Tony Veitch announces move to Bali to start a retreat

Former broadcaster Tony Veitch has traded life behind the microphone for the shores of Bali, announcing on social media his new business venture.

Addressing his Facebook followers earlier this week, Veitch said he had taken on a "major life and career update" and started a retreat called, Vitality Villas.

A former Newstalk ZB host, Veitch got the idea to start the business last year after spending time away in a retreat in Australia.

"That changed my life. I got tools and mechanisms to start eating well, reduce the number of beverages I was drinking and honestly it led me where we are now," he said.

"It's really trying to set up a business here that's going to help people who, like me, have been through a lot when it comes to burnout.

"It's a B & B business as well, it's about helping people find a villa in Bali and helping people discover the Bali we love."

Hey guys... welcome to a major life and career update. Yep, you have probably gathered, I now call Bali home. While sport remains a massive part of my life, as does this page, it was time to get out of my comfort zone and take on a new challenge. So, here I am on the day I turn 45, launching a new business, Vitality Villas. Scary much? Absolutely.! Since we started this page way back in 2010, you guys have been incredible. ! I love the support, debate, and passion you bring. That’s why I wanted to show you this new venture, which is not only aimed at sharing my love of Bali - my happy place but also helping others get through what can be a bloody tough world out there. Last year, I went on a month-long retreat that changed my life. A year later I've taken those learnings to create a vision for men and women which I hope will be transformational. Today we’re open for business!, with every aspect of your Bali experience covered. From boutique B&B accommodation to complete villa rentals, to our tailor-made private wellness retreats for men and women, and even a concierge service. I hope to see you up here one day - I've loved meeting so many great Kiwis over the past few months, who’ve decided to try out Bali as a holiday destination. I hope you enjoy the video (you know I love to talk😜) Revive - Revitalise - Reset in paradise. Here’s our website: vitalityvillas.net #bali #canggu #wellnessretreats #bespokeretreats #vitalityvillas #explorebali

Posted by Veitchy on Sport on Saturday, 29 September 2018

Veitch said media and sport had been his entire life but since he visited Bali he knew it was time for a career change.

He announced he was leaving Newstalk ZB on December 21 last year after hosting Veitch on Sport in the noon-6pm slot on weekends since 2012.

Radio Sport host Martin Devlin was announced as Veitch's replacement on Newstalk ZB earlier this year, running a show from 12pm-3pm.