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RNZ News
3 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
Feature interview: Dame Jacinda Ardern
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern rose to global prominence as a leader who spoke the language of empathy in a world increasingly fluent in outrage. She won admiration as only the second woman in history to have a baby while leading a government and for her response to the Christchurch Mosque attacks. But she also faced criticism over the COVID lockdowns and unmet promises on progressive reforms. She joined Jesse for a rare interview on Afternoons. Rt. Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern sits down with RNZ Afternoons Jesse Mulligan for an interview about her life in and out of politics. Photo: Composite image / RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
NZ Herald
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Everything Jesse Mulligan Wore To Present The Aotearoa Music Awards 2025
Viva 's dining out editor Jesse Mulligan had the honour of presenting this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, a role that requires a coterie of beautiful outfits. He teamed up with stylist Sarah Stuart for a parade of New Zealand-designed looks for the evening. I'm better known for food than fashion, but
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards For Excellence
Hospitality New Zealand has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence, recognising the country's leading individuals and businesses in hospitality and accommodation. The announcement comes ahead of the highly anticipated HNZ25 conference, set to take place at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre on 10 and 11 June. This year's event, themed 'Thriving Together,' will bring the industry together to celebrate collaboration, leadership, and resilience. 'The calibre of this year's finalists speaks volumes about the talent and tenacity driving our industry,' says Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand. 'Each one reflects the energy, care, and creativity that hospitality in Aotearoa is known for. The Awards for Excellence are our opportunity to acknowledge those individuals and businesses who are raising the bar through their commitment to excellence, and we're proud to recognise their impact and celebrate their success.' Finalists this year include familiar venues and individuals from Craggy Range and Hotel Britomart, and new entrants from TALA, The Church Pub and Peekaboo Backyard Eatery. The finalists' ongoing contributions to innovation, sustainability, and outstanding service have earned them national recognition. The range of nominees showcases the depth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to elevate New Zealand's hospitality sector. The awards will be presented over two evenings at HNZ25. On Tuesday 10 June, the People's Awards for Excellence, proudly supported by DB, recognises outstanding individuals, from emerging talent and inspirational leaders. On Wednesday 11 June, with Radio NZ's Jesse Mulligan hosting, the Lion Hospitality Business Awards will spotlight venues who are setting the standard in innovation, sustainability, customer experience, and overall excellence. Craig Baldie, Managing Director of Lion New Zealand, shared his congratulations: 'We're proud to once again sponsor these awards and celebrate the outstanding operators who deliver world-class hospitality across Aotearoa. These finalists represent the very best of our industry. Their passion, innovation and commitment to excellence continue to set the standard and lead our sector into a thriving future. It's a privilege to support and recognise those who are making such a positive impact in their communities and in hospitality as a whole. Congratulations to all of this year's finalists on this well-earned recognition.' Matt Wilson, Managing Director at DB Breweries, says, 'We're incredibly proud to back the People's Awards for Excellence this year. These finalists represent the heart of hospitality - the people - and it's a privilege to celebrate those who go above and beyond every day to create unforgettable experiences for their customers and communities. Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to celebrating with you all next month.' The finalists' announcement sets the stage for an exciting HNZ25, where hundreds of industry professionals will gather to connect, learn, and celebrate excellence across the sector.
Otago Daily Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Cheese rolls for RNZ's Dunedin visit
RNZ presenter Jesse Mulligan (right) talks to Highlander Jona Nareki at the isite visitor centre in the Octagon yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH This was not your ordinary radio studio. But for RNZ's Afternoons presenter Jesse Mulligan, hosting yesterday's show in the Dunedin isite was an opportunity to right a wrong. The presenter made headlines earlier this month when trying to call the Dunedin isite as part of a weekly segment when he randomly calls an information centre around New Zealand with the goal of learning more about the town or city in question. When he attempted to call Dunedin, the lines were occupied. So why not bring the show to the isite? Mr Mulligan told the Otago Daily Times yesterday it was "entirely" his idea to host it at the Dunedin isite, and he did not worry too much about the logistics. "I was horrified by the idea that anyone might have got in trouble or felt at all guilty or bad about just doing their job, which is really what happened when I called for the first time. "So it was easy for us to decide to come down here and show Dunedin a bit of love." Mr Mulligan hosted a special all-Dunedin themed show, talking to sportsmen, musicians, business and conservation leaders from the city. "It was actually pretty seamless, but I'm a radio presenter, so everything's always seamless for me. "I just show up and all the hard work is being done, I'm embarrassed to say." Interview subjects included The NZ Brush Company owner Hadleigh McPherson, Super Rugby Highlanders co-captain Hugh Renton, Dunedin reviewer and broadcaster Pat Brittenden and the Wildlife Hospital Trust manager Jordana Whyte. "Dunedin's got a really strong brand, and everyone knows what it's all about. So, I'm not an expert on marketing, but today I've seen the Dunedin that I've been promised, which is beautiful and kind and cultural and interesting." It also included him savouring culinary delights such as Patti's & Cream's special clam-and-tomato flavoured ice cream, and cheese rolls. Mr Mulligan, who also moonlights as a food reviewer, preferred the latter. "I talked about cheese rolls a lot, as you do as an Aucklander who hosts a TV and a radio show. "You know, we're always chatting about cheese rolls, but actually I don't believe that I've ever tried one before, so that made me pretty happy." Mr Mulligan said he would happily host the show in Dunedin again if he had the chance. "Of course, we're a national taxpayer-funded radio station, so we can't be shown to be playing favourites towards Dunedin, but any chance I get, I come down. "I was invited to host the New Year's celebrations in the Octagon, and I really enjoyed doing that."
Otago Daily Times
12-05-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Mulligan bringing show to city after cold call
Jesse Mulligan. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON After failing to grab the spotlight, Dunedin's isite will be centre stage when a national radio show comes to town. RNZ's Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan will broadcast from the city's visitor information centre next week, the host revealed on air yesterday. Host Jesse Mulligan called the city's visitor information centre last week as part of a weekly segment when he randomly calls an information centre around New Zealand with the goal of learning more about the town or city in question. However, when it was Dunedin's turn to take the cold call, Mr Mulligan was stymied. He said he was "looking for some help with some local attractions" and when he was told the isite was busy, he decided to call Whangārei instead. The reaction on social media was not positive. Failing to take the call was seen as a missed opportunity to promote the city to a national audience. Some said it was embarrassing Mr Mulligan had been "stymied by bureaucracy". "He won't be the only one who got the runaround," one said. Yesterday, on his show, Mr Mulligan said he was "fine" with the way the call was handled. "No-one's obligated to talk to me in the afternoon. "Everyone's got better things to do, people are busy — I had no problem with it. "But the Otago Daily Times ran a story saying it was a giant missed opportunity for Dunedin. "I felt very bad about the people who'd been on the phone with me, feeling any sense of guilt about not putting me through, getting flack. "So, we want to try and start a bit of a healing process with Dunedin." "After some intense negotiations with Dunedin stakeholders", the entire show would be broadcast live from the Dunedin isite next Monday. "Finally, Dunedin will get its time in the sun. "My thanks to our team of producers behind the scenes who have organised for that to happen." This time there would be plenty of opportunities for visitor information staff to talk up attractions and other opportunities for visitors. "Also, I've just checked the price of flights from Auckland to Dunedin, and I'm announcing this now before management have a chance to backtrack once they've seen how much it's going to cost," he said. — APL
