The Dom Harvey Podcast

Garth Barfoot is 88 years old and, a few weeks ago, was the oldest finisher in the 2024 New York marathon. 

This is his second time on the podcast- last time he came on was in 2022 when he was just on his way to London for the marathon. 

What makes Garths story even more inspiring is he was a late bloomer- did not even start running until his early 50s.

In this conversation with this truly great New Zealander we talk about his whole recent New York experience.

We go back for a look at his childhood and what it was like being a kid in NZ during the second world war.

We chat about his career in real estate at the firm his dad established- Barfoot and Thompson.

He shares some valuable life lessons, including the importance of staying positive, adapting to modern technology and the keys to a fulfilling retirement and his aspirations he holds for the future, particularly in relation to his passion for marathons.

Garth is the man. He inspires me and gives me a glimpse into just how awesome life can look in your 80s if you stay fit and healthy (and have a little bit if luck). Hope you guys like this one.

Bree Tomasel is an Australian who moved to New Zealand after being head hunted for a job on the radio and, despite the challenges of being in New Zealand with a fairly robust Aussie accent, she has won the nation over in a big way!

Her afternoon radio show on ZM with Clint Roberts consistently kicks ass.

She is the host of Celebrity Treasure Island. And she even won the award for “NZ TV personality of the year” in 2022.

Now she has a book out - “Unapologetically me.”

In this conversation, we chat about some of the crunchy chapters of her book and life: 

Her sexuality, the knife attack as a kid that changed the course of her entire life, why she fell in love with radio, her social media fame, the move to NZ and much, much more.

I adored Bree before doing this podcast- now I love her even more. We are so lucky to have her here in New Zealand.

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Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.

I actually got a DM this week 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.”

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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.

The Stefan Ozich podcast.

We recorded this podcast in late September 2024, just days before Stefan embarked on a daunting running and fundraising attempt:

His plan is to run the length of NZ on the Te Araroa trail. Twice. From Cape Reinga to Bluff and back again covering 6000km.

His fundraising goal is one million dollars.

At the time of releasing this podcast (November 2024) Stefan is halfway through the run and has raised over $100,000 for the men’s mental health charity, the Last Chance Project.

We unpack Stefan's personal experiences with loss, particularly the suicide of his brother, and how this tragedy has shaped his mission to help others.

This is part of the Stefan Ozrich story.

Nikki Kaye passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

This podcast conversation was recorded in 2022.

I decided to re-share it for anyone who may have missed it at the time or who wishes to re-listen to reflect on the life of this incredible, kind and determined wahine who just wanted to make New Zealand a better place.

The family asked for donations to be made to Mercy Hospice in lieu of flowers:

https://mercyhospice.org.nz/

Keven Mealamu is the 4th most capped All Black of all time with 132 test matches under his belt, including two world cup titles.

He is also widely regarded as the NICEST All Black of all time.

Away from rugby he is a devoted family man, a catholic, an artist, and a big contributor to his community. 

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Thanks so much to my friends at the Generate KiwiSaver scheme for sponsoring this episode.

Generate are the proud sponsors of Olympic legends Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher…AND they have been huge supporters of mine even though I’m not an Olympic Gold medalist!

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.