Meet the Barista: Luke Roberts, Crave Café
Leaving school, Luke Roberts knew the university path wasn’t for him. As a people person who enjoys new social interactions every day, the hospitality…
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Meet the Barista: Gareth Hamilton, The Batch Café
A born-and-bred Stewart Islander, Gareth Hamilton was always more interested in fishing than coffee – although plenty of pots were brewed in the wheelhouse…
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Meet the Barista: Alaskia Hansen, Fusee Rouge Café
Living in Central Otago for the past eight years, Alaskia Hansen has gained some great opportunities. The 22-year-old began working at just 14 in…
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Meet the Barista: Matt Ross, Mt Zion Coffee
Creative at heart, Matt Ross was drawn to the versatility of coffee. Ross is Owner and Head Barista at Mt Zion Coffee in Tauranga,…
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Meet the Barista: Julie van der Matt, Scroggin
Since she was young, Julie van der Matt has wanted to own a café. In the beginning, the idea stemmed from wanting to bake…
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Meet the Barista: Dody Al-Fayed, Williams Eatery
Barista Dody Al-Fayed first drank coffee at the age of 11 – dark and black with a lot of sugar. Al-Fayed has been making…
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Meet the Barista: Sarah Carr, Hello Sunday
Front of House Manager at Hello Sunday, Sarah Carr has always loved making others smile. Her passion for bringing joy to others meant working…
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Meet the Barista: Riley Grey, Mister D Dining
No two days are the same for Riley Grey as Head Barista at Mister D Dining in Napier. Originally from Wellington, Grey became a…
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Meet the Barista: Vanita Dayal, Betsy
Modern deli, Betsy feels right at home in easy-going Island Bay. The local hotspot offers healthy, fresh, seasonal food and makes just about everything…
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Meet the Barista: Gerson Parlindungan, The Cozy Corner
Gerson Parlindungan was born and raised in the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia. In 2014, aged 18, he migrated to New Zealand to study Hospitality…
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Meet the Barista: Barbara Griffin, Provisions
Barbara Griffin is Café Manager and Head Barista at Provisions Café of Arrowtown. Griffin trained as a chef, and worked in hotels in Queenstown…
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Meet the Barista: Victoria Straight, Sime’s Kitchen
Victoria Straight fuels her love for making coffee at Kaikoura’s Sime’s Kitchen. The 23 year-old Health Science student got her hospitality start making coffee…
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