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Aotearoa in Focus
by dan armstrong
There's a heap happening here in Aotearoa New Zealand! From the serious to the light hearted, join me, Dan Armstrong as we discuss what's shaping our little country in the South Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Brain Injuries with Iain Watkins (Brain Injury NZ)
Back in April I had an accident (see thumbnail) and it left me with a concussion which made things tough. So to understand brain injuries and what support looks like I had a korero with Iain Watkins from Brain Injury NZ. Audio is a bit scratchy sorry, did my best to clean it. Want to know more...
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Cr Yani Johanson
You can't say that Yani Johanson does things quietly and for 15 years has been bringing a progressive voice to Christchurch City Council. We caught up last week for a korero on getting into politics, the environmental challenges for the Linwood area, and reflecting on the rebuild. Hosted on…
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Extra: Meet Gloria
A quick explainer of Gloria of Greymouth with its creator, owner, and inhabitant Sam Duckor-Jones and of course Tammy 🐕 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hobbling to Greymouth (accessible tourism)
Going for a holiday or tiki tour is pretty great but how is it if you've got movement challenges? I'm currently in that situation so challenged myself to get to Māwhera Greymouth and learnt about the obstacles and support available. With guests Sam Duckor Jones, Glen from Duke Hostel, and Garry...
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Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono with Anjum Rahman
How do we make Aotearoa a more equitable, tolerant nation? Its a big question but Anjum Rahman and the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono are working to make that societal change! Enjoy this wide ranging kōrero and check out the IACT at inclusiveaotearoa.nz Hosted on Acast. See…
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Bonus: Hilary Stace
Kia ora, second bonus with historian and disability advocate Dr Hilary Stace plus some feedback on the last episode. Enjoy Hilary's deep dive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus: Hamish Spencer
Kia ora, as a bonus for all you policy wonks is the full clip of geneticist and historian Dr Hamish Spencer on the 1928 Mental Defectives Amendment Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aotearoa's Eugenics Movement
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Maya. A century ago our mental health system was fixated on eugenics and protecting the ‘white race’. So to understand everything playing out Doctors Hilary Stace and Hamish Spencer take us through the subject. This one is heavy and I won’t judge if you...
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Chris Finlayson
I reckon Chris Finlayson is pretty cool because he just goes for it! In fact that kid in the 60s watching Perry Mason ended up shaping modern Treaty settlements and helped bring justice and recognition to Aotearoa's past. We caught up for a quick chat - sorry for being a bit off though, I blame…
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Local Government with Aleisha Rutherford
There's a new generation of leaders rejuvenating Local Government and Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Aleisha Rutherford is one of them! Aleisha takes us through the ups and downs of council life, advice on standing, and where things really need to change. If you're thinking about standing this…
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Trailer
Heaps happens in little Aotearoa so I thought I'd make a show about it. New episodes drop when I make them so subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There's a heap happening here in Aotearoa New Zealand! From the serious to the light hearted, join me, Dan Armstrong as we discuss what's shaping our little country in the South Pacific.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
dan armstrong
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Aotearoa in Focus currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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There's a heap happening here in Aotearoa New Zealand! From the serious to the light hearted, join me, Dan Armstrong as we discuss what's shaping our little country in the South Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aotearoa in Focus is created and hosted by dan armstrong.
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