MTA Podcast Series: ’In the Fast Lane’

Former top-ranking police officer Lance Burdett talks about his involvement in the Tom Phillips case, running the witness protection scheme, protecting Prime Ministers Helen Clark and John Key and managing security at the Olympics. He also shares the long-term mental health effects of lockdown, mental resilience and conflict resolution advice - and why it’s ok to laugh at very bad things.

Former top-ranking police officer Lance Burdett talks about his involvement in the Tom Phillips case, running the witness protection scheme, protecting Prime Ministers Helen Clark and John Key and managing security at the Olympics. He also shares the long-term mental health effects of lockdown, mental resilience and conflict resolution advice - and why it’s ok to laugh at very bad things.

In a fast-paced, freewheeling chat, Green Party leader Chlӧe Swarbrick talks about her polarising career, the changing face of the party, scandals and headlines, and how she reconciles her environmental beliefs with the realities of air and road travel. Oh, and does she regret her famous “OK boomer” comment? Love her or hate her, listen to this entertaining chat to find out.

In a fast-paced, freewheeling chat, Green Party leader Chlӧe Swarbrick talks about her polarising career, the changing face of the party, scandals and headlines and how she reconciles her environmental beliefs with the realities of air and road travel. Oh and does she regret her famous “OK boomer” comment? Love her or hate her, listen to this entertaining chat to find out.

Welcome to MTA’s 'In the Fast Lane' podcast series! To launch, Head of Communications Simon Bradwell chats to Mike King about his revealing journey through mental health and addiction in an honest, entertaining chat. They spotlight the incredible work of I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday, helping thousands of young Kiwis access free counselling. Mike also offers actionable advice for everyone on how to support people with mental health issues and reveals what’s next for him.

In a fascinating, frank – and at times funny – conversation, Mike King and Simon Bradwell talk about Mike’s personal journey through mental health issues and addiction. The pair discuss the 'I Am Hope' and 'Gumboot Friday' charities that have helped thousands of young Kiwis with free counselling and advice. Mike shares advice for everyone, from parents to employers about how to support people with mental health issues. And to finish, the former funnyman talks about what’s next for him in life.