Women in Business | Kate Simmons, Foley Hospitality
For the past 20 years, Kate Simmons has been working with brands where storytelling has always been central, whether it be high-end fashion, airline…
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Women in Business | Claire Wilkinson, Springs Tavern
For seasoned hospitality professional Claire Wilkinson, the sense of community has made the difference in her latest role. The opening of The Springs Tavern…
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Women in Business | Fleur Blake, Baker of the Year 2025
Fleur Blake has long been a local and legendary baker for Woolworths, having spent more than 25 years perfecting her craft and skills. Currently…
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Women in Business | Cindy Moran
For the past three decades, Cindy Moran has worked throughout various roles in hospitality in every corner of the sector. Having joined the workforce…
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Women in Business | Gill French, The Blue Breeze Inn
Gill French always had the desire to travel from a very young age. She was sure this was due to all the travelling her…
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Women in Business | Brittany Yeng, Skrewball
For Brittany Yeng, the path to Skrewball was non-linear, but that is exactly at the heart of Skrewball’s ethos. Brittany Yeng started in chemistry,…
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Women in Business | Diana Katardzhieva
Diana Katardzhieva is a winemaker whose instinctive touch with the grape comes from her family heritage. A Bulgarian winemaker in New Zealand, Diana Katardzhieva,…
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Women in Business | Helen Dorresteyn, Clevedon Buffalo Co
Helen Dorresteyn said that her route to becoming a farmer was circuitous, stemming from the dream she had of living on a farm at…
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Women in Business | Clare van den Berg
Clare van den Berg has become one of Auckland’s most successful restauranteurs, with eateries such as Odettes and Daphnes in Ponsonby. Having completed a…
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Women in Business | Adriana Ferdian, Bali Nights
Adriana Ferdian has built a career by following her passions, from technology and software to hospitality. A tech product marketer by trade, Adriana Ferdian…
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS | PATSY BASS, REEFTON DISTILLING CO.
Patsy Bass has become one of the most influential figures in New Zealand’s distilling sector, fuelled by her passion for home. Born and raised…
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WOMEN In Business | Chand Sahrawat
From foodservice to product development, Chand Sahrawat has become a leader within the local hospitality sector. Chand Sahrawat moved to New Zealand as an…
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