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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
Aimee-Jane Anderson-O’Connor
Aimee-Jane Anderson-O'Connor is a researcher and creative practitioner who believes in the power of joy, collaboration and connection. She is passionate about people power, equity, and systems change. Aimee has…continue reading
Melissa Laing
With a background in academia and the visual arts and a concrete grounding in creative practice and event delivery my work spans research, advocacy, culture and heritage preservation, community development,…continue reading
Lauren Donnan
I am the Research and Evaluation Manager at MATES in Construction NZ, a suicide prevention charity. My previous role as Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor at World Vision NZ, combined…continue reading
Shuang Wu
Kia ora, everyone, My name is Shuang Wu, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at the University of Auckland. My research focuses on the roles and…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
Jumoke Giwa
I am a community development, social justice and equity advocate who conducts research with diverse communities in the Global North and Global South. I am passionate about building the capacity…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
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
Madeleine Cannings
Maddie is responsible for collaborating with clients across all stages of the project lifecycle. She is the Head of Measurement at Huber Social, experts in Social Impact Measurement, and leads…continue reading
Sarah Jane Lipura
Dr. Sarah Jane D. Lipura is a multilingual researcher-practitioner with a doctoral degree in Asian Studies from the University of Auckland (UoA) She was a recipient of the University Doctoral Scholarship, Faculty…continue reading
Terrence Loomis
Terrence M Loomis (Dr) 23 Einstein Street, Gisborne, New Zealand (027) 499 0305 email: loomistm@yahoo.com Current position: Independent Researcher, Seniors Climate Adaptation Planning project, Gisborne, New Zealand Education & training…continue reading
Imran Muhammad
Dr Imran Muhammad is a Professor of urban and environmental planning at Massey University. His research expertise includes low-carbon transport planning, inclusive and just cities, and immigrants' role in making…continue reading