Podcasts about Central Otago

One of the more memorable days of my life was spent at Michael Hill's house at Lake Hayes in Central Otago. He showed me his art. There was a lot of it and it was eclectic. He had his own nine-hole golf course, and it was all par 3s. This was in the days before The Hills, which in many respects was what Michael was all about – vision. He took his par 3s and then turned it into one of the best golf courses in the country. Watching the New Zealand Open each year is worth it just for the views of his course. When I was there, the charity event he ran started at Millbrook just across the way. Millbrook was new then and you wondered whether it was one of those investments that would grow to be the success it has or turn out like Formosa or Gulf Harbour. I had won the pro-am that day. He presented me with a ticket to Australia, a few thousand dollars, and various bits and pieces from his jewellery business, that I ironically couldn't accept, given I wasn't a pro, and amateurs were banned from winning stuff. But I had beaten Sean Fitzpatrick, Andrew Mehrtens, Peter O'Malley, and Greg Turner, so what did I need prizes for? Michael never forgot the day and reminded me each time I talked to him that I should give golf a go again and to come and play at his place anytime I liked. I first interviewed him in the 80's. He was newish then. The story of the Whangarei shop, the fire, setting up his own business, it became New Zealand business folklore. I did one of those motivational events with him, where I hosted. He and other success stories told paying guests how they did it, what the tips were, and how to never give up. He was big into classical music and was a philanthropist in that area. His company became a household name, expanding into Australia, Canada, and the US. The advertising was genius. He revelled in the personality thing. He was a health nut, doing a lot of juicing, probably before his time in that sense. Like most success stories, he had a magnetism about him. He was very likeable, had good stories and was funny with it. He was in many respects the quintessential New Zealand success story – hard working, self-made, and deprecating. He was a memorable, inspiring Kiwi. He will be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Keys is the winemaker at Gibbston Valley Winery, located just east of Queenstown in the magnificent Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. With close to two decades of experience, I'm delighted to have Christopher join me to share more of his story. https://www.gibbstonvalley.com/au/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments 03:00 Christopher's Journey into Winemaking 05:53 Early Experiences in the Wine Industry 08:51 Transitioning to Central Otago and Gibson Valley 11:48 The Philosophy of Winemaking and Organics 14:46 Challenges and Triumphs in Winemaking 17:40 The Unique Terroir of Gibson Valley 20:34 Reflections on Two Decades in Winemaking 23:46 The Art of Wine Tasting and Appreciation 26:49 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5 Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

It might be the jewel in the country's tourism crown, but local leaders say the healthcare system in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is more Third World than first class. Katie Todd reports.

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The annual open water Ice Swimming Championships are underway at Blue Lake in St Bathans, Central Otago. Emile speaks to event organiser Sue Sherwen.

The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of lizards. Resources Minister Shane Jones has voiced frustration it puts hundreds of jobs at risk. But Chief Executive of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Nicola Toki, says the lizards' existence are already under threat so mining would put their population on the brink of extinction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizards living near the Macraes gold mine in Central Otago run the very real risk of becoming lizard skin boots on the feet of Resources Minister Shane Jones. The self-described Matua is on the warpath because hundreds of workers are at risk of being laid off after a decision by the Department of Conservation to reject an application by the country's largest gold mine owner. Macraes Goldman in the Central Otago region, which is owned by the Canadian company OceanaGold, recently applied for a permit under the Wildlife Act to clear grass and vegetation on its current site in order to expand its operation. Last month, the Department of Conservation declined it, citing insufficient information about how the company would manage the relocation of lizards. Shane Jones is beside himself and while talking with Heather du Plessis Allan this morning on the Mike Hosking Breakfast, he labelled the decision makers in DOC a bunch of quislings. “These lizards are as common as acne on a teenager. That's the first thing. Secondly, they are scattered throughout the entirety of Otago. Every time a farmer does something on his or her land, they don't need a special wildlife permit. This piece of legislation is actually older than my good self, but the most important thing is, does the public want jobs in Otago? Does the public want $700 million worth of export revenue? I do. And I'm of the view that the decision makers in this case have just taken the public for a ride.” Well, he's promised he's going to do something about it and he's taking it to cabinet, and he'll override the DOC decision. Quisling, by the way, as a colloquial term for traito Vidkun Quisling was the Norwegian Minister of Defence who collaborated with the Nazis in the Second World War. This is not the first time man has collided with environment. Remember the powelliphanta augusta snail in Westport? Solid Energy wanted to mine the snail's habitat, and there was a real hue and cry over that. Aren't we lucky that we are a country where people will take to the streets for the protection of snails? The snails were moved to different areas. Some were taken under the protective wing of DOC, and if you were a powelliphanta augustus snail you really did have a better chance in the wild because an oopsie at DOC saw the snails frozen one fateful Labour weekend. They were being stored in a refrigerator to be put into a habitat that suited them. After a few ups and downs, it appears the snails have survived the disruption. Twenty years after they were moved, the population has grown to 1884 with an additional 2195 unhatched eggs, and the species had been observed on camera laying eggs for the first time. It was tough but they adapted and good for them. The Northern Expressway. Along with building the highway, NX2 —the coalition of companies that was charged with building the expressway— were also charged with building fishways. So inanga, or native white bait, could swim around the culverts and weirs that were required with the expressway. We've heard from your everyday builders and developers who have to count skinks and lizards before they can move earth on a project. In some cases they have to relocate the skinks and lizards. Sometimes they count the skinks and lizards, and the friendly neighbourhood cat reduces their number overnight by one or two. Then there's the taniwha, who've popped up during the construction of the Waikato Expressway and the Light Rail project. Shane Jones asked the question: do you want lizards or jobs? Do you want a company that's going to get some export earnings in to help us get back on track, or do you not? We're not talking about taking a thundering great excavator and churning up the ground and leaving it a sad and sorry toxic mess. Modern day mining is vastly different to what it used to be. It's not even as if Mcraes said buggar the lizards – they said we will lovingly pick them up and transport them somewhere where they can live like they used to. But DOC said no, that's not the plan we like. Come on. When you get an attitude like this from DOC, then it hardens other people's attitudes. People might have said, love a lizard, if they can move them, that'd be great. But when you've got DOC saying no, that plan's not good enough and they stall, and they ensure that companies have to pay more and more, and that people don't get to sign on to work, and Mcraes/Oceana decide stuff it. They do the sums, they do the number crunching, and they say it's not worth our while to be here and they leave - I don't think in this case that it is the best thing for New Zealand, that the lizards win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Ice Swimming Championships are underway at St Bathans in Central Otago.

The Resources Minister says a setback for expansion of the country's largest gold mine could result in the loss of up to a thousand jobs. Central Otago's Macraes gold mine applied for a permit under the Wildlife Act to clear vegetation on its site in a bid to expand its operation. Last month the Department of Conservation declined it, stating the company hadn't made clear how it would relocate more than 10 thousand lizards. Shane Jones told Heather du Plessis-Allan the lizards are as common as acne on a teenager. He says they're scattered throughout Otago, and farmers don't need special permits when carrying out work on their land. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this year. The 162-year old building - sitting right between Queenstown and Wanaka - is for sale through private negotiation. Cardrona co-owner Cade Thornton joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this year. The 162-year old building - sitting right between Queenstown and Wanaka - is for sale through private negotiation. Cardrona co-owner Cade Thornton joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is up for sale through private negotiation. The 162-year-old building sits between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Co-owner Cade Thornton told Mike Hosking they'll be selling privately, with no real estate agents involved. He says there's been expressions of interest throughout their ownership, from overseas parties and nationwide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clear message from the Government: New Zealand can't succeed if Auckland doesn't succeed. The Government's agreed to negotiate with Auckland Council on a 10-year deal to boost housing, infrastructure, and economic growth in our largest city. It's also agreed to negotiate similar deals with Western Bay of Plenty and Central Otago. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking the deal will align local and central government on up-zoning, rapid transit, and innovation precincts. He says Auckland is New Zealand's main international city and is a big driver of economic growth around the country. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's one step closer to reaching long-term agreements on the future of some of our fastest-growing areas. It's agreed to negotiate with councils in Auckland, Western Bay of Plenty, and Central Otago, on 10-year deals to boost economic growth, housing and infrastructure. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says "small decisions" should be kept with councils. Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley told Ryan Bridge the agreement could cover everything and anything. She says they've put together a list of priorities for the region, and it will be up to them to negotiate with the government and see where their priorities align. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So having looked at every council in the country and the pending rate rises we are all going to have to pay, a couple of inescapable conclusions are to be drawn. 1) We need central Government to cap rates. 2) We need fewer councils. If you were to roughly use inflation as a guide, Waitomo and Whanganui are your only councils to get under the wire at 2.93 % and 2.2% – so congratulations to them. I'm sure every council could, and would, mount an argument as to why whatever it is they have come up with, whether it be the 12.9% in Taranaki or the 15.5% in Hamilton, is in some way, shape, or form, justifiable. A lot of it will be historic. In other words, if previous councils had done their job and been fiscally prudent the work being undertaken today would not be the current burden it is. But a lot of it if you were DOGE-like, or brutal, would not in fact be needed at all. Councils have become fiefdoms. They have entered areas they have no business in, but like so much in life, once you have ventured there is no turning back. Apart from the specific, like the 9.76% for Otorohanga or the 12.4% for Central Otago, you also have the more general impact. In other words, you are adding cost to the economy, and you are charging fixed-income folk who don't have the money. What you are doing is inflationary. None of us have the ability to simply add more charges. We don't simply get the pay rise we want, or up our hourly rate to the poor sap we are servicing. Life isn't like that. We cut our cloth. Could we buy more? Could we do more? Could we spend more? Of course we could, but we can't. Unless you're a council. Even if a council could say "look at what all that money got you, look at the gold plating and the shiny baubles and the tens of thousands who have flocked to our region because of our expenditure", but they can't say that because none of that has happened. 15% doesn't buy you utopia. It merely sets you up for another 15% next year because councils know a sucker when they see one. So, cap those rates and can those councils. It might well be the most popular thing this central Government does in three years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The innovative Central Otago cherry orchardist says Fieldays is a “dream come true” and his favourite day of the year. He talks about encouraging farmers to farm energy through solar panels, and an “epic” cherry season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Techion Group founder and Managing Director Greg Mirams about the release of its groundbreaking Instant Faecal Egg Count (FEC) results, powered by a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software model, the benefits and advantages it can provide for farmers and the wider implications for the technology... He talks with Rural Women NZ President Sandra Matthews about its centenary celebrations, the history of the organisation and its value for NZ's rural women... And he talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about its recent conference in Central Otago, recognising the pioneers of NZ's deer farming industry and the challenges facing the industry. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

This week, we're cracking open the 2021 Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir from Central Otago, New Zealand. This week, Colin and Joel show off their social media savvy—or lack thereof, we dig into what makes Central Otago tick and why its Pinot Noir stands out. Plus, we debut a brand-new game: Read Between the Wines.Join us for some laughs, some wine, and an all-around good time. Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro04:10 - What We Are Drinking07:52 - Wine Discussion: Sniff and Taste13:45 - The Only Thing You Will Learn: The Central Otago20:51 - Wine Review Intro21:00 - Joel's Review22:08 - Aaron's Review23:17 - Colin's Review24:37 - Was it a Waste?28:32 - New Game: Read Between the Wines35:48 - Outro

The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Gillian Swinton grew up watching her grandmother maintain a family farm in Northern Scotland - and used her experience to cultivate the rural lands of New Zealand. Now based in Central Otago, Gillian and her partner Hamish live on a 2.7 hectare property - embracing their own journey of living a self-sufficient and more simple life. Gillian has shared her own story of homesteading with tips and tricks in her new book The Good Life. "All of a sudden, we've got two-and-a-half hectares and sheep and bees - and it snowballed." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 April 2025, author of smash hit 'All the Colours of the Dark' tells Francesca of the traumatic life events that inspire his writing. Scottish expat homesteader Gillian Swinton shares her journey to living self-sufficiently in Central Otago. New Zealand Archbishop Cardinal John Dew attended the funeral of Pope Francis overnight, he shares his experience from St Peters Square and explains his role in picking the next Pope. Blogger at Large's Megan Singleton gives us tips to maximise the Airpoints you earn on your credit card and the panel debates whether taking selfies with the late Pope crosses an ethical line. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Gillian Swinton now calls herself a homesteader-  living off the land in rural Central Otago.  

Central Otago has once again caught the attention of world-renowned food critics. In Food & Wine's Global Tastemaker Awards, Queenstown's Amisfield has been named the third best restaurant in the world. It was recognised in the Top 15 International Restaurants category, with the judges saying it was a “beacon for wine enthusiasts worldwide who seek an unparalleled dining experience”. Executive Chef Vaughan Mabee told Mike Hosking they're always striving to improve and give their guests an amazing experience. He says they try to show them the beauty and bounty of New Zealand and its differences through our food and wine. Mabee was also voted in the world's top 45 chefs – the sole Kiwi in the top hundred. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Are you ready to simplify your marketing strategy and boost your retail sales? Join me and a small group of driven retail business owners for my 6-week, hands-on program: The Sales and Marketing Accelerator! Each week, you'll receive a short video with an actionable tip followed by a live, interactive strategy group coaching session. We'll work together to create a simple, repeatable marketing plan tailored to your business. No fluff, no wasted time—just practical strategies you can implement right now. Spots are limited, and we start on April 23rd. Join us!   In This Episode:    What happens when independent retailers join forces? In a word: Magic. In this episode, I'm chatting with Millie and Adam Blackwell, a powerhouse entrepreneurial couple from Greytown, New Zealand. Millie owns Mrs. Blackwell's Village Bookshop and Adam owns Blackwell and Sons Bike Shop, both located in Greytown. Want to hear about how they transformed their small town in New Zealand into a thriving shopping and tourism destination? Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: The Power of Collaboration: How Greytown retailers and small businesses united to boost business for everyone. Amplifying a Destination Town: The strategy behind turning a small town into a must-visit shopping spot. Winter Festival Success: How one idea turned the slowest season into a top sales month. Branding a Town Like a Business: Why a strong, unified message matters. Running Multiple Businesses as a Couple: Insights on balancing entrepreneurship and life.   “Customers don't just show up—you have to give them a reason to come.” – Adam Blackwell   Listen in to this week's episode and get thinking about your town, and what you could do to spark initiatives in your community.  Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! You'll get a monthly marketing and operations playbook, monthly group coaching, countless on-demand masterclasses and access to a vibrant community of retailers like you - and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   Most impactful: Join the small group 6-Week Sales and Marketing Accelerator course. We start in April! More information HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 158: Becoming a Destination Shop Episode 180: Our Retailer Mastermind's Book Club Book Roundup with Guest Millie Blackwell Episode 218: Community Marketing Strategies with Millie Blackwell   About Mille and Adam Blackwell Mr. Adam Blackwell is the visionary behind Blackwell and Sons, and its commercial and creative driving force. He is a specialist in brand development and execution and runs his own advertising agency, Stun, which services clients throughout NZ, the US, and Europe.   About as politically correct as whale-hunting, Mr Blackwell loves to take on nonsensical, charge-by-the-hour bureaucracy, especially if it stands in the way of a certain theatricality he delights in bringing to all of his endeavors. He is renowned for his creative flair, decisiveness, and sparkling wit, but not so much his athletic prowess. (his words) lol.    Mrs. Millie Blackwell is a specialist in non-fiction categories and stationery at Mrs. Blackwell's Village Bookshop. She grew up on an apricot orchard in Central Otago but never really cared for the taste of the fruit. Mrs. Blackwell's Village Bookshop is an independent bookshop for inquisitive minds and romantic souls in Greytown, New Zealand.    Mrs. Blackwell has been an active member of the Retailer's Level Up Mastermind and The Retailer's Inner Circle program.    About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful to you! Thank you!      

Brian is not the wild irishman but he is very negaging to listen to and he joined Jill Upton and Simon Nash for a chat.@thewineshowaustralia @kinross_nz @wildirishmanwines

A boost for Central Otago business when the inaugural Ayrburn Classic rolls into Arrowtown this weekend. Hundreds of vintage and luxury cars will be on show at the 160-year-old farm, which has recently become a hospitality hub. The event's taken inspiration from overseas festivals like Pebble Beach in California. Ayrburn Owner Chris Meehan told Mike Hosking the land was a sheep paddock around a year ago. He says now there are 10 restaurants and bars, a winery – and they're doing about 40-thousand meals per month. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hill reviews Central Otago Couture: The Eden Hore Collection by Jane Malthus and Claire Regnault, with photos by Derek Henderson published by Te Papa Press

We chat with a rural mental health advocate and Central Otago hobby farmer, who has taken up walking and studying!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenstown, Central Otago and Otago Regional councils sign off on a combined submission under the government's Regional Deal agreement, what's next for the the 128 year-old Roxburgh cinema after the devastating fire, and another A-list celebrity is in Queenstown. Jared McCulloch is a 1 News Reporter in Queenstown,

A fundraising effort is underway to preserve what is described as a vital piece of Central Otago goldfields history. 

In Central Otago two legs are being pitted against four as runners and horse-riders tackle a on a 40-kilometre course across the Maniototo. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more.

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Send us a textThis week is all about getting ahead with your next round of crops! Preparing for the next round of succession sowing and planting. Yes, it's time to start thinking about those Winter crops—eek!

It’s officially Chinese New Year today and our correspondent in Shanghai has escaped the depths of a Chinese winter for a summer sojourn in Central Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Maniototo resident fighting a proposed solar farm near her property was heartened by the turnout at a community meeting on Monday. Rose Voice spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this episode, I sit down with Finn Butcher, Olympic gold medalist and canoe slalom cross champion, to delve into his incredible journey from Central Otago to making history in Paris.Finn shares how his passion for kayaking, mental resilience, and the support of his community shaped his path to success—and how he stays grounded through the highs and lows of elite sport.We cover:Finn's mindset strategies: overcoming imposter syndrome and staying focused under pressure.The pivotal role of mentors, including the late Sarge, in fostering his love for the sport.How Finn balanced setbacks, including missing the Tokyo Olympics, with resilience and growth.The mental skills he developed with Kylie Wilson, including mindfulness and visualization.Finn's thoughts on unconditional support from parents and coaches for young athletes.If you're curious about what it takes to win Olympic gold, stay humble, and love the process, this conversation with Finn Butcher is for you.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzConnect with Finn on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/finnbutcher/?hl=enLearn more about Finn here - https://www.canoeslalomnz.org.nz/Performance-Pathways/Olympians/finn-butcher-2024Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000's of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show