Hi, I’m Michael!

I want to build a better world and I’d love and appreciate your help

I founded one of New Zealand's best loved companies back in 1983 and have gone on to create multiple successful businesses since then, but now my focus is much bigger than building businesses. What if New Zealand was a prosperous country where the people and the environment flourished? 

It can be. But we have work to do. 

I'm on a campaign to ensure everyone has the same opportunities to enjoy good personal health and a great environment whilst building flourishing innovative companies.

 
 
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ENVIRONMENT

A thriving and healthy environment is crucial to humanities future and we all have a part to play, Through our actions and choices we can restore our land, water and communities and build a regenerative, flourishing economy as we lead the world in conscious development. I’m advocating a rethink of land use and I’ve created Drinkable Rivers to combat waterway damage in NZ by taking live data from our rivers and waterways.

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HEALTH

Personal health is essential to all and I’m on a mission to ensure kiwis are some of the healthiest people on the planet. Diet and exercise are well known aspects of health but its only recently that meditation, breath work and time spent in nature have been recognised to have significant benefits on personal health. It's time to take responsibility for our health and inspire those around us to make health a part of our daily lives.

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INNOVATION

Innovation is key to humanities success and recent global events have made it evident that a major rethink of old assumptions is in order. The thriving businesses of the future will take a leading role in producing products and developing services that leverage cutting edge technologies whilst operating by core ethics to care for the people and environments they operate in.

 
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CANNABIS

In the 21st Century one of mankind's oldest crops is making a dramatic comeback. Hemp is being championed as a regenerative solution to prior farming errors and the medical benefits of cannabis are being rediscovered after 100 years of prohibition. I want New Zealand to build a thriving cannabis industry that offers massive economic benefits on a global stage.

 
 
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It's been one heck of a ride since 1983 when I was driving around Christchurch in my mini clubman to distribute cookies in glass jars on local shop counters, I’ve been on an amazing journey and I have learned so much along the way from so many wonderful people - Thank you all.


These days I am focused on what the future looks like and how we get there, It's a constant challenge to weigh where best to put my attention with so many opportunities but by keeping my attention on the environment, health and innovation I can do my best to build a better future!


Humans have incredible potential to transform the decisions of our past into an abundant and flourishing future but we can only unlock that potential if we first take care of ourselves. Healthy eating, exercise and time spent in nature is critical to all people and an important first step to reclaiming personal sovereignty and being accountable for your part of the solution.

 
 
 
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CO-CREATIONS

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How can I help you?

I’ve been building market leading companies for over 40 years and now I want to help you. In 2020 we find ourselves all facing the reality that innovation is critical to survival, world events are forcing us to question every assumption and many are receiving the rude awakening that their business is unprepared to take advantage of this new future. Companies that realise the need to rethink their model and method will not only survive but thrive by building regenerative businesses with better outcomes.

I am currently engaging with a limited selection of companies and organisations to conduct public speaking engagements and innovation laboratories 

Get in touch if you’d like to work with me on a truly exciting future for NZ

 
 
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