http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.martinborough-village.co.nz en-us Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:01:34 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/62239/9-of-9-with-mel-young-from-martinborough-apothecary/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why?My qualifications in natural health.  I began my studies in 2013 to support my own health journey, now I am helping others to grow wellness with plant wisdom. 2. What is one place you really want to visit and why?The Amazon.  I was interested in a research program there prior to Covid-19, learning traditional healing from local Shamans. I would love to connect with indigenous healers and learn more a... Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:29:50 +1300 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post62239 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/57918/9-of-9-with-sheryl-rooderkirk-of-icib-brokerweb-insurance--risk-advisory/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why?Being nominated as Emerging Insurance Broker of the Year back in 2012 and being in the top 4 in NZ2. What is one place you really want to visit and why?I want to spend a Christmas in New Year in New York City to see how people spend their Christmas on the other side of the world, plus it reminds me of my favourite childhood movie – Home Alone, Lost in NYC3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do ... Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:57:52 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post57918 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/55568/9-of-9-with-rewa--andy-from-goodtimes-food/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? Making our first business happen, and making the food we love for people. 2.  What is one place you really want to visit and why?  Egypt. Because history. 3.  If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it? A house. And invest the rest. 4. If you had one super power what would it be? Being in 2 places at once. Then I could work and hang out with my family all the... Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:33:17 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post55568 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/49462/9-of-9-with-Janice-Macgee-of-Meridian-General-Brokers-Limited/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? Taking out the title of Women’s Pipe Band World Solo Drumming Champion three times (in Scotland)2. What is one place you really want to visit and why? I would love to go to Alaska at some stage for the stunning scenery.3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it? Sounds boring, but I would probably invest most of it, so we can live more comfortably. However, would definitely... Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:39:44 +1300 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post49462 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/46322/9-of-9-with-Rachel-Hall-of-Lighthouse-Gin/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? Becoming New Zealand’s first female head gin distiller 2. What is one place you really want to visit and why? Mexico ‘Hola’  - I’d love to learn how to make tequila  3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it? Travel the world tasting and learning about all the different gins and botanicals  4. If you had one super power what would it be? This is a hard one.....I thin... Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:50:10 +1300 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post46322 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/45851/9-of-9-with-Nathan-Maynard-of-Peppers-Parehua/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why?I am extremely proud of my family. I have a beautiful wife, 5 amazing children and a super cute granddaughter. 2. What is one place you really want to visit and why?Mohaka – this is where my father grew up and I have never been there. 3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it?Use it wisely 4. If you had one super power what would it be?Being Ironman would be pretty cool 5. Who has been th... Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:34:48 +1300 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post45851 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/44699/9-of-9-with-Alisha-Oldridge-of-Nocturnal-NZ/  1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of? Nocturnal NZ Boutique Store  - Creating, planning, developing, progressing forward our third business Nocturnal NZ in Martinborough. We are super proud of this great achievement and excited to establish and grow our future business developments at Nocturnal NZ. Nocturnal NZ is a unique boutique concept store space that is always sourcing unique pieces internationally and also from New Zealand, it continues to e... Sun, 08 Sep 2019 07:11:09 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post44699 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/43963/9-of-9-with-Dudley-from-Neighbourhood-Knucklebone/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? My 3 Kids, I marvel at how I manage to wing motherhood and end up with such a bunch of well-rounded cool cats, they crack me up every-day!2. What is one place you really want to visit and why? Raglan – Coffee Roasters3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it? Create a glow in the dark street art tour in Marty to support the Night Sky Tourism and attract artist from around New Zealand to ... Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:44:45 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post43963 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/43742/9-of-9-with-Louise-Jolliffe-from-BloominLou/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? We have three daughters between us ranging in age from 32 - 10 and they've all turned out to be the kind of people you want on your life team. Each has had a completely different  set of challenges and each has dug deep, particularly our two elder girls. I'm proudly biased when I declare them to be great human beings with strong, kind souls. 2. What is one place you really want to visit and why? For me it's m... Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:50:59 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post43742 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/post/30618/Paula-Peters-from-Kiwi-Coffee-Kai-Catering/ 1. What is something that you have achieved that you’re really proud of and why? Securing the catering job to feed the pink floyd experience band and crew for their 2019 NZ tour2. What is one place you really want to visit and why? Maldives why wouldn't you?3. If you had a million dollars to spend what would you do with it?Pay off bills & grow our business4. If you had one super power what would it be?To be in two places at once5. Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why? Our pa... Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:36:58 +1200 http://www.martinborough-village.co.nz/blog/#post30618