Dr Jarrod Gilbert on Gangs in New Zealand
Jarrod is a sociologist at the University of Canterbury and the author of “Patched: The History of Gangs in New Zealand” which was a finalist for best non-fiction book in the…
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Erica Austin-Knopp on being an Experience Curator
Erica is involved in a wide variety of different groups and organisations and we talk with her about all of them and her role as an Experience Curator, Photographer, Community…
Camia Young on Architecture and Cultivating Community
Camia worked as an architect in Europe for many years before she made her home in Christchurch after the earthquakes. In this interview we talk about community building, the role…
Leighton Evans on the Rātā Foundation
Leighton is the Chief Executive of the Rātā Foundation which provides millions of dollars in grants to community groups and charities each year. In this interview we talk about his…
Franca Buelow on the value of Collaboration across Disciplines
Franca is an Environmental Social Scientist with a curiosity about many things in the world so we discuss topics ranging from her childhood in Germany, her research on transnational sovereignty,…
Michelle Sharp on Kilmarnock’s key learnings
Michelle is the Chief Executive Officer of Kilmarnock Enterprises which is a social enterprise established 60 years ago. I interviewed Michelle for the first episode of the podcast about her…
Sam Broughton on Leadership and Legacy
Sam is mayor of the fast growing Selwyn District and is one of the youngest mayors in New Zealand. We talk about his childhood, the decision to pursue a political…
Dorenda Britten on Design and Critical Thinking
Dorenda has studied and worked in Design for nearly all of her life and founded The Britten Institute. In this interview we discuss what application principles of design and design…
Michael Trengrove on Code Club Aotearoa
Michael co-founded Code Club Aotearoa and in this interview we talk about the work that organisation is doing with primary aged school children to teach them how to code. We…
Amy Marsden on Whānau, Children and Te Mapua
Amy Marsden is a co-founder of Te Mapua which translates as “the precious children” and works to provide camps and other activities for kids in need. In this interview we…
Joanna Pidgeon on Women in the Law
Joanna is the President of the Auckland District Law Society. She is also the founder of Pidgeon Law in Auckland which is a boutique property and commercial law firm. She…
Jonathan Lee on Photography as Art
Jonathan Lee is a professional photographer who has traveled the world taking photos and through them telling amazing stories. In doing this he often supports social enterprises and other great…
