Meet The Maker | David Joll, Zenkuro Sake
David Joll, the head brewer and director of Zenkuro Sake, grew up in Whanganui during the 60s and 70s as a typical Kiwi boy…
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Meet The Brewer | State Of Play, Grant Caunter
Founder and CEO of State of Play, Grant Caunter, said that his first real job was at DB Breweries. He started in December 1996,…
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Meet The Maker | Wanaka Lavender Farm, Tim Zeestraten
Tim Zeestration, the owner, director, and farmhand at the Wanaka Lavender Farm, shared he grew up on a tomato farm in Holland, often missing…
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Meet The Food Truck | Jo Bro’s Burgers & Loco Bro’s Taqueria
Brody Jenkins grew up in the Waitakere ranges and was a relatively quiet kid with an enthusiastic and creative outlook. Upon reaching the fifth…
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Meet The Distiller | Juniper Distillery, Sean Juniper
Juniper Distillery is a reflection of Sean Juniper in both product and personality. Having been in hospitality for over forty years and experiencing many…
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Meet The Brewer | Chris Ormond, Giant Brewing Co
Chris Ormond grew up in Hawke’s Bay and spent his young adult years travelling domestically and internationally in various jobs. It wasn’t until the…
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Meet The Brewer | Jesse Sigurdsson, Shining Peak Brewing
Shining Peak Brewing is about community, providing those in New Plymouth with good beer and a homely place to drink it. Jesse Sigurdsson, the…
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Meet | Troy Melia, Matilda Bay
At 34 years old, Troy Melia has been a chef for over half his life, and has wanted to be one for as long…
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Meet The Owner | Jordan Rondel, The Caker
When Jordan Rondel first opened the doors to The Caker in 2010, she never could have imagined the cult-like following the global brand would…
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Fit Out Focus | Steve Rosling, Element 17
Day-to-day work can be busy for Steve Rosling, especially when designing new and creative ways to enhance customer experience. Rosling is the design director…
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Meet the Disiller | Gabor Ovari, Ol’ Castle Artisan Distillery
Ol’ Castle Artisan Distillery tells the story of Gabor and Peter Ovari, who came from Hungary to New Zealand 22 years ago. Having been…
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Meet The Brewer | Andrew Ranum, Browns Bay Brewing Co
Andrew Ranum was trained in Zoology and Wildlife Management before shifting his life towards the hospitality industry when he moved to the UK in…
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