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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Rangimārie Mules
Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Te Atiawa Rangimārie’s mahi spans evaluation, community engagement, policy and outdoor pursuits to name a few. Rangimārie was brought up under the guardianship of Araiteuru taniwha on the shores of the Hokianga Harbour. Her deep relationship to Aotearoa’s peoples and places…continue reading
Jen Margaret
Jen Margaret is a dedicated Treaty advocate and educator. She is a knowledgeable and skilled facilitator who enjoys working with organisations to deepen their understanding and application of the Treaty. Jen is…continue reading
Marama Tākao
Marama is the Maori Development Advisor/Kaitohutohu for JR McKenzie Trust and works alongside various community organisations, Iwi, hapū and roopu Māori to support their development. Marama traces her whakapapa to Ngati Rarua, Te Atiawa,…continue reading
Dr Chelsea Grootveld
Dr Chelsea Grootveld has worked in education policy, research and evaluation for the past 15 years. She is Director of Aiko Consultants Limited and is currently working with a team of…continue reading
Nan Wehipeihana
Skilled in evaluation and research, Nan Wehipeihana has more than 15 years experience in designing, leading and managing evaluation and research projects. She has a wealth of public sector knowledge and is widely recognised for her…continue reading
John Stansfield
John Stansfield is widely recognised as a leader in the community development sector. He founded the Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management and works within the Department of Social…continue reading
Laurie Siegel-Woodward
Laurie is the Executive Director of the Partnering for Outcomes Foundation Aotearoa and director of Aliarah Ltd. Recognising PCOMS as both a quality improvement measure and an opportunity to privilege…continue reading
Robyn Pope
Robyn is the Manager Practice and Development at Wesley Community Action in Wellington New Zealand. She is an accredited trainer in the Strengths-Based Framework and has been responsible for the…continue reading
Suzanne Grant
Suzanne Grant completed her PhD “A paradox in action? A critical analysis of an appreciative inquiry” at the University of Waikato in 2006, with the conceptual development of critical appreciative processes…continue reading
Maree Beaven
Maree Beaven has a background in working with families and is Programme Manager at Manu Tuktutuku Randwick Park (Sports and Neighbourhood Centre) in South Auckland.
Dave Tims
Dave Tims – Dave lives in Randwick Park, Manurewa, South Auckland with his wife Denise. Dave is a trained Primary School Teacher and Counselor who has worked with communities in Aotearoa for…continue reading
Manulani Aluli Meyer
Manulani Aluli Meyer is the fifth daughter of Emma Aluli and Harry Meyer. Her family hails from Mokapu, Kailua, Kamamalu, Wailuku, Hilo and Kohala on the islands of Oahu, Maui…continue reading