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Suicide NotedKieran in New Zealand đłđżOn this episode I talk with Kieran. Kieran lives in New Zealand and he is a suicide attempt survivor.If you are a suicide attempt survivor (or ideator) and you'd like to talk, please reach out: hello@suicidenoted.comYou can also leave me an audio message: speakpipe.com/SuicideNotedVisit the podcast description ("About") to learn how you can:Support the podcast (there are several ways)Hire us to speak/present (virtual or IRL)Volunteer with us (we could use the help)Launch your own podcast (you can do it!)Join the support...2025-06-0232 min
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinThe Sunday Panel: What does the Trump tariff turmoil mean for New Zealand?This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and TV producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!  Labour MP Kieran McAnulty has introduced a bill set to change rules around alcohol sales on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas. The bill recently passed its first reading. Do we need to change the current laws? How will these changes help the hospitality industry? Trump's tariff turmoil continues - with the administration exempting smartphones, computers and so...2025-04-1310 min
The KÄkÄ by Bernard Hickey'Guarantee us and we'll build thousands of social homes'Kia ora. Long stories short, hereâs my top things to note in Aotearoaâs political economy around housing, climate and poverty on Tuesday, November 26: * The News: Non-profit lender Community Finance has launched a Community Housing Funding Agency to connect pension fund investors with Community Housing Providers (CHiPs) and accelerate non-state social home building. Launched last night with a private guarantee backed by philanthropists such as Stephen Tindall, Brendan Lindsay and Rowan Simpson, the new agency has called on the Government to provide a targeted guarantee to âsuperchargeâ lending to CHiPs to build thousands of homes, similar to that...2024-11-2505 min
The Good, The Bad & The RugbyS5 Ep8: England's TOP 3 Wins Over the All BlacksIn this epic episode of Good Bad Rugby, Payno takes a deep dive into Englandâs three most unforgettable victories over the mighty All Blacks. Join Mike Tindall to relive the 2003 triumph in Wellington, Tom Wood to revisit the iconic 2012 win at Twickenham, and Jonny May to break down the monumental 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Hear Tins share stories from his wild celebration with Jason Leonard and Lawrence Dallaglio, and feel Tom Woodâs pride as he recounts taking down his heroes, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read. From Eddie Jonesâ samurai sword motivation to Jonny's unusual strategy for facing the Haka...2024-10-301h 20
Wellington Mornings with Nick MillsPolitics Thursday: Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Katie Nimon on tourst levy, toast scandalWill the increased $100 visitor levy reduce our tourism numbers, and was the removal of toast for new mums at Wellington Hospital a cost-cutting exercise? Those were the questions for the politics panel this week, with Labour's housing and local government spokesman based in the Wairarapa Kieran McAnulty, and newcomer Katie Nimon, National MP for Napier. The pair also discussed their reactions to the death of Kingi Tuheitia, the crowning of a new Maori Queen, and the NZTA's transport investment plan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-0523 min
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases Of JulyThis week, Natalia, Brooke, Melissa, Stacy, and Shannon are discussing some of their most anticipated July releases. Titles mentioned include:
Kimberly McCreight, Like Mother, Like Daughter
Robyn Harding, The Haters
Joelle Wellington, The Blonde Dies First
Farah Heron, Just Playing House
Juno Dawson, Queen B (Her Majestyâs Royal Coven #.5)
Emily Giffin, The Summer Pact
Kieran Scott, People Will Talk
Charish Reid, Jewel Me Twice
Megan Bannen, The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy #2)
Sydney Langford, The Loudest Silence
Shari Lapena, What Have You Done?
Helena Hunting, If You Want Me (Toronto Terrors #2)
Karen M. Mc...2024-06-2852 min
I Had Trials Once...David Ball | Training with Robinho & Tevez, Almost winning the Puskas award & Life in New ZealandI Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Man City, Swindon, Peterborough, Rochdale, Fleetwood, Rotherham, Bradford and current Wellington Phoenix player...David Ball!David sits down with the boys to discuss everything from coming through Manchester City's academy to making the move to Wellington Phoenix and playing in the A-League.David talks to Jordan & Gaz about what early life was like at Manchester City, playing with the likes of Kieran Trippier and Daniel Sturridge as well as being a part of the first...2024-06-252h 13
#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Kieran McAnulty responds to taking an allowance to pay to stay in his wife's flatIt's been revealed 23 MPs receive the accommodation supplement for property they own in Wellington. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty does take the allowance but technically not for his own property, it's one owned by his wife. He joined National MP Chris Bishop to chat about MP's perks on Breakfast this morning
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2024-06-1409 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN McAnulty on MPs perks | Chinese Premier meets PM | Boot Camps about to launchBoot camps for young offenders are back â but researchers Simon Davies, Clare-Ann Fortune, Karen Salmon and Linda Fatialofa say the psychological evidence they're ineffective never went away.
It's been revealed 23 MPs receive the accommodation supplement for property they own in Wellington. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty does take the allowance but technically not for his own property, it's one owned by his wife. He joined National MP Chris Bishop to chat about MP's perks on Breakfast this morning
Chinese premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Li received a ceremonial welcome, followed by bilateral talks with the Prime Mi...2024-06-131h 28
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams AfternoonsSix and a Song with Kieran McAnultyKieran McAnulty has been a Labour MP in Wairarapa since 2017. Heâs previously held the portfolios of Minister for Rural Communities, Regional Development, Racing, Local Government and Emergency Management as well as Deputy Leader of the House. Before politics heâs been a local Work and Income case manager, a bookie at the TAB and economic development manager for the Masterton district. Kieran McAnulty joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE Simon Barnett with Kieran McAnulty aged 6 at the Wellington Santa Parade.2024-05-2314 min
Sportstalk with D'Arcy WaldegraveFull Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - May 14, 2024ZB's own D'Arcy Waldegrave returns to recap an exciting day in the world of sports! Highlights for tonight include: Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read on who he thinks Razor has lined up for his old job (Scott Barrett). All Blacks captaincy talkback. Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome on how ticket sales are going for the big semi-final. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1441 min
Weekend Sport with Jason PineKieran McAnulty: Labour MP on the 50th Diplomats v Parliamentarians cricket matchOver in Wellington, Kiwi parliamentarians and overseas diplomats are set to clash in a historic cricket match. New Zealand's Parliamentary cricket team has existed since 1884, and has included former members such as Robert Muldoon, Geoffrey Palmer, and Bill English. Ahead of today's historic 50th anniversary match against Diplomatic Corp XI, Labour's Kieran McAnulty joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-1706 minWellington Mornings with Nick MillsPolitics Feb 29: Nicola Willis and Kieran McAnulty discuss Newshub closedownIn the latest edition of Politics Thursday, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's housing and local government spokesperson Kieran McAnulty discuss the proposed closure of Newshub and if the Government should play a bigger role in supporting media. They also discussed the Wellington City Council's possible purchase of Reading Cinema land, the repealing of smokefree laws, the government's crackdown on gangs and the ambitions laid by the new Government over housing affordability. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2930 minWellington Mornings with Nick MillsConcerns a lack of safety measures on the Wellington waterfront is putting people at riskConcerns a lack of safety measures on the Wellington waterfront is putting people at risk. Christchurch Primary School teacher Issac Levings accidentally drowned after falling into the harbour after attending a concert at TSB Arena on Wednesday last week. The body of the 25 year old was later found by Police in the harbour on Friday. Wellington Skipper, Kieran Boyle told Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings there should be balustrades stopping people from going into the water. He says at night the waterfront can be dangerous. 30 year old Sandy Calkin...2023-04-2610 min
Focus on PoliticsThree Waters rebrand: Bitterness remains despite refreshLabour's new PM and new minister this week dumped the contentious Three Waters policy in favour of a rebranded "Affordable Water".
A not-so-subtle attempt to take the heat off and reclaim the narrative, they drove home the message of cheaper rates - but critics have continued to attack the plan as a new veneer of paint over the same unpopular plan.
In this week's Focus on Politics, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher dives into the government's latest Three Waters refresh and the responses to it. Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announce the "Affordable...2023-04-1516 min
The HouseShort, cyclone-hit week starts Parliament 2023After a two-month break, Parliament resumed only to soon adjourn for the week as Cyclone Gabrielle complicated plans for the first sitting week in 2023.Parliament's sitting year has got underway, but only just.The destructive path of Cyclone Gabrielle across much of the North Island these past couple of days complicated plans for the first sitting week.Many MPs have been unable to get to Wellington, including Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as he decided to be in Auckland while the brunt of the weather disaster unfolded. So that threw a spanner in the...2023-02-1404 min
The Left WingIreland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's futureOn this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by the Irish Independentâs Cian Tracey and Sky New Zealandâs Ross Karl to discuss all the latest news from New Zealand. Will and Luke kick things off with Cian by discussing the performance against the New Zealand Maori, with Kieran Treadwell, Gavin Coombes and Ciaran Frawley standing out. The lads discuss Frawley's future at club level, and whether Leinster will play him more at out-half following his strong display for Ireland. Jaco Peyper's performance is up for discussion too, with everyone in agreement that...2022-07-1253 min
NPR's Mountain StageJ2B2, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna GellertThis episode was recorded on March 6th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xnvkjG2022-04-122h 19NPR's Mountain StageJ2B2, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna GellertThis episode was recorded on March 6th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xnvkjG
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The 9016#38 - Jacinta ComptonJacinta is a recent graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in Wellington and is currently working on her next short film which she has written and will be starring in!
Kieran and Jacinta talk all about her experience and ambitions as an actress and how it all ties in to the art world.
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Donate Auphonic Credits so the Podcast continues to sound superb...2021-08-181h 35
I Know The OwnerEpisode 27: Kieran Blake of Bowery BallroomKieran Blake of Bowery Ballroom sits down with Sharlene at Hinterlands to discuss how he got started managing a venue, being nice to drunk and high patrons, weathering the pandemic, and whether you should pay for hot sauce. Plus Sharlene tells the story of the only time she got kicked out of a bar!2021-08-0459 min
She Is Your NeighbourSeeking Support: Challenges that Trans Youth Face with Kieran DubyFor more than 20 years, Kieran Duby has worked as a Childrenâs Services Worker at Family and Childrenâs Services of Guelph and Wellington County. In this episode, he talks about the challenges that transgender youth face when seeking support for domestic violence. Kieran also shares his perspective as a trans man and explains why itâs so important for young people to have positive LGBTQ2S+ role models. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.
2020-10-2137 min
Project RestartEpisode 11 - Eshe and Afiya JohnsonHow have those who have to juggle work alongside their sporting commitments managed over the course of this pandemic? Nicola and Kieran spoke to twins and QPR Women's players Eshe and Afiya Johnson about their careers and why they didn't go down the professional route, but also why that might be all changing for young women in 2020. The girls also discuss mental health in football in the wake of Harry Maguire's red card while on international duty last week, and also what Black History Month means to them.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-10-191h 00
Spotlight on WellingtonSpotlight on Wellington: What the election means for WellingtonIn this Spotlight on Wellington special, Georgina Campbell and Katrina Bennett dissect some of the more interesting results from the Wellington electorates, and discuss what they mean for the likes of Let's Get Wellington Moving, housing - and even the Johnsonville Mall.Wellington has voted overwhelmingly in support of Labour - the whole lower North Island has turned red.Stand-outs include Otaki where Labour newcomer Terisa in-go-be ousted National's Tim Costley - Wairarapa where Labour's Kieran McAnulty was victorious - and of course, Hutt South, one of the closest battles in the country, with Labour's Ginny Andersen wresting i...2020-10-1949 min
Election 2023Spotlight on Wellington: What the election means for WellingtonIn this Spotlight on Wellington special, Georgina Campbell and Katrina Bennett dissect some of the more interesting results from the Wellington electorates, and discuss what they mean for the likes of Let's Get Wellington Moving, housing - and even the Johnsonville Mall.Wellington has voted overwhelmingly in support of Labour - the whole lower North Island has turned red.Stand-outs include Otaki where Labour newcomer Terisa in-go-be ousted National's Tim Costley - Wairarapa where Labour's Kieran McAnulty was victorious - and of course, Hutt South, one of the closest battles in the country, with Labour's Ginny Andersen wresting i...2020-10-1949 minProject RestartEpisode 10 - Anna Smith and Black History MonthKieran and Nicola welcome back Project Restart's first ever guest, GB doubles tennis player Anna Smith, to mark the pod reaching double figures. Novak Djokovic's stupidity, Naomi Osaka's brilliance, Heather Watson's outspoken comments and actually being able to watch some tennis are all on the agenda.
October also marks Black History Month, which leads Kieran and Nicola to discuss why the Black Lives Matter movement has taken centre stage during a time of worldwide crisis.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-10-031h 14Project RestartEpisode 9 - Sharron DaviesThe summer of 2020 was meant to welcome one of the biggest and best ever Olympic and Paralympic Games, and yet the reality for swimmers around England is that 25% of pools are still closed, even as lockdown is easing. Olympic silver medallist and Commonwealth champion Sharron Davies talks to Kieran and Nicola about why open and functioning leisure facilities should be a basic human right, why the new International Swimming League might save the sport, and Nicola admits to a shocking truth!2020-09-0556 minProject RestartEpisode 8 - Sam RobertsCrouch, bind and set yourselves down for a brand new podcast, this time all about rugby! Kieran Wellington and Nicola Kenton guide you through the last fortnight's sporting action before sitting down with BT Sport commentator Sam Roberts, who discusses just how financially damaging COVID-19 has been for all levels of rugby, which up and coming stars he expects to make Eddie Jones' squad in the autumn, and just how old an average season ticket holder is at a rugby club. Tweet us your responses to our question posed at the end of this podcast to @KieranWelly, @Nicola_Kenton...2020-08-221h 21
Session BloodSession Blood EP4 - R2Ns Wellington + Taiwan (and more...)Join us as we discuss the recent 3(!) Road to Nationals events that occurred this past weekend, our thoughts on the meta, and some exciting news for next week!2020-08-1132 minProject RestartEpisode 7 - Karleigh Osborne & Gab SuttonThe final whistle has blown on the domestic football season in England, after the Premier League and Championship crammed 200 games into six-and-a-half weeks following the decision to suspend the campaign due to COVID-19. Therefore, Project Restart needed more guests than ever before (and its longest episode of all time) to cram in all the talking points surrounding the most bizarre, yet exciting, football season ever. Nicola and Kieran spoke to former Brentford centre-back Karleigh Osborne, who had strong views on football without fans, and Football Lab founder and EFL expert Gab Sutton to dissect the most manic of Football...2020-08-071h 05Project RestartEpisode 6 - Chris AdamsWe don't like (bio-secure) cricket, oh no, we love it! Test cricket is back, and we can sit in front of a TV for five days guilt-free, even though lockdown is easing! Kish and Kieran spoke to former Sussex captain and England batsman Chris Adams, who revealed just how important a role the West Indies have had in getting Test cricket back on, just how much of a tightrope cricket walk on financially, and why coronavirus may actually benefit some of English cricket's youngest talents.2020-07-2457 minProject RestartEpisode 5 - Charlie FellowesWear your top hat and tails while listening to this one - Nicola and Kieran spoke to Newmarket-based horse racing trainer Charlie Fellowes, a double Ascot winner this year, to discuss just what the atmosphere was like in one of the eeriest meetings at the famous racecourse of all time. Charlie also spoke about the mental strain of the sport, and just how damaging the coronavirus pandemic has been for revenues in horse racing - does he think the future of his sport is bright? Listen now to find out.2020-07-0347 minProject RestartEpisode 4 - Tony JardineLights out, and away we go on another episode of Project Restart! Kieran and Kish discuss the Premier League's resumption before putting on their racing slacks and talking to motorsport legend Tony Jardine. Tony broke into Formula 1 driving trucks for Goodyear before working his way through the ranks and eventually becoming team manager. He has spent years on the inside, promoting the sport he loves, but now - as he explains in the pod - can have a more objective opinion on what F1 needs to do better as it gets ready for a restart of its own at...2020-06-1954 minProject RestartEpisode 3 - Clive TuckerMASHED POTATO! Thankfully, words we may not have to hear on a golf broadcast in the near future as the PGA and European Tours face the prospect of restarting their golfing calendars - with no fans. Kieran and Nicola chatted with renowned golf coach Clive Tucker - who trained Graeme McDowell to US Open success and four Ryder Cups - about whether the standard of golf will be affected after such a long break, what the TV companies might do to keep the fans entertained, the prospect of a joint men and women's tour and, of course, the prospect...2020-06-0543 minProject RestartEpisode 2 - Kit HoldenWunderbar! It's German football time on Project Restart, and this episode release perfectly coincides with the news the Premier League will be back on 17 June (as Kish predicted in the pod!) So, what can the UK learn from Germany in how to safely hold a football match behind closed doors, and why have German football fans been protesting at the Bundesliga's resumption? Kit Holden, journalist for Tagesspiegel and Mail Online tells all in a fascinating look into a sport which every fan has an opinion on.2020-05-2939 minProject RestartEpisode 1 - Anna SmithThe pod opener focuses on tennis as Kieran and Kish interview GB doubles tennis player Anna Smith. Anna discusses the logistical challenges facing the sport's resumption, why the player relief fund hasn't received universal backing and what she would change about the game post-COVID.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-05-2236 min
Free Audiobooks in Romance, MysteryThe Final Deception by Heather GrahamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/391743 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Final Deception Series: #5 of New York Confidential Author: Heather Graham Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 31, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.53 of Total 19 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: How do you confront a threat that is hiding in plain sight? FBI agent Craig Frasier and psychologist Kieran Finnegan hunt an escaped serial killer in the latest explosive thriller in the New York Confidential series. It was one of Kieranâs most chilling cases: her assessment of a murderer known as the Fireman. There was...2020-03-3105 min
SportSpielSportSpiel Review of the Year 2019Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton are joined by talkSPORT's Jackson Cole and Love Sport Radio's Kieran Wellington for SportSpiel's Review of the Year 2019.
On the last episode of 2019 the panel review the year in sport while dishing out awards in eight important categories.
In doing so they look to celebrate outstanding sporting moments, inspirational characters and the athletes that gave us goosebumps.
The categories on this episode:
Funniest moment
Unsung moment
Worst moment
Best moment
Inspirational athlete of the year
Athlete to watch in 2020
Team of the year
Athlete of the year
2019-12-222h 32
Sleep Eat Perform RepeatEpisode #31 Rodney SoâoialoWelcome to Sleep Eat Perform Repeat Episode #31. Today we spoke to Rodney Soâoialo â former All Black player who captained New Zealand, passed the number 8 jersey onto current skipper Kieran Read, and is now coaching in Wellington. We chat to Rodney about his transition from playing to coaching, traits he tries to instil in his players and the common attributes amongst the top coaches. Rodney shares what he has learned through the years which has helped him evolve and grow as a coach, his time playing in Japan and leaving the cherished All Blacks jersey in a better place. List...2019-10-0724 min
D'Arcy Waldegrave DriveScotty Stevenson: What to expect from Wallabies-All Blacks clashBeauden Barrett is hopeful of a smoother combination with fellow playmaker Richie Mo'unga against the Wallabies, saying if they can get it right the All Blacks should quickly see the benefits.The pair started together for the first time recently in the drawn test against the Boks in Wellington, with Barrett putting in a performance at fullback which drew strong praise from coach Steve Hansen today.Mo'unga began more slowly but his value was especially evident after the break when he combined with Barrett to set a tempo the Boks did extremely well to survive.Asked what...2019-08-0811 min
D'Arcy Waldegrave DriveTim Bateman looks at the All Blacks squad for Springboks matchAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has admitted he and his fellow selectors have been thinking about the Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett dual playmaking combination for "quite a while" and that now, with four tests remaining until the World Cup, is the time to try it."We've got a plan for a whole lot of things we want to do before the nitty gritty business and we just felt Saturday's game is the right time to try that particular part of the plan," Hansen said ahead of the test against the Springboks in Wellington, a potentially difficult match likely...2019-07-2511 minD'Arcy Waldegrave DriveScott Robertson: Kieran Read to play first game of the seasonCrusaders coach Scott Robertson is quick to admit his side weren't up to their usual standard in last weekend's loss to the Waratahs."We were desperate last week but we were pretty inaccurate a lot of times at key moments," Robertson said. "That's our focus, we made sure we were really clear on what we needed to get better at."With the Crusaders' loss to the Waratahs, which ended their unbeaten start to the season, the Hurricanes were able to draw level on the points table with their southern counterparts at the top of the New Zealand conference.2019-03-2709 minD'Arcy Waldegrave DriveAll Blacks name side to face SpringboksFor the last year or so, Jack Goodhue has been the future for the All Blacks in terms of their midfield and now he's their present as well after being selected alongside Sonny Bill Williams in a strong side to play South Africa.If the 23-year-old centre does the basics well at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday morning, and trusts himself and the players around him, it will probably see him cement his position in the No 13 jersey ahead of Ryan Crotty (named on the reserves bench) and Anton Lienert-Brown (left out altogether)."He's playing well; not to say...2018-10-0411 min
B-Side StoriesConservation week banterAli and Laura banter about the coming week of events in Wellington. Find out more here:
http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2016/conservation-week/in/wellington
6 September 2016
Conservation Week 2016 Image: Kieran Rynhart ©2016-09-0801 min
The Beer Diary Podcasts01e07: At the Masons Arms with Kieran Haslett-MooreAfter a Garage Project beer at Hashigo, George and I ventured out to the quiet outer suburbs to join Kieran Haslett-Moore in his in-house pub, the Masons Arms. Over a few of his beers (accompanied by a platter of delicious things he'd largely also made himself), we talked about the many roads to being a satisfied beer geek, pondered the idiosyncrasies of the Wellington craft beer scene and the wider industry at large. Towards the end, we picked up on the topic George and I had talked about last time, and discussed a few weirdnesses of beer award shows.2011-12-031h 15