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S3 Episode 3: Sam Ellis - Grizzly Baked Goods 🥐
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S3 Episode 3: Sam Ellis - Grizzly Baked Goods 🥐
17 Mar 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim sit down with Sam Ellis, the co‑founder of Grizzly Baked Goods — the bakery that somehow convinced...

S3 Episode 5: Justin Watson - Christchurch International Airport ✈️
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S3 Episode 5: Justin Watson - Christchurch International Airport ✈️
17 Mar 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim welcome Justin Watson, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport — a leader whose career has taken...

S3 Episode 4: Alli Kennedy – Sharenanigans 🎲
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S3 Episode 4: Alli Kennedy – Sharenanigans 🎲
17 Mar 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Hannah and Tim sit down with young entrepreneur Alli Kennedy, the founder of Sharenanigans — the competitive,...

S3 Episode 2: Patsy Bass – Reefton Distilling Company 🍸
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S3 Episode 2: Patsy Bass – Reefton Distilling Company 🍸
5 Mar 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Tim McInnes chats with Patsy Bass, the driving force behind Reefton Distilling Company. Patsy shares the story of...

Building a strong foundation: How Kura Tāwhiti is redefining philanthropy in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri
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Building a strong foundation: How Kura Tāwhiti is redefining philanthropy in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri
2 Mar 2026

At the heart of New Zealand’s fastest-growing region, Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri are gaining traction. A rising populace and recent economic upswing,...

Tim McInnes: Have We Become Too Comfortable to Compete?
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S3 Episode 1: Cheryl del la Rey & Leeann Watson 🎓🤝
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S3 Episode 1: Cheryl del la Rey & Leeann Watson 🎓🤝
25 Feb 2026

In this episode of the Bold Company Podcast, Tim McInnes sits down with two of Canterbury’s powerhouse women — leaders of major organisations that shape the...

ARL's Precision Agriculture Laboratory Takes Root in Rolleston
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ARL's Precision Agriculture Laboratory Takes Root in Rolleston
4 Feb 2026

This article is sponsored by the Selwyn District Council

From discovery notes to delivery-ready scopes: a practical AI use case
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From discovery notes to delivery-ready scopes: a practical AI use case
6 Jan 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in business, many Canterbury organisations are moving beyond experimentation and focusing on practical...

International software company Seequent sites new global headquarters at landmark Christchurch site
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International software company Seequent sites new global headquarters at landmark Christchurch site
5 Jan 2026

One of Christchurch’s largest technology employers is shifting global headquarters in early 2027, to 224 Cashel Street, the landmark building opposite...

The evolution coming for Synlait
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The evolution coming for Synlait
3 Dec 2025

Since Synlait’s CEO Richard Wyeth took over the company’s helm, his focus has been on uplifting the processor’s operational stability. With momentum now...

From kitchen experiments to global innovation: How Leaft Foods is revolutionising protein from Selwyn
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From kitchen experiments to global innovation: How Leaft Foods is revolutionising protein from Selwyn
26 Nov 2025

This article is sponsored by the Selwyn District Council Leaft Foods has cracked the code – extracting rubisco, the world’s most abundant protein, directly...

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn takes trusted intelligence to the world
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Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn takes trusted intelligence to the world
18 Nov 2025

Building a global technology company from Christchurch might sound ambitious — but that’s exactly what local software firm Custom D is doing with its...

NZ tech company celebrates 20 Years of Kiwi Innovation
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NZ tech company celebrates 20 Years of Kiwi Innovation
17 Nov 2025

TimeFiler Celebrates 20 YearsFrom Christchurch startup to Asia-Pacific timesheet leader

Any day you get up and put your gumboots on is a good day
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Any day you get up and put your gumboots on is a good day
10 Nov 2025

“Any day you get up and put your gumboots on is a good day.”

S2 Episode 7: Oakley Inkersell — Cleaner Cars 🧼
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S2 Episode 7: Oakley Inkersell — Cleaner Cars 🧼
28 Jul 2025

The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Ruffells' Tim McInnes, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of...

S2 Episode 6: Peri Drysdale — Untouched World 👚
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S2 Episode 6: Peri Drysdale — Untouched World 👚
14 Jul 2025

The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Ruffells' Tim McInnes, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of...

S2 Episode 5: Ross Milne — Leaft Foods🌱
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S2 Episode 5: Ross Milne — Leaft Foods🌱
27 Jun 2025

The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Ruffells' Tim McInnes, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of...

Canterbury Families Launch New Zealand Pickleball Brand – Dink
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Canterbury Families Launch New Zealand Pickleball Brand – Dink
26 Jun 2025

Two Canterbury families with an extensive background in tennis have taken the plunge to start their own brand of equipment and help introduce an emerging sport...

S2 Episode 4: 🏉 Colin Mansbridge - Crusaders
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S2 Episode 4: 🏉 Colin Mansbridge - Crusaders
17 Jun 2025

What the Crusaders Can Teach Us About Culture, Leadership, and ‘Soft’ Skills Culture is the backbone of high-performing teams. That’s one of the standout...

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