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The Next Bit with Hannah McQueen

Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit.

Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age.

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The Next Bit with Hannah McQueen

Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit.

Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age.

What is The Next Bit? 

Hosted by Hannah McQueen, The Next Bit is a podcast designed to help New Zealanders feel confident, informed and supported as they age — and to help families navigate the journey together. 

Real stories. Real talk. Practical advice you can use. 

Whether you’re planning your own next chapter, supporting ageing parents, or simply wanting to stay independent for as long as possible, you’re in the right place. 

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Meet your host Hannah McQueen 

Hannah McQueen isn’t your typical health or senior-care leader — she’s a proven disruptor who built a nationwide financial coaching brand from the ground up. What began as a personal mission to escape mortgage debt grew into a full-blown movement, empowering thousands of New Zealanders and transforming lives.

Today, Hannah brings that same entrepreneurial fire, strategic rigor, and conviction to Brightly and The Next Bit, applying her experience to re-imagining what it means to age well. She has built successful alternatives to entrenched systems, and her strong media presence and trusted public profile give her a platform to share clarity, credibility, and straight-talking insight. 

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Meet your host Hannah McQueen 

Hannah McQueen isn’t your typical health or senior-care leader — she’s a proven disruptor who built a nationwide financial coaching brand from the ground up. What began as a personal mission to escape mortgage debt grew into a full-blown movement, empowering thousands of New Zealanders and transforming lives.

Today, Hannah brings that same entrepreneurial fire, strategic rigor, and conviction to Brightly and The Next Bit, applying her experience to re-imagining what it means to age well. She has built successful alternatives to entrenched systems, and her strong media presence and trusted public profile give her a platform to share clarity, credibility, and straight-talking insight. 

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