The Aotearoa Circle

The Circle We Keep

Science EN ↓ 7 episodes

Not just another sustainability podcast. The Circle We Keep is a podcast from The Aotearoa Circle, with series one host, Izzy Fenwick. Its name reflects the power of a partnership unique to The Circle - where leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand’s public and private sectors come together to tackle our most urgent climate and nature challenges.‍In each episode, Izzy speaks with people shaping this work on the ground: business and public sector leaders as well as other experts. Together, these conversations show what’s possible when sectors collaborate - barriers fall, innovation accelerates, risks...

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The leadership we keep with Vicki Watson Video 16.12.2025 56:05

In this episode of The Circle We Keep, Izzy sits down with Vicki Watson, Chief Executive of The Aotearoa Circle, to explore leadership, legacy, and the unique model that drives The Circle. From the power of asking the right questions to navigating complex systems-level challenges, Vicki highlights how leadership goes beyond positional titles and fostering collective action. She reflects on The Cir...

The long-term advantage with Simon Limmer Video 09.12.2025 54:52

In this episode of The Circle We Keep, host Izzy Fenwick sits down with Simon Limmer, Chief Executive of Indevin Group, whose career has unfolded like a beautifully balanced meal across Aotearoa’s food and fibre sectors. Simon talks about what’s kept him at the table: the deep connection between place, product, and purpose. That same instinct led him to help drive a pioneering Bay of Plenty initia...

Investing in nature, investing in Aotearoa with Alana Lampitt Video 02.12.2025 59:39

In this episode of The Circle We Keep, series one host Izzy Fenwick is joined by Alana Lampitt, Partner, Chapman Tripp, to explore why nature means business - and why enabling nature investment is essential to safeguarding New Zealand’s competitive advantage. Together, Izzy and Alana unpack the new Aotearoa Circle/Chapman Tripp report, ‘Investing in New Zealand’s Natural Assets: Regulatory Action...

Beyond the Brochure: Grant Webster on Protecting Aotearoa’s Nature Video 25.11.2025 1:02:59

In this episode of The Circle We Keep, series one host Izzy Fenwick sits down with Grant Webster, CEO of Tourism Holdings Limited (THL), to explore the future of tourism in Aotearoa. After 20 years in the industry, Grant has seen the conversation shift from cave tours and conservation projects to big-picture questions about natural capital, climate risk, and what it means to protect the mauri of...

Keeping the lights on, and the rivers flowing with Stew Hamilton Video 18.11.2025 44:11

In this episode, host Izzy Fenwick sits down with Stew Hamilton, Chief Executive of Mercury, to discuss New Zealand’s energy future and its deep connection to our natural resources. Stew shares his perspective on how Mercury’s assets go beyond turbines and transmission lines - they include rivers, wind, geothermal fields, and the landscapes that power them. Together, Izzy and Stew explore insigh...

Formation of The Circle with Lady Jennie Fenwick Video 12.11.2025 4:36

Izzy’s understanding of the link between a healthy environment and a healthy economy began with a conversation on Waiheke Island in 2016. Her dad, Sir Rob Fenwick , was explaining the findings of a government report on the state of New Zealand’s marine environment. The message was stark: our declining natural resources weren’t just an ecological concern - they posed a real threat to our economic...

James Palmer on leading with legacy in mind Video 12.11.2025 52:37

In this opening episode, host Izzy Fenwick is joined by James Palmer, Chief Executive and Secretary for the Environment, Ministry for the Environment. James is also co-chair of The Aotearoa Circle. Together Izzy and James explore how environmental reporting has shaped action in Aotearoa New Zealand and why making data accessible and meaningful to leaders is vital for protecting our natural, econom...