Florence

Hello! I'm Florence!

My partner Andy and I have been travelling for the last year across India, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand. After six months exploring the North and South Island in our van, we've settled in Akaroa for a while.

My passion for the environment started after university when I volunteered on organic farms in Italy. I learned about different organic farming techniques while picking olives and grapes in the Tuscan countryside. This experience opened my eyes to the harm caused by pesticides and the importance of soil health and biodiversity. It was then I realized I wanted to support this cause not only for the planet but for my own health, too.

After returning to Bristol, where I grew up, I worked in the supply chain for an organic herbal tea company. After a few years, Andy and I left our jobs to go on this trip, which brings me here to Nomad Wholefoods! We met Marine and her wonderful family through WWOOF, helping them with their move to Akaroa.

As a backpacker in New Zealand, I didn't expect to find a job that aligned so perfectly with my personal values. In Bristol, you're never far from a zero-waste shop, so working at Nomad helps me feel right at home. I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to work here, supporting such a good cause and meeting all of you lovely customers!