The Most FM Business Hour

In this episode of The Most FM Business Hour sponsored by GQ The Lawyers, Jordan is joined by Cam from GQ as they sit down with Steve Scott of Rivet - the Taranaki metal fabrication business behind some of the region's most iconic buildings. From buying a small heating and ducting business with his parents in December 1991 (knowing nothing about heating, but plenty about making a sink bench),...

In this episode of The Business Hour, Naomi Harris and Jordan sit down with Garry Carnachan - Taranaki born and bred, former CEO of School Sport New Zealand, and a governance leader whose "attempt to retire" has been gloriously unsuccessful. From playing barefoot rugby in the Kaponga frost, to 25 years in teaching, to an accidental leap into professional sport with the Hurricanes and Jun...

In this episode of The Business Hour, Naomi Harris and Adam Harris are joined in the studio with Paul Duynhoven of +More Taranaki to talk farming, accountancy, and the art of planning for what comes next. From a dairy farming childhood in Opunake and Inglewood, to studying accounting in Hamilton, a secondment at Shell Todd, and ultimately buying and rebranding his own practice - Paul shares how hi...

In this episode of The Business Hour, Jordan sits down with Ron Trigg of Mike's Bistro and Tap Room for a remarkable journey spanning continents, decades, and just about every industry you can imagine. From a childhood in Namibia and Zimbabwe during the Bush War, to national service in South Africa, to fleeing political upheaval and arriving in New Zealand on a three-week camper van holiday th...

In this episode of The Business Hour , Naomi Harris and Jordan sit down with Taranaki-born creative thinker Toni-Maree to explore the intersection of art, technology, philosophy, and humanity. From studying photography in Singapore and living across France, China, and Australia, to building her own AI-powered reflective practice, Toni-Maree shares how curiosity has shaped her journey. The conversa...

Leadership under pressure is not about pretending everything is under control. It is about knowing what is yours to control and having the tools to respond well. On today’s The MOST 100.4 FM Business Hour episode, Sponsored by Govett Quilliam, Dr Naomi Woodier-Harris and Jordan McFadyen spoke with Paul Williams, Taranaki-born professional rugby referee with New Zealand Rugby and World Rugby, about...

What does it take to turn a traditional agricultural by product into a high-value cosmetic export? In our studio interview today at The MOST 100.4 FM on the Govett Quilliam Business Hour, Jordan McFadyen spoke with Sara Corleison and Jane James, the co-founders of Botallow. Their journey from a "cake mixer in the kitchen" to contract manufacturing for international markets is a textbook example of...

In our next episode of the The Business Hour on The MOST 100.4 FM Sponsored by Govett Quilliam - Dr Naomi Woodier-Harris and Jordan McFadyen explored a topic often swept under the rug in professional circles: the link between high-performance stress and alcohol dependency. Our guest, Abi King, a Sobriety Coach specialising in high-functioning professionals, provided profound insights into how lead...

Today on The MOST 100.4 FM Business Hour, sponsored by Govett Quilliam, Dr Naomi Woodier-Harris and Jordan McFadyen spoke with Andre Nobbs from GQ and Jessica Parker Taranaki Garden Festival Manager and Chair of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce. A few standout themes from the conversation; Taranaki’s events and experiences are economic drivers, not just entertainment. They bring visitors, visitor...