Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
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Episodes: 117
Description
Paula Bennett's life journey has had plenty of ups and down - going from a teenage solo mum in Taupo all the way to deputy Prime Minister - but it's taught her a lot along the way. One thing she has learned is it’s never too late to learn something new.
In Ask Me Anything, Paula will be talking to Kiwis from all walks of life, to learn how they got to where they are, and to share stories, advice and guidance the rest of us can learn from. New episodes out fortnightly on Sundays.
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The time MKR's Colin Fassnidge went crazy in the jungle
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May 30, 2026 |
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Barry Soper on the loneliness that comes with being prime minister
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May 16, 2026 |
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Paul Ego is going solo and pushing boundaries
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May 02, 2026 |
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Laura McGoldrick on parenting like her parents did
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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When trauma sneaks up on you with Kelsey Waghorn
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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David Seymour on politics, privacy, and being himself
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Tom Sainsbury on the deliciousness of small town scandals
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Charlotte Lockhart on finding clarity when facing mortality
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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How Melodie Robinson changed the game
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Suzanne Paul on wrestling with rejection
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Ali Williams on the problem with Auckland
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Cecilia Robinson on what makes a good leader
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Toni Street on creating confidence
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Most Valuable Conversation with Hayley Sproull
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Pike River’s real-life friendship that inspired the film
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Jazz Thornton on the fight to save young minds
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Suzanne Lynch on a lifetime of saying yes
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Al Brown on keeping it simple, on the plate and in life
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Stacey Morrison on why speaking te reo Māori isn't about perfection
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Grant Robertson versus Paula Bennett
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Leigh Hart on becoming 'That Guy', his eclectic path to stardom, and the one time he crossed the line
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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Suzy Cato on connecting with children, surviving redundancy, and her private struggles
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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A doctor's insight into NZ's health crisis with Ivor Popovich
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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How to reclaim your own identity with Jenny-May Clarkson
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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How to embrace opportunities with Nadia Lim
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May 31, 2025 |
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How to overcome adversity with Jake Bailey
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May 24, 2025 |
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How to manage perceptions with Matilda Green
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May 17, 2025 |
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How to embrace optimism with Trent Dalton
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May 10, 2025 |
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How to embrace the chaos with Guy Williams
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May 03, 2025 |
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How to take risks and embrace change with Rebecca Gibney
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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How to find the best food in New Zealand with Manu Feildel
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Ali Mau on her new memoir and her advocacy for sexual abuse survivors
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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How to cope with anxiety with Lance Burdett
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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How to find the funny in tough subjects with Pax Assadi
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Gloriavale survivor Theophila Pratt shares her story of resilience
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Marama Davidson on her breast cancer journey and returning to politics
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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How to handle the hustle life with Hayley Sproull
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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How to be Prime Minister with Christopher Luxon
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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How to entertain this Christmas with Chelsea Winter
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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How to master The Block and home renovations with Scott Cam
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Mea Motu on surviving domestic violence - and choosing to forgive
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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How to be a great CEO with Rhiannon McKinnon
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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How to live an adventurous life with Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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How to get through a health crisis with Barry Soper
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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How to run an ethical brothel with Antonia Murphy
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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How to talk about your mental health with Sir John Kirwan
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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How to own your health issues with Susie Ferguson
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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How to make the rural move with Matt Chisholm
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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How to find dignity in death with 'Coffin Confessor' Bill Edgar
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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How to know when to quit with Jay Jay Feeney
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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How not to be typecast with Antonia Prebble
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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The key to career longevity with Eric Idle
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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How to be ahead of the game with Ric Salizzo
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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How to hold your own opinions with Ryan Bridge
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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How to support the neurodivergent with Sonia Gray
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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How to get on the property ladder with Ed McKnight
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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How to succeed in business and find love with Theresa Gattung
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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How to find meaningful outcomes with Kanoa Lloyd
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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How to have a less punishing life with Matt Heath
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May 25, 2024 |
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How to be straight up with Niva Retimanu
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May 18, 2024 |
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How to find your own path with Suzanne Heywood
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May 11, 2024 |
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How to connect with kids with Jason Gunn
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May 04, 2024 |
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How to fix healthcare with Adam Kay
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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How to move on from bad times with Dame Susan Devoy
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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How to enjoy ageing with Judy Bailey
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Should you consider bariatric surgery with Lloyd Burr
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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How to fight for your family with Rev. Frank Ritchie
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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How to rock the boat with Leo Molloy
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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How to live adventurously with Jack Tame
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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How to improve your sex life and relationships with Morgan Penn
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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How to be a community leader with Dave Letele
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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How to be in the public eye with Amanda Luxon
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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How to thrive in your industry with Chris Parker
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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How to heal through food with Two Raw Sisters
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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How to be an entrepreneur with Jamie Beaton
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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How to find your calm with Dai Henwood
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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How to survive in business with Kathryn Wilson
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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How to adapt to the digital age with Sean Topham
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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How to take charge with Robyn Malcolm
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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How to hold people accountable with Heather du Plessis-Allan
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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How to live authentically with Paul Henry
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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How not to be scammed with Nigel Latta
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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How to grieve with Dr Lucy Hone
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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How to be financially independent with Te Kahukura Boynton
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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How to be positive with Anita Wigl'it
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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How to have a good work ethic with Dame Julie Christie
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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How to be ambitious and find success with Sir John Key
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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How to set goals with Sir Michael Hill
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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How to make relationships work with MAFS star John Aiken
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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How not to compromise yourself with Cassie Roma
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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How to thrive as you get older with Tina Cross
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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How not to drink with Guyon Espiner
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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How to stay positive in the face of difficult times with Jacqui Maguire
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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How to talk to politicians with Barry Soper
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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How to be an LGBTQ+ ally with Hugo Grrrl and Miss Geena
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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How to stand up for yourself with Matty McLean
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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How to talk to teens - and what they want from adults
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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How to start a business with Max Key
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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How to advocate for change with Rachel Smalley
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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How to become an actor with Graham McTavish
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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How to navigate the property market with Chris Farhi
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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How to lose weight and stay healthy with Simon Gault
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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How to tackle middle age with Maia Jackman and Dr Michele Cox
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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How to respond to crime with Mike Bush
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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How to respond to conspiracy theorists with Dylan Reeve
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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How to help those fighting cancer with Lorna Subritzky
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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How to master social media with Tom Sainsbury
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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How to live away from family with Bree Tomasel
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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How to get people voting with Phil Goff
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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How to change your career with Kieran Read
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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How to get the most from your home reno with Alice and Caleb Pearson
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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How to respect Māori culture with Oriini Kaipara
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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How to educate our kids with Dr Michelle Dickinson
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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How to be opinionated with Kerre Woodham
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Trailer - Ask Me Anything
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Aug 26, 2022 |