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Quaker Focus

Michael Winter

A series of podcasts on Quaker ideas and thought. The first few are discussions of the Quaker Testimonies, or attitudes to Simplicity, Peace etc, whilst the later ones contain recordings of presenters of the Quaker Forum public sessions. These podcasts are produced by Christchurch, NZ Quakers and have previously been broadcast on PlainsFM Community Radio. For more details of Christchurch Quakers, see our QuakeCityQuakers Facebook page.

14. Drinking Water Quality - Safe or Too Safe? with Rob Dewhirst

Drinking Water Quality - Safe or Too Safe? Rob Dewhirst discusses issues and challenges around NZ drinking water standards.

Nov 21, 2018

26 min

13. We are Water and Water is Us Part 2 with Mananui Ramsden

Mananui builds on the historical journey he described in Part 1, and looks at the present and future challenges in applying the values of mahinga kai to culturally sensitive land management. Recorded in August 2018.

Nov 4, 2018

27 min

12. We are Water and Water is Us -Part 1 with Mananui Ramsden

Mananui Ramsden, Cultural Land Management Advisor and member of Ngai Tahu, takes on a historical journey to help us understand mahinga kai - the dependence of the indigenous tangata whenua on local natural resources. Recorded in August 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

28 min

11. Christchurch - The Garden City with Diana Magdin

Diana discusses the history of Christchurch as a Garden City, and the importance of retaining this tradition in the post earthquake environment. Recorded in June 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

27 min

10. Community and the Law with Paul O'Neill

Drawing on his experience as Manager of Community Law, Canterbury; Paul O'Neill discusses the importance of the community and the law to each other, and how to improve the relationship between the two. Recorded at a public Quaker Forum in July 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

29 min

9. The Power of Community Part 2 with Margaret Jefferies

In this second episode with Margaret, we discuss how her conviction of the Power of Community translates into practice. Recorded June 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

28 min

8. The Power of Community Part 1 with Margaret Jefferies

Drawing on her experience with Project Lyttelton, Margaret discusses factors which strenghten local communities. This episode was recorded during a public Quaker Forum session that was held in Christchurch in May 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

24 min

7. Sustainability

Diana Madgin, Graham French and Rosalee Jenkin talk with Michael Winter about Sustainability, and how it impacts on their lives and work. Recorded in April 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

26 min

6. Equality

Three Christchurch Quakers, Yusra Sabri, Pat Mock and John Kavermann discuss Equality with Rosemary Tredgold. They consider equality in society, in worship and in access to information. Recorded in March 2018

Oct 12, 2018

22 min

5. Community

Rosemary Tredgold discusses the Testimony of Community with Helen Ross, Arthur Wells and Michael Winter. Recorded in February 2018.

Oct 12, 2018

25 min