An interview with...
Fireside-style interviews with some of NZ’s best-known names
A well-known kiwi in her own right, the wonderful Jude Dobson hosts this live and interactive series.
Join her as she travels to our villages around the country and sits down with iconic guests to chat to them about their lives, family, careers, and experiences.
These sessions are a fantastic opportunity to get new insights into some of your favourite household names, so grab a cuppa and watch the live recordings of our Summerset Interviews below.
Kate Rodger
Kate Rodger is a respected Entertainment Editor and Film Reviewer, a job she has adored for over 21 years, and which has taken her all over the world covering film premieres and awards ceremonies, visiting movie sets and shooting interviews.
Jude Dobson interviews Kate from our village in
Te Awa, Summerset Palms.
Peta Mathias
Peta Mathias MNZM is a respected and prolific New Zealand chef, author, entertainer, broadcaster and travel food guide. Join us as she shares her life stories, adventures and many a hilarious tale with Jude.
Jude Dobson interviews Peta from our village in Kenepuru, Summerset on the Landing.
Hilary Barry
One of the most recognisable faces on New Zealand TV, Hilary Barry currently hosts the prime-time TVNZ show, Seven Sharp. She is both funny and personable, and is able to share stories and experiences from her career that will entertain any audience.
Jude Dobson interviews Hilary from our village in Ellerslie, Auckland.
Sir Ian Taylor
Life is full of twists and turns, and the life of Sir Ian Taylor is no exception. From labouring in the freezing works, to singing in a rock band, serving in the army, having a career in TV, founding his companies “Taylormade Media” and “ARL”, to becoming a Knight Companion of the NZ Order of Merit, you’d be forgiven for thinking Sir Ian has lived multiple lives in one!
This episode is filmed in front of a live audience at Summerset on Cavendish, Christchurch.
Suzanne Paul
Inspirational speaker, Suzanne Paul shares her life stories including her experiences building one of New Zealand’s most successful marketing companies and becoming a much-loved TV personality.
This episode is filmed in front of a live audience at Summerset Richmond Ranges.
Kerre Woodham
Kerre began her TV career on Fair Go, and in the last 35 years has become a regular on our screens, appearing on Heartland, Ready Steady Cook and Dancing with the Stars. She currently hosts the Newstalk ZB morning show and is a NZ Woman's Weekly columnist.
Watch as Jude Dobson chats to Kerre about her exciting life and career, recorded in front of a live audience at our Hobsonville village, Summerset at Monterey Park.
Kate Targett-Adams
Scottish-born, Queenstown resident, Kate Targett-Adams has carved out a niche as a modern-day travelling minstrel.
Her captivating performance has seen her travel the world from Edinburgh Castle to Beijing's forbidden city, and in front of the likes of the British Royal family and Sir Sean Connery. Jude Dobson chats to Kate about how the harp has become her international passport to success, her travels and the people she's met along the way.
This episode is filmed at our Summerset by the Park village, Manukau.