Best Victoria University Of Wellington Podcasts (2025)

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Breakfast with the Experts: Level up your job hunt 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

In this Breakfast with the Experts you will hear the University’s Careers and Employment manager, Andrew Tui, in discussion with recruitment specialists alumni Ian Kennedy and Rhiannon Robinson, as they let you in on those latest trends and tips for making meaningful connections and growing your networks.…

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Dame Anne Salmond delivers Sir Frank Holmes Memorial Lecture in Policy Studies 44:12

12M ago44:12

44:12

In late April 2024, Wellington School of Business and Government was honoured to host Distinguished Professor Dame Anne Salmond to deliver the Sir Frank Holmes Memorial Lecture in Policy Studies. Examining how Te Tiriti o Waitangi and democracy can work together and drawing on global studies of cross-cultural relations in nation states, Dame Anne, …

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The Kev Experience, Kalyn Ponga and Destiny for SJ's Warriors with special guest Jamie Lester 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

47:19

The Kev Experience, Kalyn Ponga and Destiny for SJ's Warriors with special guest Jamie Lester by Leaguel CounselBy Leaguel Counsel

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NRL Finals Week 1 Preview 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

NRL Finals Week 1 PreviewBy Leaguel Counsel

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Breakfast with the Experts: Stepping into management 50:47

2y ago50:47

50:47

Is it time to step into your first management role? How do you know when you should make that move, and how do you prepare?Hear from fellow alumni who’ve made the journey into management at this Breakfast with the Experts alumni event.From demonstrating your leadership potential to developing an outstanding team culture, you’ll hear from Dr Ben Wal…

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Bunnies On Life Support, Pure Hat-tricks, Worst Coaches to Win a Comp, Casey Badger & More 52:58

2y ago52:58

52:58

Bunnies On Life Support, Pure Hat-tricks, Worst Coaches to Win a Comp, Casey Badger & More .By Leaguel Counsel

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We're Back! The NRL Stretch Run, SJ, Webster & The Warriors, How High Can the Cowboys Go and More 58:07

2y ago58:07

58:07

We're Back! The NRL Stretch Run, SJ, Webster & The Warriors, How High Can the Cowboys Go and More.By Leaguel Counsel

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Wai Aotearoa: James Palmer (Secretary for the Environment) discusses freshwater management 32:33

2y ago32:33

32:33

Learn more about the complexities and challenges facing Aotearoa New Zealand in managing its freshwater resources in this talk given by Chief Executive of the Ministry of the Environment James Palmer. Drawing from his experience in regulatory law and local and central government, James unpacks some of the major factors and considerations shaping fr…

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Sustainable series #6: Working together—talking partnerships 19:18

2y ago19:18

19:18

The drive for collaboration and collective support is a cornerstone of sustainability, and the guests in this episode introduce a variety of ways that partnership is being implemented at the University level, as well as at the global scale. The University’s Living Pā project is in the spotlight as a key example of what can be achieved when diverse …

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Sustainability series #5: The ultimate leveller—talking equity 22:30

2y ago22:30

22:30

In this episode host Dr Sarah-Jane O’Conner is joined by guests Dr. Hiria McRae from the School of Education and Prof. Warwick Murray from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences to talk about the relationship between equity and sustainability. This is exemplified through the guest’s work supporting communities that experience educa…

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Sustainable series #4: The corporate raiders—talking circular economics 19:55

2y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode host Dr Sarah Jane O’Conner is joined by guests Dr. Ben Walker (School of Management) and Hannah Blumhardt (Institute for Governance and Policy Studies) to discuss the circular economy. A circular economy is a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change through the elimination of waste and pollution…

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Sustainability series #3: The Murky Depths—talking Clean Water 21:06

2y ago21:06

21:06

Clean, fresh water is essential to our health—and is threatened, in Aotearoa New Zealand not only by climate change, but by poor industrial farming practices, population growth, and under-investment. This conversation illuminates the need for strong governance in addressing water security, as well as addressing the issues underlying the Three Water…

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Sustainability series #2: The missing millions—talking biodiversity 19:37

2y ago19:37

19:37

Maintaining biodiversity is a cornerstone of sustainability. In this episode of our Sustainability podcast, our guests discuss the decline of native species, management of predatory species, ecosystem restoration, and how biodiversity loss impacts our oceans, wetlands, and forests. They discuss the value of diversity, with a focus on tracking pests…

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Sustainability series #1: The rallying cry—talking climate action 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

20:07

Climate action is a broad term that Dr Amanda Thomas defines as “the tools people put together in order to address climate change”. Climate justice, on the other hand, looks at the equitable implications of our climate actions. Climate justice is important in addressing sustainability because climate change is one of the biggest threats to the long…

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“It’s a crisis"—Associate Professor Terry Fleming discusses youth mental health 39:12

2+ y ago39:12

39:12

“Globally, not just in New Zealand, we are seeing a very rapid increase in youth anxiety and depression,” says Associate Professor Terry (Theresa) Fleming. She talks to writer Guy Somerset about her research on youth mental health and her work at the University’s Digital Mental Health Lab. This podcast is part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University…

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Rebellious Minds: Kiwi Youth Sings – a kōrero with Dr Michael Brown 42:45

2+ y ago42:45

42:45

In this korero, Dr Sam Hassibi talks with Dr Michael Brown about rebellion and music at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Focusing on group singing, they talk about the students’ political and social activities and activism in the mid-20th century. Michael’s article that is mentioned in the podcast, ‘Many happy song-sessions: Kiwi …

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Dr Dave Lowe and Hunter Douglass discuss climate change 47:59

2+ y ago47:59

47:59

The dire consequences of a rapidly warming planet were laid bare at COP27, the global climate change negotiations held in Egypt in November 2022. In this podcast, writer Paul Gorman talks to climate scientists Dr Dave Lowe and Hunter Douglas about their views on what needs to be done to forestall runaway temperatures. Dave is an atmospheric chemist…

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Rebellious Minds: ‘Complicating resistance’ – what does it mean to resist? 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

47:31

'Complicating resistance: power, emancipation, and sociology’ examines knowledge, power, and the importance of critical self-reflection as it relates to liberation and democracy. In this kōrero, Dr Sam Hassibi talks with Dr Jennifer de Saxe, Alex Ker, and Danielle Hanna about a course they teach at Te Herenga Waka and the aims to dismantle and unde…

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Rebellious Minds: A conversation with 'sexademic' Dr Samantha Keene about her 'dirty work' 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

46:19

Dr Sam Hassibi talks with criminologist Dr Samantha Keene about her ‘rebellious’ work. In this conversation, they delve into Samantha’s ‘dirty work’ and the challenges of teaching and researching about sex and sexuality, pornography, and sexual harm. In remembrance of the rebellious mind of the late Dr Cat Pausé, they briefly discuss issues associa…

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Rebellious Minds: Secular and Religious Beliefs within Māori and Cook Islands Māori in New Zealand 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

Hear from two intriguing speakers on trends in religious beliefs among Māori and Cook Island Māori in New Zealand in this conversation produced as part of the Stout Research Centre’s Rebellious Minds seminar series. Historian Dr Steven Loveridge talks with Te Henare, a leading voice in the Māori Atheists and Freethinkers group Atuakore, and Arama T…

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Rebellious Minds: Salient magazine and the 1980s 43:00

2+ y ago43:00

43:00

Learn more about the student magazine Salient and its perspectives on the turbulent issues of the 1980s in this podcast, produced as part of the Stout Research Centre’s Rebellious Minds seminar series. Historian Dr Steven Loveridge talks with Master of Arts alumnus Max Nichol about his Master's research into Salient. The conversation covers the his…

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Rebellious Minds: OHMS and the end of compulsory military training in NZ 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

42:29

Learn more about the history of the 1972 campaign to end compulsory military service in New Zealand with this podcast, produced as part of the Stout Research Centre's Rebellious Minds seminar series. Bachelor of Arts with Honours student Arie Faber talks about his original research into OHMS (Organisation to Halt Military Service) and its 1972 camp…

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Roosters Storm Game of the Year, Ben Hunt Needs to Jump Ship, Streaking Raiders & More 42:04

3y ago42:04

42:04

Roosters Storm Game of the Year, Ben Hunt Needs to Jump Ship, Streaking Raiders & MoreBy Leaguel Counsel

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Bloody Saturday, A Premier From Outside the 4, Nofoaluma's in Love, Rhys Walsh & More 43:47

3y ago43:47

43:47

Bloody Saturday, A Premier From Outside the 4, Nofoaluma's in Love, Rhys Walsh & More.By Leaguel Counsel

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The Brandon Smith Disrespect, Raiders Run Home, The Resurrection of TMM & More. 48:55

3y ago48:55

48:55

The Brandon Smith Disrespect, Raiders Run Home, The Resurrection of TMM & More.By Leaguel Counsel

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The Return! Ricky's off the Reservation, the Race for the 8, Post Wayne Bunnies & More 42:36

3y ago42:36

42:36

The Return! Ricky's off the Reservation, the Race for the 8, Post Wayne Bunnies & MoreBy Leaguel Counsel

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Breakfast with the Experts: Honing your job hunt 40:05

3y ago40:05

40:05

Are you thinking of finding a new role this year or next? Perhaps Covid has disrupted your travel plans and a new career adventure is on the horizon instead? With a very active job market at the moment, this Breakfast with the Experts event will draw on the insights of your fellow alumni working in recruitment and human resources. Learn more about …

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Stacey Shortall and Professor Yvette Tinsley 28:48

3y ago28:48

28:48

“If at times you can’t do it for yourself, think about those you can help and do it for them,” says Stacey Shortall, reflecting on her life of helping others through her legal work. Hailing from a farming family in the mighty Manawatu, Stacey Shortall is an accomplished lawyer who makes a positive impact everywhere she goes.She speaks to Professor …

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Sir Maarten Wevers in conversation with Dr Bryce Edwards 35:33

3y ago35:33

35:33

When Distinguished alumnus Sir Maarten Wevers KNZM completed his Bachelor of Science in pure and applied mathematics at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington, he did not anticipate he would one day become principal adviser to Prime Ministers of New Zealand.The distinguished alumnus, who was knighted in 2012 for his contribution to publi…

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Distinguished alumna Lisa McLaren and Professor James Renwick 31:00

3y ago31:00

31:00

A farm girl from the Wairarapa, distinguished alumna Lisa McLaren remembers conversations around the dinner table with family friends where climate change was dismissed as a “greenie conspiracy”.The climate change activist, who completed a Master in Environmental Studies with a climate change education focus at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University o…

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Todd Payten Coach of the Year, Should Melbourne be Concerned? Jacks Magic Food Diary & More 49:09

3y ago49:09

49:09

This week the guys discuss Todd Payten as coach of the year, some concerning signs in Melbourne, Panthers keep rolling and the state of the bottom 8 teams,By Leaguel Counsel

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Distinguished alumni series: Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu with Professor Rawinia Higgins 29:45

3y ago29:45

29:45

Aged sixteen, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus, now Chief Judge of the District Court, Heemi Taumaunu (Ngāti Porou—Ngāti Konohi, Ngāi Tahu) joined the Army. When he was 21, his father came to see him at the army camp, and told him he should think about going to law school.Professor Rawinia Higgins (Ngāi Tūhoe)…

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Eels Bounce Back Big, Are the Broncos for Real? Commentating Live at The Ground and More 46:06

3y ago46:06

46:06

Eels Bounce Back Big, Are the Broncos for Real? Commentating Live at The Ground and More.By Leaguel Counsel

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A Microcosm of Warriors History in 5 Days, The Cowboys are Humming, Nepotism in Parra & More 48:26

3y ago48:26

48:26

A Microcosm of Warriors History in 5 Days, The Cowboys are Humming, Nepotism isn't Working for Parra & More.By Leaguel Counsel

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Distinguished alumni series: Rachel Taulelei with Dr Ben Walker 36:23

3y ago36:23

36:23

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumna Rachel Taulelei (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Koata) explains how her law degree gave her the resilience to become one of Aotearoa’s top business leaders. The Māori business leader and former New Zealand Trade Commissioner is founder of sustainable food company …

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Distinguished Alumni series: Chris Parkin with Professor Jennifer Windsor 40:21

3y ago40:21

40:21

An interest in science and a taste of business during a year in Sydney saw Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus Chris Parkin CNZM become one of the first students at the University to complete degrees in both Science and Commerce. The former hotelier and well-known art collector and philanthropist speaks to Kaiwha…

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Spotlight Lecture Series: How can we improve youth mental health in Aotearoa NZ? 42:53

3y ago42:53

42:53

Mental health demands in Aotearoa New Zealand are rapidly increasing. These demands are exacerbated by a shortage of health professionals, causing dangerous delays around the country. While there are some excellent and innovative initiatives to address these demands, unless these are implemented fully, they will fail to respond to the urgency and s…

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Brown & Moses, Joseph Manu Prince of Centres, The Most "Willing" Players & the Awful Dragons 53:57

3y ago53:57

53:57

Brown & Moses taking a leap, Joseph Manu the prince of centres, the most willing players in the NRL and the awful Dragons.By Leaguel Counsel

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Spotlight Lecture Series - Social Unemployment Insurance scheme 38:54

3y ago38:54

38:54

In Budget 2021, the New Zealand government announced a commitment to the development of a Social Unemployment Insurance scheme. Developed by a tripartite working group with Business New Zealand and the CTU, public consultation on this new scheme is now open.Our experts share their insights and perspectives on the proposed new scheme, the public pol…

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Will David Fifita Ever Get It? Are Manly Bad? A New Shark Park, League Middle Class and More 46:39

3y ago46:39

46:39

This week the guys ask are Manly bad? Revel in the new Shark stadium, question if David Fifita will ever get it and try and keep the faith with the warriors.By Leaguel Counsel

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League is Back! The Panthers Roll On Again, Storm's Big Injury Hit, Week 1 Overreactions and More 55:21

3y ago55:21

55:21

The Guys settle in to discuss week 1, the Panthers blind-sighting the Eagles, The Storm overcoming anything thrown their way, the pain of being a Warriors Fan and plenty of overreactions on this weeks show.By Leaguel Counsel

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Leaguel Counsel 2022 Season Preview Part 2 44:13

3y ago44:13

44:13

Today we release Part 2 of our 2 part 2022 Season Preview.The Guys review each teams squads, preview their fortunes, name our favourite bets and finish off with some bold predictions.By Leaguel Counsel

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Leaguel Counsel 2022 Season Preview Part 1 51:05

3y ago51:05

51:05

Now uploaded with better audioToday we release Part 1 of our 2 part 2022 Season Preview.The Guys review each teams squads, preview their fortunes, name our favourite bets and finish off with some bold predictions.By Leaguel Counsel

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Leaguel Counsel 2022 Season Preview Part 1 51:04

3y ago51:04

51:04

Part 1 of our 2 part 2022 Season Preview.We review each teams squads, preview their fortunes, name our favourite bets and finish off with some bold predictions.By Leaguel Counsel

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He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Professor John Randal 15:02

3+ y ago15:02

15:02

This episode’s guest is Professor John Randal, Associate Dean (Students) in in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Ōrauariki—Wellington School of Business and Government. John was diagnosed with major depression around 15 years ago, and talks to Annemarie about the relief of getting a diagnosis and getting treatment. He Pai Tatou, W…

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He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Professor Jonathan Boston 16:32

3+ y ago16:32

16:32

This episode’s guest is Jonathan Boston, Professor of Policy Studies in Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Te Kura Kāwanatanga—School of Government. He has served as Co-Chair of the Expert Advisory Group on Solutions to Child Poverty, and has written extensively on climate change policy. Jonathan suffers from an anxiety disorder, a…

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He Pai Tatou, We’re Good: Rob Mokoraka 15:18

3+ y ago15:18

15:18

He Pai Tatou, We’re Good is a podcast about emotions and mental health and is hosted by Professor of Health Annemarie Jutel from the Wellington Faculty of Health—Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora. This episode’s guest is playwright and actor Rob Mokoraka (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Kahungunu), who suffers from depression. Rob once attempted to…

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Teaching and learning online 43:06

3+ y ago43:06

43:06

COVID impacted many organisations including Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington where in-person classes had to be replaced with online. Wanaka-born professional skier Finn Bilous was one of these students, trapped overseas competing he was able to continue his graphic design courses online. His professor, Zach Dodson, had worked to fi…

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Leaguel Counsel Ep.24.17.10.21 44:16

3+ y ago44:16

44:16

The Guys get together for the last show of the year reviewing the GF, the subsequent storylines, yearn for international football, compare lockdowns and look ahead to the off season.By Leaguel Counsel

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Leaguel Counsel Ep.22: 27.09.21 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

48:50

This week the guys break down the two preliminary finals, where they were won and lost and look ahead to the decider that could be an all timer.By Leaguel Counsel

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