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

Malcolm Malcolm

I lead a data and information practice for Trust Tairāwhiti here on the East Coast, measuring the impact on investment on community wellbeing over time. I've lead the development of…continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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