BE On Air

Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)
BE On Air
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11 episodes

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    Taylor Smith: Inside the Creative Process

    06/05/2026 | 40 mins.
    BEIA are joined by Taylor Smith, Vice President of Production and Creative at BCD Meetings and Events. Taylor reflects on his two decades of experience in the creative industries, what he has learnt and discusses how he and his teams approach the creative process and are applying it to the business events space.

    Recorded with thanks to our friends at Frank Podcasts.
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    Tony Quinn: When Business and Passion combine

    08/04/2026 | 46 mins.
    Ahead of the return of Supercars’ to Taupō this weekend, BEIA get under the hood of Tony Quinn to find out what makes him tick. Tony has developed a motorsport empire in New Zealand, including Hampton Downs, Taupō International and the acclaimed Highlands Motorsport Parks. Here Tony chats with Lisa Hopkins about the secrets of his entrepreneurial success, opens up about his legacy and shares his views on the new F1 season and regulations.

    Recorded with thanks to our friends at Frank Podcasts.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sam Holdich from Weta Workshop Unleashed

    07/07/2025 | 13 mins.
    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.

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    Jason Dawson Regional Affairs Manager from Air NZ

    07/07/2025 | 13 mins.
    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Tony Ujdur from High Performance Travel and Events

    07/07/2025 | 14 mins.
    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.
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About BE On Air

BE OnAir is a monthly podcast brought to you by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) and will shine a spotlight on the people, organisations and issues impacting our industry.https://www.beia.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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