EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 52 MIN
Tall Stories: Emerging Leadership and Industry Impact
from Tall Stories · host Building Institute Aotearoa
In this episode of the Tall Stories Podcast, host Hayden Blucher, Engagement Lead at The Building Institute Aotearoa, sits down with Tuwhakaraua (Tu) Taute and Alice Carmody for a thoughtful kōrero about leadership, growth, and the changing landscape of Aotearoa’s construction sector. Tu, a foreperson at Naylor Love working on the Wellington Town Hall project and a Special Mention recipient in the Emerging Leader category at the 2024 Building People Awards, discusses the recognition of his leadership, the development of the Whakatupu Ā Mua programme, and the realities of contributing to a high-profile heritage project. Alice, a Quantity Surveyor at Choice Construction Group and an active supporter of BIA, NZIQS and NAWIC, shares her experiences across diverse projects, her commitment to industry organisations, and the value of mentorship and balance in a demanding profession. Together, they explore the changes they’d like to see in the construction industry, what authentic leadership looks like on site and in the office, and their advice for young people considering a future in construction.
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In this episode of the Tall Stories Podcast, host Hayden Blucher, Engagement Lead at The Building Institute Aotearoa, sits down with Tuwhakaraua (Tu) Taute and Alice Carmody for a thoughtful kōrero about leadership, growth, and the changing landscape of Aotearoa’s construction sector. Tu, a foreperson at Naylor Love working on the Wellington Town Hall project and a Special Mention recipient in the Emerging Leader category at the 2024 Building People Awards, discusses the recognition of his leadership, the development of the Whakatupu Ā Mua programme, and the realities of contributing to a high-profile heritage project. Alice, a Quantity Surveyor at Choice Construction Group and an active supporter of BIA, NZIQS and NAWIC, shares her experiences across diverse projects, her commitment to industry organisations, and the value of mentorship and balance in a demanding profession. Together, they explore the changes they’d like to see in the construction industry, what authentic leadership looks like on site and in the office, and their advice for young people considering a future in construction.
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