No 8 Wire Johanna van Aalst

Its 2020  and in times of turmoil we are often faced with the question of what's really important to us. Some make the leap of change while others hunker down and grip onto their life rafts. 

Reuben expanded his vision and decided to go really big with his purpose by entering politics.

He has been successfully producing some of our longest running and most popular television series for many years.  So considering moving from behind the screen to in front of it, making a stand for the people of Selwyn District was a very considered and heartfelt decision.

 He explains why its important to him, what he stands for and why he chose Selwyn District. 

This is the extraordinary story of Auckland developer Mat Peters. 

Drop out University student to big time property developer, Lamborghini owner, parenthood, then bankruptcy. 

Losing $30 million and everything he owned in the GFC. 

This is Mats inspiring story on humility, rebuilding and finding purpose. 

Its a story to share with those you know who find themselves in a corner and need guidance on navigating their way through and back again.

Introducing Emma Mettrick from our busiest and favourite restaurant 27 Steps. She and Paul have worked hard to build this amazing and very successful restaurant. Set in a heritage building it is a favourite amongst locals and features in all the travel guides as a 'must eat here'. Then Covid came and  the place shut down almost overnight.

We talk about their passion for food and service, how hard it was to lay off staff and specifically how the lockdown has made them focus on their roots. 

If you are in hospitality this is a great story that lets you know you are not in this alone and offers you advice on regrouping, finding your passion again and winning your customers back.

Mike Hart CEO of Sierra Energy has cleverly added new technology to old mechanisms and created a blast furnace burning at twice the heat of a volcano, creating Hydrogen that we can use to fly aeroplanes, run cars & power plants. 

Within generations we can see the complete elimination of new and existing landfills.

Listen Up! 

Zero harm emissions. Thats right ZERO! And no batteries needed. Cars using this new hydrogen cell technology are already in production.

He's already doing it. He has the support of the big guys,  R. Branson, B. Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg and now its up to the rest of us to make it happen.

Also for those who need the inspiration from someone who has grown a start up to international scale, listen out for his advice to shortcut your way to success. If he could 'do over' this is how he would do it!

Enjoy!

A conversation with Prue Younger the CEO of the NZ Forest Industry Contractors Association of NZ. 

We talk about addressing mental health during Covid Lockdown, creating a powerful industry collective, a little on women in forestry  and her thoughts on the future of the industry. 

It was a pleasure to talk to Prue who is excited about the opportunities within forestry for young people and passionate about leading a sector through the current economic challenges.

This is a story with equal amounts of inspiration  and education. I talk to Johnny Moore from Smash Palace, the busy and popular outdoor bar in central Christchurch New Zealand.  Johnny and Family owned a very popular live venue and bar in central Christchurch which was destroyed in the 2011 earthquakes. Johnny, in the bar at the time survived the building collapse and rebuilt the business with a new profile and audience. In this interview he talks about the emotional challenges, his passion for hospitality and what made all the difference in being able to get back into business quickly and successfully. We talk about the current Lockdown during this Covid 19 pandemic and what the future might look like for them.