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In Conversation with Joseph Tyro
In this episode I have the great pleasure of catching up with Joseph Tyro we talk about his incredible commitment to his community,...
Jul 15, 2024


In Conversation with Tom Chatterton
In this episode I catch up with Tom Chatterton, hope you enjoy listening in!
Jul 1, 2024


In Conversation with Duncan Webb
In this episode I catch up with Christchurch MP and online chef (of sorts) Duncan Webb. We talk about his path into politics, working...
Jun 18, 2024


In Conversation with Paco
In this episode I catch up with Prospero Uybarreta (Paco). Paco is a former armed forces pilot from the US, a test pilot for jets and jet...
Jun 4, 2024


In Conversation with Jarrod Coburn
In this episode Steve chats to Jarrod, someone he has been on governance boards with previously. Jarrod is CEO of Portia (Ebborn Law...
May 20, 2024


In Conversation with Pamela Bell
Pamela Bell is the Chief Everything Officer at the New Zealand Institute of Building. She is also an Innovation Consultant and Board...
May 6, 2024


In Conversation with Darryl Carey
In this episode, I talk to Darryl about his somewhat truncated journey through university, his time as a full-time parent, why he's been...
Apr 19, 2024


In Conversation with Chris Perrins
In this episode, I talk to Chris Perrins about life, why he's been a QS for over 30 years.... working for local government, kids and the...
Apr 8, 2024


In Conversation with Eduardo Anastasia
In this episode I catch up with Edoardo Anastasia, head of designs at JP Crafts here in New Zealand; we talk about him growing up in...
Mar 25, 2024


Lizzie Davidson, In Conversation with Steve Penny
In our first episode of Season 2 Lizzie Davidson talks to me about the start of my company, Honoris Ltd, and our growth over the past 5...
Mar 10, 2024


Sustainability with Sam Archer
The final episode of our sustainability mini-series is with Sam Archer. Sam is a Sustainability Consultant and Mechanical Engineer with...
Feb 28, 2024


Sustainability with Professor Susan Krumdieck
Professor Susan Krumdieck PhDÂ Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder MS Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems,...
Feb 15, 2024


Sustainability with Jon Davies
Jon Davies Jon has recently rejoined Proclima in an education and technical role across the Australasian market. Proclima is a...
Feb 8, 2024


Sustainability with Matthew Cutler Welsh
Matthew is the Business development manager - residential at the NZGBC working with Homestar and HomeFit. Matthew's mission is to inspire...
Jan 25, 2024


Sustainability with Sophie Howe
Sophie Howe Described by The Guardian as ‘the Worlds First Minister of the Unborn’ Sophie Howe was the worlds first Future Generations...
Jan 14, 2024


Sustainability with Patrick Bellew
Patrick Bellew RDI FREng FCIBSE FEI HonFRIBA Founder and Chairman of international design consultancy Atelier Ten Patrick studied at...
Dec 19, 2023


In Conversation with Lawrence Hooker
In this episode I catch up with my oldest and best friend Lawrence Hooker, we talk about his life, work, his passion for the Masonic...
Nov 18, 2023


In Conversation with Josh Blackmore
In this episode, I catch up with Josh Blackmore a young engineer that interned with me over the summer of 2017/18. We find out what he's...
Nov 4, 2023


In Conversation with Lizzie Davidson
In this episode I catch up with Lizzie, a professional writer and the first Falkland Islander I have ever met. We talk about her journey,...
Oct 21, 2023


In Conversation with Steven Moe
In this episode, I catch up with Steven Moe a lawyer with Parry Field here in Christchurch, an author and a broadcaster with his own...
Oct 7, 2023
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