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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

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

Louise Tester

May 2016 – Present: Sport Taranaki. Project management – Development of Regional Sports Facility Strategy. February 2016 – Present: Bishop’s Action Foundation – Pathways to Sustainable Housing in Taranaki. July…continue reading

Evangelia Papoutsaki

Evangelia Papoutsaki, PhD Cardiff, is an engaged global citizen with a passion for social justice; a social change communication scholar, editor, published author, facilitator and educator; and a dedicated mentor…continue reading

Helen Potter (Dr)

I’ve been a kaupapa Māori researcher for 20 years predominantly in the fields of Māori education, adult learning, whānau wellbeing, and more recently, in Māori health, housing and environmental wellbeing.…continue reading

Gillian White (Dr)

40 years in health services and academic research including supervision of Masters and Doctoral theses and examination of same.30 completed research projects. 53 international and national peer-reviewed publicationsAreas of expertise:…continue reading

Marg Wilkie

I grew up in Te Awakairangi (Lower Hutt) and studied at Victoria University of Wellington. I worked in Community Development and coordinated and managed Vocational Education and Training. I completed my PhD in 2010…continue reading

Claire Smith

Food Insecurity in New Zealand, the Family Food Environment, food purchasing practices in low income households. Secular changes in food and nutrient intakes in NZ.

Pat Bullen

As a Senior Lecturer in youth development and youth mentoring in the School of Learning, Development and Professional Practice in the Faculty of Education at The University of Auckland, I…continue reading

Robyn Barry

As a mature student, I completed my PhD research on a shared social housing model for older women. It was a challenge to be operating both in and for the…continue reading

Ann Walker (Dr)

DR Ann Walker is a senior policy analyst, with a doctorate in Philosphy from Victoria University. Some of her published works are included in this list: Walker, A. ‘Strengthening Families…continue reading

Carolyn Cordery (Dr)

Carolyn Cordery’s research interests are focused on Not for Profit accounting and accountability, incorporating financial and non-financial reporting, regulation, and governance. She is an Adjunct Professor at Victoria University and…continue reading

Tula Brannelly (Dr)

Tula’s research interests relate to citizenship and mental health, particularly for marginalised groups. Interests lie in the effects of social policies on marginalised groups; mental health and older people; service…continue reading

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