Inspiring New Zealand

How does the place you live inspire you? This country is fertile territory for original endeavour, but why? We asked a range of creative people what it is about New Zealand that fires the imagination.

David Trubridge - Inspiring New Zealand

Stimulated by the openness of NZ after emigrating from the UK, designer David Trubridge’s signature designs are shaped by NZ’s natural environment.

Fleur Sullivan - Inspiring New Zealand

Moeraki, a tiny picturesque fishing village just south of Oamaru, is home to Fleur’s Place, owned by top NZ restaurateur Fleur Sullivan.

Herbst Architects - Inspiring New Zealand

Architects Lance and Nicola Herbst were inspired by the coast when they first arrived in New Zealand from South Africa 14 years ago.

Ash Hilton - Inspiring New Zealand

Nelson jeweller Ash Hilton gets inspiration from New Zealand’s West Coast lancewood and nikau trees, etched sparingly in his designs.

Joe Sheehan - Inspiring New Zealand

Artist Joe Sheehan works with greenstone, a material closely associated with New Zealand – one that is loaded with cultural & historical significance.

Davey Hughes - Inspiring New Zealand

Clothing label Swazi co-founder Davey Hughes, born in Scotland, named his clothing company after an African country but in every other way is XXXL Kiwi.

Rhian Sheehan - Inspiring New Zealand

Making music with worldwide appeal, Wellington composer/producer Rhian Sheehan is one of New Zealand’s brightest and busiest musicians.