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

Ahmed Al-Sa’di

I am a committed person with over 14 years of experience at several leading organization (7 years in NZ, 5 in KSA, 2 in Jordan) teaching students from various social…continue reading

Angela Jeong

I am a music therapist who studied Master’s in Music Therapy at Victoria University of Wellington. As part of the music therapy exegesis, I conducted a research: How did music…continue reading

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

Tanja Rother

I’ve been a researcher at Shared Landscapes – Intercultural Research & Engagement Services, based at Ōhiwa Harbour in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, since 2016. Locally, I have led various…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

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

Garth Nowland-Foreman

Garth is a founding partner of the capacity-building social enterprise, LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance & Leadership. He also taught part-time for 18 years in Graduate Programmes in…continue reading

Tula Brannelly (Dr)

Tula’s research interests relate to citizenship and mental health, particularly for marginalised groups. Interests lie in the effects of social policies on marginalised groups; mental health and older people; service…continue reading

Beatrice Hale

Research into: * grassroots experience of quality care in care facilities * experience of Canterbury earthquake and relocation to Otago care facilities * transitional experiences of family carers (see Aotearoa…continue reading

Victoria Quade

Community broadcasting & cross-cultural adult education.

Jay Marlowe

Jay’s primary area of research interest focuses upon refugee resettlement, social inclusion and ways that migrant communities can participate within civil society. Jay is currently leading a study with Refugee…continue reading

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