From the Resort #51 - Christopher Luxon - Leader of the NZ National Party27 May 2023The current favourite to win the next election in October NZ.Former CEO of Air NZ during the last decade. Speaks very well. Listen to what he see for NZ and what he wants to change from the current government.A few questions also answered.00:50:33
From the Resort #50 - Mark Harris - Managing Director Sothebys NZ24 May 2023From Sydney. Media advertising background.Music industry big experience with famous performers.Move to real estate over two decades ago moving to Queenstown NZDetailed analysis of real estate trends that Mark has seen over 20 years.Very informative.00:46:35
From the Resort#49 - Jose Gomes- Carlson Gracie BJJ Gym03 May 2023Great story about Jose.Born in Curitiba, Brazil.His thoughts on his career/ life progression.What sets Carlson Gracie from the others.BJJ misconceptions and benefits from joining a gym.The move the Queenstown and the future.Many other discussion as well.00:42:48
From the Resort #48 - Emily Rutherford - Kiwi Water Park27 April 2023Born and bred in QueenstownOver 15 different jobs from age 10-21From Wrapping lollies to Fergburger.Marketing Degree in Otago7 years overseas business ventures in the UKBack to Queenstown when Covid started.Kiwi Water Park great idea now 3 seasons in. Summer Park open in Cromwell.00:49:47
From the Resort #47 - Rebecca 'Becks' Hembrow.25 April 2023Originally from the UK. Brought up in a large family.Becks first made it to Queenstown nearly 20 years ago.Exceptional Technology & design skills.A teacher at Mount Aspiring College.Rotary Queenstown and now Cromwell.New Business ventures - Creative Workshops.Luma WorkshopsPodcast was 2 years co...00:40:33
From the Resort #46 - Anzac Day Edith Cavell Bridge25 April 2023A short Poem about Edith Cavell's story and its significance to our great bridge in Arthur's Point on Anzac Day00:04:04
From the Resort #45B - Tim Wilshire Midlife Crisis Edition (A short Poem)18 April 2023A poem written about my time in Queenstown, Rotary, Midlife Crisis00:04:14
From the Resort #45 - Sharon Fifield - Acting Chief Executive of Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce13 February 2023Fun to find out about Sharon Fifield.Very sporty at school.Graduated University - Marketing major.Started at Destination QT & AJ Hackett - Virtual BungeeWorked in the UK 5-6 yearsWorked in Melbourne for 8 years.Moved back to Arrowtown in 2019 to work with the Council.Took up opportunity to be th...00:45:26
From the Resort# 44 - Wendy van Lieshout - CEO - Active Adventures. member of Queenstown Business 'Chamber of Commerce' Board30 January 2023Born in the Netherlands - moved to ChCh at the age of 8.Go through career progression.Why when Queenstown?Travel Industry Expert and Leader.Always great to hear the stories of those in Queenstown and where they come from.00:45:56
From the Resort # 43 - Jo Finnigan - Hotel St Moritz GM and Queenstown Chamber Board Member.23 January 2023Find out the story about Jo.Born in the Waikato but grew up in Auckland.Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, NetballSame place (HSM) for over 22 years.How to navigate staffing numbers/ visas.00:46:33
