Inside New Zealand's Growing Bitcoin Economy: Nell Hunter

In this episode of The ZT Podcast, I'm joined by Nell Hunter, co-founder of The Bitcoin Basin in Queenstown, New Zealand, and organiser of the upcoming Sovereignty Summit in April 2027.

Nell is helping turn Bitcoin's philosophy into something real — growing a local Bitcoin economy and community of like-minded people and businesses who are taking greater responsibility for their future.

But this conversation goes far beyond Bitcoin.

We explore why fixing the money is only the beginning, and how genuine sovereignty extends into our health, food, education, technology, relationships and the communities we build.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:

🔸 Nell's journey into Bitcoin and the philosophy that drives her mission.
🔸 Why Bitcoin is about far more than price appreciation and growing your wealth.
🔸 The Bitcoin Basin — building a grassroots Bitcoin circular economy in Queenstown.
🔸 Why community and human connection are essential to Bitcoin's future.
🔸 Bitcoin as everyday money — moving beyond the store-of-value narrative.
🔸 The future of Bitcoin adoption in New Zealand and the opportunities ahead.
🔸 The Sovereignty Summit 2027 — bringing together voices from Bitcoin, health, freedom, education and independent thinking.

Bitcoin is the foundation. Sovereignty is the goal. And community is what brings it all together.

Rather than simply waiting for the existing system to change, perhaps it's time we started building the alternative ourselves.

Whether you're new to Bitcoin or have been on this journey for years, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what Bitcoin makes possible — not just financially, but in every aspect of our lives.
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🌏 The Sovereignty Summit - Queenstown, New Zealand | April 2027
Learn more about the upcoming two-day event and book tickets see below (**use code: Zane10 for 10% off tickets):

👉 Info and Tickets Here: https://sovereigntysummit.nz/
👉 The Bitcoin Basin: https://bitcoinbasin.nz/
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