Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers kicked off in September 2018 and airs every week. We are a podcast for writers craving a unique blend of inspiration and real talk about the ups and downs of the writing life. Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey, each theme-focused episode of Write-minded features an interview with a writer, author, or publishing industry professional. Write-minded f ...
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From award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Tumlinson, this weekly podcast explores the stories that shape us into who we are, and shape the world into what it can become. It's all about the story here. kevintumlinson.substack.com
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Micro is a podcast that features short pieces of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and those unclassifiable, strange-but-beautiful writings.
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The Nonfiction Authors Podcast is packed with actionable advice from expert guests that help you write, finish, market, publish, promote, and profit from your books. Brought to you by the Nonfiction Authors Association, a professional organization for nonfiction authors.
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Join Jeanie Coomber and her band of seasoned warriors as they gain insight, tell stories and share wisdom. Every week Jeanie interviews special guests who've had a powerful impact through their careers and lives. Get ready to be enlightened and inspired with every episode.
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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.
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It’s kind of weird how you can often find people who are living a life or working a career path that is eerily parallel to your own. That’s the case with me and my friend, Grant Faulkner. We both came to publishing around the same time and in roughly similar ways. We both ended up working for organizations that serve the writing community. And we b…
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REX May 30th - Prof. Hugh Campbell from Otago University, Tim Henshaw from Westpac, Johnny Hore from the Central Otago Hunt, and REX social media manager Libby McKinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about the latest report from the Parliamentary Commission for the Environment, which contains some sobering reading... He talks with the Head of Agribusiness at Westpac NZ, Tim Henshaw, about its Sustainable Farm Loan... He talks with Central Otago Hunt Life Member Joh…
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REX May 29th - Justin Lawrence from Silver Fern Farms, Stihl Timbersports World Champion Jack Jordan, Richard McIntyre from Federated Farmers, and Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Silver Fern Farms 5th Quarter Group Manager Justin Lawrence about its history, contribution to the sector and applications for the future... He talks with three-time Stihl Timbersports World Champion Jack Jordan about beating his own world record, his training regime and his King Country farm... He talks with Rich…
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REX May 28th - James Turner from AgResearch, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Bradley Slater from the Chiefs, and Felicity Mitchell from Agrecovery
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with AgResearch Senior Scientist James Turner about new research into the barriers to digital uptake on New Zealand farms... He talks turbulence, cloud seeding and the June outlook with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan... He talks with Chiefs hooker and Taranaki farm boy Bradley Slater about life as a pro rugby player, gro…
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In this week’s extra-inspiring show, guest Dhonielle Clayton treats us to a generous conversation about effecting change in the industry and how that inevitable comes with backlash. We talk about representation in publishing, Penguin Random House’s recent firing of two high-profile publishers, and book bans—among other important topics, like packag…
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REX May 27th - NZ Story CEO David Downs, Matt Strahan from Nufarm, MACSO founder & CEO Saba Samiei, and Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of New Zealand Story David Downs about telling the country's farming stories better... He talks with Matt Strahan from Nufarm about the new Grassmanship online calculator, herbicide resistance and kiwifruit... He talks with the founder and CEO of MACSO, Saba Samiei, about its respiratory health monitoring …
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In this episode, Charles Taituha and Julia delve into agricultural leadership, community and influencing generations. In this reflective conversation, Charles shares his career journey, his purpose of helping farmers and explains how his leadership has been shaped by family, culture, and mentors. The discussion covers the importance of facing chall…
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REX May 24th - NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services, NZ First MP Mark Patterson, and Toby Williams from Federated Farmers
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with NZ Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Hamish Marr about his recent overseas trade excursions and his impending trip to Canada and the US... He talks with Ollie Belton, founder of Carbon Forest Services Ltd and a member of the ETS Technical Advisory Group, about the government's plans with the ETS and how this might …
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REX May 23rd - Wayne Perkins from Perkinz, Ahuwhenua Award Winner Ben Purua, Scion Scientist Alan Jones, and Sandra Faulkner from Arohiwi Station
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Wayne Perkins about his Shearmaster system that's up for an Innovation Award at Fieldays... He catches up with Ben Purua, winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award for Dairy... He talks with Scion Scientist Alan Jones about his new guide to short rotation forestry... And he talks with Sandra Faulkner about …
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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…
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REX May 22nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines, Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins, and Nikolai Macnee from Metrovate
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+3.3%)... He talks with Kirsten Searle from Matawhero Wines ahead of International Chardonnay Day (23rd May)... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about the recent NZ Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Conference... And, he talks with …
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REX May 21st - Quail Breeder Domenico Cortesi, Ward farmer Locky Taylor, Esta Naylor from McIvor Hill, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Domenico Cortesi, a quail breeder in Dunedin who was born in Italy, raised in South Africa, emigrated to Australia and has been a farmer, animal genetics lecturer and manufacturer of equipment for food processing, among other things... He talks with Ward farmer Locky Taylor about receiving a Century Farms award...…
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In this episode of Real Optimism, Tim Deane shares his journey from working in the corporate world to becoming the owner of Norsewear, a leading wool brand in New Zealand. He discusses his career path, the strategic acquisition of Norsewear, and his commitment to capturing the true value for New Zealand's wool. The episode delves into the challenge…
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What will other people think? What will be the consequences of sharing my truth? These are among some of the questions that hold memoirists back, and their realities post-publication can cause “vulnerability hangovers.” Exposure, fear of fallout, concern for people we love—memoir doesn’t make it easy. With very recent experience informing her, this…
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REX May 20th - Gore farmer Quentin Whitehead, Southland farmer Andrew Miller, Angus Pro Chair Tim Brittain, and Garth Riddle from Wormwise
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Gore farmer Quentin Whitehead about shedding sheep, shearing and TV commercials... He talks with Southland farmer Andrew Miller about winning the Southland Ballance Environment Award... He talks with Angus Pro Chair Tim Brittain about a new World Angus Evaluation and his upcoming sale... And he talks with Bay of I…
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REX May 17th - NZ Hops CEO Blair Stewart, Sam Broomhall from Think Water Canterbury, Andrew Kersley from SmartMachine, and Zellara Holden from Meat the Need
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with NZ Hops CEO Blair Stewart about the 2024 hop harvest and the challenges currently facing the industry... He talks irrigation and rugby with Think Water Canterbury Managing Director and ex-Crusader Sam Broomhall... He talks with Andrew Kersley from SmartMachine about its flagship product Oxin, the world’s first ful…
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REX May 16th - Bremworth CEO Greg Smith, Kate Cocks & Latisha McMurray from Mt Nicholas Station, Reefton Distilling Co. CEO Patsy Bass, and REX social media manger Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Bremworth CEO Greg Smith about the German film crew filming a short documentary on NZ's wool industry that's set to be seen by millions... He talks with Kate Cocks and Latisha McMurray from Mt Nicholas Station about their range of merino products and their idea to grow a network of like-minded producers... He talk…
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REX May 15th - Kimberly Crewther from DCANZ, Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award recipients James & Debbie Stewart, Simon Berry from Whitestone Cheese, and Louise Benns from Ag Assist
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with DCANZ Executive Director Kimberly Crewther about Canada's disregard for the CPTPP rules and its effect on the NZ dairy industry... He talks with James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatu about receiving the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award... He catches up with Whitestone Cheese Managing Directo…
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REX May 14th - Fibre Frontier Executive GM Anna Mitchell, Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine, Gareth Innes from PolyNatural, and NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Executive GM of Fibre Frontier, Anna Mitchell, about the main talking points from the recent Rural Connectivity Symposium... He talks with Amanda Johnson from Spy Valley Wine about breaking into the Kenyan market... He talks with Gareth Innes from PolyNatural about a new natural replacement for plastic trellis…
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We’re living through a golden age of memoir, and guest Jennifer Leigh Selig’s Deep Memoir is a new contribution to the “how-to” space for memoirists who want to explore the how and the why of memoir writing. This episode will help listeners consider their own “why” when it comes to that age-old question of why to keep at it, and also to celebrate a…
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REX May 13th - Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe, WoolAid founder Lucas Smith, Federated Farmers' Laura Morrison, and MIA Chair Nathan Guy
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Temuka farmer Clinton Fawthorpe about Alliance's call for capital raising... He talks with the founder of WoolAid Lucas Smith about the continuing growth of the award winning merino wool adhesive bandages... He talks with the new Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair in Manawatu/Rangitikei, Laura Morrison... And h…
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Simulation Theory and Other Realities with Ernest Dempsey // Wordslinger ep 224
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I feel like the whole question of whether we live in a simulation is settled. We can see the pixels. And when we look closer at everything we ever thought of as being “the smallest thing that can exist,” we eventually look past it and see that the universe…. well, it stops making any sense. All the rules of order we think are fundamental to existen…
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In this episode of Real Optimism, food science expert and dairy farmer Anna Benny delves into the evolving world of dairy farming. She focuses on innovation, sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities brought by emerging technologies like precision fermentation. Anna explores the transformation of New Zealand's dairy industry following su…
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REX May 10th - Aussie farmer & filmmaker Leila McDougall, Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials, Intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs, and Deer Industry News Editor Lynda Gray
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Victorian famer and filmmaker Leila McDougall about her debut movie, Just a Farmer... He talks with Tahi Doonan from the South Island Dog Trials in Blenheim... He speaks with intrepid ag worker Jaime Triggs about duck hunting, working in Australia and her imminent stint in Canada... And he catches up with Deer Ind…
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REX May 9th - ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley, Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box, Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick, and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with ANZCO Foods CEO Peter Conley about its annual result... He talks with Amelia Dunbar from the Bitches' Box about their latest series of shows around rural NZ... He catches up with Southland dairy farmer Jason Herrick about his election as Federated Farmers local branch President... And he chats with REX social medi…
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REX May 8th - Dairy Analyst Stu Davison, Stu Taylor from Craigmore Sustainables, Prof. Warren McNabb from the Riddet Institute, and Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.8%)... He talks with Stu Taylor, GM of Farming at Craigmore Sustainables, about investing innovation and the future of the NZ dairy industry... He talks with Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the Riddet Institute, Warren McNabb, abo…
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REX May 7th - Tafi Manjala from AgFirst, Real Optimism podcast host Julia Jones, Hurricanes' and All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett, and Tori Connell from the House of Chocolate
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Tafi Manjala about his NZ farming odyssey, from his native Zimbabwe to Southland, Bay of Plenty and Northland, where he currently works as an agribusiness consultant for AgFirst... He talks with the host of the Real Optimism podcast, Julia Jones, about alternative proteins and the future of NZ farming systems... H…
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Become a Great Networker with Wisdom from the Warriors At Work Community With Dr. Rosina Racioppi
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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…
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This week’s Write-minded takes on grief, and why, as our guest Claire Jiménez says, “it’s where language collapses.” Jiménez’s new book deals with loss and grief and what happens in a family in the aftermath of a disappearance of a child, and yet, she weaves in humor and the history of American colonization of Puerto Rico and so much more. Grant an…
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REX May 6th - Jeremy Absolom from the Rissington Cattle Company, Will Gibson from the Otago Merino Association, Charlie Hore from Patearoa Station, and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jeremy Absolom from the Rissington Cattle Company about its link with Big Save Furniture and the Big Rural initiative... He talks with the Chair of the Otago Merino Association, Will Gibson, about its inaugural two tooth competition... He talks with the winner of the competition, Charlie Hore from Patearoa Station…
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I often tell people that poetry has never been my thing. But I’m learning that I’ve always been wrong about that. Because not only do I find myself reading more poetry, it turns out I’ve been writing my own poetry for years without quite realizing it. That’s not the case with my guest, Vance Monet. He’s a poet and he knows it. And he’s experimentin…
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In this podcast episode, Julia Jones speaks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, a global leader in sustainability about creating sustainable and secure global food systems by combining innovation with tradition. They discuss the importance of collaborative solutions in agriculture, empowering small and mid-sized businesses, and the critical role of optimi…
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REX May 3rd - Richard Cosgrove from Fish & Game, Stu Gibson from the Onga-Tiko Rugby and Sports Club, Dairy Woman of the Year Katrina Roberts, and WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Fish & Game North Canterbury Officer Richard Cosgrove on the eve of the 2024 Duck Hunting Opening Weekend... He talks to Stu Gibson from the Onga-Tiko rugby and sports club about grassroots rugby and his colourful match reports for the Blue Boars... He catches up with the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Katrina R…
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REX May 2nd - Lamb Trader Angus Grant, Henry Bell & Jack Taylor from the Highlanders, Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ & Allison Clark from Agritourism Tasmania, and Life Coach Shane Bird
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Lincoln Uni student and lamb trader Angus Grant about his unusual journey into farming... He chats with Highlanders hookers Henry Bell and Jack Taylor about growing up on their respective family farms, life as pro footy players and their BBQ methods... He talks with Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ and Alliso…
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REX May 1st - AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton, Feds ShareFarmer Chair Sam Ebbett, Otago/Southland Dairy Trainee of the Year Shannon Butler, and REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with AgProud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the Southland dairy scene, local catchment groups and National Lamb Day... He talks with Fed Farmers ShareFarmer Chair Sam Ebbett about how to avoid contract disputes over pasture covers... He chats with Otago/Southland Dairy Trainee of the Year Shannon Butler... And he catches…
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REX April 30th - Prof. Hugh Campbell, Alliance CEO Willie Wiese, AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee, and Harry Godfrey from the Hurricanes
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about artificial proteins... He talks with Alliance CEO Willie Wiese about asking farmer shareholders for capital... He chats with AgriZeroNZ CEO Wayne McNee about the latest developments in accelerating the reduction of ag emissions... And he catches up with Harry God…
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This week Write-minded is interviewing an established writer whose star is on the rise. Elwin Cotman’s new story collection blew us away for how he played with form and takes readers on an expected journeys. His stories don’t fit into any box—including length, and we loved it! On this week’s show Grant also announces his departure from NaNoWriMo an…
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REX April 29th - Anastasia Tristram from Floating Peaks, Kelso Operations Manager Olivia Ellis, Charolais Breeders Magazine Editor Anna Fisher, and Gore sheep farmer James Goodwin
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anastasia Tristram from Floating Peaks wool products about their woolen tree guards from poplar poles... He talks with Olivia Ellis from Kelso Genetics about being named as an Ambassador on the Global Sheep Forum Next Generation Programme... He catches up with Charolais Breeder Magazine editor Anna Fisher about th…
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Cameron Sutter is a kind soul. If you ever get a chance to sit and chat with him at a conference or anywhere else, I promise he’s going to surprise you. He’s an author of fiction, but in his quest to make writing just a little easier for himself he ended up creating software that can make writing easier for you, too. Plottr is a versatile and amazi…
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In this podcast episode, Siobhan O'Malley shares her journey from being a classicist to becoming a dairy farmer and entrepreneur in sustainable agriculture in Kokatahi, West Coast New Zealand. She discusses her experiences with share milking, winning the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, and co-founding the hemp-based knitwear brand Hemprino. Siob…
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REX 26th April - Agrifood & Food Systems Policy Analyst Antony So, Josh Moorby from the Hurricanes, Foresta's Ray Mountford, and Netspeed Managing Director Stan Rivett
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Agrifood and food systems policy analyst Antony So about his perceptions of NZ farming following a recent visit... He speaks with Hurricanes outside back Josh Moorby about growing up on a dairy farm and 'Canes unbeaten run in Super Rugby... He talks with Ray Mountford from Foresta about its pine chemicals and wood…
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Become a Great Networker with Wisdom from the Warriors At Work Community Amanda Grant, Teneo
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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…
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REX 24th April - Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth, West Coast/Top of the South Share Farmer of the Year Michael Shearer, Ana Schwarz from Island Gelato, and Bronwyn Farquharson on Rissington ANZAC ...
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Westland Milk Products CEO Richard Wyeth about its record breaking annual results... He talks with the West Coast/Top of the South Share Farmer of the year, Michael Shearer... He speaks with the founder of Island Gelato Co. Ana Schwarz... And he catches up with Bronwyn Farquharson from Rissington in Hawke's Bay ab…
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REX 23rd April - Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Wines, Ag Minister Todd McClay, Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, and Libby Mckinnel
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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Anna Flowerday from Te Whare Ra Wines about the 2024 harvest, wine reviews and troubles with the Australian wine industry... He talks with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay about the First RMA Amendment Bill and what it means for farmers... He catches up with Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins... And he finds out what's happeni…
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This week Write-minded reaches broadly into the topic of intimacy to explore its many permutations—not just romantic, but innocuous, violent, collective, and more. Guest Stacey D’Erasmo invites us to consider intimacy in writing, how we do it, how we feel it as readers, and also to consider acts of intimacy, like an older actress showing her authen…
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