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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together.

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Nespresso's very own New Zealand Market Director; Andrew Bowring to discuss the journey of Nespresso coffee from its origin to why it's become such a morning, social ritual both at home and in the office, as an opportunity to strengthening workplace engagement and human connection in a post-COVID culture and environment.

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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together.

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Dan Mclaughlin; the co-founder and managing director of Scapegrace to explore Scapegrace’s journey of growth and expansion that took them to being one of New Zealand's most recognisable premium spirits brands, and how coffee can strengthen workplace culture and connection, acting as an icebreaker, and the role it has in building success in a business. 

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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together.

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Co-Founder Nicola Taylor to talk about how the coffee machine has become the modern equivalent of the office water cooler. A space where informal conversations happen, new ideas emerge and creativity flourishes outside of traditional meetings.

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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together.

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Greig Brebner & Todd Graydon to explore the journey behind their globally recognised brand, Blunt. From building a product that redefines a daily essential to navigating the challenges of Covid and what came after.  

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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. 

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Toni and Christina Sills to chat about the growth, change and culture of their recognisable brand and what it's like to work with family.

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In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together.

In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Portia Lawrence and Gavin Hunt to chat how coffee plays an important role in Signature Homes’ culture, creating informal moments for people to connect, share ideas, and strengthen relationships across the business. These everyday interactions reflect the company’s family-focused, people-first approach, where collaboration, continuous improvement, and a sense of belonging are central to how they work. 

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More than 50 years later, LRDG veteran Ian Judge’s memories of the ill-fated campaign in the Greek Islands emphasize the real life impact of political decisions. New Zealand SAS acknowledge the legacy of the LRDG and former Defence Minister Judith Collins reveals the impact of New Zealand special forces units today. 

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German commander Erwin Rommel seems to have the upper hand, pushing the Allies back into Egypt. But the LRDG – often working hand in hand with the SAS – help strike a series of crucial blows.

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Watch the short film featuring footage shot by members of the LRDG here: www.nzherald.co.nz/desertpirates

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A successful operation deep in Italian territory brings the LRDG and Free French forces in Chad together. Getting home is tricky though – a man from Taihape makes an extraordinary barefoot journey over hundreds of miles in the desert.

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Watch the short film featuring footage shot by members of the LRDG here: www.nzherald.co.nz/desertpirates

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Cairo, July 1940: British desert explorer Ralph Bagnold sets up a unit to raid and gather intelligence behind enemy lines. Ninety New Zealand soldiers from farming and mechanical backgrounds are selected to serve under four British officers.

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Watch the short film featuring footage shot by members of the LRDG here: www.nzherald.co.nz/desertpirates

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