Kiwi Yarns

Two guys were sitting in a pub in London in 2008...over a couple of beers they decided they wanted to take New Zealand wine to the world. They came home and slowly chipped away at Invivo Wines. With an amazing crowdfunding success story, Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron then reached new heights by getting Graham Norton to drink their wine on his show. Fast forward to 2020, not only does Graham now make his own Invivo wines, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the game too! Hear Tim talk about how on earth it all happened. Turns out picking up the phone really is the way to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Dagg is an All Black who not only made his mark on the footy field, but it was his humour, his personality and his ability to let people get to know the humble lad who never thought he'd make the biggest sporting team in New Zealand. Izzy talks about the big highs and the massive lows around being a star rugby player - including being forced to retire due to injury in 2019. He share his hilarious first encounter with Sir Graham Henry, and what he blew his first rugby paycheck on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love running, you hate running, you're not sure about running - then listening to Lydia O'Donnell speak about running will be just what you need I promise. If I could bottle up her story and her message and sell it I would. Lydia explains why running will always be so much more to her than a time, a placing or a medal (even though her times and placings and medals are something to be very proud of!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadia Lim - the woman who graces us in our very own kitchens with her charm, her passion and epic knowledge of food. She's come a long way since winning Masterchef in 2011, but apparently she's still got big grand plans (and yes believe it or not bigger than My Food Bag). Hear how she nearly burnt down a rich man's house while cooking duck, and how she once dreamed of making a TV Show with Jamie Oliver called Food in the Nude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monty Betham has had a stunning sporting career in Rugby League and Boxing but it's perhaps his outlook on life and the simplicity of getting out of bed with the right attitude that intrigued me the most. Oh, and the fact that he kept his boxing career secret from his wife for a period of time which resulted in him buying her a new kitchen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's just been promoted to Deputy Leader of New Zealand's National Party just months out from an election. She's also aware of the battle her party has on their hands to take on one of the most popular Prime Ministers this country has seen in Jacinda Ardern. Nikki Kaye talks about how getting breast cancer in 2016 completely changed how she now operates as a politician and what motivates her to do what she does in a job many of us would stay well clear of. Nikki also revealed she grew a veggie garden during lockdown, and longs for the days to go camping with a pale ale and a fishing rod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Dye is one of those guys that never seems to stay in the same place for very long. By his own admission, he's always looking at what he can do next. It's that outlook on life which has seen him travel all around the world, lead a very successful broadcasting career from ZM days, to Newstalk ZB to hosting Heartbreak Island. Mark is also co-founder and chief executive of NUBU Pharmaceuticals - a medicinal cannabis company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Lisa Carrington the 30-year old kayaking legend (yes absolutely a legend at 30) to talk Olympic gold medals, how she's working through the next stage of her career given the Tokyo Olympics were postponed. We discuss her love of the water, and how terrified she gets before a race. Lisa is the epitome of humble, and says the best of her is still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn Wilson designs shoes in a way that makes you walk into the shop where you had no intention of buying said-shoes, go weak at the knees and walk out with said-shoes. Her story from starting her own brand of footwear at the age of 22 is nothing short of remarkable. Kathryn's dedication to helping others succeed in business makes her a truly special Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sit back, relax, and get ready for some great yarns with some great New Zealanders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices