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Before ADJØ, Caitlin Holloway had been working in hospitality for over 10 years and was in the early stages of discovering her passion for cooking. Jonas Jessen Hansen was fresh out of art school, inspired by DIY gallery spaces and community collaboration.

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Mary Holm (ONZM for services to financial literary education) is the author of six books, two of them number one New Zealand bestsellers. She is also an award-winning columnist and a seminar presenter. She holds a BA in economic history. MA in journalism, and MBA in finance (University of Chicago, where she was taught by Nobel Laureate Merton Miller and graduated in the top 15 percent.). Mary writes a Q&A personal finance column in the Weekend Herald and discusses personal finance issues with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ every second Thursday. For 16 years she wrote an investor column, which ran in the Dominion Post, Christchurch Press, Waikato Times and other newspapers. Mary is also a director of Financial Services Complaints Ltd (FSCL). She lives by the sea near Auckland.

Jeffrey Paparoa Holman is an acclaimed poet, historian and memoirist. His poetry has been shortlisted for the New Zealand Book Awards; his family memoir The Lost Pilot (Penguin, 2013) was warmly received in Aotearoa and overseas. Best of Both Worlds: The story of Elsdon Best and Tutakangahau (Penguin, 2010) was short-listed for the Ernest Scott Prize (History) in Australia. Since retirement from his role as senior adjunct fellow at the University of

Steffanie Holmes is a USA Today bestselling author of dark, gothic, and sinful romance books. Her books feature clever, witty heroines, secret societies, creepy old mansions, and alpha heroes who always get what they want. Steff received the 2017 Attitude Award for Artistic Achievement, and was a finalist for a 2018 Women of Influence award. Her books are enjoyed by thousands of readers all over the world. Steff is also the creator of Rage Against the Manuscript, an online community for writers to learn about self-publishing, finding their readers, and building a badass author brand. Steff's passionate about helping authors from all walks of life find their voice and tell their story.

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Hazel Holmes is a non-fiction writer. Her interest in the early European settlers of New Zealand shines through her writing as she delves into their lives, struggles and triumphs, creating a rich tapestry of history.

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Hayley Holt is one of New Zealand's most well-known journalists and television hosts. She co-hosted TVNZ Breakfast from 2018 to 2020, and currently presents sports on 1News at 6. A former professional ballroom dancer and snowboarder, Hayley has appeared on our screens and airways for over twenty years. She is a lover of nature, a passionate believer in a fair go, mother to Raven and partner to Josh.