The Dom Harvey Podcast

Lulu Sun is currently ranked as the 40th best tennis player in the world. And she is a kiwi, born in TeAnau.She shot to fame in the middle of 2024 with an out the gate performance at Wimbledon where, after making it through the intense qualifying rounds she got into the tournament itself then kept on winning, only exiting the event after being beaten in the quarter final. And that was after beating England’s Emma Raducanu on Wimbledon’s center court.This put her in the history books as the first NZ woman to make it that far at Wimbledon and the first Kiwi in 41 years to play a single match on center court.That tournament shot her up the world rankings, saw her named as WTA newcomer of the year and earned her $780,000NZD- which was 3 times the total prize money she had won in her whole tennis career to that point.I caught up with Lulu on Boxing Day while she was back in NZ for the ASB Classic.Unfortunately, due to her hectic training schedule we only had 45 minutes. And I did a terrible job at time keeping so the conversation comes to a fairly abrupt end- sort of like a tennis match that gets rained off mid-way through the second set.Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.If you set yourself up for one real easy win in 2025, it should be to take a more active interest in your Kiwisaver! Switching is super quick and easy too- I switched to Generate over a year ago and there has been no looking back. My only regret is not doing it years ago!They are 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**

Welcome to Yeah, The Boys! Highlights from some of the men I had on the podcast in 2024. Including Sir Graham Henry, Paul Henry, Martin Henderson, Sir John Key and Steve Williams.I should point out; these are NOT my top 10 male guests- I don’t have a ranking system. These were just a bunch that I selected to provide a wide range and variety.The hope is that if you enjoy one of these snippets, and you missed the episode, you may dig into the archive and listen to the entire thing some time.There has been a lot of episodes this year- 87 to be exact- so I would be surprised if anyone managed to listen to every episode.Big thanks to the sponsors of YTB, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.Generate win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. They are 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 maxamising 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**

Welcome to Yeah, The Girls!Highlights from 10 of the incredible women I had on the podcast in 2024.I should point out; these are NOT my top 10 female guests- I don’t have a ranking system. These were selected to provide a wide range and variety.The hope is that if you enjoy one of these snippets, and you missed the episode, you may dig into the archive and listen to the entire thing some time. 0: Intro3.23: Anna Mowbray10.00: Michaela Blyde22.13: Casey Brady29.14: Suzanne Paul38.13:  Brodie Kane 44.17: Dame Susan Devoy53.43: Rosie Overcomer1.01.38: Teuila Blakely1.10.08 Tracy Hickman1.16.35: Melissa VranjesBig thanks to the sponsors of YTG, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.Generate win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. They are 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**

Tony Astle and his wife Beth opened a fine dining restaurant in Parnell, Auckland in 1972 called Antoines.It remained one of New Zealand’s most iconic restaurants for almost 50 years until 2021 when Tony shut the doors for the last time after Beth became sick. Unfortunately, in a shot time frame he lost the two great loves of his life.This conversation is part of the Tony Astle and Antoines story. If you love this and want to learn more about Tony and the incredible business him and Beth created, buy his book “Let them eat tripe.”In this conversation, we discuss his relationship with Beth and navigating such a huge loss.The best and worst celebrity customers including Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins and Freddie Mercury who were big fans of Antoines. And why Kim Dotcom was banned for life.Tony’s mid-life eating disorder. His incredible work ethic. The craziest excesses of the 1980s and so much more.This is the story of a trailblazing cocky entrepreneur who had a huge impact on the hospitality and dining scenes in New Zealand. ***Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.I actually got a DM recently from a podcast listener who has made the switch.Dan said: “I would like to thank your sponsors. Switching my KiwiSaver to Generate has been a game changer. I’ve seen more growth in just a few months with Generate than I did my entire time with my previous fund through a big bank. It’s been a massive improvement, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”I love this so much. Thanks Dan. So why should YOU consider becoming a Generate customer?Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. They are 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** 

Josh Kronfeld- Husband, dad, Surfer, TV presenter, Dancing with the stars contestant, Celebrity Treasure Island winner- TWICE. AND an All-Black legend.   We talked about his physical and mental health and the impact of concussions.An awkward encounter with Taiki Waititi’s mumHis best stories about Sir Colin MeadsThe cute thing he and Jonah used to do together on tours.His anti-nuclear head gearMeeting Nelson MandelaFood poisoning at the 1995 world cupCalling Paul Henry a dickhead on live TV and so much more.Thanks for listening- really hope you like this episode,Dom

Barbara Kendall. The legendary NZ Windsurfing icon, with a sporting career that includes a highlights reel like 11 world championship medals, 25 national titles and 3 Olympic medals.This is very small part of the epic Barbara Kendall story.We talk through the windsurfing stuff and becoming a household name in 1992 after becoming the first NZ to win a gold medal in 40 years.The Reality TV stints on Dancing with the stars and Celebrity Treasure Island.Her role as a member of the IOC and her take on the recent Ray Gun Olympic saga.What a house fire taught her about material possessionsThe pride she has in her husband and daughters and much much more.***Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.I actually got a DM recently from a podcast listener who has made the switch.Dan said: “I would like to thank your sponsors. Switching my KiwiSaver to Generate has been a game changer. I’ve seen more growth in just a few months with Generate than I did my entire time with my previous fund through a big bank. It’s been a massive improvement, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”So why should YOU consider becoming a Generate customer?Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. They are 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**  

For the past six years Jason Paris has been the CEO of One NZ (formerly Vodafone).I’ve followed Jason on Linkdn for years so thought he would be a great podcast guest to deconstruct his professional and personal success and try to understand what makes him tick.This is a small part of the Jason Paris story.His upbringing in Southland, being raised by a solo mum after being deserted by his father. And the siblings he recently discovered at a tangi.His career greatest hits…and misses including a balls up he made at McDonalds that meant over 1 million tray mats had to be thrown out. We discuss his leadership style, personal growth, and valuable life lessons learned along the way.His involvement with the new Christchurch stadium, Elon Musk and the Starlink partnership, why he recently banned a customer for life, THAT tweet he wrote about the NRL bunker ref after a couple of wines and much more!.I loved spending this time with Jason. He is an incredibly inspiring and motivating guy to be around with great energy. I hope you guys like it to.****I am looking for new sponsorship partners for the podcast. If you think your business could benefit from collaborating with one of NZs most popular podcasts, get in touch!The Dom Harvey Podcast was recently named the supreme winner at the NZ Podcast awards. It also won best entertainment podcast and best independent podcast. You are listening to this message, and so will tens of thousands of other people. And that’s not to mention the millions who watch clips on social media containing your logo. These are household shoppers who could be hearing about your awesome business. Get in touch- let’s talk! Dom@Podlab.nz

Finn Butcher is the Kiwi lad who won an Olympic gold in the kayak cross in Paris.We talk all things Paris Olympic games.How he has coped with the newfound fame.Insights into his mental preparation and the importance of sports psychology in overcoming self-doubt.Some really emotional reflections on his late mentor, Sarge.His goals for the future, including the LA Olympics in 2028 and so much more.This episode is jam packed with great inspiration and takeaways from one of the most down to earth and awesome kiwi lads you could ever hope to listen to.***Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.Generate are proud sponsors of the guy you are about to listen to as well as Dame Lisa Carrington.So why should YOU consider joining Lisa, Finn and myself in becoming a Generate customer?Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. They are 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**