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Why Queenstown Attracts Founders: Entrepreneurship, Adventure, and Ali Meredith’s Story
Episode 34
In this episode, host Paddy sits down with Ali Meredith, one of the club’s longstanding and most dynamic members. Together, they explore Ali’s unique…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Building the Future: Innovative Infrastructure in Queenstown with Ross Copland
Episode 33
In this episode, host Paddy sits down with Ross Copland - an engineer, infrastructure leader, and passionate local - to explore the unique challenges…
5 months, 1 week ago
Cities, Neighbours and Creating Connected Spaces with Sam Stubbs Founder of Simplicity
Episode 32
In this episode, Paddy sits down with Sam Stubbs, the founder of Simplicity, for an insightful conversation about creating connection, community, and…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Milestones, Memories, and Community: Mountain Club’s Journey Through 2025
Episode 31
In this special "Christmas Wrap" episode, host Clare looks back on an incredible year of connection, growth, and adventure in the Queenstown Lakes re…
6 months, 1 week ago
From Trail Running to Economic Strategy: Economist Benje Patterson on Queenstown’s Future
Episode 30
In this episode, host Clare Irons sits down with Benje Patterson - economist, strategist, storyteller, and local community leader - to unravel the fa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Lessons in Scaling Back: Matt Chapman on Balance, Burnout, and Reinvention
Episode 29
This episode is a deep dive into journeys - geographical, entrepreneurial, and personal wellbeing. Paddy sits down with Matt Chapman, a globetrotter …
7 months ago
Mental Health, Food, and Finding Balance with Author & Nutritionist Claire Turnbull
Episode 28
In this heartfelt episode, Claire Turnbull, founder of Mission Nutrition and Feel Good the Find Wellness Programme, joins our host Clare Irons to tal…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Funny How Things Turn Out - A Live Night of Laughs
Episode 27
On this episode of the Mountain Club Podcast, we brought together New Zealand’s comedy legends for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring conversation. …
8 months ago
Bringing Queenstown to Life: Snow Machine, Community, and Growth with Quentin Nolan
Episode 26
On this episode of the Mountain Club Podcast, Paddy sat down with Quentin, the visionary behind Snow Machine and Arrival, to talk all things Queensto…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Cookies, Community & a $1B Vision: Jennifer Belmont on Legacy Giving this Wills Month
Episode 25
It’s Wills Month, and we couldn’t think of a better guest than Jennifer Belmont - CEO of the 45South Community Foundation who quite literally brought…
9 months, 2 weeks ago