The Dom Harvey Podcast

Kelsey Waghorn is a Whakaari/White Island survivor and former guide who suffered severe burns and has undergone ongoing surgeries and rehab.

This chat paints a detailed picture of who she was before December 9, 2019, what happened during the eruption and how the years since have looked.
She shares her story on her own terms and in her own words, including recovery milestones, the messy middle, and what it means to keep turning up.

This podcast first came out in May 2023. I decided to rerelease it because Kelsey has just put a book out called “Surviving White Island”, so if you like this conversation, I have no doubt you will love to learn more about this incredible Kiwi in her own words through her book:

I loved spending time with Kelsey Waghorn and I have no doubt you will as well.

Check out Kelsey's Book here:
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Brad Thorn career is a highlights reel: NRL premierships with the Broncos, 59 All Black tests with an 85% win rate including a Rugby World Cup title and a reputation as one of the toughest men to ever play.

But this may be the most vulnerable and personal podcast Brad has ever given.

“Thorny” opens up about:

+ Why he turned down an All-Blacks selection in 2001, his thoughts on the All Blacks coaching role and the sacking of Razor Robertson, why he swore at Sir Wayne Smith a few days before the 2011 RWC final and plenty more sports stuff.

Then there is the off-field areas:

+ His mums Alzheimer’s disease and the heartbreak of her no longer recognizing him.

+ His “womanizer” party years in the NRL.

+ Finding faith at the height of success at the Broncos, and the backlash that followed.

+ Fatherhood, masculinity, anxiety, what excellence looks like now and much more!.

For a man considered to be one of the hardest All Blacks of this century this conversation is Reflective. Honest. And surprisingly tender. This was the first time we met, but by the time we finished I felt like we had known each other for years.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.
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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.
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On this episode, I talk to Hannah McQueen, a powerhouse Kiwi entrepreneur.
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he built then sold a company called EnableMe and with it helped thousands of families get control of their finances

Now she’s starting all over again- this time in elderly heathcare with a company called “Brightly.” She is on a mission to completely rethink how we care for ageing New Zealanders.

This is the most unguarded I have ever heard Hannah McQueen and I hope you enjoy getting to know the real Hannah as much as I did.

Along the way:

+ The EnableMe origin story—business plan, boss, exit, and the earn-out grind

+ Why Kiwis avoid money talk

+ The moment a rest home contract lit a fire (and how that became Brightly)

+ The “lighthouse identity” idea: building what people don’t yet know they need. And much much more!

Check out more about Brightly here: https://www.agebrightly.co.nz/

And for Hannah's podcast, "The Next Bit": https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast
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Since 2018, Miles Hurrell has been the CEO of the Fonterra, New Zealand’s largest company with revenue exceeding $22 billion. This is his first ever long-form interview podcast and you will get to see a side of Miles that has never been shown publically before.

There is plenty in her for the rural community and anyone keen to learn more about Fonterra. Including the late-night emails he often gets from pissed off farmers, and the viral “butter-gate” moment on TV1 news last year and what happens when he gets called to Parliament for meetings with MPs.

But this chat is far more personal than anything Miles has done before:
We discuss his messy upbringing with a resilient solo mum, raising 3 boys on a benefit and moving schools constantly. And the very special relationship he has with his mum now, why he insisted on looking for the good in everyone, how he balances a hectic job with a 12-year-old son and much more.
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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/dom
The 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.
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Today’s episode is not an easy listen, but it is an important one.

Thomas Coyle was a forensic scientist who spent more than 30 years working crime scenes, identifying the dead, and helping families find answers after unimaginable loss.

For his service he was acknowledged in the Kings birthday honours list in 2024. And he has just put a book out called “The Dead Speak.”

Thomas has worked over 20,000 crime scenes. He was part of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami response, the Christchurch earthquakes, and countless murders, suicides, and unexplained deaths across the UK and New Zealand.

This conversation is, at times, gory and shocking. But it is not about gore or shock value.

We talk about what it takes to do this job, what he really thinks of shows like CSI, what death smells like and how he’s learned to live with images that never truly leave.
This is confronting. It’s uncomfortably honest and its unforgettable.

Listener discretion advised.




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