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Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays. It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking. If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio. With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also ...
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Anyone who has ever been on a package tour with a group of strangers who soon become friends, and passed time swapping stories with them, would instantly identify with this timeless classic of English literature. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer recounts twenty different stories recounted by a diverse group of pilgrims who gather at The Tabard Inn in Southwark, near London, before setting out for the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The Host of the inn proposes that they entert ...
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Is the Anglican tradition more Reformed, more Lutheran, or a true Via Media? In Episode 4 of The Canterbury Trails, hosts Jared Lovell and C.J. Engel talk about the influence of Lutheran theology on early Anglican theological development. To better understand this important subject, Jared and C.J. welcome their special guest Jesse Nigro, classical …
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Already, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is looking ahead to whenever a ceasefire might happen in Ukraine and has said that, if or when it does, he’d be happy to send troops in to keep the peace. It was too early for PM Christopher Luxon to confirm the Government's interest in sending troops to Ukraine once there’s a ceasefire during his regula…
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In Daniel chapter 6, we encounter the well-known story of Daniel in the lion's den. This passage, familiar to many, challenges us to look beyond its surface and see the profound lessons it offers. As we explore this chapter, we see Daniel's unwavering integrity and trust in God, even in life-threatening danger. The narrative unfolds in a new kingdo…
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When I saw Brian Tamaki on the news last night, he looked more pompous than ever. Pompous - not pious. Because he was the one who instructed his so-called followers to disrupt that drag artist’s kids show and protest at the Auckland Rainbow Parade at the weekend. From the pictures I’ve seen, both of those events looked pretty ugly. His idea. Under …
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Sam jumps on the podcast with Shebu to share how God has made him, his journey through life, and the grief he experienced when he lost his mum and also making one of the top kid's podcasts. And in all of this, he shares the truth of Who God is, How God has shaped him and in light of that, how it shapes how he lives. In this podcast, we discuss ADHD…
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I’m starting to wonder whether it was just a fluke that we managed to build things like the big hydro dams back in the day without them falling over. Without them falling apart. Cracking under the pressure. Because, when you consider achievements like that, it makes it laughable that we don’t seem to be capable anymore of really simple stuff like f…
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Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined in studio by National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Tracey McLellan. They discussed yesterday’s supermarket announcement: does the Government really believe another player will enter the scene, or is it all just talk? Why has some mental health funding been redistributed when New Zealand continues to …
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John MacDonald was joined by Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger for a chat about the biggest issues concerning residents. Christchurch City Councillors have adopted their Draft Annual Plan. It now proposes a 7.58% overall rates increase, down from the originally-drafted 8.93%. They achieved this not by cost cutting, as well as paying off less debt, res…
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Let me give a shout out to Christchurch City Councillor Melanie Coker, who has told her council colleagues that what they are doing by not paying-off debt to keep the rates rise this year lower and then stinging us with an even bigger increase next year, is misleading. That’s how she’s describing this smoke and mirrors way councillors are trimming-…
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Jared and CJ discuss the Anglo tradition in education, focusing mostly on the reforms of Alfred the Great. Join the discussion, and consider why our educational reform efforts today would benefit from the wisdom of a ninth century English king known most for his military victories. Image of Anglo-Saxon map By Hel-hama - Own work using:InkscapeSourc…
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If you thought Three Waters was a dog, how are you feeling now, with the news out today that the Christchurch City Council is looking at going all user pays on it when it comes to water? And this isn’t strictly a conversation about Christchurch. It’s a conversation about your philosophical position when it comes to water – something essential to al…
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A man of many stage names, Mark Lizotte, better known as Diesel, joined John MacDonald live from Australia for a chat. He’ll be taking to the stage in a couple of week’s time as a part of the line up for Selwyn Sounds. He and John talked about his career and it continuing to flourish with the release of new music and his pre-show habit of weather f…
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Whenever people used to bang on about Christopher Luxon being the next John Key —which, I think we all agree now, he isn’t— but whenever I used to hear that talk, I pooed-pooed it. All because of what the two of them did before they got into politics. And the fact that Luxon isn’t another John Key is why we’ve got two new political polls telling us…
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So the Government's doing all sorts of things to try and get rich migrants into the country - except one thing. Which it should be doing. Former immigration minister Stuart Nash was on Newstalk ZB this morning saying it's time to lift the ban on foreigners buying houses. And I agree with him. The so-called 'golden visa' the Government announced yes…
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After all his talk about asset sales, David Seymour has obviously been scratching his head like the rest of us, wondering what we’ve actually got left to sell. And he’s got Christchurch Airport in his sights. The Government —or the Crown— owns a 25% stake in the airport (which is the second largest in the country) and the ACT Party leader is saying…
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Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined in studio by Hamish Campbell and Reuben Davidson. David Seymour thinks the Crown should sell its share in the Christchurch City Airport – is it wise to sell off a profit-making asset? Eastgate Mall has made headlines for its crime this week, as MP for Christchurch East, will Rueben be asking for m…
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Be very nervous. That’s my advice regarding the Government’s big re-set for state housing provider Kāinga Ora. Don’t get me wrong. Some of the stuff it’s doing makes perfect sense. But, overall, there’s potential for it to be a real cluster. Let’s start with the positives, though. It seemed to me that, under Labour, Kāinga Ora had become some sort …
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I tell you what, I am almost torn on this talk today about New Zealand pulling out of the Paris climate agreement. The one we’re signed up to along with a truckload of other countries - and which US president Donald Trump has just exited. In fact, here are the numbers: we are one of out of 193 countries that are signed up members. That’s 193 out of…
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What role (if any) should spiritual discipline, written prayers, and fasting play in the Christian life? What does the Anglican Way have to say about it? And what does a sixth-century Italian monk have to do with English Christianity? C.J. Engel and Jared Lovell talk about all this and more on Episode 2 of The Canterbury Trails. Image of Anglo-Saxo…
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Andy walks us through Daniel Chapter 4 as part of our Daniel series. Pride is something that impacts all of us, including the King of Babylon. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/Canterbury Gardens Community Church
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“There are dropkicks everywhere”. That's what someone said to me when we were talking about this situation around Eastgate Mall. This person I was talking to goes to Eastgate all the time and they were saying that they feel more nervous going to Riccarton Mall. And I agreed with them. Sometimes the atmosphere outside Riccarton Mall can be pretty th…
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Shebu caught up with Rob, who shared his story of God's grace in his life through the various seasons, from his faith journey growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family to his coming to know Jesus and even leaving QLD to live in Melbourne. Here is a short article that articulates the difference between the Christian faith and Jehovah's Witness belief…
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A mate was telling me last night how surprised he was that he was breath-tested by the police yesterday afternoon. If he’d been riding an e-scooter, though, he would have been waived straight through. If he’d been riding an e-scooter he also wouldn’t have been drug-tested. He also wouldn’t have had to have the thing registered like any other vehicl…
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In the first Politics Friday of 2025, John MacDonald was joined by Matt Doocey and Megan Woods to dig into some of the biggest political stories of the week. New data reveals that ACC paid out almost $15 million for e-scooter injuries last year, a nearly 50% increase on the year before – is it time for the businesses operating them to pay levies? W…
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I like to think that I care about the climate and climate change. Well, I know I care. But, like most of us —if I’m really honest— I’m all a bit token on it. Which might be why I’ve got absolutely no problem with Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones taking on the big banks for refusing to lend money to the fossil fuel industry. I’m not like some p…
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Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is in campaign mode after confirmation he's seeking a second term in October's elections. He'll battle Councillor Sara Templeton for the top job, the only other contender so far. In his first catch up of 2025, he discussed his motivations with John MacDonald, as well as thoughts on alcohol bylaws, changing speed limit…
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Generally speaking, when something isn’t making you any money, you try to get rid of it. That’s in business, especially. And it looks like that’s the approach National might want to take with state assets too. Christopher Luxon says he’s open to it, and I am too. To a point. And maybe not in the way Christopher Luxon is thinking. The Prime Minister…
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What do you think someone in their 40s is thinking about right now? I can think of a few things, and I bet it’s not retirement. Even though we’re being told today that that’s what someone in their 40s should be thinking about. But I bet they’re not. I reckon if someone is in their 40s and they’re a parent with kids at school, they’ll be cursing abo…
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Sometimes, amid challenges, it may be hard to see the hand of God. Yet Jesus is often in the midst of our trials. Shebu walks us through Daniel Chapter 3 Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/Canterbury Gardens Community Church
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Shebu begins our series in the Old Testament Book called Daniel. He asks us to consider the perspective from which we look at life. In particular, as we live in this world. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/Canterbury Gardens Community Church
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Do you know what the most pointless piece of road safety advice is? Drive to the conditions. I get it and it’s well-meaning. But it’s pointless. A waste of breath. Because some people are incapable of doing it. And it would seem from some of the reports in the past 24 hours about those two buses which went off the road yesterday on the Twizel-Tekap…
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Sam is the founder and CEO of a global air Conditioning company. He and his family attend CGCC, and Shebu sat down with Sam to discuss how our faith in Jesus shapes our everyday lives, particularly in our workplaces. For Sam, serving Jesus goes beyond just the Sunday. He discusses his journey of faith, seminary and endeavouring to live a life where…
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If you think the violence action plan announced by the Government yesterday has no relevance to your life - think again. It’s one of many plans that are part of this overall 25-year strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. The big strategy was launched in 2021, which means it’s got about 22 years to run. It’s got a big price tag t…
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Even as a scooter rider, I think these motorcyclists who are kicking up a fuss about their ACC levies going through the roof don’t have a leg to stand on. It’s quite possible too that the motorbike guys will think that someone who rides a 2-stroke Vespa isn’t even a real motorcyclist. And they’re free to think that, but even though the ACC levy is …
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A regular weekly contributor to the show up until last year, Gerry Brownlee is finishing his first full year as Speaker of the House. Brownlee joined John MacDonald to reflect on his year amid the continuing drama in Parliament. He says has been a very democratic year in the chamber. When elected to the position this time last year, Brownlee said i…
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When Finance Minister Nicola Willis said “I have delivered” yesterday —after announcing the Government’s so-called plan for the Cook Strait ferries— what she really meant was: “I’ve had a gutsful of this lot fighting over it and I’m out.” She was throwing her arms in the air because she’s had enough of NZ First and ACT squabbling over what should h…
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