BE On Air

In this episode, Mike sits down with Sam Holdich from Wētā Workshop Unleashed, where imagination meets execution and events. Sam shares how the world-renowned creative studio transforms its magic into unforgettable experiences — and also some great tales of previous employment.

Mike talks with Jason Dawson about Air New Zealand’s role in supporting tourism and events across the country. From destination partnerships, events around the release of uniforms and a bit of family chat, this was an insightful, and refreshingly open yarn.

In this episode, Mike chats with Tony Ujdur, Director of High Performance Travel & Events, about delivering premium, bespoke experiences for clients who expect excellence. Also about the joys of starting an events company right at the onset of Covid and how that helped him find the best people around.A lively chat with some great true yarns.

Daz Martin gives Mike a peek behind the curtain at one of New Zealand’s most active corporate event programmes. Daz brings great experience to his role at Spark and he's a fantastic chat.This yarn was almost twice as long as what we've released here and it was really tough choosing what to cut to get it somewhat closer to ten minutes!

In this episode, Mike chats with Kim Mundell, founder of Mandeville Association Growth Experts, about how she has come to do what she does and what role her company plays in helping others succeed. Kim shares her perspective on execution and client expectations.

Mike Minogue chats with Henry Horne, the new Sales Manager at Southland Transport World — one of the country’s most unique event venues and private collections. From vintage trucks to large-scale functions, Henry shares his fascinating background and what he's looking forward to in his new role.

Mike Minogue sits down with Seamus Marten, Founder and Director of B2B Speakers, a new player shaking up the corporate speaking scene. Seamus shares how the idea grew from a podcast into a fast-growing business, why the old model needed disruption and how business isn't easy!A must-listen for anyone looking to bring sharper storytelling, stronger connections, and better value to their events.

Seamus Marten grabs a few minutes to talk MEETINGS 2025 with BEIA’s Head of Event Delivery, Chris Peak and Exhibition Manager, Michelle Bird, before being joined by leaders from the business events ecosystem, René de Monchy, Scott Tasker and Sven Bossu, to unpack the trends, investments, and opportunities shaping the sector and in particular, Aotearoa New Zealand’s place on the global stage.https://www.beia.co.nz/