Podcasts about Massey University

New Zealand is known has one of the most seismically active countries on the planet, however, there's no official early warning system in place. It's something that shocked Dr Chanthujan Chandrakumar, who has led a team of Massey University researchers to create a system that is a groundbreaking step toward earthquake preparedness. He speaks to Jesse about creating the Earthquake Early Warning System, which is the first real-time trial of a community-based EEWS in New Zealand.

A staff member at Massey University couldn't pay his rent when he didn't receive his salary after the introduction of a new payroll system at the institution. The man then had to show proof of the payroll mixup to his disbelieving landlord. RNZ has spoken with university staff affected by payroll problems, which they say are causing financial stress. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand has come in last place in a study comparing alcohol control policies across 11 international jurisdictions. Lead co-author and Massey University professor Sally Caswell spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey shows people are increasingly turning to social media to buy their drugs, and gangs are dominating the meth market. Massey University professor Chris Wilkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dr Catherine Knight is an award-winning author, environmental historian, and policy expert with extensive experience in both strategic and operational environmental governance. Currently working in strategic policy in the government sector, Catherine is also an Honorary Research Associate at Massey University's School of People, Environment and Planning. Her writing on wellbeing, post-growth economics, and environmental policy frequently appears on platforms such as Newsroom, The Spinoff, and Substack.Catherine has authored several acclaimed books exploring the relationships between people, nature, and politics, including Nature and Wellbeing in Aotearoa, which we explored with her in a previous podcast episode. Her latest work, An Uncommon Land, is her most personal to date, tracing Aotearoa's environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes.In this episode:Her background in policy and current work beyond authorshipAuckland's lost tram network and the role of holistic city designRethinking the economy to serve both people and planetWhat inspired Catherine to write An Uncommon LandThe personal journey of understanding her ancestors to shape present-day insightsThe vulnerability of writing a deeply personal bookThe concept of The Commons—its historical significance and near-erasure in modern AotearoaDebunking the myth of the "tragedy of the commons"How the shift to enclosure and private property continues to shape society todayThe enduring systems of war, colonisation, and environmental degradation—and their modern parallelsOur complicity in an economy driven by exploitation and consumptionHow New Zealand's celebrated progress has often depended on the extraction of resources and environmental destructionEnvisioning alternative futures: post-growth models, food security, and land as a shared inheritanceWhy we must redirect public investment toward collective wellbeingWhat Catherine and her daughter learned from travelling together in the process of researching this book.To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.

Voting is currently underway at the Vatican, in a secret ballot to elect a new Pope. Black smoke emanated from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel earlier today - indicating no new Pope has been elected yet. Massey University's Peter Lineham explained the process to the Afternoons team. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Whitestone Cheese Managing Director Simon Berry about winning five trophies at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards, including the Champion of Champions for its Monte Cristo sheep milk cheddar and Champion Cheesemaker for Whitestone cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson... He talks with former Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith about going from drought to excessive rain, the effect on the kumara harvest and the recent success of the Kauri Museum... And he talks with Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University, about his role in editing a revised and updated version of the publication, 'Hogget Performance - Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing', the new insights in contains and the biggest pitfalls to avoid. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Paul Kenyon, Professor of Sheep Husbandry and Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University, about his role in editing a revised and updated version of the publication, 'Hogget Performance - Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing', the new insights in contains and the biggest pitfalls to avoid. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with new NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Richard Lindroos about what attracted him to he job, his extensive career in sports event management and what he's hoping to achieve in his new role... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about today's tree planting and plaque unveiling for the late Dr Warren Parker, former Pāmu Farms of New Zealand chairman, the inaugural Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Agricultural Scholarship at Massey University and Dr Parker's legacy and contribution to NZ agriculture... And he talks with Lincoln Young Farmers Club Chair Amelia Ridgen about being the largest club in the country, its upcoming trips and events and her pending study in the Netherlands. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about today's tree planting and plaque unveiling for the late Dr Warren Parker, former Pāmu Farms of New Zealand chairman, the inaugural Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Agricultural Scholarship at Massey University and Dr Parker's legacy and contribution to NZ agriculture. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Our resident science expert, Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University has been giving this some thought.

Key services are lagging behind in Canterbury's Selwyn district as it tries to cope with exponential population growth. Stats NZ data shows it remains the fastest growing district in the country, with 3200 new arrivals in the year to June. Rolleston and Lincoln experienced the biggest jumps, at 9.6% and 8.1% respectively. Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking Selwyn falls behind when it comes to infrastructure. For example, he says that of the 20-odd primary schools with more than 700 students, five of them are in Selwyn. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The Space Business is... – the podcast series of The Space Business is Everywhere campaign, underwritten by ST Engineering iDirect – we take a look at the way the commercial space industry has spread itself to parts of the world where space and satellites were once only read about or dreamed of. Each episode will focus on a specific location and features an innovator who is shaping - and reshaping - the industry. In the final episode, we hear from Terry Bleakley, Regional Vice President of the APAC region at ST Engineering iDirect. Terry Bleakley is the regional vice president of the APAC region at ST Engineering iDirect where he is responsible for developing and executing strategies to accelerate the company's revenue growth. Throughout his extensive career, Terry held several senior leadership roles with leading satellite operators. From 2010 to 2023, he served as Regional Vice President for the Asia-Pacific at Intelsat, where he oversaw significant regional initiatives, strengthening the company's presence in the region. Prior to his tenure at Intelsat, he was the Chief Commercial Officer at MEASAT from 2007 to 2010, where he played a critical role in driving the company's commercial growth. Terry's journey in the satellite industry began in 1997 when he moved to Malaysia to join British Telecom. Since then, held senior sales management roles at PanAmSat and Intelsat. More recently, he served as Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at Intelsat and as an advisor to Sky TV New Zealand. He is set to continue his advisory work with SkyPerfect JSAT through late 2024. With strong roots in the APAC region, Terry serves as the President of the Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the satellite ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2023, he has been leading APSCC's efforts to advance satellite communications across one of the world's most dynamic markets. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University in Wellington and a Diploma in Aviation Studies from Massey University in New Zealand.  

Texting words like LOL and OMG may not be as cool as it once was. A US study has found people using abbreviations or slang in texts sound 'stupid' to others. Massey University linguistics expert Dr Arianna Berardi-Wiltshire says slang seems to have become less common. She says changing tech may play a part - with phones now having full keyboards and predictive spelling. "Young people are much more relationally aware than people were in the past - they know, quite often, when it's appropriate to use them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She has lifted the Rugby World Cup 3 times while Captain of the Black Ferns and in 2016, breaking a 124 year drought, became the first female on the New Zealand Rugby Board.Listen in as I chat to Dr Farah Palmer about her journey from Piopio College to Otago University to Associate Dean, Māori, at Massey University's Business School.  We chat about her passions -  Māori rugby, women in rugby and community rugby.

In a five-part investigation, Stuff senior journalist Lloyd Burr is revisiting a fascinating, turbulent and tumultuous time in New Zealand politics to analyse Jacinda Ardern's dramatic rise, her fall, and how the country fell out of love with her. All this week, the Newsable feed will carry full audio from extended interviews with key figures in her story. Today: Associate Professor of Leadership at Massey University, Dr Suze Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A leading primary sector academic and columnist talks about young farmers and old farmers. And did she inhale at Massey University in 1977?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A careful balancing act on how far banks should have to go to prepare for a rainy day. Parliament's Finance Select Committee is currently seeking feedback on whether the Reserve Bank's capital requirements for banks should be changed. The current rules are stringent and costly. Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews told Mike Hosking we also can't go too far the other way. She says if a bank fails, and there isn't enough money to pay people out, that will have a huge impact on the whole economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive spike in meth use is being linked to a change in global shopping habits. Christopher Luxon has asked ministers to look into meth use, after annual wastewater results show a 96% increase in consumption last year compared to 2023. Massey University drug researcher Chris Wilkins told Mike Hosking it's likely a case of both people using more, and more people using. He says the increase represents the changes to the drug market, which is moving from a brick-and-mortar store, to a global online platform. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sociologist isn't worried about net migration inching closer to zero. New Stats NZ data shows there was an annual net migration gain of around 32,000 in the year to January, down on December. Migrant departures also rose 18% to almost 123,000 in that time, the highest on record for an annual period. But Massey University's Paul Spoonley told Mike Hosking we don't know about the skills of those departing. He says we also need to ask if we're also seeing unskilled and semi-skilled workers leaving and therefore exporting part of our unemployment rate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A drug researcher is warning more fentanyl will arrive in New Zealand. The Government's working to tighten controls on 23 substances - helping to allow a police and Customs crackdown. Health Minister Simeon Brown want to categorise three drugs similar to fentanyl as Class A substances, with harsher penalties for manufacture. Massey University's Chris Wilkins says fentanyl is a cheaper alternative for many drugs. "They've been replacing heroin with fentanyl - but now, increasingly, a whole lot of other drugs. And given that economic incentive, it's hard to see that New Zealand is going to avoid this problem." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new public health report says the government's response to long covid has been inadequate. Massey University's Centre for Public Health Research Professor John Potter spoke to Corin Dann.

As global temperatures continue to rise through unprecedented global warming, the risk of urban and wildfires continues to expand. Many countries continue to fight increasing global warming by phasing out the sale of petrol cars. These countries include most in the European Union, and additionally Canada and China are expecting to do so by the 2030's. However, with the United States leaving the Paris Agreement following president Trump's inauguration, the future of mitigating global warming becomes more unlikely. A temperature rise of four degrees is projected should we not take any action to reduce it. Producer Sasha spoke with Professor Bruce Glavovic from Massey University about these issues in addition to urban fire planning in New Zealand. We talked about how we can avoid urban fire scenarios and the world's state of global warming.

For their weekly catch up with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez March about the 4th government investigation into school lunches, The proposal to cut Te Reo Māori resource teachers and the Greens call to the government to rule out joining AUKUS. He spoke to Esmé Hulbert-Putt from Aotearoa Christians for Peace in Palestine about the open letter from Christian leaders calling for humanitarian visas for Palestinians, as well as the Gaza ceasefire pilgrimages that will be happening across the motu later today. And he spoke to Shiva Gounden from Greenpeace Aotearoa about Greenpeace's call for reparations from the United States to the Marshall Islands for the impacts of the Castle Bravo nuclear bomb's detonation in the Bikini Atoll in the 1950s. Sasha spoke with Professor Bruce Glavovic from Massey University about Urban Fire planning and Global Warming. And he also spoke to Professor Robert Patman, from the University of Otago about recent global political developments.

Chinese scientists have analysed fire data from thousands of cities in 20 countries - and New Zealand topped the list of those facing a growing wildfire risk because of climate change. Massey University's School of People Environment and Planning Professor Bruce Glavovic spoke to Alexa Cook.

New Zealand's meth use has reached unprecedented heights. New figures show a monthly peak of 39.2 kg recorded in October - well above historic averages and nearly double the previous record of 20.6kg in 2021. Massey University Drug researcher Chris Wilkins talks to Mike Hosking about the reason for the surge, and what this means for the country. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jacqui Snell was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. Veterinary Medicine was a career aspiration from childhood. She earned her veterinary degree from Massey University in 1988. Afterwards, she worked in a small animal practice in Wellington before spending a year doing locum work in London England.After returning to New Zealand, she worked at Taradale Veterinary Hospital in Hawkes Bay for 21 years, spending 16 years as an owner of the practice. She started her holistic practice, Veterinary Holistic Healthcare, in 2018, after earning a Western Herbal Certification. She completed a Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine through CIVT in 2019.She worked part time in a holistic practice as well as a companion animal practice. She also worked part time for the Raw Essentials company, providing nutritional advice to pet parents who were transitioning their pets with health issues onto a raw food diet.Currently, she focuses completely on her holistic practice, seeing patients in person and via telemedicine.In addition to her clinical practice, she has lectured at the New Zealand Veterinary Association conferences and is the current newsletter editor for the Complementary Branch of the NZVA.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Jacqui Snell as we discuss her education, various clinical roles, and her current holistic practice.

On Sunday the government launched a new $500,000 tourism campaign aimed at getting Australians to visit New Zealand. Massey University professor in marketing Dr Bodo Lang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Surviving on mince and sausages, and wearing secondhand clothes. That's the plight some pensioners face as weekly expenses creep up and beyond the amount of money they have coming in. Even those living away from major cities are feeling the pinch, including those that don't rely solely on the pension. A recent report from Massey University has broken down just what New Zealand's pensioners are spending each week. Jimmy Ellingham spoke to people about the reality behind the numbers.

Pension incomes are set at about $520 for single people and just under $800 for couples. A Massey University report released last week found that a single retiree with a no-frills lifestyle would need $196.59 per week over and above their NZ Super, dropping to to $183.54 in a metro centre. For a choices budget, with more luxuries, it cost a one-person household $234.80 in the provinces and $214.33 in the metro areas. Again that is over and above NZ super. Chief Executive of Age Concern, Karen Billings-Jensen spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Resource Minister is pushing back on criticism of his party's bill, which aims to stop 'woke', environmentally informed bank service withdrawals. A Massey University banking expert says the bill doesn't account for the commercial risks of lending to groups such as mining companies. Resource Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking banks have to assess credit worthiness, but the current situation is problematic. He asks when it became the banks' job to ascertain the emissions problem of each cow, and how often businesses should be shut down by these luxury beliefs. Jones says Massey University banking experts are disciples of woke-ism. NZ First has faith they have the backing to support their bill if it gets pulled from the biscuit tin. Jones says they have the support in two ways. Firstly, through his ability to gut the energy settings for New Zealand's power sector, and secondly through his belief Labour has realised they went too far when it comes to climate hysteria. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns have been rising about a possible diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. A couple of weeks ago, Foreign Minister Winston Peters publicly admonished the President of Kiribati for refusing to engage - and diplomatic aid was put under review. Peters also recently released a harsh statement directed at Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown as Brown prepares to sign a deal in China this week - a deal New Zealand hasn't been consulted about. Massey University's Anna Powles says these incidents are 'unusual' and don't reflect the diplomatic engagement between both nations. "It certainly doesn't reflect the type of more sensitive diplomatic engagement that we're used to New Zealand conducting in the region." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Nicole Lindsay regarding her research paper titled “Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.”    Dr Nicole Lindsay is a senior lecturer and researcher based within the School of Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand.  Her research is primarily focused on near-death experiences, end-of-life phenomena, exceptional human experiences, consciousness, spirituality and Indigenous psychologies. She completed a PhD on the topic of near-death experiences, holds national and international research grants and publishes regularly on these topics.    In this episode we chat about:  The definition of Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and what are common NDE's?  What factors does cultural background play in NDE's?  How do NDE's effect people's thoughts and belief's post the experience?  Life Reviews, Past life experiences and reincarnation.  The two different ways of “getting to the top of the mountain”  Paper and research involved – Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.  We touch on religion, hippies and woo woo!  What are the benefits of this type of research? The children are the future.    Useful Links:  Massey University - Dr Nicole Lindsay - Senior Lecturer - Massey University  Paper - (PDF) Trauma or Transcendence? The Relationship Between Near-Death Experiences and Dreaming  Research Gate - Nicole LINDSAY | Senior Lecturer | Doctor of Philosophy | Massey University, Palmerston North | School of Psychology | Research profile  Email – n.lindsay1@massey.ac.nz 

The Prime Minister has taken aim at the chief executives of New Zealand's largest banks saying it was 'utterly unacceptable' that some were withdrawing banking services from petrol stations and mines. Chris Luxon joined Mike Hosking earlier today to explain that the banks needed to keep funding businesses Kiwis need to keep moving forward - and expressed concern at rural petrol stations in particular losing their funding. Massey University banking expert Claire Matthews says the Government has the option to put regulations in place to reverse these changes - but warned this choices comes with consequences. "If the Government starts telling the banks what they have to do, then it's very much open to the banks to say - actually, it's too complicated, you're dictating too much what we can and can't do... the reality is, the New Zealand market is not that important to us, we're going to withdraw." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest aid agency faces major cuts, and it could have a big impact on the Pacific. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles spoke to Corin Dann.

Last week the government announced their second climate target, in accordance with the Paris Agreement.  The target outlines how much emissions need to be cut by 2035. The government has chosen a target of getting emissions down by 51 - 55% compared to 2005 levels. This is only 1% higher than their previous target.  The announcement has been slated as unambitious, particularly in relation to comparable nations, as well as developing countries.  However, with the proposed climate policies from the government, many of which aren't even in place yet, Aotearoa isn't forecasted to reach this goal.  On Friday, Producer Evie spoke to Massey University's Professor of Sustainable Energy and Climate Mitigation, Ralph Sims about the target and how realistic it really is.

Thinking about how much money you might need to retire can be a scary prospect, particularly if you're already struggling to make ends meet while you're working. "FORO" or Fear Of Running Out is top of mind for many and it's true that retirees do need more than just their superannuation to live comfortably. But new figures by Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa, Massey University's Financial Education and Research (Fin-Ed) Centre, show that you may not need as much as has been previously reported. Jesse talks to Claire Matthews, Associate Professor at Massey University Business School. [picture id="4NUDZT3_Matthews_Claire_2018_005_jpg_1" crop="original" layout="full"]

New research from the Massey University's Financial Education and Research Centre has found less than $500,000 saved for retirement could be enough. Financial Advice NZ CEO Nick Hakes spoke to Corin Dann.

We're being told not to be scared of the latest retirement savings figures. The latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines have found less than $500 thousand in savings is enough for most retirees. Massey University Associate Professor Claire Matthews told Mike Hosking that research consistently shows that the amount people need to save for retirement is less than other people would suggest. She says that if you start early, the amount you need to save isn't as daunting, since you're saving for a much longer time frame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist and designer Johnson Witehira (Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru) has a storied and eclectic career, recently announced as the new head of Music and Screen Arts at Massey University.

Voting is underway for this year's Quote of the Year competition. Massey University speech-writing specialist Dr Heather Kavan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

BYO is nothing new but now it seems there's an increasing trend towards workers picking up pretty much the whole tab for the Christmas party. Checkpoint is aware of some organisations limiting their festive spend to $20 a head with a rider that the money can't be spent on alcohol. Another is stumping up $5 a person; while some functions are completely staff funded. Massey University school of business management, Professor Jarrod Haar spoke to Lisa Owen.

A banking expert from Massey's Business School doesn't think the government's changes to the sector will help increase competition. Massey University's acting head of the accounting school Dr Claire Matthews spoke to Corin Dann.

Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time.

A professor of infectious disease says if bird flu on the infected Otago farm has been identified early, there's a good chance the outbreak can be contained. Professor Nigel French from Massey University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Lovedeep Kaur is an Associate Professor at Massey University in New Zealand. Her specialties include sustainable food processing technologies, circular food systems, and innovative food processing. She joins The Drip to unpack the cutting-edge innovations she is seeing that are transforming the way we process and enjoy meat. In this episode, you'll hear about:Understanding new technologies like high-pressure processing and microwave-assisted thermal sterilizationHow enzymatic hydrolysis enhances flavors and nutritional value by breaking down proteinsCombining plant and animal proteins with 3D food printingHow less popular cuts like brisket are getting a makeover … and how these innovations will be able to lower the cost of meatJump to:(00:53) How sustainable technology boosts efficient, waste-free meat processing.(03:46) The ways of enhancing meat flavour, texture and safety.(07:22) Key technologies that improve protein digestibility and nutrient preservation.(11:53) Factoring in food safety and public health.(14:37) This episode's song recommendation.(15:28) This episode's mantra.Featured Artist and Song:Run Wtih Me by KaivonLinks mentioned in this episode:‘High pressure processing of meat: Effects on ultrastructure and protein digestibility' (2016) by Lovedeep Kaur et al.Massey UniversityHass Hass, by Diljit Dosanjh x Sia, music was chosen by Lovedeep KaurConnect with the showAQUALABZachary Cartwright, PhD00:00 New tech aids sustainable meat processing practices.03:46 Innovative technologies enhance food flavor and texture.07:22 Advanced technologies improve protein digestibility and nutrient preservation.11:53 Technologies improve health, nutrition, and food safety.13:47 AQUALAB helps the meat industry with moisture control.

Dr. Katie Woodley was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame, and earned her Veterinary Degree in 2010 from Massey University in New Zealand.After working in small animal practice in New Zealand, she moved back to Colorado Springs to work in small animal practice there. She had some exposure to holistic medicine in veterinary school, but a health challenge with her husband and her own curiosity started her journey into integrative medicine.She was certified in acupuncture by OneHealth and has earned a Graduate Diploma in Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine from CIVT. She has additional training in Veterinary Natural Nutrition and Chinese Food Therapy.She started her mobile holistic practice in Ft. Collins, Colorado in 2018 and during the pandemic expanded her practice online to share her knowledge with both pet parents and veterinarians.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Katie Woodley as we discuss her education, practice history, and expansion into online education as well as her participation on the AHVMA's Board of Directors.

Author and poet* Dr Laura Jean McKay joins Liz and Ben for two of Terry Pratchett's short stories about intelligent animals: “Hollywood Chickens” (1990) and “From the Horse's Mouth” (1972). In 1973 Hollywood, a truck full of chickens overturned on a busy highway, depositing a population of chickens on the verge. A decade and a half later, scientists try to piece together the story of how they developed and evolved in pursuit of a very specific goal... In the town of Blackbury, rag and bone man Ron is amazed to discover that his carthorse, Johnno, can talk. Will their relationship be forever changed by the adventure they share together? These stories don't share too much in common beyond being about animals, but they are a nice sample of Pratchett's writing from two interesting points in his career: towards the end of his early phase of children's stories for newspapers, not long after his first novel was published; and at the height of his early fame - the year, in fact, that he published five novels. You can find “Hollywood Chickens” most readily in A Blink of the Screen, and “From the Horse's Mouth” in A Stroke of the Pen. Do you have a favourite Pratchett short story? What do you think of the way he writes animals? Should we have inserted an ad for Maggi noodles into this episode? What are your best horse pun names, and how would you get to the other side? We'd love to hear from you whether you're a horse, chicken, human or have mutant powers: join the conversation for this episode via email, or by using the hashtag #Pratchat81 on social media. Dr Laura Jean McKay (she/her) is an author, poet* and an Adjunct Lecturer in Creative Writing at Massey University. Her novel The Animals in That Country - “like Thelma and Louise with a woman and a dingo” - has won multiple awards, including the Arthur C Clarke Award. Her latest book is the short fiction collection Gunflower, published in 2023. You can find Laura as @laurajeanmckay on Twitter and Instagram, and find out more about her books on her website, laurajeanmckay.com.au. * Even if she doesn't know it. You'll find full notes and errata for this episode on our website, and you can hopefully still get tickets for Guards! Guards! at the Roleystone Theatre in Perth, which opens on 22 November 2024. Next episode we're back on track to crack the Clacks in the most recent Discworld board game: Clacks! If you have questions about this game recreating the race between Moist and the Grand Trunk company, get them in to us ASAP by tagging us or using the hashtag #Pratchat82 on social media, or emailing us at chat@pratchatpodcast.com.

Massey University historian Professor Michael Belgrave has published the first major national history of Aoteaora New Zealand in 20 years.

Intrepid Explorer of inner and outer worlds. Jo is an educator, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, was a Sundancer, a certified combat analyst,a student of martial arts, and an avid hiker, choreographer/dancer and swimmer.   Jo is a mother of a son and a daughter- Denali and Sequoia Schmidt, and former wife of the late USAF PJ, mountain guide and climber Martin W. Schmidt. Jo's non-fiction, technical writing and research is published in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Pakistan, Russia, India, and Iraq (in English).  Jo publishes her poetry and creative fiction under Jo Patti. She is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Massey University, and has her diploma from New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition, Jo has a Third Class Radio Engineering License (NYC) and completed numerous Professional Development courses.