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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Tanja Rother
Kia ora, I am a freelance researcher, historian and writer with a special interest in environmental history and Māori and Pākehā narratives of place. In 2016 I received a PhD…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
Sandra des Forges
I have recently completed Doctoral study (November 2023) on Māori representation in local government with a focus on Māori wards, and had a paper from that piece of work published…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
Laura Tongalea-Nolan
I am a mental health and addictions professional with an extensive history of working in the mental health and addictions sector. Skilled in the treatment of addictions and co-existing problems…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
Tanja Rother
I am a freelance researcher, historian and writer with a special interest in environmental history and Māori and Pākehā narratives of place. In 2016 I received a PhD in Social…continue reading
Patricia Hanlen
Voluntary sector, leadership, child protection, student placement, teaching and supervision. Key publications: P. A. Hanlen (2002). Altruistic Leaders—Voices of Women in Voluntary Organizations. Master’s Thesis in Massey University Library, National…continue reading