Catherine O'Connell Attends the Japan–NZ Business Council 51st Conference - Rotorua, New Zealand

Catherine returned to Rotorua in 2025 for the second time to attend the 51st Japan – NZ Business Council Conference and once again, the geothermal landscape and strong sense of wairua made it a memorable gathering. The program brought together business leaders, innovators, and bridge-builders committed to strengthening NZ–Japan collaboration. Catherine enjoyed reconnecting with long-time colleagues while welcoming new faces into the network. A special highlight was finally meeting Taiki Ito, a dedicated volunteer and enthusiastic supporter of the Jandals in Japan podcast.