Aotearoa in Focus

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 about Brain Injury New Zealand: https://www.brain-injury.nz/ or call 0800 272 466Get your Flamingo Helmet for free here: https://shop.flamingoscooters.com/products/flamingo-helmet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 Farrow from WTS Waikato. Helpful resources I used: https://www.makingtrax.co.nz/travellers/inclusive-directory/https://www.freedommobility.co.nz/https://firstport.co.nz/assets/Uploads/nz-beaches-map.pdfhttps://beta.accessibel.co.nz/https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/walking-and-tramping/?Difficulty=Difficulty.List;Easiest&Options=EasyAccess$$bool;true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 don’t listen but I made this because we can’t forget what’s been done. Sources:Eugenics at the Edge of the Empire – Edited by Diane Paul, Hamish Spencer, and John Stenhouse.New Zealand Between the Wars - Edited by Rachael BellShell Shock and the Politics of Asylum Committal in New Zealand, 1916-22 - John Weaver and David WrightWW100The Dark, Unknown Story of Eugenics in New Zealand – Tess McClureMental health impact a legacy of WWI? – Glyn HarperFlashback: NZ almost legalises eugenic sterilisation - Will HarviePlunket takes on its history, and future, to be 'a better Treaty partner' - Cate BroughtonMassey racism provokes call for university name change - Karoline Tuckey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the concussion :/Plus, check out his piece on co-governance on ETangata - https://e-tangata.co.nz/nzoa-pijf/chris-finlayson-co-governance-should-be-embraced-not-feared/?fbclid=IwAR1ypMKCkSHGsgRmzy1P7PGyMyDlA0o1OJyRXCfYoZ0N1KFzifI3uf6wdrIHave a great week everyone :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 year then this may be the episode for you...https://www.instagram.com/aleisha.rutherford/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.