In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Sarah Adams, Managing Director of Queen Anne Chocolates, to talk about leading a historic Canterbury brand with deep roots and nationwide recognition.Sarah shares insights into protecting legacy while driving innovation, building customer loyalty across generations, and navigating the realities of modern manufacturing and retail. From the Christmas rush to growing beyond the region, she reflects on what it takes to evolve a much-loved local brand in a competitive market.Tune in for an engaging conversation about heritage, leadership, and the sweet balance between tradition and growth.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Bold Company&lt;/em&gt;, Hannah and Tim sit down with Sarah Adams, Managing Director of Queen Anne Chocolates, to talk about leading a historic Canterbury brand with deep roots and nationwide recognition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sarah shares insights into protecting legacy while driving innovation, building customer loyalty across generations, and navigating the realities of modern manufacturing and retail. From the Christmas rush to growing beyond the region, she reflects on what it takes to evolve a much-loved local brand in a competitive market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an engaging conversation about heritage, leadership, and the sweet balance between tradition and growth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Sarah Adams, Managing Director of Queen Anne Chocolates, to talk about leading a historic Canterbury brand with deep roots and nationwide recognition. Sarah shares insights into protecting legacy while driving innovation, building customer loyalty across generations, and navigating the realities of modern manufacturing and retail. From the Christmas rush to growing beyond the region, she reflects on what it takes to evolve a much-l...

Sarah Adams - Queen Anne Chocolates 🍫

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Justin Watson, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, to explore the vital role aviation plays in powering Canterbury’s economy.Justin shares insights into leading one of the region’s most important infrastructure assets, the future of air travel, and how Christchurch Airport connects Ōtautahi to global markets through both physical and economic “corridors in the sky.”Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, connectivity, regional growth, and the opportunities ahead for Canterbury.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Bold Company&lt;/em&gt;, Hannah and Tim sit down with Justin Watson, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, to explore the vital role aviation plays in powering Canterbury’s economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Justin shares insights into leading one of the region’s most important infrastructure assets, the future of air travel, and how Christchurch Airport connects Ōtautahi to global markets through both physical and economic “corridors in the sky.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, connectivity, regional growth, and the opportunities ahead for Canterbury.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Justin Watson, Chief Executive of Christchurch Airport, to explore the vital role aviation plays in powering Canterbury’s economy. Justin shares insights into leading one of the region’s most important infrastructure assets, the future of air travel, and how Christchurch Airport connects Ōtautahi to global markets through both physical and economic “corridors in the sky.” Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, conne...

Justin Watson - Christchurch International Airport ✈️

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Alli Kennedy, entrepreneur and founder of Sharenanigans , a board game designed to make investing and financial literacy fun for young people and families.Ali shares how a lack of practical money education sparked the idea, and how she turned it into a crowdfunded product now driving conversations around kitchen tables and classrooms. From backing herself as a young founder to building community, securing grants, and navigating the realities of startup life, she offers honest insights into building a business in New Zealand.Tune in for an energetic conversation about entrepreneurship, confidence, strong networks, and why making your first dollar is the moment a business becomes real.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Bold Company&lt;/em&gt;, Hannah and Tim sit down with Alli Kennedy, entrepreneur and founder of Sharenanigans&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;, a board game designed to make investing and financial literacy fun for young people and families.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ali shares how a lack of practical money education sparked the idea, and how she turned it into a crowdfunded product now driving conversations around kitchen tables and classrooms. From backing herself as a young founder to building community, securing grants, and navigating the realities of startup life, she offers honest insights into building a business in New Zealand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an energetic conversation about entrepreneurship, confidence, strong networks, and why making your first dollar is the moment a business becomes real.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Alli Kennedy, entrepreneur and founder of Sharenanigans , a board game designed to make investing and financial literacy fun for young people and families. Ali shares how a lack of practical money education sparked the idea, and how she turned it into a crowdfunded product now driving conversations around kitchen tables and classrooms. From backing herself as a young founder to building community, securing grants, and navigati...

Alli Kennedy - Sharenanigans 🎲

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Dame Sue Bagshaw, doctor and Chair of the Youth Hub Trust, to explore a lifetime dedicated to serving young people in Christchurch.Sue shares how identifying gaps in youth health services led to the creation of the Youth One Stop Shop and, ultimately, the Youth Hub.The conversation spans leadership, relationships, workplace culture, youth employment, and the importance of belonging. Sue reflects on why productivity starts with people, why mentoring matters, and how businesses can play a role in shaping better outcomes for young people.Tune in for an inspiring discussion on purpose-led leadership, resilience, and building a stronger community by working together.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Bold Company&lt;/em&gt;, Hannah and Tim sit down with Dame Sue Bagshaw, doctor and Chair of the Youth Hub Trust, to explore a lifetime dedicated to serving young people in Christchurch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sue shares how identifying gaps in youth health services led to the creation of the Youth One Stop Shop and, ultimately, the Youth Hub.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation spans leadership, relationships, workplace culture, youth employment, and the importance of belonging. Sue reflects on why productivity starts with people, why mentoring matters, and how businesses can play a role in shaping better outcomes for young people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an inspiring discussion on purpose-led leadership, resilience, and building a stronger community by working together.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Dame Sue Bagshaw, doctor and Chair of the Youth Hub Trust, to explore a lifetime dedicated to serving young people in Christchurch. Sue shares how identifying gaps in youth health services led to the creation of the Youth One Stop Shop and, ultimately, the Youth Hub. The conversation spans leadership, relationships, workplace culture, youth employment, and the importance of belonging. Sue reflects on why productivity starts with pe...

Sue Bagshaw - The Youth Hub ⭐

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. to explore how a small West Coast town is making a big impact on the global craft spirits stage.Patsy shares the story behind building a premium distillery in Reefton: where tradition meets innovation and every bottle reflects the land, community, and pioneering spirit it comes from. The conversation highlights the strength of small communities, the power of local talent, and how innovation often grows from solving practical, on-the-ground challenges.Tune in for an inspiring discussion about regional entrepreneurship, coaster pride, global ambition, and why sometimes the most world-class ideas come from places that fly under the radar.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Bold Company&lt;/em&gt;, Hannah and Tim sit down with Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. to explore how a small West Coast town is making a big impact on the global craft spirits stage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patsy shares the story behind building a premium distillery in Reefton: where tradition meets innovation and every bottle reflects the land, community, and pioneering spirit it comes from. The conversation highlights the strength of small communities, the power of local talent, and how innovation often grows from solving practical, on-the-ground challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for an inspiring discussion about regional entrepreneurship, coaster pride, global ambition, and why sometimes the most world-class ideas come from places that fly under the radar.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Bold Company, Hannah and Tim sit down with Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. to explore how a small West Coast town is making a big impact on the global craft spirits stage. Patsy shares the story behind building a premium distillery in Reefton: where tradition meets innovation and every bottle reflects the land, community, and pioneering spirit it comes from. The conversation highlights the strength of small communities, the power of local talent, and how innovation o...

Patsy Bass - Reefton Distilling Co. 🍸

The Bold Company Podcast by Business Canterbury dives into the stories behind the region’s businesses and the people who bring them to life. Join hosts Hannah and Tim as they uncover tales of innovation, determination, success and lessons learned across Canterbury.&nbsp; Big thanks to our Season 2 sponsor, <a href="https://www.christchurchairport.co.nz/">Christchurch Airport – growing the engine room for Canterbury businesses</a> and ChristchurchNZ, the city's economic development agency, shaping an economy where people and places thrive. And the lovely people at <a href="https://www.ruffells.co.nz/">Ruffells, one of Christchurch’s leading creative studios</a> who are helping us make this happen by recording and post-producing the series and bringing the good vibes.

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