The Wānaka Edit
The Wānaka Edit is a podcast exploring the people shaping Wānaka — their stories, perspectives, and the journeys behind what they’re building.
Through honest, considered conversations, we go beyond the surface to uncover the thinking, risk, creativity, and moments that define life and business in this place.
From founders and creatives to property, hospitality, and community leaders, each episode offers a refined look into what it really takes to build something meaningful in Wānaka.
The Wānaka Edit
Latest Episodes
Vanessa Braghini Hoggard — Beauty, Ageing & Finding Yourself Again
This week on The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with Vanessa, owner of Sanctuary Day Spa in Wānaka.Vanessa shares how she came to New Zealand from Brazil without speaking English, found her way to Wānaka, and eventually went from...
John Hart — The Little Brewer, Business, Community & Finding Balance
John Hart — The Little Brewer, Business, Community & Finding BalanceThis week on The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with John Hart, owner of The Little Brewer in Three Parks.John has called Wānaka home sin...
Rachel Benton on Flowers, Mt Maude Retreat and Following the Signs
In this episode of The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with Rachel Benton, owner of The Green Room Flower Co and Mt Maude Retreat, for an honest conversation about creativity, business, motherhood and trusting your instincts.Rache...
Mikaela Gallagher on Hair, Fashion Week and Finding Balance
In this episode of The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with Wānaka-based hairdresser and Wella educator Mikaela Gallagher for a candid conversation about creativity, career, identity and finding balance between work and family life.<...
Sam Cathie on Creativity and Capturing Wānaka
In the first episode of The Wānaka Edit, Janey and Hannah sit down with Wānaka photographer and videographer Sampford “Sam” Cathie.Sam shares how moving from Auckland to Wānaka changed both his work and the life he wanted to build. They ...