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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Maree Beaven
I am a Community Connector and Facilitator in Manurewa/Papakura. My backround is in programme development and delivery in organisations such as Parents Inc, Manurewa Parenting Hub and Lighthouse. This led…
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…
Matt Fanselow
I am a research and evaluation generalist with 10 years' experience across central government and management consulting roles. My project experience covers designing research and evaluation plans to conducting formative…
Rebecca Henwood
I am someone with 25+ years experience working in the community with Deaf with additional disabilities/mental health issues. I am passionate about making a difference in this sector improving access…
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…
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…