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Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast

Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington"s podcast gives you the chance to catch up with our academics and guest speakers who lead thinking on the big questions facing society. Capital thinking. Globally minded.

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00:35:33

Sir Maarten Wevers in conversation with Dr Bryce Edwards

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/05/29

When Distinguished alumnus Sir Maarten Wevers KNZM completed his Bachelor of Science in pure and applied mathematics at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington, he did not anticipate he would one day become principal adviser to Prime Ministers of New Zealand. The distinguished alumnus, who was knighted in 2012 for his contribution to public service, spent 22 years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade―including stints as High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Ambassador to

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00:31:00

Distinguished alumna Lisa McLaren and Professor James...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/05/22

A farm girl from the Wairarapa, distinguished alumna Lisa McLaren remembers conversations around the dinner table with family friends where climate change was dismissed as a “greenie conspiracy”. The climate change activist, who completed a Master in Environmental Studies with a climate change education focus at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, says attitudes have changed. Most people now acknowledge climate change is an issue and she is “quietly hopeful” for the future. Lisa

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00:29:45

Distinguished alumni series: Chief Judge Heemi...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/05/12

Aged sixteen, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus, now Chief Judge of the District Court, Heemi Taumaunu (Ngāti Porou—Ngāti Konohi, Ngāi Tahu) joined the Army. When he was 21, his father came to see him at the army camp, and told him he should think about going to law school. Professor Rawinia Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe), Tumu Ahurei—Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori) and Toihau—Chair of Te Taura whiri i te reo Māori—Māori Language Commission, speaks to Judge Taumaunu

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00:36:23

Distinguished alumni series: Rachel Taulelei with Dr...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/04/29

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumna Rachel Taulelei (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Koata) explains how her law degree gave her the resilience to become one of Aotearoa’s top business leaders. The Māori business leader and former New Zealand Trade Commissioner is founder of sustainable food company Yellow Brick Road Ltd, and until last year was CEO of award-winning Māori food and beverage company Kono. She speaks to Management lecturer Ben Walker

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00:40:21

Distinguished Alumni series: Chris Parkin with...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/04/28

An interest in science and a taste of business during a year in Sydney saw Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus Chris Parkin CNZM become one of the first students at the University to complete degrees in both Science and Commerce. The former hotelier and well-known art collector and philanthropist speaks to Kaiwhakakapi Tumu Whakarae—Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Jennifer Windsor about science, property development, art, and politics as part of the

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00:42:53

Spotlight Lecture Series: How can we improve youth...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/04/11

Mental health demands in Aotearoa New Zealand are rapidly increasing. These demands are exacerbated by a shortage of health professionals, causing dangerous delays around the country. While there are some excellent and innovative initiatives to address these demands, unless these are implemented fully, they will fail to respond to the urgency and scale of need. Join experts as they discuss the cohesive approaches needed to improve mental wellbeing, including digital tools and other scalable

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00:38:54

Spotlight Lecture Series - Social Unemployment...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2022/03/21

In Budget 2021, the New Zealand government announced a commitment to the development of a Social Unemployment Insurance scheme. Developed by a tripartite working group with Business New Zealand and the CTU, public consultation on this new scheme is now open. Our experts share their insights and perspectives on the proposed new scheme, the public policy making and processes, the economic and social impacts, and what it all means for New Zealand workers. Speakers: Max Rashbrooke (Senior Associate,

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00:15:02

He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Professor John Randal

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/12/07

This episode’s guest is Professor John Randal, Associate Dean (Students) in in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Ōrauariki—Wellington School of Business and Government. John was diagnosed with major depression around 15 years ago, and talks to Annemarie about the relief of getting a diagnosis and getting treatment. He Pai Tatou, We’re Good is a podcast about emotions and mental health and is hosted by Professor of Health Annemarie Jutel from the Wellington Faculty of Health—Te

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00:16:32

He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Professor Jonathan Boston

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/12/07

This episode’s guest is Jonathan Boston, Professor of Policy Studies in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Te Kura Kāwanatanga—School of Government. He has served as Co-Chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty, and has written extensively on climate change policy. Jonathan suffers from an anxiety disorder, and talks to Annemarie about living with this. He Pai Tatou, We’re Good is a podcast about emotions and mental health and is hosted by Professor of

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00:15:18

He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Rob Mokoraka

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/12/07

He Pai Tatou, We’re Good is a podcast about emotions and mental health and is hosted by Professor of Health Annemarie Jutel from the Wellington Faculty of Health—Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora. This episode’s guest is playwright and actor Rob Mokoraka (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Kahungunu), who suffers from depression. Rob once attempted to end his life by putting himself in harm’s way, and while recovering used the experience as the basis for a play, ‘Shot Bro: Confessions of A Depressed

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00:43:06

Teaching and learning online

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/10/20

COVID impacted many organisations including Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington where in-person classes had to be replaced with online. Wanaka-born professional skier Finn Bilous was one of these students, trapped overseas competing he was able to continue his graphic design courses online. His professor, Zach Dodson, had worked to film his hilarious lectures against a green screen full of laser beams and memes. The campus is now back to face-to-face study, but over 650 students from

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00:31:54

Transitioning to truly sustainable tourism in New...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/04/07

Sustainable tourism, which takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, is an increasingly important focus for the tourism industry, particularly in New Zealand where tourism is one of our major exports. So, as we move to a more sustainable future—what will tourism look like and what will the impact on New Zealand be? Dr Ina Reichenberger speaks with Associate Professor Christian Schott and Associate Professor Ian Yeoman about sustainable tourism in New

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00:56:39

Alumni panel - Where to next? Crunch time for climate...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/03/19

On the 17th of March we held a webinar discussing climate change for University alumni with a focus on the US and New Zealand. This was hosted by Dr Fraka Harmsen who is the University’s Director of Engagement in the US. Panelists Professor Tim Naish, Associate Professor Rebecca Priestley and Professor James Renwick discuss melting ice, rising seas and local and global options to halt global warming.

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01:01:19

Alumni Panel - Surviving or Thriving:...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2021/02/28

On Thursday 25 of February an online alumni panel discussion took place focusing on London-based entrepreneurs and the impact of the pandemic on entrepreneurship. The University’s Alumni Regional Ambassador for London, James Clark, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrjclark/) hosted the discussion with a panel of four University alumni. Panel: • Todd Nicolson, Founder and Director of Beer at the New Zealand Beer Collective http://www.newzealandbeer.co.uk/ • Stu McKinlay, Founder and Creative Director

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00:53:02

The pandemic trade challenge: NZ/US trade relations...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/11/17

On 21 October Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Wellington School of Business and Government, Professor Ian O. Williamson, hosted a panel event on the The pandemic trade challenge: NZ/US trade relations and COVID-19 . He was joined by New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Rosemary Banks, NZ Trade Commissioner and Consul-General, New York-based Hannah Lee-Darboe, and from Wellington, Chair for Pacific Region Business and former Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat,

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00:56:00

In conversation with Elizabeth Knox - Alumni Event

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/11/12

In advance of being awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Literature by the University at the December 2020 graduation - Professor Jennifer Windsor, sat down with Elizabeth Knox. They discussed Elizabeth's life and work including her latest novel, The Absolute Book. This was recorded on 3 November at an alumni event in Wellington. The Absolute Book and all of Elizabeth's other novels can be purchased at Victoria University Press -- vup.victoria.ac.nz

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00:40:11

Alumni event – Theatre in Christchurch, a panel...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/10/29

Content Warning: This podcast includes strong language This was recorded at a live alumni event at The Court Theatre in Christchurch on Wednesday the 21st of October. Professor of Theatre David O'Donnell spoke with three of the University’s theatre alumni about their roles, the impact of Covid-19 and their career highlights. Hosted by: Professor David O'Donnell Panel: - Dan Pengelly, Artistic Director, The Court Theatre - Melanie Luckman, Co-founder and Artistic Director, Cubbin Theatre

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00:56:09

New Zealand’s Housing crisis

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/10/12

On Friday 9 October we held a webinar on New Zealand’s Housing crisis. This was part of a series of four online panel discussions delving into some of the big issues facing New Zealanders in the upcoming election. The session was moderated by Simon Chapple. Panelists were Mark Southcombe and Claire Achmad.

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00:56:56

Pre-election predictions: What the political pundits...

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/10/08

Hosted by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you'll hear from Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project; Professor Jack Vowles, School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations; and Dr Maria Bargh from Te Kawa a Māui/School of Māori Studies. They discuss their predictions for the 2020 NZ general election. This was held as a webinar on Friday 2 October.

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00:56:13

End Of Life Choice Referendum

Victoria University of Wellington - Podcast ·

2020/09/30

On Tuesday 29 September we held a webinar on the Cannabis Legislation and Control Referendum. This was the second in a series of four online panel discussions delving into some of the big issues facing New Zealanders in the upcoming election. The session was moderated by Professor Jonathan Boston. Panelists were Dr Carol Shand, Emeritus Professor Peter Thirkell and Dr Jessica Young

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