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Re-PublishedBryan Betty is a practicing GP based in Cannons Creek in Porirua. The suburb is considered a high needs area in Porirua. He was appointed as the Medical Director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioner and was recently awarded with The New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to medical practice. In this episode, Bryan talked about medications and prescriptions...

This is a Re-published content Suzi is an amazing mum of 2. Her eldest son is diagnosed/assessed with Aspergers - ASD... She talked about the side effects of Ritalin (an ADHD medication)and the potential devastating outcome if she has let her son continue to take it.

Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled is a community organization that offers therapeutic riding programs for individuals in the Hutt Valley area who face physical, emotional, and social challenges. These programs aim to foster increased ability, independence, and self-esteem among the participants. The organization has qualified Coaches, trained Volunteers, and amazing horses who play a crucial rol...

This is Takiwatanga 3 re-published episode: This episode is about the story of the Ratbag Jeweler. How a person with Aspergers is thriving by focusing on doing what he loves. You can support our work here: https://shop.eesel.co.nz

Yen is a Filipino migrant mum of 3. Her youngest child was diagnosed with autism and in this episode, we talked about her autism journey and shared some of her insights about autism and support available in Aotearoa. She is an advocate of re-usable nappies. "I want to bring a cost-effective solution to the masses, where each parent, regardless of financial status will be able to afford. We wa...

Republish - Takiwātanga No. 30 Tania is the Director of Advocacy at IHC. She is an advocate for kaupapa Māori including advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. This episode is a conversation about IHC's programmes and what services or support are available autism and the wider disability community. https://ihc.org.nz/ Love not cure. Exploring autism one strength at a time. Takiw...

Takiwatanga Episode 21 - Republished podcast Dane Dougan is the Chief Executive of Autism NZ.He has been the Autism New Zealand Chief Executive since 2013. Autism NZ has 16 branches across Aotearoa (New Zealand) serving the autism community. Autism NZ Website: https://autismnz.org.nz/

Welcome to this thought-provoking episode of "Free Speech Matters." In today's discussion with Adam Young from Free Speech Union NZ, we delve into the origins and challenges faced by the Free Speech Union—a formidable force born out of the Free Speech Coalition. Free Speech Union emerged as a campaign group fighting against the expansion of government censorship. They stood firm, cha...

Villainy is a New Zealand rock band that was formed in Auckland in 2010. The band consists of Neill Fraser (vocals, guitar), James Dylan (guitar), Dave Johnston (bass), and Thom Watts (drums). Villainy's music is characterized by its high-energy, guitar-driven sound, which draws on a range of influences, including punk, grunge, and classic rock. The band's lyrics often explore themes of se...

Rewi Maniapoto was a Māori leader and warrior from New Zealand. He was born in 1807 in Waipa, which is located in the North Island of New Zealand. Maniapoto was known for his leadership during the New Zealand Wars, a series of conflicts between the Māori people and British colonizers in the mid-19th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Waikato region, which was a stronghold...

Richie McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby union player who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, New Zealand. McCaw played as a flanker for the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, and was captain of the team from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. During his career, he won two Rugby World Cups with the All...

Ruby Tui is indeed a New Zealand rugby union player who has achieved notable success in her career. She has competed internationally as part of the New Zealand national rugby sevens team and won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ruby Tui also won a gold medal in rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, as a member of the New Zealand team. In add...

David Corner was the representative for international disability organisation Inclusion International for 12 years. During those years, he's been the voice for the Asia-Pacific region. He is an IHC National Self-Advocacy Advisor. David is an amazing autistic person who has achieved a lot of things in life. Listen to this latest episode as David talks about his journey of autism and how he was...

Lydia Ko burst onto the professional golf scene at just 15 years old, quickly becoming the youngest ever winner of an LPGA tournament. She went on to dominate the women's golf world, earning the world number one ranking and winning two major championships before she turned 18.

Republished episode from Takiwatanga 33 Lloyd I AM. Lloyd was interviewed by Culture Connection host Jesil Cajes from Hutt City FM 106.7 about Autism and a parent's journey from diagnosis to navigating support available across Aotearoa. One parent's journey is different from another. This discussion is just one of many experiences of autism families. Other autism parents will have differen...

Republished - Takiwatanga No. 32 Paula Tesoriero is the new Chief Executive of Whaikaha (Ministry for the Disabled). Given Paula's busy schedule as the new CE, we were fortunate to still get a few minutes of her time to talk about her vision of Whaikaha and what the future would look like for the autism community in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This is a sweet 14 minute-ish conversation with Paula...

Re-published [Originally published Takiwātanga 24 in July 2022] Poto Williams was the former minster of Whaikaha (Ministyr for disability) Whaikaha is a New Zealand government agency that provides disability support services. The agency falls under the Ministry of Social Development and is responsible for ensuring that disabled people in New Zealand have access to the resources they need to live f...

[Re-published] Originally published on Takiwātanga podcast in July 2022. Republishing this as a move to centralise most of my key contents. The organization offers a range of support services to assist autistic children, their families, and other caregivers. These services comprise speech language therapy and two play-based programmes: Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) and the Early St...

Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor, film producer, and musician who has become one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the entertainment industry. He was born on April 7, 1964, in Wellington, New Zealand, but raised in Australia. Crowe began his acting career in Australia in the 1980s before moving to the United States in the 1990s to pursue his Hollywood career. He gained int...

No. 28 Arnold Malata - Crazy Cakes and Donuts Petone

Baylands started as a small brewery located on Baylands Drive in Newlands, Wellington in 2012. Their humble beginnings were in a double garage under a house, where they brewed beer using a 300L system. As demand for their beer grew, they quickly outgrew the space and relocated to Petone in 2014, where they upgraded to a 1200L brewery. Their first beer was launched in May 2013 at Goldings Free Dive...

AC/DC, formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, is a legendary Australian rock band. Their high-energy, guitar-driven hard rock music has made them one of the most popular and influential bands in the history of rock music. With over 17 studio albums and more than 200 million records sold worldwide, AC/DC is known for hit songs such as "Highway to Hell," "Back i...

Jono and Ben is a New Zealand comedy television show that aired from 2012 to 2018. The show was hosted by Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce, who are both well-known comedians in New Zealand. The show featured a mix of comedy skits, celebrity interviews, and humorous commentary on current events. It was known for its irreverent and satirical humor, as well as its willingness to push the boundaries of what w...

This episode is the FULL version that I have decided to publish as long-form content for this April 2023 - Autism awareness month. (51 Minutes and 17 sec). Short form episode of this was originally published sometime in October 2020 (22 minutes and 27 sec.) Keri Opai is a former Te Pou Paeārahi Strategic Lead who created Te Reo Hāpai, a Māori language glossary for use in the mental health, addicti...

Rangi Mātāmua, a leading expert on Māori astronomy and author of the best-selling book "Matariki: The Star of the Year." We'll learn about the significance of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster that marks the start of the Māori New Year, and explore the rich cultural traditions and practices that have been passed down through generations of Māori astronomers. Whether you're an a...