Building Queenstown’s Future: Innovation, Bikes, and Big Ideas with Rod Drury

In this episode, Paddy Kluts talks with Rod Drury, founder of Xero, discussing his post-retirement projects, Queenstown’s growth, and his vision for New Zealand’s renewable energy future. He shares insights on mountain biking, sustainability, public infrastructure, and long-term economic strategies.Rod envisions Queenstown as a testing ground for sustainable innovation. He believes New Zealand must leverage its renewable energy potential the way Saudi Arabia did with oil, making clean energy the backbone of its economy. His work in biking, transport, and green infrastructure aims to turn Queenstown into a model for the future of New Zealand.