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the wind that fills the sail
Taranaki is on the cusp of being on the leading edge in emerging economies. Traditional forms of revenue and practice within the region and beyond, are being challenged and threatened by new ways. In their place we are seeing a growth in movements that focus on local economies, sustainable thinking, big data, social enterprise and climate change.
travelling together
The best way to adapt and lead is for those with something to say to tell their stories, their way.
The Bishop’s Action Foundation (BAF) and Access Radio Taranaki (ART) have collaborated to form a space of thought-leadership and innovation for Taranaki. This partnership brings together an online portal where community groups can access local, national and international innovators talking about their field of expertise and their stories of experience, land and culture.
Together we make accessible a wide spectrum of voices to ignite community inspiration, empowerment and action.
In 2019 we will continue to record voices from around Taranaki Mounga, to bring together a diverse range of information from and for grassroots organisations, to help shape the future of traditions relative to our region.
The names around the project were initiated through collaboration and korero. Three strands, or topics, run through each of the episodes:
Voices of Experience: Te Hau Maiangi - literally meaning ‘the gentle breeze’, the kōrero (breeze) that is shared, without judgement, a willingness to share and listen.
Innovation: Te Hau Tupua - literally meaning ‘the extraordinary wind’. The concept is that new ideas are developed by thinking outside of the norm. Creating new ways of doing things with future focus in mind.
Community Sustainability: Te Hau Tawhito - literally meaning ‘the ancient wind’. The concept is that social/human interaction brings about a meaningful existence. This also includes environmental awareness and protection.
The ever-growing reservoir of thought leadership and creativity will uphold, resource and empower the Taranaki community as it makes the shift from the old ways to the new. BAF and ART are proud and excited to be working together to present this project.
Click here to explore Te Hau Maiangi: Past Episodes 2020
Click here to explore Te Hau Maiangi: Past Episodes 2019
Podcasts
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Post-Covid Stories Staying Connected
I speak with Cheryl Nomvula Mudawarima who gives her perspective on what it is like to live away from extended family during the covid 19 pandemic. She speaks about the challenges of giving support from faraway and the sadness that comes from the loss of loved ones.
Duration: 00:59:20 | Date: 21 August, 2021
Post Covid Stories: Environment
Alice talks with Taranaki Regional council education officer and conservationist, Dr Emily Roberts, who, during lockdown in Okato, created a series of fun and informative nature videos called Backyard Biodiversity.
Around the corner from Emily lives Matt Hart. Matt utilized his time at home to change his life direction - getting to work setting up a business called Hartygrnz - a small-scale market gardening business specializing in microgreens.
Duration: 00:58:16 | Date: 14 August, 2021
Post-Covid Stories: Whanau
South Taranaki social worker Te Aorangi Dillon speaks about being in lockdown with extended whanau following a death in the family and the subsequent tangi. She talks about routine, learning, connection, culture, and change.
Duration: 1:00:12 | Date: 7 August, 2021
Post-Covid Stories: Education
How did education change during lock down and what lasting changes have there been? Alice speaks with Spotswood College guidance counselor Kiri Fortune, about her role and how she responded to challenges; year 12 Spotswood College student Aisha Campbell about her personal learning experience at home and the transition back to school; and finally, with Taranaki mother Anuwela Howarth about making the decision to unschool her children following lock down and how that looks for her whanau.
Duration: 00:59:51 | Date: 31 July, 2021
Post-Covid Stories: Creativity
Alice explores the impact of lockdown on creatives - new projects started during lockdown, new ways of doing things because the old ways weren't available
Duration: 00:56:10 | Date: 24 July, 2021
Post-Covid Stories: Hapū Wānanga
In this series of Post-Covid stories, we explore some of the lasting impacts of this time of social and cultural change.
Alice Cowdrey talks with Taranaki midwife Tawera Trinder and junior Taranaki doctor Moerangi Tamati, the pair who, during lockdown, established an online form of the Hapū Wānanga to ensure ongoing care for Mamas and their whānau.
Duration: 00:55:26 | Date: 17 July, 2021
Post-Covid Stories: Hapū Wānanga
In this series of Post-Covid stories, we explore some of the lasting impacts of this time of social and cultural change.
Alice Cowdrey talks with Taranaki midwife Tawera Trinder and junior Taranaki doctor Moerangi Tamati, the pair who, during lockdown, established an online form of the Hapū Wānanga to ensure ongoing care for Mamas and their whānau.
Duration: 00:55:26 | Date: 17 July, 2021
Hard Talk
Our Energy Future, a collaborative talk between 3 visiting Green MPs and Taranaki people
Duration: 1:03:26 | Date: 22 May, 2021
Race Unity Speeches 2021 Part 2
Taranaki's rangatahi share their vision for race unity.
Duration: 00:40:43 | Date: 15 May, 2021
Race Unity Speeches 2021 Part 1
Taranaki's rangatahi share their vision for race unity.
Duration: 00:42:53 | Date: 8 May, 2021
A Different Pathway to Property Ownership
Dan and Thomas Thurston-Crow are new landowners. Along with Karen Venables, Property Lawyer, and Alessandra Keighley, land seller, they discuss aspects of the direct mortgage movement that puts home-ownership in the hands of people in Taranaki.
Duration: 00:56:34 | Date: 13 February, 2021