Best Shane Ward Podcasts (2024)

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 6: Nanaia Mahuta on the war in Gaza, Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters 26:21

3d ago26:21

26:21

Former MFAT Minister Nanaia Mahuta shares her views on the Government’s position on the war in Gaza, mandatory referendums for Māori wards, and the scrapping of Three Waters. Then we discuss the latest in politics with panelists Lara Grieve and Jack Tautokai McDonald.

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 5: Scott Hamilton on segregation and commentators Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou 27:16

17d ago27:16

27:16

Historian Scott Hamilton on Aotearoa’s dark history of segregation and panelists Tina Wickliffe and Shane Te Pou discuss opposition to affirmative action, the surge in anti-trans protests, the government’s 36 point plan and we rate our new Māori MPs.

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 4: Mike Smith on Climate Change & Commentators Khylee Quince & Matt Tukaki 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

Mike Smith discusses his groundbreaking climate change court case, then commentators Khylee Quince and Matt Tukaki reflect on the first 100 days of the coalition government.

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 3: Jackson on Newshub, Davidson on school lunches 27:55

1M ago27:55

27:55

Former Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi about the state of the media landscape following the demise of Newshub. Then, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson reacts to the review of free school lunch scheme and the Government’s transport plan.

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S2Ep13: How We Can Help Students To Become Global Citizens with Dee Lanier 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Dee Lanier, Lead Learning Designer at Lanier Learning and Education Coach for Samsung Education. Award winning TEDX speaker and author of Demarginalising Design, Dee Lanier is dedicated to co-designing equitable learning experiences for…

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S2Ep12: How To Just Be: Unfreezing Our Leadership Potential with Nicholas Janni 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Nicholas Janni, renowned speaker, coach, and co-founder / programme director at Matrix Development. Nicholas is also the author of Business Book of the Year 2023 Leader as Healer, a new paradigm for 21st Century leadership - an unflinch…

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 2: Protester Turned Politician, a Waitangi interview with Shane Jones 27:56

2M ago27:56

27:56

In a candid interview on the eve of Waitangi Day, NZ First Minister Shane Jones discusses the recent criticism of his party by Māori, why he thinks it's time to review the Waitangi Tribunal, and whether or not Māori are indigenous.

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Mata Season 2 | Episode 1: David Seymour at Waitangi 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

In a fiery interview recorded at Waitangi, ACT leader David Seymour talks to Mihi about his views on Te Tiriti, Tino Rangatiratanga, and Te Ture Whenua Māori.

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S2Ep11: Nurturing The Cultural Richness Of International Schools with Shane Leaning 34:17

3M ago34:17

34:17

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Shane Leaning, international school leadership and organisational development coach, and creator and host of the Global Ed Leaders podcast for leaders shaping education on a global scale. They discuss cultural differences in communicati…

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Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum.

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S2Ep10: Respect, Reflection, And Culturally Responsive Leadership with Ryan Persaud 31:22

3M ago31:22

31:22

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Ryan Persaud, school leader at VERSO International School, a “school of the future” in Thailand. They discuss overcoming barriers and leading with courage, authenticity, and purpose; the importance of returning to the vision; and the po…

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S2Ep9: How To Truly Listen: Nurturing A 'Thinking Environment' with Candice Smith 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Candice Smith, meeting & workshop facilitator, coach, and founder of The Thinking Field, through which she helps leaders to “create cultures of collaboration, inclusion, belonging and innovation.” They discuss the responsibility we hav…

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S2Ep8: Creative & Connected Organisations: An Improv-able Approach with Stuart Reid 36:38

4M ago36:38

36:38

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Gill Kelly and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Stuart Reid, founder and Executive Leadership Team Coach at Stuart Reid Consulting, through which he helps senior leaders overcome the challenges of their position. They discuss the importance of fun and laughter in creating organisati…

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S2Ep7: The Growing Importance Of Prioritising Wellbeing In Schools with Matthew Savage (part 2) 25:05

5M ago25:05

25:05

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 2 of their two-part series, they discuss …

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Episode 27: Mata Reports 4: Aorangi Awarua - November 26th - Mata 41:13

5M ago41:13

41:13

Launched in 2018, the Māori Carbon Collective was promoted as an indigenous approach to carbon farming, enabling iwi to prosper from the Emissions Trading Scheme while helping to tackle climate change. Mata investigates growing concerns around the group and its elusive managing director, as well as carbon farming's impact on Māori communities.…

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S2Ep6: Data-Driven Wellbeing In Schools: How To Nurture DEIJ with Matthew Savage (part 1) 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by Matthew Savage, speaker, trainer, coach, and founder of The Mona Lisa Effect®, through which Matthew explores the intersection between wellbeing and DEIJ in schools all around the world. In part 1 of a fascinating and value-packed conve…

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Episode 26: Mahuta on Gaza, Henare and Halbert on Aotearoa - November 14th - Mata 25:41

5M ago25:41

25:41

In her first interview since the election, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Nanaia Mahuta speaks about the latest in Gaza. Then former Labour MP for Northcote Shanan Halbert and former Māori Affairs Minister MP Tau Henare discuss coalition talks and the latest here at home.

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S2Ep5: Empowering Young Voices: Faith, Peace & Feminism with St. Mary's School 36:28

6M ago36:28

36:28

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by experienced educator and Headmistress of St. Mary’s School in Cambridge, Charlotte Avery, as well as friends and colleagues Kate Latham, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Amina. They discuss the ideals at the heart of Mary Ward sch…

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Episode 25: No Tūru for Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau - October 31st - Mata 28:00

6M ago28:00

28:00

Alf Filipaina and Kerrin Leoni speak to Mihingarangi about the Auckland Council voting against Māori wards, and commentators Tina Wickliffe and Dr. Lara Greaves discuss the latest in politics.

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S2Ep4: How We Can Create Systemic Kindness with Sam Isaacson 33:00

6M ago33:00

33:00

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by author, consultant, and founder of Coachtech Collective, Sam Isaacson. They discuss the crucial attributes great leaders have and how these impact the organisations they lead, the importance of emotional intelligence and embracing our v…

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Episode 24: Surveying the new political landscape - October 17th - Mata 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

Tau Henare, Morgan Godfery, and a range of politicians join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss the election results and what the future looks like for Māori.

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S2Ep3: Helping Young People Find Their Path With Kyra Kellawan 40:53

7M ago40:53

40:53

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by high-school educator, career counsellor, and co-founder of Kokoro Careers, Kyra Kellawan. They discuss the importance of embracing uniqueness and individuality in all students and why we need to recognise generational changes in both ed…

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Episode 23: An extended interview with Rawiri Waititi, Te Pāti Māori co-leader - October 10th - Mata 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

Rawiri Waititi discusses racism, Te Tiriti, working with National, and his vision for Aotearoa hōu.

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Episode 22: An extended interview with National's Tama Potaka - October 3rd - Mata 28:20

7M ago28:20

28:20

In an extended interview, National Party candidate Tama Potaka discusses Māori development, co-governance, social housing, and land claims.

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S2Ep2: Language As A Catalyst with Pádraig O Tuama 35:32

7M ago35:32

35:32

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better are joined by renowned poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama. They're kicking off their exploration of systemic and organisational health from the perspective of a poet, discussing poetry as an unpredictable language event; the important secondary pur…

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S2Ep1: An Introduction To Season 2: Organisational Health 11:10

7M ago11:10

11:10

Principled is back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better introduce their mission statement for an exciting second season. This time, we're exploring organisational health. What does it mean to create healthy systems? And how can we overcome the challenges currently faced by …

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Episode 21: An extended interview with ACT leader David Seymour - September 26th - Mata 28:27

7M ago28:27

28:27

In an extended interview, ACT leader David Seymour discusses whakapapa, te tiriti, co-governance, and his vision for Aotearoa.

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Episode 20: Mata Reports 3: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti - September 24th - Mata 28:11

7M ago28:11

28:11

Ikaroa Rāwhiti is set to be one of the most fiercely contested match-ups of the 2023 election, and the electorate's loyalty is about to be tested. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video version.

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Rpgaday final episode 15:39

7M ago15:39

15:39

I polished off RPGADAY 2023! That was a fun exercise. As is typical there is a LOT of rambling. I am going to start a series on Advanced Fighting Fantasy, memories, and other things. Stay tuned for that. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 19: An interview with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson - Mata 28:04

7M ago28:04

28:04

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson talks to Mihingarangi about her role as Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. In an extended interview, she discusses the Green's relationship with Labour, tax, Hoki Whenua Mai, climate change, and the Kermadecs.

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Episode 18: An interview with Labour Leader Chris Hipkins - September 12th - Mata 24:29

7M ago24:29

24:29

In an in-depth interview, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses Labour’s tax policy, Māori housing inequity, the cost of living, and the climate crisis.

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Episode 17: A kōrero with Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates Cushla Tangaere-Manuel and Meka Whaitiri - Mata 28:17

8M ago28:17

28:17

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti is shaping up to be one of the tightest races this election. We speak to its two leading candidates Cushla Tangaere-Manuel (Labour) and Meka Whaitiri (Te Pāti Māori).

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RPGADAY 2023 - EPISODE 3 9:01

8M ago9:01

9:01

I'm back with another episode! Enjoy.

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RPGADAY2023 - EPISODE 2 9:54

8M ago9:54

9:54

Hey everyone I'm back with another 5 answers to RPGADAY2023. If you need more ramblings check out 3toadstools.blogspot.ca I just wrote up a Bard class for LL.

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Episode 16: Shane Jones on the Treaty, Toilets and Teeth - August 22nd - Mata 27:49

8M ago27:49

27:49

Shane Jones outlines NZ First’s campaign to re enter parliament - their policies and priorities, including their controversial transgender toilet policy. Then we hear from commentators Tau Henare and Bernie O’Donnell

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I'm back! RPGADAY2023 - Episode One 9:56

8M ago9:56

9:56

I'm back with an episode about RPGADAY2023. It's been a little while since I've recorded a show. I'm hoping to get back at it more often. This was the fuel to get me going. Leave a comment if you like via voicemail. Thanks!

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Ep 17: A Look Back on Season 1 25:19

8M ago25:19

25:19

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall, Naomi Ward and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better sit down to look back on a successful first season of Principled. They reflect on various lightbulb moments, including why belonging is not always a positive thing; the power of story, ritual and language; and why active listening is so i…

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Episode 15: August 8th - Mata 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

In a special extended interview, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting, and Media Willie Jackson discusses housing, homelessness, Māori broadcasting, and his political future.

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Ep16: Belonging And The Human Experience with Owen Eastwood 45:22

9M ago45:22

45:22

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Owen Eastwood, performance coach and author of the Belonging: The Ancient Code Of Togetherness. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: the impact belonging has on our hormones, the link between resilience …

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Episode 14: July 25th - Mata 27:34

9M ago27:34

27:34

Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono explains his party's new policy to return land wrongly taken from Maori. Then Mihingarangi Forbes talks to Professor Ella Henry and Shane Te Pou about Kiri Allan's resignation from cabinet and her decision not to stand for re-election.

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Ep15 ARCHIVE: Mel Ellis Leading Belong In An International School 23:14

9M ago23:14

23:14

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 2 featured Mel Ellis, Head of the Dulwich College Senior School in Singapore. They discuss various topics based around the theme of belonging, including: why a sense of belonging is seen …

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Episode 12: July 11th - Mata 28:20

9M ago28:20

28:20

Dr Shane Reti explains why he'll shut down the Maori Health Authority if National is elected government. Mihingarangi Forbes also speaks to panelists, AUT Dean of Law, Khylee Quince and Te Pati Maori candidate, Takutai Tarsh Kemp.

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Episode 13: July 9th 2023 Mata Reports 2: Marokopa - Missing Children 27:00

10M ago27:00

27:00

In December 2021, three siblings vanished with their father from the isolated Waikato town of Marokopa, and it’s now a year and a half since the tamariki were last seen. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video version.

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Ep14: Why Belonging Starts With The Self with Aisha Thomas 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Aisha Thomas, Founder & Director of Representation Matters, who has dedicated her career to transforming the lack of racial diversity in education. They discuss how creating belonging starts with the self; why the question "do I belong?" will…

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Episode 11: June 27th - Mata 27:55

10M ago27:55

27:55

Children’s Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers speaks about the investigation into Oranga Tamariki then panelists Denise Roche and Tau Henare discuss the National Party conference, Labour’s new candidate in Ikaroa Rāwhiti and the health equity assessment tool.

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Ep13 ARCHIVE: Doug Lemov (Teach Like a Champion) Creating Belonging in the Classroom 36:41

10M ago36:41

36:41

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Gill Kelly of Making Stuff Better revisit a popular episode from Season 1 of Principled. Episode 6 featured author Doug Lemov, chatting about various concepts arising from his book and online community, Teach Like A Champion. Doug's analytical approach to effective teaching made a la…

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Episode 10: June 13th - Mata 28:04

10M ago28:04

28:04

Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina talks about his opposition to the sale of Auckland International Airport shares. Then it's the latest in politics with Stuff political reporter Glenn McConnell and commentator Shane Te Pou.

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Ep12: Building a Unique Philosophy with Brett Girven 30:54

11M ago30:54

30:54

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall and Naomi Ward of Making Stuff Better talk to Brett Girven, Principal at The Arbor School, about their innovative approach to breaking free from the confines of traditional learning. They discuss how a collaborative relationship with teaching and nature can foster belonging in children; …

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Episode 9: May 30th - Mata 27:51

11M ago27:51

27:51

Former cabinet minister Hekia Parata discusses the Ministerial Inquiry she led into forestry debris in Te Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa. Then Mihingarangi Forbes is joined by panellists Dr Lara Grieves and Dr Will Flavell to discuss the latest in politics.

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Ep11: Why Happiness Underpins Belonging with Catherine McKinley 25:58

11M ago25:58

25:58

Welcome to the Principled podcast. In this episode, Matt Hall of Making Stuff Better is joined by Catherine McKinley, Founder and Director of the Green Shoots International School in Vietnam. They discuss belonging in a global capacity, touching on Catherine's personal relationship with finding belonging in an educational environment after moving t…

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