Road Trip Nation: Queensland and Auckland

Posted by joan | featured | Saturday 31 October 2009 12:06 pm

Episode 4: Queensland and Auckland

Beginning the final week of their roadtrip, the team interviews Vicki Buck, former mayor of Christchurch and founder of a sustainable energy company. Heading to Queenstown, the team interviews helicopter pilot Louisa “Choppy” Patterson. The team’s final interview is with bungee legend Henry Van Asch, after which the team decides to take a huge risk and bungee jump, themselves. As they head back to Auckland to fly back to the United States, the team leaves New Zealand with a new perspective and a new outlook on their futures.

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Road Trip Nation: Rotorua–Napier–Wellington–Christchurch

Posted by joan | featured | Saturday 31 October 2009 11:37 am

Episode 3: Rotorua–Napier–Wellington–Christchurch

After a Zorbing adventure, the team is at the halfway point of their roadtrip. In Rotorua, they meet with Doug Tamaki, local personality John “Bertie” Cocking, and political blogger David Farrar. After a ferry ride to the South Island, the team meets with mountaineer Mark Inglis. They head to Christchurch where they talk with Robin Judkins, an artist, author, and creator of adventure racing events.

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