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Mike Potter

Disability Connect leads the Community Housing Collective with the purpose of giving a voice to disabled people their families and whānau, raising awareness of housing issues for disabled whanau with…continue reading

Christina Epati

My name is Christina Epati, I gafa (whakapapa) to Iva, Savai’i – Fagaloa, Upolu. I am 1st Generation Samoan, Born and Bred in New Zealand, I am a widowed mother…continue reading

Rashmi Munjal

Greetings! I’m Rashmi Munjal, and I bring with me over nine years of enriching experience in the academic domain. I am a passionate advocate for empowering individuals and organizations through…continue reading

Janne Galbraith

I am a researcher, writer and communicator, with a passion for people and their stories, social and environmental justice. I am most excited by social research that highlights important issues,…continue reading

Alex Woodley

I am a principal researcher with Point and Associates and Point Research, which I founded 25 years ago. I have a background in stats and qualitative research. I believe working…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

Praneil President

Praneil Chandra is a dedicated Girmit researcher and an influential voice in the exploration of colonial history in New Zealand, Fiji, and India. As the host of Manukau Indian FM,…continue reading

Nuke Martiarini

I am a Muslim woman, a PhD student at Massey University based in Auckland, and originally from Indonesia. I am researching Muslim Migrant Women in Aotearoa and how they navigate…continue reading

Alejandra Gonzalez Campanella

Alejandra González Campanella holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Auckland (Aotearoa New Zealand) and degrees in Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies from Universidad de la República…continue reading

Natalie Baker

I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of my students and local community. I am currently completing my Masters in Applied Practice (Social Services), my research…continue reading

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