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Katharine Watson was my latest guest for a conversation that went rambling all over through a City and its past, present and future!  This was a fascinating journey into the past but to start we also discussed Katharine's own life journey as well as her founding of The Christchurch Archaelogy Project.   What is it that might lie beneath us underneath the streets that we walk or the houses we live...

Manu Caddie and I joined the Sustainable Brands conference recently to share about this topic of Nature and corporate structures and a whole lot more!  It was a back and forth of questions and answers to each other with some very challenging ideas and concepts that were shared.  I really enjoyed it so thought you might like the audio of our conversation as well.  Thanks to Lewis Patterson for the...

I enjoyed talking with Katherine Dewar regarding her life story and founding GoodSense.   We covered a wide range of topics and got a better understanding of her origins, life growing up and move to New Zealand.   GoodSense site: GoodSense - Ethical marketing & sustainability marketing - Au and NZ We also mention Sustainable Business Network Welcome to Sustainable Business Network - SBN And B Corp...

Kate shares her life story on this episode and we learn about what led to the founding of the Planetary Accounting Network.   About the Planetary Accounting Network: https://www.planetaryaccounting.org/about-us   For more: Planetaryaccounting.org/join-us  and: Planetaryfacts.com Interview with Oonagh on chocolate mentioned: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/oonagh-browne-on-the-power-of-chocolate-and-ca...

This is the audio of a conversation I had as a guest on Scott Wilson's podcast called Marketing 4 Business (which is here ).  Here is the description of the episode from Scott He left a career doing billion-dollar corporate deals in London, Tokyo and Sydney to ask small business owners one simple question: what's your purpose?   In this Marketing 4 Business episode, Scott chats with Steve Moe, cor...

This is the audio of a paper that Shamubeel Eaqub and I spent last weekend writing together about the cap on donation tax credits and suggesting the decision be revisited and research done on the impacts before change is made.  If you are able to join us to help spread the word on this issue feel free to repost or send this on to others.     Paper download is here: https://www.parryfield.com/chari...

Sally Hett is the WEAll Aotearoa's Knowledge and Engagement Lead and in this conversation we discuss her life story, growing up and what she studied and how she came to work with WEAll Aotearoa.  If you enjoy this content feel free to share it and check out the many 500+ previous conversations.   WEAll Aotearoa site: https://www.weall.org.nz   Creative HQ: https://creativehq.co.nz   McGuinness Ins...

This session I facilitated a panel considering volunteer organisations which was put on by Community Governance Aotearoa.  I am grateful to Rose and Alice and the team there for letting me put up the audio of the session on Seeds Podcast as well.    Volunteer boards (sports clubs, waka ama, arts groups and more) are the backbone of Aotearoa's not-for-profit sector. When there's no paid staff, comm...

This is a very short reflection on Seeds Podcast hitting 500 episodes released with a challenge for you all as well.   For more visit www.theseeds.nz   The earlier episode with Shanna Moe mentioned is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRM2BHdDT6o  

This is a session where I outline all I've learned about book creation and self publishing.   I was fortunate to be joined by Jamie Small from Wordshop who I have collaborated with on many books and his website is https://wordshop.co.nz   The Apple Tree book https://theseeds.nz/books/the-apple-tree/   The Circle: Careers with Impact book https://theseeds.nz/articles/the-circle-careers-with-impact/...

In this session I share everything I have learned about creating Seeds Podcast and hope it might inspire some of you to create your own podcast!   For the info on technical side and equipment plus videos you can visit here https://theseeds.nz/articles/how-to-create-a-podcast/   For more content visit www.theseeds.nz  

This is a panel discussion from the Community Housing Aotearoa 2026 Conference held this week where I was asked to facilitate the panel on this topic of "Can we build it?  Yes we can!". The new Community Housing Guide from Parry Field Lawyers mentioned is a free download here https://www.parryfield.com/property/community-housing/   Community Housing Funding Agency mentioned by Luke: https://chfa.c...

In this episode we hear from Jenny Gill, Robyn Scott, Sue Barker, Craig Fisher and Steven Moe about recently announced changes on donation tax credits.  Here is the cover email with more info that was sent out with video link: Thanks to all who joined Jenny Gill, Robyn Scott, Craig Fisher, Sue Barker and I for the webinar on charities and the cap on donation tax credits. Whether you were able to j...

Simon Mane is the national director for World Vision in Sudan.   In this conversation we find out about the crisis over there as well as the work that is being done by World Vision in that country.   However we start with his childhood and learning more about his childhood in Senegal, the power of Community, learning 13 languages and how he became a humanitarian worker.   You can find out more abo...

Dorenda Britten shares about 'Unlocking Innovation' a company she co-founded with Chris Cole which is doing innovate new things with teams and a focus on those who have dyslexia.  The purpose of the business is: " At Unlock Innovation, we empower organisations to access the innovative potential of dyslexic individuals."   This is a followup to an earlier conversation as way back in 2018 I had spok...

This is the full 3.5 hours of content from the Seeds Impact Conference ready for your listening on a long road trip or maybe if you are getting on a flight!  Each session is also an earlier stand alone episode of Seeds so you can listen to them that way instead as well.     Videos of the sessions are now also over here Seeds Impact Conference - Parry Field Lawyers For more visit www.theseeds.nz  

This was the Farewell session at the Seeds Impact Conference and in it I summarised the themes of the day and left people with some challenges, as well as reading out a poem and offering a parting Karakia to close the day.   More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the f...

This was a conversation with James about his book The Habits of High Performers - the origins of it, some key principles within it and we also dive into topics like alcohol, self belief, leading yourself and a lot more!   Book info: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/hohp   Earlier hour long conversation with James: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/james-laughlin-on-how-to-lead-on-purpose/   More content from...

This was a great session at the Seeds Impact Conference talking with Bea Gladding, Lani Evans, Izzy Fenwick, Jay Geldard and Annemarie Mora.  We heard about the many amazing initiatives they are involved in - links to each of them are: Fundsorter https://www.fundsorter.com   New Zealand Climate Foundation https://www.climatefoundation.nz   E Tū Tāngata https://www.etutangata.nz   Te Wā | The Space...

This is the panel from the Seeds Impact Conference where we discussed startups and the factors for success.  The panel had lots of wisdom to share and insights and I am sure you will find their perspectives of help.  Feel free to share this with anyone you know in a startup to encourage them on their journey!   Sustainable Business Network https://sustainable.org.nz   Ministry of Awesome https://m...

This session of the Seeds Impact Conference featured several speakers who were nominated to share. We discuss crowdfunding, governance, urban planning and living, life saving water devices and donor advised funds!  Links to the initiatives are: PledgeMe PledgeMe - New Zealand's Crowdfunding Platform Circle Living: Circle Living | Building a New Story for Housing Boardworks: Leading Board Governanc...

This is my conversation with Shamubeel for the Seeds Impact Conference.   You can listen to other panel sessions from the Seeds Impact Conference on seeds or watch videos at www.parryfield.com   More on Simplicity is here Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme - Low-cost and ethical Investment funds | Simplicity

This is the panel on Impact Investing with a Community Housing Focus featuring Annie Wilson, Ali Hamlin-Paenga, James Palmer, Paul Gilberd, Estelle Parker, and Judith Bullin.  The welcome of the conference giving context to it is over here.    View the Overview of Impact Investing here: https://www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz/knowledge-base/overview-of-impact-investing-in-aotearoa More about Kain...

This is the audio of my welcome to the Seeds Impact Conference explaining how the event will work and some key drivers as well as some themes that are important to remember.  We averaged about 400 people at the event and had more than 900 sign up to it.     I mention the "Changing Paradigms" book - a free download here   https://www.parryfield.com/changing-paradigms/ And The Apple Tree book - info...

Daisy Hoe is an entrepreneur who is value led and creating something that will help others.  Go Able is her idea to help wheelchair users find out whether buildings and places are accessible.   In this interview we talk about some of her life journey with a real focus on the power of who you surround yourself with, what it is like to grow up with a disability in a small town and the impact that Yo...