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

David Mitchell

I complete research aimed at surfacing the voice of marginalised groups on topics such as the homeless, men and health, family violence, mental ill-health, sexual abuse of males, fathering, and…continue reading

Bridget Frame

The world of Grant Making is an interesting one: an industry which has burgeoned, with the growth of banking and energy trusts, and gaming trusts. Many Councils also run substantial…continue reading

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

Gary Watts

Have completed extensive research within the community (for a number of years) which includes social issues which indicate distinctly unusual (regularly major and often ongoing) forms of societal produced disadvantage.

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

Gordon Cessford

I was the lead Social Scientist at the Department of Conservation for many years. Work there involved outdoor recreation participation and development; tourism impacts, benefits and development; physical impacts on…continue reading

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