Podcast appearances and mentions of Jane Patterson

The Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report highlighting the risks that flooding poses to infrastructure in the US. And Louisiana is no stranger to flooding-related disasters. The Coastal Desk's Eva Tesfaye spoke with UCS's policy director Rachel Cleetus to learn what this report tells us about heightened flooding risks to disadvantaged communities.The Historic New Orleans Collection recently unveiled a new exhibit featuring portraits of unidentified people. Called, “Unknown Sitters,” the exhibition showcases 26 portraits of unknown New Orleans area residents whose names have been lost or forgotten over time.Curator of Decorative Arts Lydia Blackmore tells us more about this exhibition and how audiences are creating their own stories and identities for the unknown subjects. The Baton Rouge Audubon Society is celebrating 50 years of preserving bird habitats and nature in the region. President Jane Patterson and wildlife photographer, naturalist and co-founder of the BR Audubon Society, CC Lockwood, tell us what the organization has accomplished in the last half century and how they're marking the occasion. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:00 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener 

"Do you remember that meeting? There was a lot of energy in excitement and just  longing for people to explore vocation together and callings together. And so we thought, oh, this would be a good thing to, to apply for..." Liz Miller - Edgewood United Church East Lansing Michigan In this episode of From the Communities of Calling we'll be  taking a look at how congregations as a whole, as opposed to individuals, respond to God's call in their ideas and their actions. We'll I hear about churches, hosting a symposium on online church to partnering with everything from a  small textiles and baking business and huge corporations all the way to tending a flame in parishioners homes for years.Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help others join the conversation. This podcast is created at saint benedict's table, a congregation of the Anglican Church of Canada in Winnipeg, where we've been making great audio since 2006. Listen to other recent episodes on our website and see our entire catalogue of well over 750 shows on our hosting page. Our MissionTo provide rich and stimulating audio resources to the wider church and engage topics and issues relevant to the concerns and questions of the larger culture in which we live.Link to all of the Church Featured in the Episodehttps://htlcmpls.org/https://www.stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org/https://www.westmorrisfm.org/https://www.stbenedictstable.ca/https://www.stfrancisraleigh.org/https://edgewooducc.org/https://www.paxchristi.com/

National, ACT and New Zealand First will lead the country's first ever three party coalition government. Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called the Governor General confirming he can form a government. Today the full details of the deals were released, revealing which policies survived negotiations and which didn't. And in another first, the job of deputy prime minister will be shared, with Winston Peters and David Seymour taking turns at the role. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. And political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen for analysis. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341685386112

The coalition government is confirmed. Kathryn gets the immediate analysis on the policies and ministerial positions from RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and political commentator Tim Hurdle. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

The coalition government is confirmed. Kathryn gets the immediate analysis on the policies and ministerial positions from RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and political commentator Tim Hurdle. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm.

It took 40 days and 40 nights, but the three leaders trying to form a government have emerged with a deal in hand. The agreement between National, ACT and New Zealand First is now going back to the various parties' board for approval, with the grand reveal expected tomorrow. Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch. And political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen for analysis. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341640641112

The incoming government is set to announce its full cabinet and ministerial portfolios on Friday, as well as revealing which election promises made the cut. Coalition talks between National, ACT and New Zealand First came to an end Thursday afternoon. Christopher Luxon confirmed to the Governor-general that the three parties would be able to form a government - just shy of six weeks after the October election. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The leaders of both National and ACT are in the Capital, where it's expected a coalition deal will soon be announced. Who will be deputy prime minister appears to be one of the final hurdles to be resolved. The incoming prime minister Christopher Luxon has not ruled out the possibility of the role being shared between Winston Peters and David Seymour. Meanwhile, National's deputy leader Nicola Willis has ruled herself out. Kathryn speaks to RNZ political editor Jane Patterson.

As talks to form a new National Party-led government near the end of their third week, the focus is now on ministerial positions and the role of Deputy Prime Minister. ACT leader David Seymour has pitched for the job - which New Zealand First leader Winston Peters also wants. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

The outgoing Labour team has been dutifully carrying out their role as caretaker government until National was ready to take over, but that changed yesterday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins has broken with convention and his role as caretaker prime minister, to go public with a call for a ceasefire in Gaza. That prompted accusations of playing politics from National, saying it too agreed there should be a ceasefire, but certain conditions from both sides have to first be in place. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's been back and forth for the leaders of National and ACT who are in Auckland Wednesday morning to meet with NZ First leader Winston Peters. Both Christopher Luxon and David Seymour were in Wellington on Tuesday with hopes of a three-way meeting. But by day's end, it was clear they had to fly back to Auckland for there to be a chance of in-person talks with Peters on forming a new government. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

There's a real sense of momentum at Parliament today with a meeting between the three parties negotiating to become the government, imminent. It's been a hive of activity with leaders, caucus members and staffers shuttling back and forth between Parliament and various places nearby. In a significant development in the last half hour, it appears the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has met with ACTs David Seymour. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.

A capital gains and wealth tax is back on the table for the Labour Party. Earlier this year, leader Chris Hipkins ruled out introducing the policies, saying under a Government he leads there will be no wealth or capital gains tax after the election. The decision frustrated some in Labour's caucus, with David Parker, who was Revenue Minister at the time, relinquishing the portfolio, claiming it was untenable for him to stay in the role. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson.

National and Act had the barest majority on election night, but the picture changed with the final result, confirming that New Zealand First must be in the mix. Policy positions are being worked through to identify areas of common ground and those that will prove more challenging. Both Act and New Zealand First have raised red flags over the affordability of National's tax package. Partly funding it through a foreign property buyers' tax would be problematic for New Zealand First. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Susie Ferguson.

“We do a pretty good job talking about calling in the discernment process for people who are interested in being ordained. But talking about discernment that people do who are not looking at that at all… that's something we thought we could do better at.”               Rev. Benjamin Hart - St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Louisville Kentucky Here is the first episode in this series where we are taking a look at 12 communities over 5 years praying, exploring, working, and resting their way to a better understanding of what it means to be a person of faith being called by God.This week we meet and hear from the whole cast that was at the final retreat in June of 2023 at the St. John's Abbey Guesthouse in Collegeville, Minnesota.EnjoySubscribe to the show wherever you listen to audio and recommend this episode to your friends. We invite you to rate us or write a review of what we are doing on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help others join the conversation. This podcast is created at saint benedict's table, a congregation of the Anglican Church of Canada in Winnipeg, where we've been making great audio since 2006. Listen to other recent episodes on our website and see our entire catalogue of well over 750 shows on our hosting page. Our MissionTo provide rich and stimulating audio resources to the wider church and engage topics and issues relevant to the concerns and questions of the larger culture in which we live.

Chris Hipkins has emerged from the first meeting with his caucus following Saturday's election defeat, still the leader of the Labour Party. The meeting at Parliament ran for nearly two hours, but he told reporters afterwards they needed time to farewell departing MPs and give those staying a chance to talk over the implications of the result. He says any future decisions about the leadership are up to the caucus, but for now he's leader at a critical time. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Triumphant and dejected MPs, along with their leaders, are making their way back to Parliament, as National starts to put plans in place to form a new government. National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat Parliament, but under the preliminary results can't rely on being able to forge ahead with their favoured option - a two party coalition. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support.  Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori.  National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament.  Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Morning Report's post-election special.  

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support.  Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori.  National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament.  Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Morning Report's post-election special.  

New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in parliament and just under 39 percent support.  Voters have splashed blue across the country, and red seats in the North and South have flipped to National, the Greens and Te Pati Maori.  National and ACT together have 61 seats in a 121-seat parliament.  Labour support fell to just under 27 percent. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Morning Report's post-election special.

After a gruelling six weeks, Politicians have had a frantic final day of campaigning, ahead of voting closing tomorrow night. Polls suggest National and ACT have the edge - but would need New Zealand First's help to form a government. But Labour Leader Chris Hipkins insists his party is getting a surge in support. Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher. Political editor Jane Patterson joins us now in the studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338965882112

The major party leaders have had their last chance to speak to New Zealand about their plans to curb the cost of living, help those in poverty and take the country into the future. Labour's Chris Hipkins and National's Christopher Luxon have faced off in the TVNZ Leaders debate Thursday night - the last one before the election on Saturday. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

With just two days to go until New Zealand goes to the polls, Labour is pushing back but is it too little too late? The lastest TVNZ Verian poll has Labour up 2 points to 28 percent, National up one point to 37 percent and the Green Party up 1 point to 14 percent. ACT is down again to 9 percent. NZ First is steady on 6 percent and Te Pati Maori and The Opportunities Party are both steady on 2 percent. As for preferred Prime Minister, National's Christopher Luxon has lost some support- he's down 1 point to 25 per cent- the same as Chris Hipkins. Winston Peters is up 1 point to 5 per cent and David Seymour is also up 1 point to 4 percent. The Verian poll would give National 47 seats and ACT 11 seats. Christopher Luxon would need NZ First's 8 MPs to form a government. A Labour, Green, Te Pati Maori coalition would fall well short with just 54 seats combined. Although a call with Winston Peters would get them across the line. And the Verian poll isn't the only poll tonight. Newshub also has a Reid Resarch poll, it says National is crashing, it has National on 34.5 percent plummeting 4 points. Labour is on 27.5. Greens are on 14.9 percent. ACT is stalling on 8.8. NZ First is on 6.8 percent. On Reid Research numbers, National and Act would only have 54 seats combined- the same as Labour and the Greens. But Lavour and Greens would have Te Pati Maori's two seats. Christopher Luxon would definitely need NZ First's 9 MPs to form a government. Our political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen now in studio to break this all down [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338822961112

Both major parties are again claiming to have found holes in their rival's fiscal plans. Labour says National policies would require larger spending cuts than forecast, while National says Labour's plan would mean more debt. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Just under a week to go before polling day and National's raising the prospect of a hung Parliament or even a second election, if voters don't deliver a straight National - ACT government. A few weeks ago, leader Christopher Luxon announced he would work with New Zealand First if he needed to. But since then, National and ACT have been imploring voters for support - warning it could be a recipe for instability and chaos if that party is part of the mix. National's campaign chair Chris Bishop has now upped the ante, saying there's a growing possibility National, ACT and New Zealand First could fail to form a government - which could mean the country going back to the polls. Winston Peters says there is no way National would be purposefully treating New Zealand voters with such contempt and the "concerning" comments must be an "unfortunate misunderstanding". Political editor Jane Patterson has more.

TVNZ's multi-party debate this week illustrated key features of this election campaign: the minor parties' rising popularity, and the complicated role of NZ First.  With polls they would need Winston Peters, National and ACT have been continuing to talk down his appeal - but it remains preferable to defeat.  In Focus on Politics this week, RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch dissects the past week, speaking to Guyon Espiner alongside RNZ and NBR political editors Jane Patterson and Brent Edwards, and RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith.

The election is only eight days away. Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been struck down with Covid, ACT and NZ First seem no closer to being friends and there are increased concerns about a volatile and violent campaign. This week Guyon Espiner was joined by RNZ political editor Jane Patterson and deputy editor Craig McCulloch, NBR political editor Brent Edwards, and RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith

As the election campaign enters its final weeks, there's been an alarming string of menacing actions towards political candidates - but those being discussed publicly appear to be just the tip of the iceberg. Three women candidates - one from Te Pāti Māori and two from Labour - have reported disturbing altercations, threats and even a break-in, all politically motivated. Political editor Jane Patterson reports.

The National Party has confirmed its long awaited fiscal plan, pledging to spend and borrow less than Labour, through a range of savings and prioritisations. It includes the billions of dollars needed for the party's tax plan, debt forecasts and a return to surplus in the same time frame as promised by Labour. The package details extra spending for thousands of extra prisoners each year, and $2 billion less spent on benefit increases.. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at other political parties, accusing them of race baiting during the election campaign in order to gain power. He's delivered a warning about the impact a National, ACT, New Zealand First government would have on race relations calling it divisive and a huge step backwards. However other leaders are dismissing his accusation as a sign of desperation, as Labour continues its downwards slide in the polls. Political editor Jane Patterson filed this report

There were fiery clashes over crime, health, education and the economy on Wednesday night as the National and Labour party leaders went head to head in the Newshub Leaders' Debate. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

Well it's official, National leader Chris Luxon would "pick up the phone" to Winston Peters if he needs to - he might just need to find his number first. After weeks of dismissing questions about working with New Zealand First as hypothetical, Mr Luxon has confirmed via a social media video that a working relationship could be on the cards. Recent polls show National with a lead over Labour, but it's not a straightforward path to power. In some scenarios they'd need the support of both ACT and New Zealand First to form a government. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.

Our political editor Jane Patterson speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337779266112

The latest political poll suggests New Zealand First could wind up back in the familiar position of deciding who forms the next government. The party led by Winston Peters has played kingmaker several times in the past. The Newshub Reid Research poll has forecast a combined sixty seats for National and Act, while New Zealand First would have 6 seats. Sixty-one seats are needed to form a government. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

The minor parties gave glimpses of their own cooperation styles at the Newshub Nation Powerbrokers' debate, while polls continued to signal Labour on the downturn.  GDP numbers also showed no recession for New Zealand, although inflation remains high. This week's Focus on Politics is RNZ's roundtable discussion covering the major happenings of the 2023 election campaign. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, deputy political editor Craig McCulloch, and Newsroom and Stuff political editors Jo Moir and Luke Malpass spoke to Morning Report host Corin Dann. 

After an uninspiring first televised leader's debate last night, the latest TVNZ Verian poll shows Labour is continuing to lose much-needed support. The party is at twenty-seven percent, down one from the same poll just a week ago. But National has also dropped two percent - down to thirty-seven. Our political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa owen in the studio.

The National and Labour party leaders each rated their performance in the first leaders debate an 8/10. The two faced off in the One News debate Tuesday night, with the tightest exchanges over co-governance and housing. Labour leader Chris Hipkins told reporters afterwards he enjoyed the debate and says it's up to viewers to decide who won. National leader Christopher Luxon felt the exchange was respectful and says he was not surprised by how much he and Mr Hipkins agreed on. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

The Chain Reaction of Kindness Cedarville, a small town nestled in the heart of the Midwest, has recently been making headlines, but not for the reasons one might expect. Amidst the barrage of global news, this heartwarming tale from Cedarville stands as a testament to the power of a simple act of kindness. It began on a chilly Monday morning when Jane Patterson, a retired schoolteacher and a long-time resident of Cedarville, found herself stranded on 5th Avenue with a flat tire. With arthritis plaguing her hands and her cellphone battery dead, the situation looked bleak. Enter Mike Thompson, a teenager known for his tech prowess and his affinity for skateboarding, not necessarily for auto mechanics. However, having seen a YouTube tutorial on tire changing and spotting Jane in distress, he decided to offer a helping hand. Within half an hour, with a bit of struggle and a lot of determination, the tire was changed. Jane, overwhelmed by gratitude and without much money to offer, decided to pay Mike in the only way she could think of at that moment: she offered him three of her homemade apple pies, fresh from the oven. Mike's eyes lit up, not just from the tantalizing promise of pie but from the genuine appreciation in Jane's eyes. But the story doesn't end there. Later that week, Mike shared one of the pies with his neighbor, Mrs. Elaine Rodriguez, a widow living with her two cats. Mrs. Rodriguez, touched by this unexpected gift, decided to pay the kindness forward. Using her skill as a seamstress, she mended torn uniforms for the local youth soccer team, free of charge. Amazed by this gesture, the soccer team decided to offer free training sessions for kids in the community. This initiative not only provided skill training but gave many children a constructive and community-building way to spend their afternoons. One of these kids, Lily Mitchell, used her newfound soccer skills to organize community matches, raising funds for the local animal shelter. The shelter, experiencing this unexpected windfall, started a program allowing school children to read to the animals, fostering a love for reading and providing companionship for the animals. This program caught the attention of the local news and soon Cedarville's chain reaction of kindness was making regional headlines. Townspeople, inspired by these events, began finding their own unique ways to contribute, from free music lessons to community clean-up drives. The acts, some big and some small, created ripples of positive change throughout Cedarville. In a recent town hall meeting, Mayor Allen remarked, "What we've experienced isn't just a series of good deeds. It's a movement. It's the embodiment of community spirit, proving that one act, even as simple as changing a tire, can set off a chain reaction with far-reaching impacts." Today, Cedarville stands as a shining example of how communities can come together, with the "Cedarville Kindness Initiative" now being formally introduced in schools, businesses, and local organizations. The story of Cedarville reminds us all that in a world often dominated by vast challenges and cynicism, hope can be ignited by a single act. It tells us that kindness is not just an act, but a lifestyle, one that has the power to transform an entire community. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

The second week of the election campaign has been all about the economy. There was the pre-election opening of the books, with National's tax plans and Labour's spending coming under fire. This week's Focus on Politics is RNZ's roundtable discussion covering the major happenings of the 2023 election campaign. Political editor Jane Patterson, political reporter Katie Scotcher, and NZ Herald's political editor and deputy political editor Claire Trevett and Thomas Coughlan spoke to Morning Report host Corin Dann.

It's been whitebait patties and snacks galore for the National and Labour leaders on the campaign trail today, but questions persist over the opposition party's plan to fund its tax cuts. National's tax policy relies on foreign buyers snapping up two million dollar plus properties, with a 15 percent tax on top. They're forecasting it will bring in $3 billion over four years. But an independent economic analysis says there is a gaping hole in the amount it could raise that way. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett  and NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan examine the past week in politics.

Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us now in the studio.

In the immortal words of Winston Peters, this is not his first rodeo. Wednesday night's 1News-Verian poll had New Zealand First making a triumphant return to parliament, sitting on 5 percent of the vote. That would earn them seven seats. National were way out in front, up one point with 39 percent of the vote, good enough for 49 seats, and paired with 10 percent and 13 seats from ACT, the two parties could govern without the help of NZ First. Labour dropped one point to 28 percent, the Greens were down two on 10 percent, and Te Pāti Māori were steady on 3 percent, claiming three seats. Ten percent of respondents weren't sure who they'd vote for. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann.

One week into the official election campaign and the hyperbole is flying thick and fast.  Distractions persisted throughout the week, with protesters at the major parties' campaign launches, outrage over advertising, and MPs spreading blatant misinformation.  This week's Focus on Politics is RNZ's first roundtable discussion covering the major happenings of the 2023 election campaign. Political editor Jane Patterson, deputy political editor Craig McCulloch, and political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Morning Report host Corin Dann about the first official week on the road. 

Politicians are ramping up their campaigns after the major launches at the weekend, mixing and mingling with school children and waving signs at motorists around Wellington's Basin Reserve. While there will be an economic focus this week, National and Labour are still scrapping over tax treaties and who's employing the dirtiest political tactics. Our political editor. Jane Patterson reports. 

The National Party has unveiled its long-awaited tax relief plan, which could see some families $125 better off, per week. National is promising to introduce four new taxes to cover the cost, including a levy on foreign buyers who will once again be able to purchase houses here. The party would also scrap cheaper public transport and use money meant for lowering emissions to pay for the tax cuts. Our political reporter Katie Scotcher has the details, and political editor Jane Patterson joins Lisa Owen live from our Parliament studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336031753112

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National MP Tim van de Molen will be censured by Parliament and has been stripped of his portfolios after it was found he acted in a threatening manner towards a Labour MP and select committee chair. The incident was at the end of a hearing in late June, where he took issue with the number of questions Shanan Halbert was allowing for opposition members. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is putting on a brave face as support for his party continues to drop, promising to fight back during the upcoming election campaign. Its party vote is now in the danger zone, with 29 percent, with National pulling away with an eight point lead on 37 percent. Under the 1 News Verian poll Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori would get 55 seats, National and ACT would comfortably secure a majority of 65. But the pressure's also coming on National leader Christopher Luxon to start talking about what that government might look like. Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson