Blair Ashdowne is the owner and director of Christchurch business Heat Pumps Now.  We talk about his business philosophies and what makes Heat Pumps Now different to other businesses, including the way he selects his staff and the focus on community and social engagement.  We also spend some time talking about the professional and personal impact of the business nearly going under a couple of years ago and how things turned around. 

We also go into emotionally challenging spaces around losing a son during pregnancy.

This is a conversation full of heartbreak and hope.

Find Blair at:

Website: heatpumpsnow.co.nz 

Facebook: facebook.com/HeatPumpsNOW/

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If you need further support around mental well-being, here are some support avenues in New Zealand:

Depression.org.nz

Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected]

Healthline – 0800 611 116 – to get help from a registered nurse 24/7.

Lifeline – 0800 543 354

Depression and Anxiety Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions)

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)