In this episode of the Growing Kiwis, Claire chats with Ben Woodgates, communications professional, community builder, and founder of Hello Hamilton. Ben shares his journey from growing up in Northland to building one of Hamilton’s most positive local communities, along with the experiences that shaped his passion for communication, connection and creating impact.

Together, they explore community, courage, resilience, the future of media, and why saying yes to opportunities can completely change the direction of your life. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about growth, people, purpose and building a life that feels meaningful and fun along the way.

Hello Hamilton