People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty

Dianne has had a remarkable life through her belief in positive outcomes. Recent health issues have not deterred her determination to focus on the present knowing that the future will take care of itself.

Doug Archbold epitomises people doing good in the world. Having known Doug for many years, he is a man of the people. His first six years was on a farm in a remote part of the Conway River in North Canterbury, 6 miles from the nearest road. The closest town Cheviot. At age 6, the family moved to Domett. From the day he started school, Doug faced challenges which put him in good stead for the remarkable life that has ensued over the past 80 years.

ACTIS provides information and assistance for a wide variety of social agencies, government departments and educational providers.CEO Rachael Fonotia and Administrator Sera Thompson talk about the formation of ACTIS over 20 years ago through to the now diverse community based service provider for all ages in Aranui. ACTIS is proactive and listens to the requests of the community and responds, often limited by the level of funding from agencies and corporate donors

Geoff Mather shares his journey from farming in New Zealand and sharing these skills in rural Tanzania while helping to set up a community dairy.