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NZ Herald Presents

Wilhelmina O’Keeffe

Booking Overview

A curated limited-series feed covering business, investigations, and human-interest stories; its recent run features interviews with New Zealand SME founders, co-founders, managing directors, and market directors. Credible pitches include established entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and workplace-culture experts with practical experience building or scaling businesses, and booking difficulty is likely low to medium because guests are primarily accessible business professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 32

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 219.0k subscribers

Instagram: 336.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

newsdesk@nzherald.co.nz

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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Host

Wilhelmina O’Keeffe - Podcast host and interviewer covering New Zealand businesses, their stories, workplace culture, and growth journeys.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, co-founders, managing directors, market directors, and other senior leaders from established New Zealand businesses or recognisable consumer brands.
Required Achievements:  
Building or expanding a recognised business, Developing a distinctive consumer brand, Leading workplace culture and business change, Navigating major business challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Mclaughlin - Scapegrace’s Growth And Expansion, Brand Building, Workplace Culture, And Business Success.

Andrew Bowring - Nespresso’s Origins, Coffee Rituals, Workplace Engagement, And Human Connection In Post-pandemic Workplaces.

Christina Sills - Brand Growth, Business Change, Workplace Culture, And Working With Family.

Toni Sills - Brand Growth, Business Change, Workplace Culture, And Working With Family.

Todd Graydon - Building A Globally Recognised Brand, Product Development, And Navigating The Challenges Of Covid And Its Aftermath.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Workplace Culture, Brand Building

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
NZ Herald Presents
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Special Series: Common Grounds with Nespresso

September 11, 2026

In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Nespresso's very own New Zealand Market Director; Andrew Bowring to discuss the journey of Nespresso coffee from its origin to why it's become such a morning, social ritual both at home and in the office,...

Special Series: Common Grounds with Scapegrace

September 11, 2026

In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Dan Mclaughlin; the co-founder and managing director of Scapegrace to explore Scapegrace’s journey of growth and expansion that took them to being one of New Zealand's most recognisable premium...

Special Series: Common Grounds with Tax Traders

September 04, 2026

In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Co-Founder Nicola Taylor to talk about how the coffee machine has become the modern equivalent of the office water cooler. A space where informal conversations happen, new ideas emerge and creativity flou...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
NZ Herald Presents
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How do I get in touch with NZ Herald Presents?

NZ Herald Presents is hosted by Wilhelmina O’Keeffe. Its publicly listed emails are newsdesk@nzherald.co.nz and podcasts@nzme.co.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for NZ Herald Presents?

The publicly listed emails for NZ Herald Presents: newsdesk@nzherald.co.nz and podcasts@nzme.co.nz.

How many listeners does NZ Herald Presents have?

Podseeker estimates NZ Herald Presents reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NZ Herald Presents?

NZ Herald Presents typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, co-founders, managing directors, market directors, and other senior leaders from established New Zealand businesses or recognisable consumer brands. Common among recent guests: Building or expanding a recognised business; Developing a distinctive consumer brand; Leading workplace culture and business change. Recent guests include Dan Mclaughlin, Andrew Bowring, and Christina Sills.

How hard is it to get booked on NZ Herald Presents?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does NZ Herald Presents cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Workplace Culture, and Brand Building. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

newsdesk@nzherald.co.nz

podcasts@nzme.co.nz

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