What can a humble native plant nursery teach us about ecosystem health and biodiversity? Join us as we chat with Arne Cleland, a passionate advocate for native plant restoration, whose childhood experiences in national parks shaped his lifelong love for nature. Arne shares his unique journey with Pukerau Nursery, where he shifted the focus from exotic to native plants, highlighting their immense benefits in maintaining local biodiversity and ecosystem balance. We dive into the evolving dynamics of farm management and landscape design, as Arne discusses how today's generation brings fresh perspectives on plant selection, emphasizing native species for sustainability. Learn about the critical importance of native plant restoration in the Upper Clutha region and the delicate balance required between historical species and current environmental conditions.

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Can strong business values drive a company to excellence? Join us as we explore this question with Matt Williams, the Director and Regional Manager at Batchelar McDougall Consulting (BMC). Discover how BMC's dedication to helping people as their core value not only shaped their service offerings in building structural design, civil, and fire engineering but also played a pivotal role in their journey to winning the Supreme Award at the Wanaka Business Excellence Awards. Matt provides valuable insights into their "best for project" decision-making approach, emphasizing its impact on successful project delivery and staff development.
In this episode, Matt shares the transformative experience of winning the Supreme Award and the significant boost it provided to both internal morale and client relationships. Learn how the recognition validated BMC's transition from a small, individually-focused firm to one with strong governance and operational management. Matt also offers practical advice for companies considering entering the awards and discusses BMC's future plans to further enhance their governance skills and seek new opportunities.

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How do high-pressure systems and temperature inversions conspire to bring bone-chilling temperatures and persistent fog? Join us as we unravel these meteorological mysteries with Lewis Ferris from MetService. We explore how certain regions, like the basins and valleys of Central Otago, are particularly susceptible to these frigid phenomena, and why viticulture and horticulture practitioners must be keenly aware of their local topography. Lewis also sheds light on the chilling effects of temperature inversions, which trap cold air and cloud cover, creating an environment ripe for frost and lingering fog. Hear about the historic cold records in places like Ophir and Ranfurly, and learn how snow can amplify the freeze, plunging temperatures into the double-digit negatives.

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