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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.

Stefan Lindsay

BA then MA in Social, Cultural, and Human Factors Psychology. Undergraduate and Post Graduate paper in Social Anthropology. 11 years alternating between Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, and research, while alternating…continue reading

Maree Brannigan

I am the national Programme Manager for Mayors Taskforce for Jobs. We are focused on initiatives centred on youth. We actively deliver youth employment services in rural and provincial courcils…continue reading

Joe Wilson

I am passionate about people feeling seen, valued and understood for who they are and how they add value to our communities. With a diverse background that includes teaching, coaching,…continue reading

Paora Moyle

Paora Moyle currently manages several significant research projects as a senior researcher and is a Principal Advisor to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission. Paora has a 30-year career in…continue reading

John Godfrey

I am a philanthropy and fundraising consultant with international experience and an independent researcher.My research interests are elite philanthropy and philanthropy outside the Western traditions. A recent book chapter is…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

Gladys Henderson

Ko Matawhaura toku maunga Ko Rotoiti toku roto Ko Te Arawa toku iwi Ko Ngati Pikiao, Ko Ngati Whakaue toku hapu Kei Tahuna ahau e noho ana I am a…continue reading

Conor Twyford

I currently work for Enviroschools and Arts Access Aotearoa in team development and policy roles. My passion for the environment was ignited in the late 1980s when working as a…continue reading

Maya Bernardo

I am born and raised in Manila, Philippines and moved to New Zealand in 2012. I have worked mostly in the education sector as a higher education manager, researcher and…continue reading

Maya Bernardo

With extensive international experience in the education and not-for-profit sectors, taking up roles as researcher, director/manager and coordinator of service units and programmes, and adult educator. My research interests are…continue reading

Aoife Healy

Dia Dhaoibh and Kia Ora, I am an Irish woman who has been living in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland since 2010 and have worked in the community sector for the last…continue reading

Anura Widana (Dr)

Anura is currently project manager, Dasu Hydropower Project in Pakistan. He holds an B Sc (Hons) Agriculture from University of Sri Lanka, an M Sc (Agric. Economics & Extension) from…continue reading

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