The Dom Harvey Podcast

Martin Snedden is a man who’s been at the centre of some of the biggest moments in New Zealand sport.He played cricket for NZ in through the 1980s and was part of the infamous 1981 underarm match against Australia. He was one of the original members of the Beige Brigade and he’s got stories about playing with legends like Hadlee, Cairns and Crowe that are absolutely priceless.But that’s only chapter one of his life.After he retired as a player, Martin became CEO of New Zealand Cricket. He dealt with player strikes, bomb blasts outside team hotels, billion-dollar broadcast deals, and the politics behind international sport.Then he took on the job of running the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the tournament that turned New Zealand into a “stadium of four million” and became one of this country’s great success stories.Now in his 60s he’s as sharp, driven and purpose-filled as ever.This conversation is full of nostalgia, leadership lessons, wild behind-the-scenes stories, and some really vulnerable reflections near the end about family, fear, purpose and what matters most.I loved this chat: Snedds is generous, thoughtful, funny, and genuinely one of the good guys.****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I wish I’d done it ’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

Today’s episode is a genuine honour.I’m joined by Amanda McLaren, the daughter and the only child of legendary Kiwi motorsport pioneer Bruce McLaren, the man whose name still sits proudly on the nose of every McLaren Formula One car.This conversation goes far deeper than F1 racing. Amanda shares stories that only she can tell, including:+ How Bruce overcame Perthes Disease as a child: bedridden for two years and told he may never walk again.+ What he was really like as a husband and a father, through Amanda’s memories, her mother’s stories, and the letters he wrote home from overseas.+ The day her father died, and how she slowly pieced together what had happened through books and films rather than being told directly.+ The remarkable strength of her mother, Patty, who not only lost Bruce but also lost a second child in the same period.+ Behind-the-scenes stories from inside the McLaren Technology Centre.+ And does she cheer for Liam Lawson when no one’s watching.This is one of those rare interviews where history, innovation, family legacy, and emotion all collide in the most beautiful way. It’s a privilege to help share the story of the Kiwi boy from Remuera who changed motorsport forever - through the daughter who carries his name.

In this deeply moving and also surprisingly funny episode, Mark Wilson joins me on the podcast.Better known by his nickname “Wobbles”, a title he has proudly reclaimed. Mark has cerebral palsy, but he makes it clear from the outset: this isn’t a sad story. It’s a story about grit, love, resilience, savage humour, and carving out a life he’s genuinely proud of.Mark’s new book Wobbles pulls back the curtain on his early years, the intense therapy program that defined his childhood, the brutal bullying that shaped his teens, and the enormous sacrifices his parents made to give him a fighting chance. Today, Mark is a business analyst at ANZ, drives a V8 Holden Kingswood, loves Devilskin, and is raising a blended family with his partner Elise.Mark’s honesty is a gift: especially when he speaks about finding self-worth, surviving suicidal ideation and navigating dating with CP.****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

Jay Pukepuke went from a rugby league player with huge potential- he was a Warriors age-grade star and on track for a career in the NRL. Then he went off the rails and committed 15 armed robberies which saw him incarcerated for six years across some of New Zealand’s toughest prisons.Since then he has become a father, a mentor, an author, and the co-founder of an organization called “Bros for Change.”Inside this episode, Jay opens up about::The adrenaline addiction that drove him into crimeHearing another inmate being beaten to death in a neighboring cellThe shame he still carries for the victimsThe moment he finally realized he had to change and so much more!His book Inner Warrior captures this journey on the page, but hearing him speak it is something else entirely. Jay is funny, confronting, and incredibly honest about the man he used to be… and the man he’s become.If you like redemption arcs, this one is as authentic as they come. 

She built a fashion empire from a farm shed.She survived public pile-ons that would crush most people.She made millions, lost millions, and found her true purpose inside New Zealand’s women’s prisons.At 65, Anna Stretton is sharper, tougher, funnier, and more unapologetically herself than ever…and her story is wild.In this conversation, Annah S opens up about:The thrill of making $500,000 profit in her first yearThe humiliation of a cease-and-desist when she ripped off an American shoe brand.What she’s learned from 12 years working with incarcerated women. And so much more!This is an absolute masterclass in entrepreneurship, resilience, reinvention, and staying relentlessly true to yourself, especially when the world tries to knock you down.****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

At 17, Mitch Wilson thought he was just an exhausted teenager. But dizziness, daily vomiting, and excruciating headaches escalated into something far more sinister: a brain tumour that went undiagnosed for over a year due to medical neglect. The delay cost him most of his eyesight… but not his spirit.In this conversation, Mitch opens up about:The terror of going to sleep wondering if he’d wake up completely in the darkThe angry, self-destructive years that followedHow a German shepherd called Blaze and para-cycling helped pull him backGrief, therapy, purpose, and trying to figure out what life looks like now.Now a world-class para-cyclist and newly married, Mitch is still figuring out what life looks like in the long term. This is a story of survival, identity, sport, grief, love, and the stubborn refusal to give up. And it is one of those episodes that will stay with you.

Hamish Kerr was a guest on the podcast three years ago. Back then he had just won a commonwealth games gold medal and the podcast was still called “Runners Only.”A lot has happened since then. Hamish Kerr is now the undisputed best high jumper on the planet- you name it, he has won it. Olympic Gold, Commonwealth Gold, World champion, Diamond league champion, Halberg sportsman of the year...In this episode, Hamish opens up about the Paris Olympics- why he was in tears on the track in the packed stadium before going on to win gold.How life has changed since becoming the best in the world.How he overcame self-doubt and pressure.And why he thinks he can still be better.This episode goes beyond sport. It’s a deeply human look at the mindset of one of New Zealand’s most successful athletes.Strap yourself in. This episode is one hell of a ride!***Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chatThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. 

They called him a radical, a rebel, even a terrorist.But today, Tāme Iti calls himself a healer, an artist, and a teacher.Tāme opens up about the moments that defined his extraordinary life - from his early days in Tūhoe country and the Māori protest movement of the 1970s, to the 2007 Urewera raids, his time in prison, and the deep process of forgiveness and creativity that followed.We talk about the protests, the art, the controversy, and the humanity behind one of Aotearoa’s most iconic and misunderstood figures. Tāme shares stories about meeting Nelson Mandela, the moment police surrounded his home at dawn, why he shot the flag at Waitangi, and how he found peace after decades of resistance.This episode is about mana, identity, and the power of transformation. It’s about what it means to forgive, to heal, and to truly know who you are.

In this deeply emotional episode, former All Black halfback Steve Devine opens like never before about the physical and mental toll of his rugby career.After enduring around 40 concussions in his career with Auckland and the All Blacks, Steve ended up in some disturbingly low places: bedridden, depressed, and contemplating the unthinkable.These days Steve channels his experience into helping others, both as a firefighter and as an advocate for better brain injury management in sport.Some of the stuff we cover here includes:The brutal injury list from his professional rugby career, from 12 ankle surgeries to broken bones and relentless concussions. The devastating impact his health had on his marriage and family life.His transition into the New Zealand Fire Service, the trauma that comes with the job, and his advocacy for better mental health support for first responders.His reflections on mental resilience, vulnerability, and why men need to get better at asking for help.Then there are some cool old rugby yarns, including the bollocking he got from Eddie Jones as a young player and memories of playing with legends like Sir Michael Jones, Jonah Lomu, Andrew Mehrtens, and Richie McCaw, and what he learned from each.This is an incredibly emotional episode from one of the real good guys. *****Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/domThe issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pdsPast performance does not guarantee future returns.And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.