From growing up in the Himalayas to running one of Auckland's oldest pub, Sunny shares his journey, the toll eight years of CRL roadworks took on Albert Street businesses, and the work behind seven major retail crime reforms that have already helped drive an 85% drop in ram raids nationwide.

This week on the Chamber Business Podcast, Simon Bridges chats with Chris Bull, co-founder of Clarity Insurance Brokers. After 24 years in the insurance game, Chris shares why he and business partner Jason broke away from the corporate world to build a client-first broking business — and how staying proactive with claims is changing how Kiwis experience insurance 🛡️🎙️ 

DJ shares what life looks like after elite sport, and how the Athlete Leaders Network is helping athletes build support systems, grow leadership skills, and find their next chapter beyond the field.

"Surely I can do something for myself." That's the thought that struck Danika Cooper after seeing tourist pricing on black pearls in the Cook Islands. On this week's Chamber Business Podcast, Simon Bridges sits down with Danika to hear how that moment led to night classes in goldsmithing, a COVID pivot, and the birth of Danika Cooper Jewellery. 

What's the difference between a business that grows and one that stalls? In this episode, Jon Randles shares why picking just one to three things that actually move the needle, then having someone hold you accountable to them, changes everything. 

Kellie Beaumont, founder of Released, joins Simon Bridges to share how a chat with her mum in 2014 turned into a business helping tradies and small business owners get their back office sorted.

Kelly Beaumont, founder of Released, joins Simon Bridges to share how a chat with her mum in 2014 turned into a business helping tradies and small business owners get their back office sorted.

Corinna shares how Bizzy came to life after years working with major banks, why speed and transparency matter so much when businesses need capital, and how open banking is set to change the game for SMEs across New Zealand.