In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim speak with Claire Waghorn, Sustainable Transition Lead at Christchurch International Airport, about driving real change in one of the hardest industries to decarbonise.

Claire shares her journey from politics to tackling aviation emissions head-on, helping cut the airport’s operational footprint by 92% and building it into a future-focused energy hub. From navigating public perception to embracing the small wins, Claire offers honest insights into how progress happens through action, not perfection.

Hit play to hear how smart strategy, and persistence can shift even the most complex systems  🔋🌍 

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Colin Mansbridge, CEO of the Crusaders rugby team. Colin shares his unconventional journey into sports leadership, insights into how the Crusaders build a high-performing culture rooted in connection, identity, and good people. From leading a major brand refresh to balancing business sustainability with elite performance, Colin reveals what it takes to guide a legacy organisation in modern times. 

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, purpose-driven branding, and why culture is more than a buzzword...it’s a game-changer  🙌 

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim sit down with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods - a Canterbury-based company redefining how we grow and consume protein.

From global food industry experience to leading a high-impact agritech startup, Ross discusses innovation, efficient execution, and reshaping Canterbury’s farming future with Rubisco 🌾

Hit play to discover how Leaft Foods is changing the way the world eats... one leaf at a time 🌍

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim chat with young entrepreneur Oakley Inkersell, who left university to launch a car detailing business that’s now cleaned nearly 1,500 vehicles and built a TikTok following of 40,000+.

Oakley shares how he turned content creation into a powerful business tool, built a loyal local audience, and learned that simple, authentic videos often perform best 🎯. With honesty about the grind, discipline (literally tattooed on his wrist), and lessons learned, Oakley opens up about the reality of running a business.

Listen now for real talk on building something bold from the ground up 💥 

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, Hannah and Tim chat with Flip Grater, a musician, author, and owner of Greater Goods (now GG Bistro), a plant-based bistro in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Flip shares how a personal mission to live more sustainably sparked a business idea that grew from home experiments to a hospitality venture. She discusses brand evolution, navigating shifting consumer perceptions of plant-based food, and how creating an values-driven business helps GG Bistro thrive-even in a tough economic climate. 

🎧 Tune in to hear Flip’s story and insights on purpose-led business. 

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company Podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Peri Drysdale, a Canterbury-born entrepreneur and sustainability pioneer. Peri shares her inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to creating Untouched World, a globally recognised sustainable clothing brand. She opens up about the challenges of building a business with sustainability at its core, navigating early struggles as a female entrepreneur, and staying true to her vision even when faced with tough decisions.

A conversation filled with insights on purpose-driven business and the power of sticking to your mission. Tune in now!  🎧 

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim chat with Sakthi Ranganathan, founder of JIX Reality. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur,” Sakthi shares how a Christchurch hackathon sparked his journey into emerging tech and how JIX has grown into a company delivering innovation as a service across industries-from AI to XR.

He opens up about his migration to New Zealand on the day of the Christchurch 2011 earthquake, the support he found in Christchurch’s startup ecosystem, and how he landed global clients from his base in Ōtautahi 🌏 

🎧 Tune in for insights on tech, resilience, and innovation.

In this episode of Business Canterbury's Bold Company podcast, hosts Hannah and Tim interview 🚀 Mark Rocket, CEO of Kea Aerospace - the only high-altitude flight company based in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mark shares his journey from co-founding Rocket Lab to leading Kea Aerospace, which recently flew a solar-powered aircraft to 56,000 feet. He also reveals an exciting personal milestone 🌌. We talk aerospace innovation, the realities of scaling in NZ, and what it means to build a space ecosystem from the South Island.

🎧 Tune in now for an episode that’s truly out of this world.

In this episode of “Bold Company” by Business Canterbury, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with Harriet, Co-Founder of Forewinds, a Canterbury founded golf clothing company... that she runs with her Mum, Liz!  ⛳ From initial surveys to building a dedicated following, their journey showcases resilience and innovation in meeting niche market demands. 

Tune in to hear their inspiring story of passion, perseverance, and community support driving their success in the Canterbury business landscape.

In this episode of Business Canterbury's "Bold Company" podcast, hosts Hannah and Vaughan sit down with a local legend, Jason Gunn ⭐In this episode, Jase shares how storytelling—from television to social media—plays a pivotal role in connecting with audiences and shaping business success. He also gives us a peek into his latest venture, Easily Said. 

Funny, raw and a reminder of how important human connection is for all forms of storytelling. Enjoy!