Interview - The Good Spot Caravan, Wanaka

CAFÉ NAME: The Good Spot Caravan

LOCATION: 34 Anderson Road, Wanaka

MANAGER / OWNER: Flair McKay

The Good Spot Caravan is nestled next to the Good Rotations bike shop in the industrial area off Anderson Road in Wanaka. Owner Flair and her delightful team have thoughtfully created a positive, relaxed, fun, retro styled outdoors environment where you can enjoy an excellent coffee and a delicious snack. They embrace up-cycling, low waste and reduced single use plastics wherever they can. No wonder is always busy – lots to applaud here!

Sum up your café in 5 words…. Funky Retro Delicious Coffee Food

What did you want to be as a kid? Travel as a nomad on my horse through Mongolia - I’m still dreaming of doing this.

What living person do you most admire, and why? Currently Jacinda Arden; an amazing woman bringing big change to New Zealand politics.

What is your favorite quote? “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt in the heart.”  (Helen Keller)

What people say about our straws? They can be surprised they are made of paper and able to be composted. They love the look of them.

What is your proudest moment? Watching my child grow up and all the amazing things she is achieving.

What is your biggest work-related challenge? Managing my staff and maintaining a happy and balanced work environment.

When are you happiest? When I am hanging, celebrating and adventuring with my friends and loved ones.

Why should other cafes / people make the swap to paper straws? Because it is reducing waste in our environment, and plastic straws are a needless plastic resource.

How do you relax? By doing acro yoga, yoga, rock climbing, running or by reading a book.

What keeps you awake at night? Thinking about all the jobs I need to do!

What will you do when you retire? No idea, I’ll know when I get there.

What impact has swapping the straws made on your business? It’s helped make people more aware of plastic waste, and the retro look suits the Good Spot Caravan!

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