The Big Picture NZ

Kayleigh is on the show to talk about her business She Walks NZ. Walking is a forgotten art that can bring out the best in people in the best environments. She Walks brings together a bunch of women for a day of making friends and adventuring. We talk about how walking is a great way to interact and make friends with new people, clears the mind and frees it up for new ideas to enter. It's going to inspire you to either start a business or go for a day walk yourself so tune in for a goodie.

Alana Hall is on the show to talk about how we can make work work for us in the 21st Century. Our generation is working longer hours than our parents did which means the workforce is only going backwards. How can we update the work model to restore a better work-life balance and increase productivity? Tune in to find out.

Kayleigh is on the show to share the peaks and pitfalls of public speaking and why we should all get stuck into it. Tune in for some motivation for the next time you are pushed to the front of the group to share a few words, maybe it's even a skill you can sharpen...  

Welcome back, this week I have another laugh in-store as Cormac McCullough jumps on the show to talk about his time sailing through the Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a big ditch dug through the Egyptian desert by the Brits back in 1859. It's very important, a boat recently got stuck which brought world trade to a grinding halt. Everyone has wanted a piece of it throughout history from Israel to the Nazi's. So listen in to Cormacs cool story about the time he dodged real bombs as he cruised through the desert on a boat. Thanks for listening guys, make sure to follow the Instagram @thebigpicturenz, exciting things coming soon!  

Alex IM is on the show to share the secrets of building confidence. Confidence is the key to fulfilling our potential as doors open and opportunities and risks can be taken. Yet we all battle with it and it's one of the toughest fights to win. So listen in as we find the tools to grow confidence and share how you can win it, it's worth the fight so you can live your best life! Make sure to subscribe to the show and you can find me @thebigpicturenz on Instagram so check it out!   

Cormac is here to save the ocean from becoming a barren wasteland. Some fish species have collapsed by 97% and seabirds have reduced in numbers by 70%, indicating that the ocean is drying up as our main food source. In this episode, we look to find practical, realistic solutions to a problem that has been largely ignored. It's been ignored because it's out of sight, out of mind. So tune in as Cormac and I solve the big issue in 30 mins flat. Thanks for sharing the word and following the Instagram page @thebigpicturenz. I am launching the Instagram page soon so get in early before it's too late haha.     

The Rocket Man Nick Arbuckle is back on the show to catch us up on the NZ Space Race. Nick looks like your average bloke but he is anything but, working at Rocket Lab in NZ. Elon Musks Space X's main rival. Nick is working on building a rocket that will slingshot around the earth before reaching the moon. The Big Picture is to put the first female on the Moon by 2024 with a space station to boot. Not a small feat for a bloke that was unemployed for 8 months. I'm proud of Nick and this is an epic episode with an epic mission. So sit back, relax and enjoy a good laugh with one of the world's most interesting Rocket Scientists. Thank you everyone for the growing community. It seems word of mouth really is the best way for the show to grow. And it has been so thank you! So hit subscribe on the podcast and follow the Instagram page for more quality content!

I started recording for a podcast I had planned to do with Alex Deegan. He starts off by talking about travelling in his hobbit style caravan. He then talks about his love for birds and how fascinating NZ Kiwis are. We talk penguin's rights at the United Nations and finally who owns Antarctic. 

Thanks everyone, I really loved doing something a bit different this podcast. Make sure to subscribe, give it 5 stars and tell your mates. I would love to hear your thoughts on it so make sure to follow the instagram  @thebigpicturenz 🌏🦪

Covid has changed the world in just 1 year. The physical impact of it for most people will be much smaller than the economic impact. Mark Churton, the business guru, is back on to tell us about the winners and losers from the fallout.  The winners are the wealthy, old and homeowners. The rest of the population are all in a worse place economically than before. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Aloha, I have finally got my girlfriend Shania Heath on the show for an epic conversation.  Strap yourself in as we talk about why joining the workforce sucks so much.  The reality is most of us are unprepared for it and we look at ways to improve your experience and happiness in the office.  Afterwards we unveil the reality of instagram. How it works, how it's changed us and why there is still hope that it can be a positive influence on society. This is not your standard social media bashing with lots of new insights to takeaway.   Lastly, we talk about sports in New Zealand. Why so many are dropping out, the bullying culture and how do we get adults playing it again.  Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!    

In the developed world New Zealand is #1 for youth suicide, #3 for obesity and #10 for the most unaffordable housing. So, is it actually a dreadful place to live? And why aren't we talking about our horrible statistics?  On this episode with Nick Arbuckle, we also talk about how unemployment is actually good for people, New Zealand entering the space race and how a personality quiz can change how you view people and the world. Make sure to put your feet up and enjoy. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

(PART 2) Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. He believes a World War is on the horizon if we don't act now. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and gives the Chinese view on what a war would look like and what would trigger it in 2021.  Not only that, he provides real solutions that could help avoid war. The start of which is understanding the other side and what they want. So what does China want? You’ll be surprised. It’s a must listen for anyone wanting to understand China from a local and not western media view. It’s scary and it’s insightful, so buckle up because there might be a war sooner than you think... I’m excited to share a rare chance to understand the mindset of a Chinese New Zealander and how they view the current tense issues. These issues cover coronavirus, Trump and Biden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tiananmen square, Five Eyes and how New Zealand is China’s current best buddy in the West. He even goes into the strange way of dating when China was ‘pure’.  Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Nan Li is a Chinese New Zealander born in Wuhan. Nan has never lost his patriotism for his home country and is worried we are facing down the barrel of another World War. After much bullying to come on, I’m excited to share a rare chance to understand the mindset of a Chinese New Zealander and how they view the current tense issues. These issues cover coronavirus, Trump and Biden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tiananmen square, Five Eyes and how New Zealand is China’s current best buddy in the West. He even goes into the strange way of dating when China was ‘pure’. Not only that, he provides real solutions that could help avoid war. The start of which is understanding the other side and what they want. So what does China want? You’ll be surprised It’s a must listen for anyone wanting to understand China from a local and not western media view. It’s scary and it’s insightful, so buckle up because there might be a war sooner than you think... Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Banger alert! Leonie Brown comes on the show to talk real big. For anyone of any age this is a must listen before it's too late and you're too old! We dive into the issue of healthcare, where problems are only allowed to be physical. Why it's so important to understand your 'story' and the need to be free. Why so many women struggle when the kids leave home. How to solve the crisis of lost boys and the pressure girls are put under to conform. Lastly, how she left science, found her spiritually and thus found her creativity before it was all too late. She also happens to be my mother. This episode will liberate you so zone out and soak it up. Thanks everyone, I love making these! Make sure to subscribe and give it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to share the podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. Follow the instagram page @thebigpicturenz or contact.thebigpicturenz@gmail.com. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!