Conversations with people who are living with purpose and having a positive impact in our world. Host Steven Moe asks about their life journeys and what has shaped them into who they are today.
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This Climate Business is the Kiwi podcast about turning the climate crisis into an opportunity. Every week host Vincent Heeringa talks to entrepreneurs, investors and experts about what they're doing to solve the climate crisis and get NZ down to zero emissions by 2050 – or sooner.
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A show about clinical depression...with laughs? Well, yeah. Depression is an incredibly common and isolating disease experienced by millions, yet often stigmatized by society. The Hilarious World of Depression is a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe. Join guests such as Maria Bamford, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Richter, and Jen Kirkman to learn how they’ve dealt with ...
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In the vast multiverse we live within, three mere mortals come together every week to discuss their current entertainment vices, upcoming titles in gaming and film, their ever-growing backlogs, and maybe even give some good (bad) advice every now and then. Join Zdiggidy (Zach), Bonsaibandit (Steven), and RyanDamask as they sink further into the chaos that they thrive in. Welcome to the Chaotic Pubcast! New episodes posted every Monday!
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Hosted by Tony Nash, this podcast brings together current service members and veteran high performers to share their methods, strategies, and ideas delivered in an informative way and, most importantly, actionable ways that will help you lead yourself and those around you better from the battlefield to the boardroom.
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IntransikBeats is a record label that aims to highlight raw and uncompromising Techno which displays a dark and gloomy musical image. Our network of like-minded people strives to innovate and contribute to a ever growing community of producers and artists, always remembering where we came from and where we want to be. Starting out as group of independent artists and DJs, involved in and fostering the alternative music scene in Shanghai, China where Intransik has been fortunate enough to be a ...
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Vincent Heeringa on the Climate, Sustainability, Journalism and writing a sci-fi novel
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I recently sat down with Vincent Heeringa to talk about his career and life - we covered his early years and career as a journalist as well as his podcast 'This Climate Business' and many other initiatives including his sci fi book! I really enjoyed the conversation and if you do as well then why not check out more episodes at www.theseeds.nz and a…
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Will more oil and gas lower energy costs? Christina Hood and David Hall
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In late August the wholesale energy price spiked as high as $1000 mwh (megawatt hour) as the country felt the effects of a dry winter - when the hydro lakes aren’t replenished by ice melt and rain. The spike has added woes to an already woeful economy and at least one factory - Winstone Pulp International - announced closure. In response, the gover…
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An App for the Forgetful Business - Ben Redwood, Mutu
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If you think you’re forgetful, spare a thought for New Zealand businesses. Mutu, a Kiwi start-up, says they routinely forget assets they bought and never used - up to five million tons of them annually. Mutu’s resource-sharing app does the remembering for them and adds up the cash and carbon savings they make by using stuff they already own..…
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'This Climate Business' Interview: Purpose led business, a conversation with Vincent Heeringa
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I was on Vincent Heeringa's podcast "This Climate Business" recently and this is the audio from that. If you like Seeds you might like to subscribe to his show too. Here is how Vincent described the episode: "You might know Steven Moe as a lawyer for Christchurch based Parry Field, specialising in charities and the impact sector; or as the chair of…
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Staring into the Abyss - James Hughes,Tonkin + Taylor
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James Hughes looks into the future and tells New Zealand’s councils just how bad life could get as a result of climate change. James, technical director for climate and resilience for engineering consultancy Tonkin + Taylor, performs climate risk assessments. You could call it staring into the abyss; he tells Ross Inglis it’s often the starting poi…
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Rabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath) on using the decentralised web to support social movements and helping create Twitter
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Ever wondered about the origins of Twitter and the role of social media in movements? I got the chance to sit down with Rabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath) who was there at the start as the first employee of the company that created Twitter. We talk about that but begin with the early days in Northern California growing up as a child of hippies and counter…
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Sunny Days for Solar - Jason Foden, Rānui Generation
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Solar developer Rānui Generation started ground works the Twin Rivers Solar Farm, near Kaitaia. The 31MWp project could power 6,000 households or 25,000 electric vehicles for a year - and it’s the first of four solar farms planned around the country. To talk about the project and what role solar will play in our energy future, Vincent was joined by…
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Stine Smith on Sustainable Business, setting Strategy and co-founding Good Change
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How do our choices when shopping impact the planet? Really enjoyed this conversation with Stine Smith about her entrepreneurial journey as a co-founder of Good Change which has a focus on cleaning products that are better for us and the earth. But we start hearing about her childhood in Denmark, what she learned as a 15 year old on exchange in Amer…
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Sarah Pirie-Nally on the Wonder Mindset, sparking innovation and staying curious
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The word 'fun' describes this episode well - it was such a fun recording because Sarah and I talked about so many interesting topics and her life story and what has led her to pubish a new book called 'The Wonder Mindset: Innovate from Within'. I really appreciated the chance to connect and hear from her as I've seen she is so active on a variety o…
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Jono Brent on taking risks, realising potential, identity and In Your Corner
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I had a great conversation with Jono Brent about his life story - he was really open about things he has been through and I enjoyed learning about his journey. It turned out we even grew up for a few years near each other in Oamaru! We talked about unleashing potential, the value of connections, purpose driven business, developing strategy, taking …
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Purpose-Driven Work: Integrating mission into business, a conversation with Edwin Dando on Rad Work Podcast,
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I was on Edwin Dandos' podcast "Rad Work" recently and this is the audio. You can find his show here https://open.spotify.com/show/5yJfzf9MFoExgsj0SMdRRA?si=6f122874f6954eaa Listen to the Seeds Podcast episode featuring Sam Stubbs that is mentioned over here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T6DLEiH52sQvrE2QguQUn?si=WaB3PYWXSyerj02pA905pQ And for …
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Steven Moe, purpose-driven lawyer and quiet revolutionary
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You might know Steven Moe as a lawyer for Christchurch based Parry Field, specialising in charities and the impact sector; or as the chair of Community Finance - an investor in community housing; or as the host of Seeds, a longstanding weekly podcast; or as the author of The Apple Tree, or as a mentor for Christchurch incubator Ministry of Awesome …
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Michael McCormack on the power of Performing Arts, Stories, Theatre and Teaching
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This was special because Michael was my teacher in high school - still working as a teacher today, he now teaches my children. His focus today is on performing arts and drama and I really wanted to sit with him and ask him about his career as a teacher and what motivated him to get into this. I learned a lot and I am sure you will enjoy this episod…
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Children ask questions of Climate Change Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr - Episode 400!
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Welcome to ep 400! I wanted to do something special and so asked two 9 year olds to sit and interview Dr Rod Carr who is the Climate Change Commissioner. After all, they are inheriting the Earth so it felt right for them to ask the questions. Big thanks to Isaac and Emily for asking the questions!! If you like this why not subcribe and leave a rati…
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The Business of Nature - Sam Rowland and Kirsty Brennan
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What does ‘nature’ mean for business? How do companies incorporate nature dependency and nature opportunity into their strategy and action? And what is TNFD? Vincent was joined by two experts: Sam Rowland, the Programme Manager for Nature at the Sustainable Business Network and Kirsty Brennan, the Environmental and Sustainability Business Partner a…
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Economic Pulse with Shamubeel Eaqub: live discussion with Steven Moe
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In this session we hear from Shambueel Eaqub on the state of the economy and the past, present and future - we end talking about Love, so it was pretty wide ranging! We also looked at the Orbviz way of presenting date, worth looking at this on the budget as an example https://nzbudget-expenditure.orbviz.com/public/root We took a sense of the econom…
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Congestion pricing to lower emissions: eRoad’s Mark Heine
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Could congestion pricing be the way to address traffic gridlock and reduce emissions? Auckland Council seems to think so, suggesting congestion pricing within the next two years. If so, how will it work? Mark Heine is the CEO of eRoad, the Kiwi company managing electronic road user charges, or eRUCs. He sees a promising future for transport managem…
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Rico Gomez on finding your value and purpose in life and founding Neurofit
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This was a raw and honest conversation with Rico Gomez about his life story and what has led him to founding Neurofit. I really enjoyed the challenges he lays out for us all to think about and consider our true source of value, finding purpose and taking care of ourselves. We also talk about mental health, stress, taking care of ourselves, behaviou…
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Aviation Emissions are taking off: Economist Dr Paul Callister
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When it comes to aviation emissions, New Zealand is far from clean and green. Economist Dr Paul Callister tells Ross Inglis that we are the world’s sixth highest per-capita aviation polluter, emissions are tracking the wrong way, and the sector’s plans to cut emissions offer little real hope.By Podcasts NZ / Vincent Heeringa
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What’s land for anyway? Geoff Simmons chief economist, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
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You’d be hiding under a rock if you haven’t noticed that there’s fierce disagreement about the growth of pine plantations on rural New Zealand. On the one hand, we need fast growing permanent forests to act as carbon sinks. Lots and lots if we’re meet our net zero goals. If grown on marginal these forests make welcome additional income for farmers …
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Simone Woodland on building community and regenerating nature through the Tākaka Cohousing Project
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Simone Woodland joined me for episode 397 to talk about her life and the Tākaka Cohousing Project (Tākaka Cohousing | Golden Bay (takakacohousing.co.nz)) which is an amazing example of an innovative project that combines both housing + community + nature + regeneration. I’ve been involved with providing legal support since this project began severa…
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The Rise of Street Art in Ōtautahi Christchurch: Identity and telling new stories
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This is the audio of an article that I wrote that was just published in The Press on street art and what it says about identity and new stories being told in Õtautahi Christchurch. The orgins directly relate to Seeds Podcast as I had a conversation on Street Art with Dr Reuben Woods a while ago (here) and always thought the topic would make a great…
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Chairing meetings with a focus on AGMs: Seminar for Community Governance Aotearoa
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This is the audio of a talk I gave yesterday for Community Governance Aotearoa on the topic of Chairing meetings and with a focus on AGMs. I do a lot of support for boards, companies, trusts and others in goverance in my work as a partner at Parry Field Lawyers so it was a pleasure to talk on this topic. In it share my thoughts on this area and out…
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Busting the Bikes and Business Myth – Karen Hormann, Bike Auckland
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So businesses love parking and hate cycleways. Or do they? Bike Auckland chair Karen Hormann tells Ross Inglis about a new campaign that tackles a lopsided narrative about commerce and cycling.By Podcasts NZ / Vincent Heeringa
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Neil Ieremia on founding Black Grace and the role Dance can play in commenting on our past and our future
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Enjoyed this conversation with Neil Ieremia about Black Grace dance company and his life as a choreographer – we start with his childhood and learned about his upbringing, the role of his parents, the impact of a childhood illness and sense of identity from a young age. We also talk about the origins of Black Grace and the first dance he choreograp…
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The big picture on food waste - Kaitlin Dawson and Iain Lees-Galloway
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We know that about a third of food is wasted. If global food waste was a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind only China and the USA. No one believes it’s a good idea. So why does it keep happening? And who’s in charge of this madness? It’s turns out, it’s no one. Those numbers are mere guesses and gaps in the s…
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Sustainability Reporting is here. How should Kiwi Businesses respond?
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There’s a fast-growing thicket of regulations and trade agreements standing between corporate New Zealand and its overseas markets. This emerging landscape has been mapped out by law firm Chapman Tripp in Protecting New Zealand’s Competitive Advantage, a report for the Aotearoa Circle. Co-authors Nicola Swan and Alana Lampitt told Ross Inglis what …
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Startups and Governance: practical advice from a panel with Flip Grater, Jeff Wallace and Steven Moe, hosted by Zach Warder-Gabaldon
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In this panel discussion arranged by Ministry of Awesome, got the chance to share about governance for startups along with Flip Grater, Jeff Wallace and Zach Warder-Gabaldon. We kept it practical and relevant for founders on what you need to know when it comes to advisory boards, directors, legal duties, paying people, finding the right fit, select…
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So what is Impact Investing anyway? A short explanation ...
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So what really is Impact Investing? A short explanation ... (This is the transript of the episode and all the links mentioned in it) Having now interviewed almost 400 guests on Seeds Podcast a recurring theme which has emerged is how they are using impact investing to effect positive change in our society. A question I get all the time though - bot…
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Is civil disobedience effective? David Williams, Newsroom
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David Williams is a journalist with Newsroom. He recently interviewed Extinction Rebellion protesters, Nick Hanafin and Siana Fitzjohn who climbed aboard the oil rig COSL Prospector in the Cook Strait in 2020 and were subsequently prosecuted. The interview piqued my interest, as it got into the minds and hearts of two incredibly brave and yet, surp…
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Jeff Wetzler on tapping into the hidden wisdom of people around you with the Ask Approach
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In this conversation with Jeff Wetzler he reflects on his new book "Ask: Tapping into the hidden wisdom of people around you". We talk about the approach that it involves and the five key steps that it involves. But before that like all seeds podcast episodes we go back in time and find out about Jeff's origins and what has led him to write this bo…
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Disrupting the bottle business – Jayden Klinac, Anew
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Is another plastic bottle the way to disrupt the plastic bottle business? Jayden Klinac of Anew believes so. The Anew system builds on years of trying to find a sustainable, commercially viable plant-based, recyclable, compostable, cradle-to-cradle plastic packaging solution. Brave man. Vincent spoke to Jayden ahead of his talk at the Spark Future …
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