RECORDED ON: 1/08/24 Irenie How is an artist who explores a diverse array of disciplines, subjects, and media. She is deeply observant and uses her art to engage with, represent, and interpret the world, reflecting both individual and collective experiences within the time and places in which we live. With a strong connection to her…

RECORDED 23/07/24Elliot Millar is a multifaceted artist who produces drum and bass music, DJs, and plays drums. With a deep-rooted musical background, he began playing drums at a very young age. Throughout his life, journeying through high school to jazz school and beyond, he has always stayed true to his passion for music. From early…

Recorded: 2/07/2025 Matt Johnson founded ‘Dig the Gig’ in 2021, a university band competition that uses a decibel reader to determine the victor based on audience applause. Bands compete regionally in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland over three heats, followed by a semi-final and final round. The winners of the regional finals then battle it…

Date recorded: 25/06/2024 Joshua’s vintage clothing store, Booteek, offers a wide variety of vintage clothing items carefully selected to ensure that each item has a story to tell. Eco-conscious customers appreciate the sustainability aspect of buying second-hand clothing, reducing waste and rejecting the prevailing culture of fast fashion. Nostalgia seekers are delighted to find clothing…

Kezia Rodden, the owner of Brix Therapy, has post graduate qualifications and experience in mental health and interventions, with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and anxiety symptoms. Kezia specialises in LEGO® Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, two innovative approaches. LEGO® Based Therapy utilizes LEGO® bricks to develop communication, problem-solving, and social…

Barry Lynch is the co-founder of V-Quest, an innovative software tool aimed at simplifying the decarbonisation process for new constructions. Designed with compatibility in mind, V-Quest works flawlessly within popular design software platforms such as Revit, ArchiCad, and SketchUp. It offers users instant access to critical data, including the relationships between cost, carbon footprint, and…

Recorded on: 18 April, 2024 Marcus Shaw is the owner of Business Mastery, using the actionCOACH framework to deliver on three specialist areas; 1:1 Business coaching, an Accountability Program and Behavioural Intelligence. Marcus helps business owners scale their profits without sacrificing their time, offering a wealth of genuine insights and tangible tools to put to…

Recorded on: 4 April, 2024 Ghostcat is a scratch build artist that makes scale reproductions ranging from miniature VCR cassettes to freight carriages and filthy dumpsters. His upcoming exhibition Ghosts on Every Corner will showcase a collection of 10 iconic Christchurch pre-quake buildings. Along with the exhibition, Ghostcat will collaborate with art historian Reuben Woods…

Kieran Haymes Co-founded Photosynthesis and serves as its Director, a non-profit video and photographic studio dedicated to community and artistic endeavours. Together with his team, Kieran has amassed a range of equipment and developed a versatile space. This space actively hosts a diverse array of community projects, events, and artist residencies, bringing creativity and collaboration…