Sunday the 9th of June marked a big milestone for John Cowan as he reached 20 years of hosting Real Life on Newstalk ZB! Over 963 shows, John has spoken to 835 different guests in an effort to find out what makes each one of them tick. Listen back to the celebration of John's 20 years on Real Life.

<p>Sunday the 9th of June marked a big milestone for John Cowan as he reached 20 years of hosting Real Life on Newstalk ZB! Over 963 shows, John has spoken to 835 different guests in an effort to find out what makes each one of them tick. Listen back to the celebration of John's 20 years on Real Life.</p>

John Cowan hosts ‘Real Life’, a weekly nationwide chat show on Newstalk ZB featuring a different high-profile guest every week. John talks with them about their life, their upbringing, their passions and their view of the world.

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Sequoia Schmidt is a celebrated author, adventurer, and speaker renowned for her compelling personal resilience and exploration narratives. Her debut book, "Journey of Heart: A Sojourn to K2," garnered acclaim as a finalist in the 2016 International Book Awards. This poignant memoir traces Sequoia's journey to K2 in Pakistan, a mountain that holds deep emotional significance as it tragically claimed the lives of both her father and brother. 

In May 2018, Sequoia released her highly anticipated second book, "Changing Gears; Up's and Down's on the New Zealand Road." This book chronicles her 28-day solo cycling expedition across both the South and North Islands of New Zealand in 2017. Documenting her journey Sequoia Schmidt's work mirrors her adventurous spirit and diverse pursuits, from BASE jumping to Himalayan climbing. Sequoia passionately follows her adventurous spirit and articulately writes about her magnificent journeys.

Sequoia's latest book "Dream of Flight" is due for release in August 2024.

<p>Sequoia Schmidt is a celebrated author, adventurer, and speaker renowned for her compelling personal resilience and exploration narratives. Her debut book, "Journey of Heart: A Sojourn to K2," garnered acclaim as a finalist in the 2016 International Book Awards. This poignant memoir traces Sequoia's journey to K2 in Pakistan, a mountain that holds deep emotional significance as it tragically claimed the lives of both her father and brother. </p>
<p>In May 2018, Sequoia released her highly anticipated second book, "Changing Gears; Up's and Down's on the New Zealand Road." This book chronicles her 28-day solo cycling expedition across both the South and North Islands of New Zealand in 2017. Documenting her journey Sequoia Schmidt's work mirrors her adventurous spirit and diverse pursuits, from BASE jumping to Himalayan climbing. Sequoia passionately follows her adventurous spirit and articulately writes about her magnificent journeys.</p>
<p>Sequoia's latest book "Dream of Flight" is due for release in August 2024.</p>

Sequoia Schmidt - Author, Adventurer & Entrepreneur

Wayne Brown is a seasoned leader with experience in business and public service, from steering large New Zealand businesses to serving as Mayor of New Zealand’s largest city.

But beyond the boardroom and council chambers, Wayne is a keen surfer. He spends his spare time riding the swells and advocating for the protection of our marine environment, all while enjoying the company of his wife, Toni and their two children.

<p>Wayne Brown is a seasoned leader with experience in business and public service, from steering large New Zealand businesses to serving as Mayor of New Zealand’s largest city.</p>
<p>But beyond the boardroom and council chambers, Wayne is a keen surfer. He spends his spare time riding the swells and advocating for the protection of our marine environment, all while enjoying the company of his wife, Toni and their two children.</p>

Wayne Brown - Mayor of Auckland

Ben grew up in Otaki and went to Paraparaumu College. He is a self-taught computer coder and at the age of 12 those skills saw him inventing a GPS wristband that allowed hospitals and visitors to trace patients. This invention won him the youth category of Wellingtonian of the Year in 2016.After a gap year in Canada he launched his own company "Random42 Limited". The company dealt with water-monitoring technology and portable wind turbines. With many of his clients being down south, he made the move down there.In October 2022 Ben became Gore's youngest mayor at 23 years old.

<div>Ben grew up in Otaki and went to Paraparaumu College. He is a self-taught computer coder and at the age of 12 those skills saw him inventing a GPS wristband that allowed hospitals and visitors to trace patients. This invention won him the youth category of Wellingtonian of the Year in 2016.</div>
<div>After a gap year in Canada he launched his own company "Random42 Limited". The company dealt with water-monitoring technology and <a tabindex="-1"></a>portable wind turbines. With many of his clients being down south, he made the move down there.</div>
<div>In October 2022 Ben became Gore's youngest mayor at 23 years old.</div>

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