An energetic entrepreneur who started bottling water in Christchurch in 1991 with the purchase of ALEXANDERS of Kaiapoi - the oldest surviving water brand in the Southern Hemisphere which started in 1861. I relocated to Auckland and in 2018 and founded AWA, the world’s only water business with NO single use bottles.
How did you get into the water business?
In 1988 imported a trial of New Zealand Natural bottled water to Europe and after returning to New Zealand to raise Children became a water bottler in 1991.
What's inspired you recently?
David Attenbourgh’s hard hitting documentary OCEANS. We ust stop bottom trawling immediately.
Who is your partner? What do they do?
Divorced.
Do you have any children?
Two, with careers in other countries.
Do you have any pets?
No.
How do you keep fit?
The Atrium Club / Gym, bike riding and Stand Up Paddle boarding
Your best friend would say of you.
Generous and of good humour.
Your mother would say of you…
Sometimes challenging.
You’ve got a day off - how do you spend it?
Exercise and reading at the same time with Audio Books.
Virtues?
Integrity, Curiosity, Perseverance and Empathy
Vices?
Distraction, Impulsiveness, dark chocolate and icecream
Who's your ultimate rock icon?
Freddie Mercury
Secret passion?
Staying safe in strange Countries.
What's your secret talent?
Hosting dinners for friends who are mostly unknown to each other at the start..
Where do you spend your holidays?
Anywhere in New Zealand.
What's your perfect Sunday?
Biking, hiking or walking in the warm sun.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A war correspondent
Favourite Ponsonby cafe?
DEAR JERVOIS.
Favourite Ponsonby restaurant?
MEKONG BABY.
Your best-kept Ponsonby secret?
Kelmarna Community Farm.
Your desert island distractions: song, movie and/or TV show/book?
My music playlist of many genres, Audible political themed library, Netflix collection and at least 50 documentaries.
The house is on fire and your family is safe - what do you save?
My 56 photo albums.
"I'd be lost without my…”
Smartphone.
One thing you have learned about life is…?
Never give up.
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