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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Catherine Leonard
Catherine Leonard (nee Savage) is the Research Director at Ihi Research, with a background in psychology, academia, and community evaluation. Catherine holds a doctorate from Massey University and specialises in…continue reading
Atelaite Mapa
Atelaite Taupeavai Mapa is a Moana public health creative-practitioner committed to Indigenous systems change and social justice. With a background in policy, research, and creative methodologies, her work amplifies Moana…continue reading
Josh Manukonga
He uri tēnei o Taranaki Tūturu, Ngā ruahine, Airani hoki Kia ora everyone, my name is Josh, I am currently completing a Master of Health Science evaluating the effectiveness of…continue reading
Moana Tane
Experienced executive working within complex health research in tertiary institutions, primary health care and social services organisations. Creative leader, with commitment to innovative, strengths-based research and programs that reflect current…continue reading
Melissa Carey
I am a registered nurse with over 28 years nursing experience. In 2017 I completed a PhD in Public Health and Social Work focusing on Māori cultural identity and the…continue reading
Paora Moyle
Paora Moyle currently manages several significant research projects as a senior researcher and is a Principal Advisor to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission. Paora has a 30-year career in…continue reading
Janet Taiatini
Kia Ora koutou. I am a registered Nurse and Midwife currently working part time in Te Ara o Hine Tapu Ora. This is Pastoral care of Maaori and Pasifika midwifery…continue reading
Brendon McIntosh
I am a clinical pharmacist with experience in a wide array of research projects. I recently submitted my Masters thesis titled “As long as we are aware of the words…continue reading
Joanna Hikaka
Dr Joanna Hikaka (Ngāruahine) is a pharmacist and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her clinical and research work focuses on older adult and Māori health,…continue reading
Gladys Henderson
Ko Matawhaura toku maunga Ko Rotoiti toku roto Ko Te Arawa toku iwi Ko Ngati Pikiao, Ko Ngati Whakaue toku hapu Kei Tahuna ahau e noho ana I am a…continue reading