Inspired by photographer Jonathan Lee. Your eye isthe camera. Your heart isthe lens. Your mind isthe focus. Look out for the lightthat sliver of time, that fragile crystalline momentthat will reveala hidden dimension.Turn a photo into portraits. Into art. Reveal something…
A key characteristic of so-called ‘exponential technologies’ is that they change what is possible extremely quickly – and it can be fascinating to observe how fast or slowly governments react. Lawyer Steven Moe looks at the developing world of space…
Inspired by Mark Prain, who knew Sir Edmund Hillary, and how they came up with a new venture together. Mountains cast long shadows across the land,those who conquer them even more.That day you shook a very mountain’s handdeciding together to…
With the rise of China, Japan has taken something of a backseat in trade discussions. Lawyer Steven Moe says New Zealand’s relationship with the world’s third largest economy is still going strong, but may need some TLC.
Inspired by Academic Dr James Austin. A life time of livingA life stream flowingalways in the same direction.Like a river,carving down a valley.Consistent through theebbs and flows ofthe seasons.Life choices made. What match mountains?Against a consistencyof purpose.Generations continueand the river…
Social enterprises are everywhere right now. But what are they? And how do we make sure they are not just businesses exploiting a trendy term? Lawyer Steven Moe outlines how social enterprise can become a legitimate force for good.
Inspired by Kit Hindin. Why is my answer always “busy”,to the question, “how are you?”I’ve forgotten to stay still.Breathe deep and remain true. My calling and my purpose,are drowned out by other cries.They demand attention yet lead,to a surface life,…
Inspired by social entrepreneur Daniel Flynn. Standing beneath this green tree its branches are widesweeping above you.Farther than you realisewaving back and forth.Living. Like a dancer. I see you therestanding underneath.Selling this and that. Busy.The tree offers shelter and shadecovering all you…
Social enterprises often operate as limited liability companies, but new legal structures to govern them have been introduced in a number of countries. Lawyer Steven Moe argues we need these options in New Zealand.
Inspired by urban food farmer Bailey Peryman. Hard ground like pavement abandonedOnly allows for some weedsUntil you break it up into good soilA chance at new life for some seeds Though looking dead, like brown pebblesEach one is placed with…
