The Wellington Phoenix are aiming to break their NZ derby duck this weekend as Auckland FC comes to town.  

The Phoenix lost all three derby games last year, culminating in a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of their opponents at Mt Smart. 

Defender Lukas Kelly-Heald joined Piney to discuss the importance of the Phoenix claiming their first win over the Auckland team.  

“We’re really looking forward to an unbeaten start to the season.” 

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The Wellington Phoenix are aiming to break their NZ derby duck this weekend as Auckland FC comes to town. &nbsp;
The Phoenix lost all three derby games last year, culminating in a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of their opponents at Mt Smart.&nbsp;
Defender Lukas Kelly-Heald joined Piney to discuss the importance of the Phoenix claiming their first win over the Auckland team. &nbsp;
“We’re really looking forward to an unbeaten start to the season.”&nbsp;
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

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Lukas Kelly-Heald: Wellington Phoenix defender ahead of the derby against Auckland FC

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 January.

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 11 January. 
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 11 January 2026 

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International sports coaching expert and author Wayne Goldsmith joined Jason Pine to give advice on keeping New Years resolutions... if you haven't already broken them. 

Goldsmith said, "I think way too many people are looking for a magic key or a secret trick or a poster or something that's going to change and revolutionise their life instead of just saying, 'nah, let's get going'."

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International sports coaching expert and author Wayne Goldsmith joined Jason Pine to give advice on keeping New Years resolutions... if you haven't already broken them.&nbsp;
Goldsmith said, "I think way too many people are looking for a magic key or a secret trick or a poster or something that's going to change and revolutionise their life instead of just saying, 'nah, let's get going'."
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Wayne Goldsmith: Global sports performance consultant on keeping New Years resolutions

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In October 2025 Karl Budge was appointed as the new Blues CEO. 

Budge has previously served as the CEO of the ASB Classic, and been involved in the New Zealand Olympic Committee, SailGP, and the New Zealand Rugby Board. 

He joined Jason Pine to chat about plans and strategies for the Blues in 2026. 

On his relationship with other Rugby Union CEO's Budge said, "there's 80% that we get on like a house on fire, and want to collaborate and work together, and then there's 20% that we want to flog each other - and I quite like that dynamic."

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In October 2025 Karl Budge was appointed as the new Blues CEO.&nbsp;
Budge has previously served as the CEO of the ASB Classic, and been involved in the New Zealand Olympic Committee, SailGP, and the New Zealand Rugby Board.&nbsp;
He joined Jason Pine to chat about plans and strategies for the Blues in 2026.&nbsp;
On his relationship with other Rugby Union CEO's Budge said, "there's 80% that we get on like a house on fire, and want to collaborate and work together, and then there's 20% that we want to flog each other - and I quite like that dynamic."
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Karl Budge: New Blues CEO chats strategies and plans for 2026

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Lukas Kelly-Heald: Wellington Phoenix defender ahead of the derby against Auckland FC

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