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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.

Music therapy has been making a difference in people's lives in New Zealand for 50 years. And next weekend that milestone is being celebrated in Wellington. Daphne Rickson is an adjunct professor at the New Zealand School of Music-Te Koki - the only place you can train to be a music therapist in New Zealand. She's just written a book A History of Music Therapy New Zealand. Daphne decided to train as a music therapist when she saw the difference music therapy made to her daughter, who was born profoundly deaf. She joins Susie and Mihi to talk about how the profession has grown and the impact it continues to have.

This 4-part series is in partnership with ITS Australia. Compass IoT is the official Podcast Media Sponsor of the ITS Australia Summit 2024 in Sydney. Michael Hopkins brings significant expertise in transport reform to his role as both the National Transport Commission (NTC) CEO and as an NTC Commissioner. Michael is focused on delivery of our work program, the provision of robust and independent evidence-based advice to Australia's transport ministers and engaging with our many stakeholders. As a senior executive in Victoria's Department of Transport, Michael delivered future-focused policy reforms, network strategy and planning, as well as stronger governance to improve the way transport works. Michael has a Masters in public administration from the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (via the University of Melbourne), a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and chairs the Monash University Institute of Transport Studies' industry advisory group. What you'll learn: About the National Transport Commission (NTC) and it's role in Australia Early take-aways from NTC's consultation on higher levels of Autonomous Vehicles in Australia Critical policy reforms needed to support higher-levels of vehicle autonomy and improve transport network strategy and planning nation-wide. About the ITS Australia Summit Sydney 2024 and what to expect from Michael's sessions.

Challenging behaviours in New Zealand classrooms are at critical levels.  Over the last 20 years student behaviour has been among the worst in the OECD but new research shows it's worsened over the past two.  Education Review Office research has found a quarter of principals have seen students physically harm others and steal property at least every day.  Education Hub Founder Nina Hood told Mike Hosking that it's important to draw schools' attention to behaviour.  She says it's up to individual schools to create clear expectations, consistent rules, put structures in place, and uphold them.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick zip around the land of zippy Sauvignon Blancs, characterful Pinot Noirs, serious Chardonnays & lofty aromatics is on deck this week. We pay homage to a few historic characters, geological features, and pop culture references, once again, because the host cannot help herself. Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)  Websites: Bragato Research Institute: Romeo Bragato https://bri.co.nz/bragato-trust/ Central Otago NZ: The Central Otago Wine Story https://centralotagonz.com/discover/our-stories/central-otago-wine-story-2/ New Zealand: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook/ New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage: James Cook (1 March 2019) https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/james-cook NGĀ TĀNGATA TAUMATA RAU Dictionary of New Zealand Biography: James Cook, Mackay, J. (Updated November 2007), https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1c25/cook-james New Zealand Wine: https://www.nzwine.com/ Te Kauwhata Village: Romeo Bragato - Visionary for the NZ Wine Industry https://www.tekauwhatavillage.co.nz/welcome-to-te-kauwhata/romeo-bragato-visionary-for-the-nz-wine-industry/ Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby S11E1: Tasmanian Sparkling Wine - History and Devilish Deets https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s11e1-tasmanian-sparkling-wine-history-devilish-deets S14E1: Argentina's Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1 Other Podcasts Referenced in this Episode: Wine Two Five 73 New Zealand Wine, Part 1 - More Than Bungee Jumping (With Celia Hay, Owner of New Zealand School of Food and Wine) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-wine-part-1-more-than-bungee-jumping/id986650051?i=1000374811669 Wine Two Five 74 New Zealand Wine, Part 2 - Mini Cast With Mighty Wines https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-zealand-wine-part-2-mini-cast-with-mighty-wines/id986650051?i=1000375080357   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Funding for the arts sector has been a hot topic for a while now, and another sector that's been struggling to maintain funding is tertiary education. Dr Dugal McKinnon, the Deputy Director of the New Zealand School of Music talks to Jesse.

Staff and students at Victoria University in Wellington have been shocked at the institution's cost-saving plans, which would involve axing hundreds of positions and getting rid of whole subjects. The university has a forecast $33m deficit, but the cuts would see 229 full-time roles cut and subjects like secondary teaching, German, Italian, Latin, tourism management, theatre, design tech and geophysics gone entirely. The TEU yesterday held a rally at the university and has pledged to fight the cuts. Kathryn speaks to Dr Sue Cherrington, who's head of the Wellington Faculty of Education, president of the VUWSA Jessica Ye and New Zealand School of Music student Cadence Chung.

Within Wellington's town belt sits Te Whaea, the building which houses The New Zealand School of Dance and Toi Whakaari. It's celebrating 25 years in its current form. but the complex was built in 1929, and has an interesting past.

The vast majority of public servants behave respectfully and civilly to their colleagues, but employee surveys of public servants across the country repeatedly show that bullying and harassment are still significant issues. There is strong evidence that it weakens institutions, undermines productivity and innovation, and poisons workplace culture.In this special re-run episode, we revisit an important conversation that we brought to our listeners as part of the ‘National Perspective' series. The conversation explores what workplace bullying and harassment look like and how to ensure safe and respectful workplaces in the public sector.We were joined by Adam Fennessy PSM, Head of ANZSOG (The Australia and New Zealand School of Government), Professor Renée Leon PSM FIPAA, Vice-Chancellor and President at Charles Sturt University and President of IPAA National, and Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM, Secretary of APS Reform.Discussed in this episode:What makes a healthy workplace culture.The current state of bullying and harassment in the APS.Varied approaches to tackling workplace bullying.The impact this has on the APS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yin-yang is an abstract concept within ancient Chinese philosophy. It's the law of nature, the origin of motion and variation, and the principle of how humans perceive the world. But how does it fit in within the context of traditional Chinese medicine? And what about the food we eat? Lynn Hwang is a lecturer, clinical supervisor and clinical coordinator at the New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She joins the show to explain.

There's a post-pandemic boom of people studying to work in the tourism industry. Exclusive data revealed to Newstalk ZB shows enrolments at the New Zealand School of Tourism are up 25 percent for 2023. The school claims more students feel supported to go back into the tourism sector,  as parents recognise better employment opportunities. School CEO Ana Maria Rivera says there's a range of people entering the sector, which will help the economy bounce back. She says it's exciting and encouraging to see such high uptake. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a post-pandemic boom of people studying to work in the tourism industry. Exclusive data revealed to Newstalk ZB shows enrolments at the New Zealand School of Tourism are up 25 percent for 2023. The school claims more students feel supported to go back into the tourism sector,  as parents recognise better employment opportunities. School CEO Ana Maria Rivera says there's a range of people entering the sector, which will help the economy bounce back. She says it's exciting and encouraging to see such high uptake. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Guest Michelle Henderson: “When it comes to the entertainment industry, there is very little that Michelle hasn't done. She graduated in 2010 from the New Zealand School of Dance and landed her first professional dance contract with the Black Grace Dance Company in 2011. Her subsequent venture into commercial dancing saw her cheerleading for the All Blacks, Breakers, Blues and Warriors. This passion for exercise and motivation progressed into the fitness industry where she worked as a personal trainer; Pilates and Spin instructor and supervisor of the Bodytech Gym. Four years of promotional and commercial modelling saw her host everything from openings, and product launches to events such as birthdays, stag do's and corporate functions. Seeing a lack of opportunity in the industry for multifaceted performers such as herself; Michelle decided to fill that gap by bringing all her passions together under one umbrella and founding "Social Butterfly Entertainment". This enabled Michelle to channel her energetic, professional and charismatic vibe into shaking up the way entertainment has traditionally been structured and delivered in order to showcase some of the best and brightest talent in the country. It won't be without it's hurdles, but she is more than up to the challenge!” ____________________________________________ ►Ryan J Melton is an

On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, higher education and public policy leaders Helen Sullivan and Janine O'Flynn join us to discuss Australia's higher education system and how universities can change to better foster fearless future leadership. What role do universities play in our contemporary, globalised world? How can universities advance equity and diversity among students and staff? And how can we create a more sustainable and equitable higher education system for the whole university community? Dean of the College of Asia and the Pacific at The Australian National University Professor Helen Sullivan and Incoming School Director of Crawford School of Public Policy Professor Janine O'Flynn join Professor Sharon Bessell and Dr Arnagretta Hunter to reimagine the future of Australian universities. Helen Sullivan is Dean of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. She has published widely on public policy, and public governance.Janine O'Flynn is Director of Education, Melbourne School of Government, on secondment at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). In 2023, she will commence as School Director at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy.Arnagretta Hunter is the Human Futures Fellow at ANU College of Health and Medicine, a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at ANU Medical School.Sharon Bessell is Professor of Public Policy and Director of both the Children's Policy Centre and the Poverty and Inequality Research Centre at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy.Show notes | The following were mentioned during this episode:Feed Wonder, Helen Sullivan 2021 Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meetings can consume a large part of our working day, so we expect them to be productive and meaningful. While many of us ‘endure' hours of seemingly wasteful meeting time, we need to remember that meetings are essentially a platform for unlocking the potential of people working collectively. They are a place where organisational culture forms and takes hold. In this week's episode, we're joined by Sean Innis, Principal of Damala St Consulting and Fellow of the Australian Studies Institute at the Australian National University, and Dr Subho Banerjee, Deputy CEO, Research and Advisory at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). They speak with Megan Aponte-Payne, IPAA ACT Future Leaders Committee Member, on designing and conducting meetings that work for you and for your organisation. Discussed in this episode:Improving meeting effectiveness.Striking a balance between being well prepared and adaptive in meetings.Structuring meetings to enhance organisational culture.Replicating ‘corridor chats' in virtual meetings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Danielle is joined by podcast Audio Engineer, Jac, to chat with New Zealand-Greek composer John Psathas. Psathas has composed music for a variety projects including the 2004 Olympic Games, a classical chart-topping album with Serj Tankian, numerous commissions for the world's top percussion players, and was also a former faculty member at New Zealand School of Music for 25 years before leaving in 2019 to compose full-time. In this episode, Psathas discusses his immigrant upbringing, working at the fish & chip shop in his youth and how that spurred his love for music, the university music experience, common questions from other students he has mentored, and how his optimistic outlook on failure and life's uncertainties has led to his success.This episode was made possible by our Audio Engineer, Jac Boothe, and our Brand Strategist, Mikey Lullo. For more resources to help find your purpose, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @paths2purposepod.John Psathas' website: www.johnpsathas.comThis episode was made possible by our Producer, Jac Boothe, and our Brand Strategist, Mikey Lullo. For more resources to help find your purpose, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @paths2purposepod If you have questions for us or want to say hi, feel free to email us too at paths2purposepod@gmail.com

International Maritime Industry News, daily. Current news, things that happen that amuse us,  and pretty much anything to do with the Maritime Industry that catches our eye. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Migrant workers "Exploited and Beaten" on UK Fishing Boats 01:41 Greece-Based Tanker Carrying Russian Cargo Blocked from UK Port 02:35 Seafarers win commitment to mandatory Internet Access 03:18 27m motor yacht Naseem caught on fire and sank in Italy 03:52 New Zealand School kids learn how to restore old yachts and sail Please like and Subscribe for your Daily Dose!  @Yachting International Radio   If you have a story that you think should be told, or you catch some great breaking news, email us at info@yachtinginternationalradio.com! #yachting #yacht #yachtlife #sailing #yachts #boat #boating #luxury #superyacht #luxuryyacht #boats #boatlife #sea #yachtdesign #luxurylifestyle #yachtlifestyle #yachtworld #megayacht #yachtcharter #motoryacht #sail #travel #yachtinglife #superyachts #sailboat #sailinglife #ocean #yachtinglifestyle #vlog #yachtinginternationalradio

I am speaking today with Thea Snow, Director with the Centre for Public Impact for Australia and New Zealand. Thea's worked previously as a lawyer, a civil servant, and as part of the Nesta Innovation Foundation in the United Kingdom. In our conversation today, we talk about reimagining government and the role of collaboration in that reimagining, about storytelling, sense-making, and imagining, and about complexity in systems change. I'm sure you'll enjoy our conversation. Some links to some of the things we discuss during this episode: Thea SnowNesta – The Innovation FoundationCentre for Public ImpactBook: Thinking in Systems, A Primer by Donella H. MeadowsWebinar: Reimagining Government 2022: An ANZOG and Centre for Public Impact SeriesAustralia and New Zealand School of GovernmentAustralian Centre for Social InnovationCassie RobinsonGeoff MulganOctavia E. ButlerOtto ScharmerHand Up Malee - Collective Impact InitiativeMichael Quinn Patton on Utilization-Focused EvaluationBlog: The (il)logic of legibility - why governments should stop simplifying complex systems by Thea SnowBook: Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed by James C. ScottFunding Program: Stronger Places, Stronger PeopleCertainty Artifacts blog by Thea SnowBook: Radical Help by Hilary CottamYour host for the Cool Collaborations podcast is Scott Millar. Scott is the principle of Collaboration Dynamics, where he often works as a "peacemaker" by gathering people with different experiences and values and helping them navigate beyond their differences to tackle complex problems together. 

On this Policy Forum Pod, Ariadne Vromen and Briony Lipton join us to talk about the increase in customer abuse and job insecurity Australian retail workers are facing during the pandemic, and what government and industry can do to ensure staff are protected.Retail workers have played a critical role throughout the pandemic, ensuring essential food, medicine and other goods have been available in this incredibly difficult period. But according to a new study, retail workers have faced job insecurity, customer abuse, and increased stress from enforcing COVID-19 rules. So what are the reasons behind this disturbing trend, and what can policymakers do to ensure staff are safe at work and have access to secure jobs into the future? On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, two of the study's authors - Professor Ariadne Vromen and Dr Briony Lipton - join Professor Sharon Bessell to discuss the impact of the pandemic on retail workers, and what lessons need to be learned by policymakers and industry.Ariadne Vromen is Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration at Crawford School of Public Policy and Deputy Dean (Research) at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.Briony Lipton is a post-doctoral research associate within the Women, Work and Leadership Research Group at the University of Sydney Business School.Sharon Bessell is Professor of Public Policy and Director of Gender Equity and Diversity at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy.Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this Democracy Sausage, political scientists Ian McAllister, Anne Tiernan and Marija Taflaga join Mark Kenny to talk about political integrity and why pork-barrelling may not be an effective way to win votes. Why is pork-barrelling so commonplace in Australian politics? Does it actually have an impact on how people vote? And will the spotlight on the well-publicised ‘sports rorts' and car park scandals have a sobering effect on the practice at the next federal election, or will it be business-as-usual? The Australian National University (ANU)'s Professor Ian McAllister, co-author of a new paper on the electoral impact of the Australian sports grants scandal, and Professor Anne Tiernan from Griffith University join Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga on this episode of Democracy Sausage.Ian McAllister is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at The Australian National University (ANU), and from 1997 until 2004 was Director of the Research School of Social Sciences at ANU.Anne Tiernan is Adjunct Professor of Politics at Griffith University, Managing Director of Constellation Impact Advisory, and Fellow at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).Marija Taflaga is the Director of ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer in the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Mark Kenny and Marija Taflaga discuss the week that was in federal politics, before Glyn Davis and Liz Allen join the show to discuss the Australian myth of the ‘fair go' and breaking cycles of disadvantage.Will Scott Morrison be able to connect with voters despite claims he is untrustworthy, as John Howard once did? Or will the prime minister's claims that his government is handling the economy well fall flat? And do the Australian welfare and tax systems need a major overhaul to ensure Australia doesn't keep people stuck in cycles of disadvantage? Professor Glyn Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Paul Ramsay Foundation and co-host of Life's Lottery, and Dr Liz Allen, demographer at The Australian National University (ANU), join Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga on this Democracy Sausage.Glyn Davis is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, Chair of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government Research Committee, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, and co-host of Life's Lottery.Liz Allen is a demographer and social researcher with quantitative and qualitative expertise at ANU, and author of The Future of Us: Demography gets a makeover.Marija Taflaga is the Director of ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer in the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freedom TV hosted by Voices For Freedom co-founders (Claire, Alia & Libby) for an alternative report during New Zealand nationwide lockdown. Join Jaspreet Boporai in this fascinating discussion with ex-New Conservative Deputy Leader Elliot Ikilei on the recent changes in our New Zealand school curriculum, critical race theory, new guidelines on gender/sexuality education and the revamped history curriculum and more. In this series hosted by Jaspreet, she discusses what the UN Agenda looks like in New Zealand via the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In this discussion they focus on two of the SDG's, namely Quality Education and Gender Equality. Elliot has worked as a youth worker in Auckland's Flat Bush and Botany Downs suburbs. Ikilei currently lives in Auckland. He is married to Eona,a Singaporean, and the couple have young two children. Jaspreet Boporai is a wife, mum of two kids (6, 4) and a dairy farmer. She and her husband manage 1500 cows over two farms in Western Southland for a large equity partnership. Jaspreet's family has been serving in the Indian army for many generations and nearly 30 years ago, her dad served in the Indian army contingent under the aegis of the United Nations in Africa. Thus, began her interest in all things UN related! Remember to sign up to our mailing list to keep informed: www.voicesforfreedom.co.nz/stay-informed/ For more podcasts on these and other topics relating to upholding our freedoms join Claire, Libby and Alia at VOICES FOR FREEDOM - https://voicesforfreedom.co.nz

On this Democracy Sausage, our panel of distinguished scholars - Glyn Davis, Catherine Althaus and Andrew Podger - join Mark Kenny to discuss creating a more effective public service and celebrate the career of John Wanna.How can the bureaucracy and political system better serve the Australian people and rebuild trust? And with the importance of expertise front-of-mind during the COVID-19 crisis, how can policymakers and experts ensure that this relationship is for the long-term and not just a one-off? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Distinguished Professor Glyn Davis, Professor Catherine Althaus and Honorary Professor Andrew Podger AO joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss politics, policy and public administration, and the extensive contribution Professor Emeritus John Wanna has made to the fields.Glyn Davis is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, Chair of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government Research Committee, and CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Australia's largest philanthropic trust.Catherine Althaus is a Professor and Chair of Public Service Leadership and Reform at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), based at the University of New South Wales in Canberra, and Deputy Dean (Teaching and Learning) at ANZSOG.Andrew Podger AO is an Honorary Professor of Public Policy at The Australian National University, a former Australian Public Service Commissioner and a former Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care.Mark Kenny is a Professor in the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Politics, Policy and Public Administration in Theory and Practice: Essays in Honour of Professor John Wanna is available from ANU Press. Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group.This podcast is produced in partnership with The Australian National University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason WarmanJason Warman BHSc Acupuncture, Dip. Acupuncture, Dip. Chinese MassageJason began his passion in Chinese medicine over 15 years ago in his home country of the United States. Introduced to Chinese medicine through martial arts, he quickly became intrigued and started spending one on one time learning from a local Chinese herbalist. After traveling to New Zealand to study Chen Tai Chi, he decided to enrol into the Chinese medicine program at New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004.Jason has gone on to learn from the historic Dr. Zhu. Dr. Zhu is one of the founding creators of scalp acupuncture which is famous for its ability to regain motor function with paralysis patients that have been affected by stroke, spinal cord injuries or brain damage. This powerful acupuncture system has created a new interest for Jason in his clinical practice.In 2015 Jason commenced his teaching career with Endeavour College of Natural Health on the Gold Coast, where he works as a clinical supervisor and lecturer to the next generation of Chinese medicine practitioners.Jason is passionate about equality and empowerment, his approach with starting Coastal Community Acupuncture was to create a clinic that makes Chinese medicine available and affordable to all while upholding these morals. He draws from all of his experience to give the best results he can with all of his patients.COASTAL COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE CABARITA BEACH, NSWThe Evolve Network is now live at evolvenetwork.tvDue to extreme censorship and shadow banning, we have created a platform challenging the mainstream paradigm,to create a space to share vision and views, to create long term sustainable health solutions.To express without censorship and restriction. To allow freedom of speech and interest in ideas that will allow humanity to Evolve…Become part of the solution.We hope you've enjoyed the first half of this podcast - if you'd like to listen to the rest, please visit the Evolve Network. Watch in full hereI'd love to know your thoughts and experiences - join the conversation on my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/theevolvenetworkpeteevansInstagram @evolvenetworktvhttps://www.instagram.com/theevolvenetworktv/Follow Pete Evans accounts here https://linktr.ee/peteevans

Flo Wilson is a composer, performer and sonic artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland, Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Her work ranges from constructing a performance, to exploring spatial sound across various mediums including within her production and in sound installations. She is known for creating music which uses multi-layered voices to interweave with field recordings, creating immersive, lush compositions. In particular she is curious about the relationships between people and technology; how technology can extend, reduce and manipulate our modes of being. She has exhibited sound installations in the USA, Australia and New Zealand, had her thesis published in the Australian Computer Music Conference and released her debut EP '(Please) Keep Breathing' in 2017. She holds a degree from the New Zealand School of Music, with first class honours in sonic arts. This mix is dedicated to Flo's dear friend, the late, great Reuben Samuel Winter (Totems, Milk) and journeys from the concert hall to the club, and then back to the bush. 0'00: Salina Fisher – Kintsugi (performed by the NZ Trio) 04'31: Hasji – kohuki gorge [NOA] 06'18: DJ Plead – X5 [SUMAC] 11'26: Totems – Workin Wit [Buzzy Point] 14'33: DJ Lag – Ice Drop [Goon Club All Stars] 19'23: mHz – Form B [Self] 24'41: The Bug – You [Hyperdub] 28'02: Flo Wilson – (Please) Keep Breathing [mf/mp] 34'02: lau.ra – Don't Waste My Time feat. JessB [Needwant] 36'50: Lil Silva – Quest [Night Slugs] 41'05: bb gurl – msn ur luv (Club Mix) feat. AP & Tei [Self] 43'26: Moon Holiday – Rid U [Self] 47'22: Doss – Puppy [LuckyMe] 51'00: Logic1000 – I Won't Forget [Therapy] 55'06: CORIN – Maria's Dream [Bedouin] 58'09: Skymning – RELENTLESS [unreleased] 62'12:Spiritual Exit – Painless [Self] 68'55: Flo Wilson – Field recording in Titirangi, Waitakere ranges (Feb, 2021)

In many countries around the world young people are turning away from democracy, but are young Australians following suit? On this Policy Forum Pod, researchers Intifar Chowdhury and Ariadne Vromen join us to discuss how young Australians are participating in Australian democracy.Why do fewer younger Australians believe democracy is important for them compared with the rest of the population? What impact does Australia’s system of compulsory voting have on how young people engage with the political system? Have new digital platforms, especially social media channels, offered young people new spaces to engage politically outside of the formal institutions of government? On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, Intifar Chowdhury from ANU School of Politics and International Relations and Professor Ariadne Vromen, Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration at Crawford School of Public Policy, join Professor Sharon Bessell and Dr Arnagretta Hunter to discuss these questions and more.Ariadne Vromen is Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration at Crawford School of Public Policy and Deputy Dean (Research) at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government.Intifar Chowdhury is a PhD candidate at The Australian National University's School of Politics and International Relations. Her thesis focuses on young people and aversion towards democratic participation.Sharon Bessell is Professor of Public Policy and Director of Gender Equity and Diversity at Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU.Arnagretta Hunter is a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer for ANU Medical School.Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turid Revfeim has spent her career on and around the stage. She joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 1980, leaving to spend four years with a company in Germany before rejoining in 1986. She rose to become a soloist, and after retiring from dancing in 1999 became an artistic co-ordinator with the RNZB and eventually its Ballet Mistress - a role she held for 11 years. Turid wrote a book about the history of the New Zealand School of Dance for its 50th anniversary; she herself is a graduate. But her most recent endeavour has been the formation of a new ballet company: BalletCollective Aotearoa. She joins Kathryn to talk about her career and the premiere last night of three new works by New Zealand choreographers, Subtle Dances.

Turid Revfeim has spent her career on and around the stage. She joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 1980, leaving to spend four years with a company in Germany before rejoining in 1986. She rose to become a soloist, and after retiring from dancing in 1999 became an artistic co-ordinator with the RNZB and eventually its Ballet Mistress - a role she held for 11 years. Turid wrote a book about the history of the New Zealand School of Dance for its 50th anniversary; she herself is a graduate. But her most recent endeavour has been the formation of a new ballet company: BalletCollective Aotearoa. She joins Kathryn to talk about her career and the premiere last night of three new works by New Zealand choreographers, Subtle Dances.

On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, we hear from public policy expert Professor Glyn Davis who joined Professor Helen Sullivan live at The Australian National University to take a big picture look at inequality in Australia.It’s a common refrain that Australia is the land of the ‘fair go’. Despite the pervasiveness of this national myth, so many aspects of people’s lives are determined by chance - whether it’s where they’re born or the socio-economic circumstances they’re born into. On this special live-recorded episode of Policy Forum Pod, author of On Life’s Lottery Professor Glyn Davis joins Crawford School of Public Policy Director Professor Helen Sullivan to discuss what our obligations are to each other in a world of inequality.Glyn Davis is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Crawford School, Chair of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government Research Committee, and CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Australia's largest philanthropic trust.Helen Sullivan is Director of ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. She has published widely on public policy, and public governance.Arnagretta Hunter is a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer for ANU Medical School.This podcast was recorded live at The Australian National University.Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Associate Professor Daphne Rickson, PhD, teaches music therapy at the New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.  She has practiced music therapy and undertaken research with a range of client populations but particularly with children and adolescents in schools.  Her research has involved critical analysis of the concept of disability and investigation into music as an inclusive resource, including: Participatory Action Research with young people who have intellectual disability; an investigation into singing for wellbeing in a Christchurch school severely affected by earthquakes; song-writing with adolescents experiencing life-limiting illness; and music therapy with children who have Autism Spectrum Conditions. Daphne is co-author, with Katrina McFerran, of Creating Music Cultures in the Schools: A perspective from community music therapy (2014). One of topics she touches on in this podcast is the importance of NZ MT trainers collaborating with Maori to ensure their programme is as welcoming/appropriate as it can be for Māori students, while also noticing and valuing that Maori have their own healing processes involving music.  For those interested in learning more, Māori student, Ruby Solly’s writes of her use taonga puoro in music therapy practice at http://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8260.

A new ballet company has been formed, Ballet Collective Aotearoa featuring both leading dancers and graduates and students from the New Zealand School of Dance. The company launches with the season Subtle Dances at the Auckland Arts Festival before touring to the Dunedin Arts Festival in April, featuring brand new works by three exciting rising New Zealand choreographers - Cameron McMillan, Loughlan Prior and Sarah Knox.

Hanzo van Beusekom is bestuurslid van de Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). Hanzo groeide op in Den Haag, waarna hij Economie studeerde aan de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Hij begon zijn carrière als strategie consultant bij de Boston Consulting Group en haalde in 2000 zijn MBA aan INSEAD. Na 6 jaar bij BCG vertrok hij naar de AFM, waar hij als hoofd Strategische Analyse werkte en later verantwoordelijk was voor het toezicht op de grote financiële instellingen. Tijdens een sabbatical in Nieuw Zeeland was hij verbonden aan The Australian and New Zealand School of Government. Na terugkeer richtte hij in 2011 samen met een ex-collega Clear Conduct op, een strategisch adviesbureau gespecialiseerd in toezichthouders. Vanaf 2016 was Hanzo daarnaast als senior financial expert verbonden aan de Wereldbank. Hij heeft gewerkt aan Financial Inclusion en Financial Consumer Protection in landen als Indonesië, Zambia en Lesotho. Sinds 2000 is Hanzo betrokken geweest bij verschillende NGO's. Eerst bij War Child, later bij Stichting de Vrolijkheid en tot slot in de Raad van Toezicht van Oxfam Novib, waarvan de laatste 5 jaar als voorzitter.  In 2018 keerde Hanzo terug naar de AFM, en trad hij toe tot het bestuur. De AFM is gedragstoezichthouder op de financiële markten. Er werken ruim 650 medewerkers. Hanzo is verantwoordelijk voor accountancy, kapitaalmarkten, financiële verslaggeving, datagedreven toezicht en juridische zaken.  Hanzo is 48, getrouwd, en heeft een zoon van 17 en een dochter van 15. In zijn vrije tijd mag hij graag hardlopen, kajakken, en hiken. Dit laatste doet hij overal waar bergen zijn, van Zwitserland tot Nieuw-Zeeland. Hij woont in Amsterdam-Noord.   *** Volg Leaders in Finance via de website. Volg Leaders in Finance via Linkedin. *** Op de hoogte blijven van Leaders in Finance? Abonneer je dan op de nieuwsbrief. *** Zou je graag een bepaalde gast willen zien bij Leaders in Finance of ken je iemand die je wil voordragen? Laat het ons weten via gasten@leadersinfinance.nl  ***  Vragen, suggesties of feedback? Graag! Via email: info@leadersinfinance.nl  ***  Als je de Leaders in Finance podcast leuk vindt, zou je dan een review willen achterlaten bijvoorbeeld bij Apple Podcasts? Of ons willen volgen bij Spotify. Veel dank, want sommige mensen gaan alleen luisteren naar deze podcast als ze weten dat er genoeg anderen zijn die het leuk vinden!  ***  Leaders in Finance wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Interim Valley, FG Lawyers, Odgers Berndtson en Roland Berger.   

The education system in New Zealand receives an unfair amount of flack. When we were planning on moving to New Zealand twelve years ago, the school system was one of the things that people always brought up. "Ohhh... you know schools aren't that good over there don't you?"  said the people who had never crossed the Atlantic in their lives. "And apparently, you can't get decent bacon". You know my thoughts on this. Tosh. That's what. I've had plenty of decent bacon butties in New Zealand. New Zealand Education System  I'm not an expert in the New Zealand school system field.  I homeschooled both of my kids from the ages of 10 and 7.  Not because I was unhappy with the New Zealand schools but because thankfully, New Zealand is an openminded forward-thinking country that encourages freedom of choice when it comes to education. And mine was to homeschool. New Zealand Education System Compared to The US  So I found me an expert instead. Someone who would chat to me on the podcast and tell me everything there is to know about schools on both sides of the world. The lovely Tara, from KiwiAmerican (check out her YouTube Channel below) is an American who now moved to New Zealand from the US four years ago. She has four kids who have all experienced the US education system and are now at school in New Zealand. Tara also works as a university lecturer in Wellington so this gal knows her stuff when it comes to the school system in New Zealand and how it compares. If you are thinking of making that big move and planning on living in New Zealand with kids  (but are concerned that they might end up with turnips as brains) then this is the episode for you. We hope you enjoyed the show and as always, thanks so much for being there, we love and appreciate your feedback.   Links Mentioned in this weeks episode:   The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand  (the free version of the video guide we talk about) Follow Tara from Kiwiamericans on TikTok  & check her YouTube Channel too!    Listen to the podcast, If it was easy everyone would do it, welcome to 2021 here:   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Did you enjoy this week's podcast on the New Zealand education system vs the US?    Thank you so very much for listening! We'd love to know what you think about this week's show and if there is anything you would like to know further so that we can include it in our next podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening to this podcast - it helps us reach more people! Thank you for your support and don't forget— If you enjoy our podcasts then you can subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify (that way you will never miss an episode!)   If you know of anyone who would love this podcast, then PLEASE, share this episode with them!    Liked This Post? Save It To Pinterest!⇓   Follow me on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook

Penny Walch shares her experiences and programming in a New Zealand school library. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Editable PD Certificate New Zealand Immigration Knowledge Base National Library of NZ the NZ equivalent of LOC. National Library of NZ - Topic Explorer some great NZ topics to explore. Radio NZ - Storytime has some great NZ literature to listen to.  Teacher Resources 2020  Amazing NZ authors to check out.  NZ Book Awards for Children and YA 2020  Bitmoji Book Sell Shelves  Southwell Library front page  Inquiry Skills toolkit  Inquiry question bricks  Inquiry immersion activity  SLANZA - School Library Association of NZ. Currently running an amazing campaign called School Libraries Transform. (Feel free to sign the petition.) NZ Covid Levels - an explanation!! Kids Lit Quiz   Our school’s cultural makeup: 643 students Pakeha 56.8% Maori 8.7% Pacific Island 0.5% Asian 23.22% Indian / Sri Lankan 6.4% Australian 0.6% UK 1.6% European 1.1% Middle East 0.3% African 0.9%

On this episode of the podcast, Kylie Wilson, CEO of the New Zealand School of Tourism joins Claire to share her insights on regulatory self-assurance.Recent reports have recommended that ASQA should look at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's approach when they design their new regulatory model. Kylie explains how different the NZQA's approach is from our current audit model in Australia and why she's passionate about the role the NZQA's reviews play in helping her improve her institution.The most recent NZQA report on the New Zealand School of Tourism is available on the NZQA website (scroll down to external reviews). The NZQA is 'Highly Confident' (the highest ranking) in the NZ School of Tourism's educational performance and their capacity for self-assessment.---------------------------------The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Some 13.9 per cent of Australians aged 20-24 are unemployed, and that’s likely to get worse the longer the coronavirus crisis continues. How will the crisis and the recession to come impact their future careers and prospects? On this week’s Policy Forum Pod we take a look at economic scarring – what it is, how it impacts people, and what policymakers can do about it.While we’re still learning much about COVID-19, one thing has become increasingly clear – it’s impact will be with us all for years to come, and could disproportionately impact young people. This week on Policy Forum Pod a superb panel of experts – labour economist Professor Bob Gregory, social policy expert Professor Matthew Gray, and Professor of political sociology Ariadne Vromen – take a look at the issue of economic scarring, and whether the wounds be inflicted on young people through the coronavirus crisis will heal or leave a long-term mark on their futures. Professor Ariadne Vromen is Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration at Crawford School of Public Policy and Deputy Dean (Research) at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government.Emeritus Professor Bob Gregory worked in the Research School of Economics at The Australian National University (ANU) and is a former member of the Reserve Bank of Australia Board. His research has focused on economic development and growth, comparative economy systems, and welfare economics.Professor Matthew Gray is Director of the Centre for Social Research and Methods in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences.Martyn Pearce is a presenter for Policy Forum Pod and the Editor of Policy Forum.Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since his retirement from politics Jon has been working as an advisor to CEO Julie Tongs at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, as a journalist writing for the City News, and as a professorial fellow in the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, based at the University of Canberra. Jon has been a passionate advocate of human rights throughout his career in politics. Between 1979 and 1987, his community roles included being original co-convener of Racial Respect in the ACT and in 2004 he introduced the Human Rights Act to the ACT. During his appointment as Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island from 2012 - 2014 and at a time when the Australian Government introduced a policy of indefinite offshore detention in July 2013, Jon was sadly witness to 24,000 asylum seeker refugees landing on Christmas Island. Áine chats with Jon about human rights themes emerging in his recent article in the City News, 17 June 2020 - 'Despite the deaths, the attorney snubs families'. They discuss the underlying socio-economic issues of poverty, racism and discrimination impacting the well-being of people of Aboriginal backgrounds living in the ACT; the importance of culturally appropriate service delivery for those most marginalised in the community especially the need for aboriginal run services and programs; and the continuing indefinite offshore detention of refugees.

Professor Tony Makin of Griffith University speaks about his new CIS Policy Paper A Fiscal Vaccine for COVID-19 with Economics Explained host Gene Tunny. In Tony’s words, “the paper considers the resurgence of crude Keynesianism before highlighting risks of the fiscal legacy.”Tony Makin is Professor of Economics at Griffith University and has previously taught at the University of Queensland, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and in the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) program. His field of expertise is international macroeconomics and public finance and he has previously served as an economist with the International Monetary Fund and in the Australian federal departments of Finance, Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Treasury and Prime Minister and Cabinet. He has also been Director of the APEC Study Centre at Griffith University, and Australian convener of the structural issues group of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC).Resources mentioned in the conversation include:Australia’s Competitiveness: Reversing the Slide by Tony MakinResponse to Professor Tony Makin’s Minerals Council of Australia Monograph – ‘Australia’s Competitiveness: Reversing the Slide’The Effectiveness of Federal Fiscal Policy: A ReviewTony Makin’s Agenda paper on fiscal stimulus during the GFCIS-LMentary by Paul KrugmanAustralian examples of Depression-era public works projects:Lamington National Park's historyMt Spec Road and Little Crystal Creek Bridge

On this episode of The Grapevine, Chief Executive Officer and Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Ken Smith, discusses his essay 'Remembering Who You Report To' in Griffith Review, which examines the changing relationship between the government and the public service and how 'the public' may be losing out.Next, author and journalist Andrew Darby calls in to talk about his book Flight Lines - an experiential examination of the extraordinary feats of migratory shorebirds and how their habitats are threatened by climate change and development around the Yellow Sea.Then, NITV journalist and co-host of The Point Rachael Hocking discusses how a new, more consultative approach to the Australian government's 'Close the Gap' initiative might help to reduce the disadvantages experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

James Vu Anh Pham is from Perth, Western Australia, and was the first generation of his Vietnamese family to be raised in a Western society. James loved music as a child, playing piano, clarinet and saxophone, he planned on becoming a musician. Struggling with stage-fright a friend suggested he tried dance classes as a way to connect to his body. Starting hip-hop, he loved what he could express through his body. Subsequently, he switched his planned career in music to a career in dance, going on to study at New Zealand School of Dance. His first professional contact was with Chunky Move, shortly after Anouk van Dijk started, performing in An Act of Now, in 2012. James continued to dance extensively for Chunky Move in a range of works including  Rule of Thirds (2016), Depth of Field (2015), Complexity of Belonging (2014), 247 Days (2013) and AORTA (2013) – a Next Move production choreographed by Stephanie Lake. He learnt Countertechnique for Anouk van Dijk and has since become an instructor. James received the ‘Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work’ (2014) Helpmann Award for his performance in 247 Days and the ‘Outstanding Performance by a Male Dancer’ (2014) Australian Dance Award for AORTA. In 2016, James relocated to Belgium to work at Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Eastman, where he performed in works including Babel 7.16 in the Palais Des Papes for the Festival d'Avignon, guesting in Ravel with Ballet Flanders and ICON with the Göteborg Opera Dance Company. He also performed with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in Les Indes galantes, a production by the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich.  In 2019, James moved to London, where he now works as a company dancer with Akram Khan Company. He was involved in the creation of Outwitting the Devil, which had its world première in 2019. James has so much to offer the world of dance and continues to bring his own style and personality wherever he goes. This is the second episode in a season looking at Australian dance artists working and living overseas. The next interview is with Juliet Burnett who dances with Belgium's premier dance company, Ballet Vlaanderen.

In November, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised to take Australia’s engagement with the Pacific to a new level, announcing five new diplomatic missions, and a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility. But the country’s relationship with the Pacific is increasingly being overshadowed by its lack of serious action on climate, with Pacific leaders warning that the step up will fail, unless Australia takes meaningful action to address the issue.On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, host Mark Kenny is joined by Katerina Teaiwa, Pichamon Yeophantong, and Graeme Smith to discuss why the step up needs go beyond securing Australia’s backyard, while focusing on human security and climate change. They also look at why people in the Pacific don’t want to become pawns in a new power game, and how good relations can be built without spending big bucks.Pod presenter Julia Ahrens also hears from Avery Poole about the internationalisation of university curricula, and the two of them tackle some of your questions and comments.Avery Poole is a Senior Fellow at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU.Graeme Smith is a fellow in the ANU Department of Pacific Affairs. He also hosts the Little Red Podcast with the Australian Centre for China in the World.Katerina Teaiwa is Associate Professor at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific's School of Culture, History & Language. She is also Vice-President of the Australian Association for Pacific Studies.Pichamon Yeophantong is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer in the UNSW Canberra School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Australian Defence Force Academy.Mark Kenny is a Senior Fellow in the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the university after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Canberra Times.Julia Ahrens is a presenter on Policy Forum Pod.Show notes | The following were referred to in this episode:The Australia-Indonesia Centre‘Australia in the Asian Century’ White PaperScott Morrison at the Pacific Islands ForumA climate plea to Scott Morrison from a churchman of the Pacific’s sinking nations (SMH) - Rev James BhagwanAustralia’s Pacific Step-upPush for Asia literacy in AustraliaHow to Defend Australia - Hugh WhiteThe Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy: a way forward - Simi MehtaPolitical Gabfest (podcast)FiveThirtyEight (podcast)The Party Room (podcast)Chat 10 Looks 3 (podcast)Game of Drones... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scott Morrison has voiced his intention to shake up the federal public service - seeking to make it more efficient in implementing the government’s agenda. A review of the public service led by David Thodey is now finished. Meanwhile, Professor Beth Noveck and Professor Rod Glover have released a timely study of the public service, titled Today’s problems, Yesterday’s toolkit. Commissioned by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, it builds on interviews with almost 400 public servants - most of them Australians. In this podcast episode, Noveck and Glover discuss the “creeping crisis” of effectiveness and legitimacy the Australian public service is facing. "Blunt public sector management tools, including hiring freezes, efficiency dividends, and funding cuts that hobble innovative or experimental initiatives, are creating what interviewees for this study describe as a creeping crisis for the public sector." To reverse this trend, they say the government must ensure public servants have a “ 21st century toolkit” to solve public problems. They point to the private sector’s “use of creative problem-solving methods, enabled by new technologies” as an example to follow. They argue that “improving individual skills provides the linchpin for tackling public problems and restoring trust in government”. The report is now available online and open to the public for comment. Additional audio:  A List of Ways to Die, Lee Rosevere, from Free Music Archive.   Image:  Shutterstock

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Professor Gary Sturgess, former Cabinet Secretary in Australia’s New South Wales state government and leading expert on outsourcing and competition. He was in conversation with Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, to discuss the challenges facing government outsourcing in the UK and abroad, drawing on lessons from Australia. The conversation was followed by audience questions. Professor Gary Sturgess is an Adjunct Professor with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and former Executive Director of the Serco Institute.

Thomas Bradley is an Australian dancer based between Brussels and Sydney. Growing up in Cootamundra, in regional NSW, Thomas discovery of dance came through choreographing a Jennifer Lopez routine.Thomas went to study at New Zealand School of Dance before joining Sydney Dance Company (SDC) in 2012. He received a professional development fellowship from the Tanja Liedtke Foundation and was nominated for Outstanding Male Dancer at the Australian Dance Awards in 2015.During his time at SDC Thomas performed in the world premiere of Rafael Bonachela’s 2 One Another, Larissa McGowan’s Fanatic, Alexander Ekman’s Cacti and Rafael Bonachela’s Project Rameau with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, alongside the works of a range of other choreographers.Upon leaving SDC, Thomas has worked for a range of companies and choreographers including Australian Dance Theatre and Larissa McGowan. Thomas is currently a company dancer with Emanuel Gat Dance.Increasingly, Thomas has been interested in costume and design and has made costumes for Story Water (white costumes for Emanuel Gat Dance) and is currently in the design phase for costumes for i have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night (Rachel Arianne Ogle, Dance Massive 2019), Emanuel Gat new commission with Scottish Dance Theatre and Sunny for Emanuel Gat Dance for Staats Ballett Berlin).Thomas recently completed an international and collaborative work CLAY, with Butoh dancer Dai Matsuoka from the University of Butoh Company at Higashi Nakano RAFT. Butoh has forced Thomas to rethink the way he works with his body and has expanded the way he wants to make work. He is currently developing a work with Dai Matsuoka (Company Sankaijuku) based upon a personal essay that he has been writing about gender and sexuality.This interview explores Thomas’ journey into dance and his broad set of interests. Thomas is a passionate and creative soul, who will no doubt continue to make a space in dance and in every other creative pursuit he puts his mind to.

Lauren Langlois is a dancer, actor and choreographer based in Melbourne. Starting dance at a young age Lauren went on to train classical ballet at the Marie Walton-Mahon Dance Academy and also studied contemporary dance at the New Zealand School of Dance. Upon graduating Lauren danced for Australian Dance Theatre from 2008. In 2011, Lauren joined Sydney Dance Company, performing in LANDforms, 6 Breaths, We Unfold, The Land of Yes and The Land of No choreographed by Rafael Bonachela. She also collaborated with Jacopo Godani, performing in his work Raw Models. In 2012 she joined Chunky Move to collaborate with choreographer Antony Hamilton on his work Keep Everything (receiving nominations for Helpmann, Green Room and Australian Dance Awards), before performing in Anouk van Dijk’s An Act of Now (2012), 247 Days (2013), Complexity of Belonging (2014) and Lucid (2016). For Complexity of Belonging she won the 2015 Green Room Award for Best Female Dancer. Lauren was also the recipient of the 2017 Tanja Liedtke Fellowship. She has worked with Lina Limosani on The Tighter you Squeeze, Antony Hamilton on RGB and NYX, Larissa McGowan on Slack, Zero-Sum, Skeleton and Scrap, Prue Lang on SPACEPROJECT and YONI, Stephanie Lake on A Small Prometheus. In 2017, Lauren toured throughout Europe with Lucy Guerin Inc. performing in Motion Picture. In January, she performed in the world premiere of Force Majeure’s You Animal, You which premiered at Sydney Festival. Lauren is about to open Nether, a work that she has choregraphed with James Vu Anh Pham. Opening as part of Chunky Move’s Next Move Season, Nether is an absurd vision of a future that is hurtling towards us.

Professor John Wanna has studied politics, policy, and public administration since the 1970s and has published over 50 books and supervised over 50 research students. He is the inaugural Sir John Bunting Chair in Public Administration at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government based at the Australian National University. He is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Science in Australia and National Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA). He received IPAA's Meritorious Service Award in 2014 after serving for twenty years as the editor of the Australian Journal of Public Administration. John’s scholarly contribution is to be honoured with a Festschrift in September 2018, supported by ANZSOG, the ANU, and Wiley Publishing. In this podcast, I interview Professor Wanna and ask him to reflect on his career. I would like to thank the editorial team at the Australian Journal of Public Administration and Wiley Publishing for the encouragement to produce this podcast.

This week we chat to Ahi Karunaharan about all things theatre! Born in UK, Bred in Aotearoa, Ahi Karunaharan has worked in the arts sector for various shows, venues, production companies and festivals both nationally and internationally since graduating from Victoria University of Wellington and Toi Whakaari, New Zealand School of Drama as an actor, writer, director and producer. Ahi writing credit for stage and radio include The Mourning After, Anchorite, Light V’s Dark – The Adventures of Rama and Swabhoomi – Borrowed Earth. Directing highlights include ‘A Fine Balance for Prayas Theatre, The Interactive Outdoor Extravaganza ‘Bollywood Blockbuster’, ‘Shoulda Woulda Coulda’ for Auckland Theatre Company and The Immersive participatory experience ‘Samaroh- The Great Indian Carnival’ for the Auckland Arts Festival. Ahi has worked with the Internationally acclaimed Theatre Company Tara Arts and collaborated and performed with various artists across the globe from Germany, Australia, Norway, Canada, India and Malaysia. Ahi was also an associate producer for Tawata Productions working on numerus award winning productions and travelled with the company for planet IndigenoUS Festival at Toronto. The founder of Agaram Productions, which curated and produced the first ever South Asian Writers Festival here in Aotearoa, Agaram continues to be the one of the leading South Asian Development Theatre companies producing new works with a South Asian focus and ongoing artist mentoring, development and leadership opportunities for those within the Arts sector. Ahi is also the Artistic Curator for Short and Sweet Festival and freelances as a Dramaturg, tutor, musician and and currently works for Basement Theatre in the Programming Department. Recorded and Edited - Matt Eller Theme Music - Ricky Simmonds

Interview with Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM Lee is clearly a decorated mover and shaker (see CV below). She is playing such a huge role in furthering the understanding of how Chinese medicine as a whole (which includes but is not limited to acupuncture) can help improve IVF success rates.  Her research is pioneering and is the first to attempt to capture the true holistic essence and power of Chinese medicine, so that healthcare providers and women struggling to get pregnant can more deeply trust and embrace this wonderful resource.  If you haven't done so already, it's time to find yourself a Chinese medicine doctor with experience in reproductive health.  ~ Spence Email drlhrubin@me.com Website http://www.pdxacustudio.com Professional Profile Began practice in Washington state in 2002, and currently has an active license in Oregon since 2011.  Awaiting news of California License. LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS State of Oregon Acupuncture License #153822 2011 – Present  Oregon Medical Board Supervisor Approval 2011 – Present  Fellow, American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) 2008 – Present  Fellow, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases 2017 - Present Diplomate of Oriental Medicine 2005 – Present  National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)  State of Washington Acupuncture License #1879 2002 – 2016 Diplomate of Acupuncture 2001 – 2005  National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)  Clean needle certification 1999 Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)  EDUCATION Bachelor of Science 1998 – 2000 Bastyr University, Kenmore WA Natural Health Science in Oriental Medicine Certificate 2001 Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Shanghai, PRC 2001 Advanced Herbal Studies in Gynecology, Internal Medicine & Trauma Master of Science 2000 – 2001  Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2007 – 2009 Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR Women's Health and Geriatrics Capstone: “Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy  rates: a retrospective chart review” Mentors: Richard Hammerschlag, PhD; Tim Chapman, PhD;  Elizabeth Burch, ND Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2011 – 2012  Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland OR Certificate 2011 – 2013  Human Investigations Program Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute  Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR Professional Achievements Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM, is a clinician, international academic, and published researcher specializing in reproductive medicine, women's health, and female sexual pain.  In practice since early 2002, she spent more than 5 years managing an acupuncture program at a western fertility clinic in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Hullender Rubin was the first OCOM postdoctoral research fellow funded by a National Institutes of Health educational grant. Her most recent publication is the first cohort study to report an increase in birth outcomes associated with the addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine to In Vitro Fertilization. She recently completed a pilot study investigating the effect of acupuncture and lidocaine to treat chronic vulvar pain. She is on the faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is Visiting Research Faculty at the Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Hullender Rubin is relocating from Portland, Oregon, and her practices at the Portland Acupuncture Studio and Oregon Reproductive Medicine to San Francisco to pursue her dream job at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF.

Gaylene Sheehan aka Pikirere, caught up with Marcus Tidwell, Lead Tutor at the New Zealand College of Massage.

Samantha Hines studied at New Zealand School of Dance in 2010, before landing her dream job at the Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) in 2012: “It was my dream”. She travelled extensively with ADT with works including G, Proximity, Multiverse and Be Your Self. She was part of the company’s ensemble when they won the Green Room Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble for Proximity in 2013. Samantha was part of the world premiere season of Naught in 2013, choreographed by Daniel Jaber. Since leaving ADT Samantha has had a busy time as a freelancer working on a range of projects including with Stephanie Lake on Pile of Bones. Samantha started 2017 with an amazing performance in Attractor choreographed by Lucy Guerin & Gideon Obarzanek with Dancenorth. For Attractor, Samantha was nominated for the Helpmann award for the ‘Best Female Dancer in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production’. Attractor took out the Helpmann award for ‘Best Choreography in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production.’ She has recently joined the Dancenorth ensemble, she is loving Townsville and being a part of Dancenorth: “It’s a really nice environment”. She is currently working on a range of works including the upcoming Brisbane Festival season of Attractor. Samantha has a warm and attractive personality that complements her unique and fabulous dance style. She explains: “the weirder you are the more unique you move, the more you are going to get hired for that role”

Ludwig Treviranus. For those of you who don't know Ludi, he's a pianist and currently teaching piano the Young Musicians Programme at the New Zealand School of Music. He completed his Doctorate of Music in 2010 at Florida State University. And since then he has developed workshops such as "At Ease with Music", he's performed concerts all across the south pacific and New Zealand, collaborated with orchestras, the New Zealand School of Dance and was recently recorded on a New Zealand repertoire project run by Gillian Bibby. In this episode we're going to learn about how Ludi connects music and comedy to help his students develop their confidence, personality and talent. http://oclef.com/ep01-ludwig-treviranus-using-comedy-and-music-to-teach-kids-confidence

This week we are chatting with Celia Hay, Owner of New Zealand School of Food and Wine. She generously shared some of her country’s finest wines with us, as well as incredible stories. As a child waiting tables for her parents' dinner parties for dignitaries she learned to appreciate fine food that led to her success as a premier wine and food destination in New Zealand. You’ll enjoy her funny wine story at the end as well. Don’t mind the sound of dishes breaking in the background.    Celia Hay, NZ School of Food and Wine, NZ Wine

Are the world's urban forests losing their big trees? Is there an ideal distribution of tree size in an urban forest? Justin Morgenroth of the New Zealand School of Forestry looks at ten years of data and compares guidelines for urban forestry management in this edition of Science of Arboriculture (A,M,Bm)

Are the world’s urban forests losing their big trees? Is there an ideal distribution of tree size in an urban forest? Justin Morgenroth of the New Zealand School of Forestry looks at ten years of data and compares guidelines for urban forestry management in this edition of Science of Arboriculture (A,M,Bm)

In this episode, I'm chatting with Ahjay Stelino. Ahjay talks about nurturing his young son's love of music, what it's like to be a music therapist in New Zealand, and how he avoids professional burnout. Ahjay is a registered music therapist based in Auckland, New Zealand. He works as a music therapist in the fields of special education and mental health. He has a Masters in Music Therapy from the New Zealand School of Music. He is registered with the New Zealand Music Therapy Registration Board (under his real name of Ajay Castelino). He also teaches guitar and runs a music studio. His latest project is sharing his music therapy songs and tips on using music with kids with special needs at www.ahjaystelino.com. For show notes from this episode, visit www.guitarsandgranolabars.com.

Piimio Mei was turned down twice to attend The New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington, but that didn't deter the 17 year old from pursuing her dream of becoming a Ballerina. A late starter to Ballet at 12 years old, Piimio was taught a few techniques from her mother and then moved into formal lessons at Kapiti Dance Centre with Alison Pond. It was after watching the movie First Position that she learned about The Rock, a dance school in Philadelphia, United States. Piimio, who practises on the hard wooden floor of the kitchen at her home in Wellington, decided to send in an audition tape to attend their summer school Ballet Intensive programme, she learned in March she was accepted. Aside from studying engineering at Weltech, she is busy fundraising for the school fees, travel and accommodation costs. A Marae in Newlands, Wellington is hosting a hangi fundraiser this weekend.

Piimio Mei was turned down twice to attend The New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington, but that didn't deter the 17 year old from pursuing her dream of becoming a Ballerina. A late starter to Ballet at 12 years old, Piimio was taught a few techniques from her mother and then moved into formal lessons at Kapiti Dance Centre with Alison Pond. It was after watching the movie First Position that she learned about The Rock, a dance school in Philadelphia, United States. Piimio, who practises on the hard wooden floor of the kitchen at her home in Wellington, decided to send in an audition tape to attend their summer school Ballet Intensive programme, she learned in March she was accepted. Aside from studying engineering at Weltech, she is busy fundraising for the school fees, travel and accommodation costs. A Marae in Newlands, Wellington is hosting a hangi fundraiser this weekend.

Juliet Bergh is an award-winning screenwriter whose writing credits include diverse genres such as baby-boomer drama, post-apocalyptic science fiction, and psychological horror. Her interests lie in characterization, the macabre, and stories that explore human frailty and strength. She works part-time as a General Practitioner balancing the working week between the consulting room and her film projects. Juliet's film career began when a lifelong interest in photography introduced her to filmmaking.   Her 1st short film script, 'Scrap Heap', was selected as a graduate show-piece for the New Zealand School of Film and Television in 2010. It went on the screen at the Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Her 1st co-written feature script, 'Existence', was produced under the NZFC's Escalator scheme with subsequent local and overseas festival presence. She was a joint recipient of the 2012 SWANZ Best Feature Film Script and the New Writer Award. https://vimeo.com/45419528 Juliet's current writing projects include a feature length adaptation of her short screenplay, 'Hannah's Birthday' for which she has received a SEED funding grant from the New Zealand's Writer's Guild. The unproduced short screenplay has garnered critical success overseas, winning Best Short Screenplay at the 2014 Shriekfest, Hollywood Horror Festival and Best Unproduced Psychological Drama at the 2014 St Tropez International Film Festival. It has also recently won the short screenplay prize with the Creative World Awards.    

How does the porous pavement affect tree growth? Find out on this podcast as Dr. Justin Morgenroth shares the results of his experiment where he measured the impact porous and impervious pavements had on root abundance, soil moisture, aeration, pH, and nutrient availability around trees.