book a chat with an adviser at: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom This no obligation chat won’t cost you anything apart from a little bit of time.You can view a copy of their product disclosure statement on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.  

Tony Johnson is one of New Zealand’s greatest sports broadcasters of all time.He has been part of the country’s sports media landscape for decades and, despite being retirement age, is still at the top of his game as the voice of rugby in New Zealand..We cover some of the Tony Johnson story here. On his first long form podcast ever:Hosting TV3 News with John Hawkesby when the station launched in the 90s. Reflections on working with Paul Holmes on his Newstalk ZB breakfast radio show.His health scare with prostate cancer. And why he has now become an ambassador for men’s health.Then the commentary stuff: his preparation and perfectionism, the bloopers, his thoughts on Scott Robertson and Leon McDonald and much more.This episode is packed full of great stories and insights from a great New Zealander who has seen it all, done it all. AND is still doing it all.*** This episode is sponsored by Betcha.Betcha is New Zealand’s newest sports betting app that is made for kiwis. Betcha is giving you up to $50 in bonus cash if you sign up today with their deposit match offer!T&Cs apply.Download the app and Bet It Out!R18. Bet Responsibly.

Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis are rowers who won gold medals at the Paris Olympics in the women's double scull.What made this achievement even more remarkable is the back story- they won silver at the Tokyo Olympics then took time off from sport to start their families.Lucy had a baby boy. Brooke had a baby girl. In this podcast you will hear first-hand how these Supremum’s overcame sleep deprivation, societal expectations, and the demands of high-performance rowing to win Olympic Gold with an incredible skin-of-the-teeth victory in Paris.***Thanks to my mates at Generate for sponsoring this episode. When it comes to KiwiSaver, “set it and forget it” is not a good plan.You could miss out on extra money simply by choosing the wrong fund for your age and stage.Generate pride themselves on giving great KiwiSaver advice – something they’ve won awards for. I can vouch for this too- when they came on board as a sponsor, I switched my KiwiSaver over to Generate and linked up with one of their advisors for a one-on-one meeting which was super helpful.Head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom To book a chat with a Generate adviser and view a copy of their product disclosure statement.The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.**The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**    

This is Justin Marshall part 2Justin Marshall is one of the most polarizing rugby players and commentators of all time. People either love him or loathe him- after meeting him for this very lengthy conversation, I am definitely in the first camp. Me oh my I enjoyed it yes boyJustin played 81 games for the All Blacks between 1995 and 2005. And won 5 Super Rugby titles for the CrusadersSince retiring he has become a very successful commentator for Sky Sports. And is now on a podcast called The Good, the bad and the rugby NZ.Heaps of All Black nostalgia here including his feud with Byron Kelleher, his transition from player to commentator and how he copes with criticism, the origins of his viral saying “Me oh my yes boy” and so much more.(By the way, I would love your feedback on splitting a long episode too. Let me know if it’s helpful or annoying:Dom@Podlab.nz with any feedback) ***This episode is sponsored by Betcha.Betcha is New Zealand’s newest sports betting app that is made for kiwis. https://www.betcha.co.nz/My favorite feature of the app is a thing called Bet Social that let’s you chat with your mates and pool your money together in a Pot to bet as a group.​ Betcha is giving you up to $50 in bonus cash if you sign up today with their deposit match offer!T&Cs apply.Download the app and Bet It Out!R18. Bet Responsibly. 

Justin Marshall is one of the most polarizing rugby players and commentators of all time. People either love him or loathe him- after meeting him for this very lengthy conversation, I am definitely in the first camp. Justin played 81 games for the All Blacks between 1995 and 2005. And won 5 Super Rugby titles for the CrusadersSince retiring he has become a very successful commentator for Sky Sports. And is now on a podcast called The Good, the bad and the rugby NZBecause this is the longest podcast I’ve ever done, at almost 3 hours, I decided to split it into two parts.This is Justin Marshall part 1: We talk about his early years in Southland, including going off the rails as a teen resulting in run-ins with the police. His early jobs at the freezing works before rugby turned professional, his competitiveness, his temper and much more.*** This episode is sponsored by Betcha.Betcha is New Zealand’s newest sports betting app that is made for kiwis. https://www.betcha.co.nz/My favorite feature of the app is a thing called Bet Social that let’s you chat with your mates and pool your money together in a Pot to bet as a group.​ Betcha is giving you up to $50 in bonus cash if you sign up today with their deposit match offer!T&Cs apply.Download the app and Bet It Out!R18. Bet Responsibly.  

You possibly don’t know the name, David Niethe. But I promise you, this is one hell of an episode.David is the author of the book "The Winning Mindset."And he is most certainly qualified to write a book about personal success and resilience. For the past 30-odd years he has carved a reputation for himself as New Zealand's leading mental performance coach. He has worked closely with the likes of Lydia Ko, Israel Adesanya, the Black Ferns, the Breakers and many other high performance individuals and teams.He started working with Lydia and Izzy when she was still in primary school, and he was yet to have his first MMA fight.In this episode we talk about some of these legends David has worked with to get an insight into their mindsets. Then we will get to learn about David Niethe and what makes him tick.And along the way you will hopefully pick up tons of little ideas for how YOU can get closer to your goals, overcome personal fears, build resilience and generally get more out of your own life.I do need to warn you. David does not pull punches. His tough love approach means he swears. A lot. If that’s going to be an issue for you, you might like to skip this episode.10 Key Takeaways From This Episode:Vision boards help clarify goals and aspirations.Specificity in goal setting is crucial for success.Challenging self-limiting beliefs is essential for growth.Creating an alter ego can enhance focus and performance.Building confidence often comes from overcoming adversity.Self-pride is essential for personal empowerment.Striving for excellence should be a goal in every endeavor.Overcoming the victim mentality is key to personal growth.How we speak to ourselves shapes our reality and performanceDiscipline is more important than motivation in achieving long-term success.****This episode is brought to you by Generate – award-winning KiwiSaver specialists.Getting smart KiwiSaver advice early can make a big difference to your investment in the long run.Generate is a Kiwi-owned company with local advisers right across the country ready to help you. They’ll chat with you about your options and help make sure you’re maximising your KiwiSaver investment.Head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom for a no-obligation chat with one of their advisers.The sooner you get advice, the better off you could be.A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns.**The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors** 

George Lockhart is a former US Marine and is one of the worlds most respected and in demand nutritionists- especially in the combat sports scene- where his clients include Connor McGregor, Tyson and Tommy Fury and Holly Holm. He also has great stories about some of his well-known non-sporty clients like Demi Lovato, Jelly Roll and Nick Jonas.Since the start of the year, he has been based in New Zealand working with Joseph Parker.This episode is part of the George Lockhart story. How he went from the US Marines to become THE go to guy for nutrition and weight cutting in the combat sport universe.This is not just an ep for fans of UFC and boxing- this is full of nutrition tips and hacks we can all use in day-to-day life.***This episode is sponsored by Betcha.Betcha is New Zealand’s newest sports betting app that is made for kiwis. My favorite feature of the app is a thing called Bet Social that let’s you chat with your mates and pool your money together in a Pot to bet as a group.​Betcha is giving you up to $50 in bonus cash if you sign up today with their deposit match offer!T&Cs apply.Download the app and Bet It Out!R18. Bet Responsibly.

Imagine being diagnosed with terminal cancer and told you’d be lucky to make it another 12 months. Then given a ZERO percent chance of surviving 18 months. This impossibly difficult future was staring Di Foster in the face 15 years ago. Spoiler alert- she’s still here and rather than just surviving. She is thriving! And doing incredible work as an inspirational keynote speaker and mindset and business mentor. In a nutshell, she is a woman who is living her best life, and she thinks all of us deserve to be doing the same.She is much more than a cancer survivor. But that is part of her story…and it’s one hell of a yarn! This podcast is a very small part of the Di Foster story.***This episode is brought to you by Generate – award-winning KiwiSaver specialists.Getting smart KiwiSaver advice early can make a big difference to your investment in the long run.Generate is a Kiwi-owned company with local advisers right across the country ready to help you. They’ll chat with you about your options and help make sure you’re maximizing your KiwiSaver investment.Head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom for a no-obligation chat with one of their advisers.The sooner you get advice, the better off you could be.A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns.**The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**

Sean Plunket is one of New Zealand’s best-known broadcasters. And, I would say, probably the most controversial and polarizing. Because of this, there is a lot to unpack with Sean.Sean has worked for just about every media company in NZ…Newstalk ZB, Mediaworks, TVNZ, TV3. He also hosted the prestigious Radio New Zealand show “Morning Report” for 13 years. And now he gets to call the shots by running his own online new media company, The Platform.In this episode we chat about his life on and off the air- the good the bad and the ugly…and there is plenty of each!Whether you love, hate or have no opinion formed about Sean, my hope is that by the time you get to the end of this podcast you will have a better understanding of who he is and his why.My goal with all these discussions is to try and get a better understanding of a person and their choices through non-judgmental long form conversation. Thanks for understanding and listening. Thanks to my sponsors of this episode- Betcha.Betcha is New Zealand’s newest sports betting app that is made for kiwis. They’ve got this new feature called Bet Social that let’s you chat with your mates and pool your money together in a Pot to bet as a group.​ How cool is that??Betcha is giving you up to $50 in bonus cash if you sign up today with their deposit match offer!T&Cs apply.Download the app and Bet It Out!R18. Bet Responsibly.