The Dom Harvey Podcast

Laurie Daley is Australian rugby league royalty: former Australian captain, winner of 3 Premierships with the Canberra Raiders, NSW captain at just 22. And the man who has twice coached the Blues to State of Origin glory.

But this conversation goes well beyond the sport that made him famous.

Laurie opens up about growing up as the only boy among seven sisters, the sacrifices his parents made, his Aboriginal heritage and making his first-grade debut for Canberra at just 17.

He shares the lessons Wayne Bennett and Mal Meninga taught him, the brutal pressure of coaching State of Origin and the impact of media criticism on his family, his thoughts on game 2 being played at Eden Park in 2027 and much more.

This is the first time we met, and I could tell within minutes I was in the presence of a champion. Laurie is humble, tough and relentlessly positive. This is a glimpse into the man behind the rugby league legend.
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Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.”
Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between thriving or surviving in retirement.
I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.
They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider- they have won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for KiwiSaver 6 times.
You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at:
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No pressure, no judgement, no hard sell. They are just there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.

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Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
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Three years ago, Kiri Allan was one of the most recognisable politicians in New Zealand. She was a cabinet minister, a cancer survivor and, to many people, a future leader of the Labour Party.

Then, literally overnight, everything fell apart. But the headlines from that time only ever told a small part of the story.
In this conversation, Kiri talks openly about the childhood that shaped her, being a lesbian in a deeply religious environment, surviving stage-three cervical cancer, the immense pressure of life in Parliament, and the mental health crisis that eventually brought her career to an end.

She also talks very honestly about suicidal thoughts, the shame she carried after the crash, and the slow, difficult process of learning to forgive herself and rebuild her life.

There are some incredibly heavy moments in this conversation - but there is also humour, perspective and a lot of hope.
This is Kiri Allan, telling her story in her own words.

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Karin Burger is a New Zealand netball legend- since making her Silver Ferns debut in 2018 she has played over 70 tests in the black dress.

This episode originally came out in 2023. I’m re-issuing it now because a lot has changed since then. The podcast has grown significantly, picking up thousands of new subscribers. And at the time of publishing, Karin is in Scotland with the Silver Ferns as the team captain for the Commonwealth Games.

Making this moment extra special for Karin is the heartbreak of 4 years ago where she was forced to miss the Comm Games due to injury- we talk about that in the podcast.

We also talk Karins move to NZ from South Africa by herself at 18 and the seven-year grind to become a Silver Fern.

The devastation of being sent off during her Silver Ferns debut.

What it’s like playing for coach Dame Noeline Taurua and insights into her coaching methods.

Karin also opens up about loneliness, being relentlessly hard on herself, her discomfort with vulnerability and much more.

Listening back now, knowing Karin is about to captain New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games, makes her story of sacrifice and perseverance even more powerful. You’ll love this episode.
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Massive thanks to my long‑term podcast sponsor, Generate.
Like a lot of Kiwis, I spent years saying, “I’ll look at my KiwiSaver account later.”
Turns out later comes around faster than you think, and the decisions you make now could be the difference between counting every dollar in retirement or having the freedom to take that trip you've always talked about.
I switched my KiwiSaver account to Generate after they came on board, and honestly, I should’ve done it sooner.
They’re an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with strong long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a FREE no‑obligation chat with one of their friendly advisers at
https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom
No pressure, no judgement, no hard-sell. They are there to help wherever you’re at in your investing journey.

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. You can view their Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Advice Provider information at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.

Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

And remember, I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser. This is general information only, and I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.
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Shanes Jones is one of New Zealand’s most polarizing and fascinating politicians. He started his parliament life in Labour 20 odd years ago. Now he is the deputy leader of NZ First and the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries of New Zealand.

This is his first ever long form podcast about the person rather than policy.

+ We talk about his early life growing up in the Far North and his love of language.

+ Becoming a father at a young age.

+ His bowel cancer journey and how a foot massage in China may have saved his life.

+ His honest assessment of Helen Clarkes leadership and what Winston Peters is like when the cameras are off.

+ And some of the most controversial headlines of his career: including his headline grabbing remarks about immigration, mining, Nicola Willis, his public feud with Matt Watson. And also the truth behind his recent Canada travel controversy.

+ Shane also discusses his thoughts on ageing, apologising, flaws and the legacy he hopes to leave for his children and grandchildren. This is Shane Jones as you rarely hear him: the person behind the public persona.

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It’s an all-in-one business management platform with over 45 apps built to work seamlessly together, helping you manage your entire operation from one place.
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Brent Eccles has spent more than 50 years in the music business, both on and off stage.

He played drums in the iconic Australian rock band, The Angels. Then at 45 years old he came home to New Zealand and became one of our most successful and respected concert promoters.

Brent has played drums onstage with Guns N’ Roses, lost hundreds of thousands of dollars on concerts, sold 50,000 tickets to SIX60 in minutes and, during Covid, was officially ranked the number one concert promoter in the world. We talk about all this stuff in the podcast- the good the bad and the ugly.

He also has a reputation for being quite intimidating. We address that as well!
But underneath all that is a bloke who absolutely loves music, loves New Zealand and, more than anything, loves and wants to protect his family.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate.
We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.
So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate.
I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me think, why didn’t I do this earlier?
A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals.

Start planning now—Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures.
Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.