Stuff That Matters Now

Anita Derks sat down with Harv to discuss the process of bringing vaccines into the world. Anita is a microbiologist who has worked throughout the world, and it was a unique chance to get to understand the process of manufacturing vaccines.   After all the whoohaa of the past few years about bloody vaccines, Harv couldn't wait to get under the bonnet of someone as close to the action as you could be.   Now – we would love you to pose questions to Anita in the chat, and she will answer them. We have done this to give you a chance to ask something Harv didn't. Please feel free to ask anything! 

From guitarist, singer song writer, to practicing Buddhist, this was a wonderful rich conversation for Harv. Harv met Brian Baker while recording the book audio in his studio back in December and realised he had met a kindred soul on many levels. Plus Harv got a lesson on how a band works together on stage.  

From politician to food insecurity for the nation, this was a great chance to understand what advocacy looks and sounds like, talking with Iain Lees-Galloway.

What do you get when you create two AI bots – Claude 1 and Claude 2 and them conversing with each other 24 hours a day called Infinite Backrooms and launch them onto X (stupid name). Then create a 3rd Bot called Truth Terminal which takes the learnings of Claude 1 and 2, add some interest from a tech billionaire who gifts $50k of crypto to one of the claudes. Oh and let's start a religion called the Goatse Gospel and see what happens when some random floats the $Goat Crypto currency. You end up with the first AI millionaire – that's what. Enjoy a taste of things to come.

I've heard it said many times. A good editor is worth their weight in gold. I now know that to be true.  Without Bob Selden my book ‘As it turns out - No One's Got Their Shit Together' would not be about to be printed.  He has not only edited the book, but kept me on track, and as it turns out, there's more work to do after the book has been written than writing it in the first place. Phew – thank you Bob. This podcast was a chance to learn some more about Bob's journey in his professional life, and about the 4 books he has written himself. Enjoy!

If you are interested in team work, leadership or anything to do developing culture read ‘Better' by Christina Wedgwood.I personally got so much clarity from this read.This podcast interview will give you a good taste of what to expect.

Harv got the opportunity to sit down with Manda recently to discuss her lifetime of work, and where she is focussing her energies in the future. Intergenerational trauma was the main focus of this podcast, which is something everyone needs to have a basic understanding of.Also Manda Johnson has recently been gifted a lifetime Collective Intelligence Membership after 13 years of stella facilitation and guidance to the Collective Intelligence teams and community.During this time Manda has exemplified a lifetime learning attitude that we are so aligned to, always believing there is a better way.

After being introduced to Ellen Ford by one of our facilitators Jon Lasenby, I learned Ellen had recently published a book #workschoolhours which intrigued me. After reading the book I was very keen to learn more about what had driven her to take up this cause. It's worth a read, and the podcast is definitely worth a listen – even if I am biased.

Sitting down with Foodie Huw Taylor gave me the chance to understand why being a foodie makes all the difference when you are actually growing Food.

Tapping into the Northern Hemisphere trends around business adaptability.

The times are a changing in the world of producing food. This was a chance to hear just how that looks from behind the scenes, delving into one of the smartest minds Harv has had a chance to unpick.

Five years ago, I reached out to Rod Oram to request a podcast interview. I didn't know him, nor he me. I didn't expect an affirmative answer from a man who I had often read, or listened to, on different media channels. However, if I knew a little about this gentle man I would have known the answer was always going to be yes. He was incredibly generous with his time; I was to learn. It was January 2019 when I first met him in Auckland to sit down for the recording, feeling very nervous and in awe of the legend that was Rod. That didn't last long as we launched into the interview, where I was struck by the depth of knowledge he had on any number of topics. We continued this every year since at the beginning of each year, referring to them as Rod's state of the nation address. They became less formal as I became more relaxed in his presence. The Edmund Hillary Fellowship events were also a place where we would meet at intervening occasions. On March 13th I sat down with Rod Oram at his home for the last time. It was always special to have his full attention, so thankfully I was always appreciative of these moments. What was so poignant with this interview was the ever-hopeful Rod was feeling frustrated with the major steps backwards in environmental government policies. At the end his shoulders were slumped, and I gave him a hug. I'm going to miss my annual pilgrimage to chat with him immensely. Here's my favourite quote from a previous podcast I did with Rod in relation to caring for the planet: “We won't do enough until we care enough, and we won't care enough until we rediscover our love of Nature”. At his memorial service I learnt a little more of his life. One of these was that he had a strong Christian belief, and so it was rather fitting the service was at the magnificent Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. Go well Rod Oram. I hope this podcast does you justice. - Ian (Harv) Harvey This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of 

Finn and I sat down for a good long yarn - the first of two. I'm going to check in with him in a year from now, and see how he's getting on with this great idea he's got. Have a listen for the details... This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of 

I sat down for a yarn with Anna Blackwell. Her passion for nursing, and in particular nursing in the Aged Care Sector, shines through. Nursing will touch all of us, at one point or another in our lives, and this is one conversation you don't want to miss. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of 

I really wasn't sure what we were going to focus on for this poddy - however I needn't have worried. Dyslexia was an obvious start to the conversation, and we went from there...

I sat down for a chat with Catherine van der Meulen, from Entrepreneurial Women With Purpose (among many other things). Originally from Sydney, Catherine came from a background working in the family business in the fast fashion industry, and now works with young women in agriculture. She co-founded 'Girls who Grow' in Aotearoa NZ, and this was always going to be a fun conversation.

I sat down with Andrew Melville, for an epic chat. This is the story of his journey, from his early years working as a radio DJ, to his transformation into a master weaver of stories, via an OE where something big happened to evolve this young fella into something rather different. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of 

I was intrigued to understand what makes Bettina Anderson, a pākehā woman, so dedicated to learn and integrate Te Ao Māori into her life, and that's exactly what I learnt from this podcast.   This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of   

This month, I spoke to Chris Gallavin. From mechanic's lackey to a professorship in law with a PhD under his belt, and he's a poet to boot - hell this has gotta be boring. Stand by for a bloody good yarn...

From corporate native to understanding energy between people and how it impacts our lives. I assure you, you will not have heard a view point like Keith Mason's before. Enter, "the Purple Guy"...

I knew this was always going to be a fascinating deep dive into this extraordinary man's life, and so it was.  From being born into a middle class family in the Philippines, to the glitz of Wall Street, and what impact that has on a person.  An Edmund Hillary Fellow, with a thirst for getting on with life, BeeWee (as he is affectionately called) is a unique character from whom we can all learn, listening to his story.

Well I did it - got the courage to sit down with Viv Conway from Girls Get Off, and talk about women asking for what they want.  Co-Founder Viv brings a wonderful energy to the topic of taking over the world one orgasm at a time. Was lots of fun, and appreciated just how open and easy Viv is to talk to about sexual pleasure. Hope you enjoy it, as much as I did.

This was a very poignant podcast. A few years back, it was Alex Hannant's idea that I start doing a podcast, and today it was his idea that he interview me. So we sat down on a Sunday morning over a coffee, and focussed on my journey and where Collective Intelligence is at right now, and where it's heading.  Alex, thank you for this and so many other ways you have supported me and the ecosystem with that wonderful intellect and humour.  I hope you enjoy the tables being turned in this poddy. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

I thought this was going to be a tech conversation about AI. I thought that's what I was here to learn about. Well, I did learn about that - but I also got a lesson in philosophy as well. Philosophy!! What the hell does philosophy have to do with AI? Lots as it happens - have a listen...

It's always a privilege to sit down with Rod Oram and unlock his repertoire of knowledge. What was fascinating for me this year was just how reflective Rod was in this podcast. To me it is an indicator of the complex times we live in. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

From clinical psychology to the world of social impact, doing everything from competing in Iron Man events, to making cheese from nuts - welcome to the world of Lisa Markwick, one of our longstanding facilitators at Collective Intelligence.

This podcast interview was for selfish reasons – to learn more about the world of decentralised autonomous organisations from someone who has actually worked in this system, which is a very rare experience indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed my learning time with Ants and hope to hang out with him more often in the future. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

It's amazing how our personal journeys shape what we do in life, once we have shaken off what we think we are supposed to do. Sasha Lockley from Money Sweet Spot sat down with Harv to discuss how she got from being a very average Accountant, to finding her passion for creating new financial outcomes for people in strife with debt. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

Taking the complex Sustainable Development Goals set down by the United Nations, and turning them into attainable actions for all of us, is no easy thing. However, nearing completion of her Masters on just that, it was too good an opportunity not to sit down with Toni and learn from her deep knowledge. And learn I did. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

How do we use less energy, create healthier homes, and build community interaction all at the same time? I talked to Kim Aitken to find out. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

From Catholic Priest to a Rongoa practitioner and founder of the Tiwaiwaka movement, this is a unique yarn with a very wise man. Such a privilege to hear this story. This podcast is brought to your ears with the support of

Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with this ultra smart Wahine.  Learning under the influence of Sir Mason Durie is not something many have experienced, and Dr Nik Coupe has certainly made the most of that opportunity. A love of data, and caring for people has definitely set Nik apart. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

I become the pupil again, as my friend and teacher, Che Wilson, shares more special stories with me from the ngahere (NZ temperate rainforest). Here in Part 2 we dig a little deeper into the complexities of ‘being' in a rainforest, exploring how to nurture and live in it from a Māori worldview, and what makes up the various layers of connection and consciousness found within it.  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

I become the pupil, as Che Wilson shares some special stories with me, teaching me about the ngahere (our temperate rainforest). Encoded in my DNA is the fact my ancestors came to Aotearoa from the UK, primarily to cut down the rainforest. Che's ancestors had learned to live in the rainforest and understand and work with its intricate inter-relationships. In Part 1 of a 2-part series we explore what binds and connects parts of the ngahere together, and the role of wai (water) within the rainforest. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

In this episode I go on an epic road trip to visit David Harper, who farms in the foothills of the Southern Alps in a wee place called Windwhistle. David has been a Collective Intelligence member for about four years and has a true affinity to the land he cares for. He shares a ‘delicious' story about his passion for finishing premium lambs for Lumina, which is done in a way that unlocks the healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in the animals' meat. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of Te Awanga Estate.

Car fanatic Rob Garratt and I explore a question many of us are wrestling with, “How do we make a good decision on what car to buy when we look at all the energy challenges we've got in front of us?” Rob is the most knowledgeable car person I know. I'm interviewing him as he doesn't sell cars, he services them and he's a perfectionist - which for a customer is a real positive. I love seeing his professionalism at work and admire his skill in keeping so well informed about the changes in his industry.

Māori researcher, Dr Anthony Cole (Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) and I are polar opposites. Yet when I learnt about his background and whakapapa, I realised he and I have a lot in common. We've both taken a while to grow into ourselves! He tells of going from a young, unemployed Māori man, to someone with a PhD - all in just a few years. How he goes about applying his knowledge is both extraordinary and inspirational, and his work will make a huge difference to Aotearoa.

I'm excited to bring you this chat with another of our , solar engineer , one of our younger, incredibly innovative members that has a huge social conscience. His Collective Intelligence team has been together for 15 years and has a rich history of nurturing innovators. Hamish absolutely embodies the team's whakapapa, having applied his skill and passion to many successful renewable energy projects. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

We kick off Series 4, and our new look, with a kōrero with two outstanding musicians. and took our vision to create a unique people-focussed ecosystem (inspired by mother nature), and turned it into a living, breathing piece of music for us. When I heard Te Wao Manahua - within the flourishing forest, it gave me such an amazing feeling…because they had created a magical space, one that we want to work in and connect others into. Have a listen. Not only to the sounds of te ngahere, the forest, but also to the story of their creative process, and the similarities it has with the creative growth process we practise in our Collective Intelligence teams.  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

This conversation is all about the art of using design to make people's lives better. is a perfectionist who has devoted his life to creating beautiful and elegant solutions to a wide range of challenges. For me, there were some wonderful moments in this podcast and although I call Peter my friend, he continues to surprise me and widen my view of the world. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of  

The art of intuition – it's a thing has in spades and using it in the high-tech space is a game changer. I'm loving the fact that Maria is delivering her superpower out into the world! This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

Settle in for a listen to our third annual ‘State of the Nation' interview with acclaimed and deep thinker, . I always find it fun to sit down with him and discuss what's percolating away inside his thinkery. Rod invariably has a range of topics that he wants to expand on, and this year is no different. Get up to date on what's going on in the world and hear Rod's hopes for Aotearoa in 2022. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

and I sit down to chat about her professional journey, prior to reaching the place she now calls home at the , and the job she is so excited about. We also dip into a fascinating subject - the downside of high performance in your professional life. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of .

I purchased a copy of  to prepare me for this interview. I tackled reading it like it was homework, but then got drawn into this magnificent piece of storytelling by . I have no idea why I thought it was going to be a tough read - as I have always loved Alina's and writing. This is a book that everyone should read in preparation for the future. It's something I will refer to again and again! This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

From a very average mechanic, to puppeteer, to managing touring exhibitions at Te Papa, and then CEO of ...this chat with was always going to be an interesting one, and then some! As he would say, his has not been a ‘normal life', and nothing he's done has come easily, but what an inspiring example of owning your own story and courageously sharing it.  Please note: If listening to any aspects of Andy's life story sparks a personal awakening for you, questions, or a need to seek advice, he suggests the following (New Zealand-based) support resources: ,  , , and . This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

Meet . Disrupting a traditional industry like recruitment takes focus, creativity and guts to come up with a more human outcome. Helping people thrive is what her business, , is all about. We need more Kins!

As one of the few Māori winemakers in Aotearoa-NZ with her own label, I was fascinated to learn what makes , the wahine toa behind , tick. Quite an epic amount as it turns out! This podcast brought to your ears with the support of (another winemaker within the Collective Intelligence ecosystem!) -

E kōrero ana a Harv rāua ko Debi Marshall-Lobb ki te kōnae ipurangi: “Ngā mea e whai hua ana o nāia tonu nei” (Stuff that Matters Now). Wha tēkau tau e ia hei pouako, ā, e manawanui ana tonu tōnā ngākau ki taua mahi.  Me pēhea ka mahi pēnei ai a ? Tata ki te mutunga o ta māua kōrero, i puta mai te patai nui: “I tēnei ao hurihuri, he aha te mea nui mō ngā tamariki?”.  Kua pā tōnā whakautu ki tōku ngākau, ā, kua ruru tōku reo. Nā te kōnae ipurangi nei i rekoata hei kai mā ōu taringa. Forty years spent doing the mahi in teaching and education and still humming with excitement! How does principal do that? Near the end of our chat, I get to the question I really wanted to ask...which was, “what is the most important thing kids need to learn in today's world?' Her answer brought a tear to my eyes - you'll hear it in my voice.  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

Meet a Manawatū vet who travels the country and when allowed, the globe, designing sustainable systems for sheep and beef farmers. has the same passion for his work that he did as a young vet last century. He's a man of the highest integrity - saying it as he sees it and building the most complex systems from the ground up. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of

I could chat to facilitator, all day - such is the depth of her insights and her passion for life and creating new possibilities. If you're into hearing what the future of effective organisations and leadership sounds like, then this is the episode for you!  This podcast brought to your ears with the support of . 

What do you do when you've worked in central government and got frustrated with all the bureaucracy in the education system? You join an NGO that brings about change from the side-lines - which is what this podcast with of is all about. She has a passion that burns brightly to bring about better educational outcomes for everyone, especially those less fortunate. Tune in as we - two ‘grumpy' old mates having fun in each other's company - discuss some stuff that really matters now. This podcast brought to your ears with the support of