Last month we welcomed onboard Taz, as our new Broker Services Manager at Caveo, alongside Joshua and Alice.

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As per our Velocity Traditions, we asked Taz some very important questions!

What podcasts/books/movies/speakers inspire you and why?

The book The Alchemist inspired me so much! After not really reading much for around a decade, I finished this book in two days. It inspired me to travel out of NZ for the first time.

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What’s something that you are looking forward to in your new role?

I am such a people person, so I'm really excited to join a team that is so client focused.

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What's a piece of advice you've received that has stuck with you throughout your career, or growing up?

"You are not Atlas with the world upon your shoulders, but the world is carrying you." - Vandana Shiva

What is something unique that you can teach your colleagues for fun?

I could teach my colleagues how to play the most basic form of ukulele!

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Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?

I would rather fight 100 duck-sized horses than one horse-sized duck. I feel like a horse-sized duck might haunt my nightmares now, but 100 duck-sized horses seem manageable. Also, I think ducks are a bit more menacing than horses.

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

I would say friendly, empathetic, and hardworking.

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What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Any hobbies or interests you're passionate about?

I enjoy sewing and doing crafts, I like going to gigs and concerts, and I love spending time with family.

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What was the last gift you gave someone?

The last gift I gave was a (very) early Christmas gift to my partner. I got him a bass guitar, which he is so excited about, and I love that he loves it.

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If you had a time machine, what historical event would you want to see and why?

I would love to see the Empire State Building being built. I visited New York last year, and although now the Empire State Building sits a fair bit below the high risers, it would have been amazing to see it as the tallest building in the world.

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Current binge watch/binge read/binge anything?

Currently watching The Last Kingdom, which is pretty good! A lot of it is quite historically accurate, which is cool.

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Please join us in welcoming Taz to the Team!

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