Season 2, Episode 1 · Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Mike Egan from Monsoon Poon on a lifetime spent in hospitality

with Mike Egan

Season 2 starts here - and we’re kicking things off with one of the true heavyweights of the New Zealand hospitality industry. In this episode, we sit…

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About Mike Egan

Mike Egan is the President of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and the owner of the iconic Monsoon Poon - a lifer in hospitality who still runs the pass with the same energy he started with. Equal parts operator, advocate, and industry cheerleader, he brings a rare mix of sharp leadership and boundless enthusiasm that’s helped shape the New Zealand hospitality scene from the ground up.

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