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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
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…continue reading
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…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
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
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…continue reading
Lata Rana
Lata Rana holds a PhD degree from the University of Melbourne. Lata currently works (Senior lecturer) at the School of Early Childhood Education – UNITEC Institute of Technology – part…continue reading
Janet Taiatini
Kia Ora koutou. I am a registered Nurse and Midwife currently working part time in Te Ara o Hine Tapu Ora. This is Pastoral care of Maaori and Pasifika midwifery…continue reading
Laura Tongalea-Nolan
I am a mental health and addictions professional with an extensive history of working in the mental health and addictions sector. Skilled in the treatment of addictions and co-existing problems…continue reading
Alana McCambridge
Alana McCambridge is a Senior Lecturer in Rehabilitation within the School of Clinical Sciences. She is of Samoan, Cook Island, and Irish descent. Alana's work has taken her from undergraduate…continue reading
Sandra Dickson
Sandra is a researcher and community development practitioner with 30 years’ experience in Rainbow communities and family and sexual violence. She is one of the founders of Hohou Te Rongo…continue reading