Quaker Focus: Recent Episodes
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.
Drinking Water Quality - Safe or Too Safe? Rob Dewhirst discusses issues and challenges around NZ drinking water standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this second episode with Margaret, we discuss how her conviction of the Power of Community translates into practice. Recorded June 2018.
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.
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.
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
Rosemary Tredgold discusses the Testimony of Community with Helen Ross, Arthur Wells and Michael Winter. Recorded in February 2018.
In this episode of Quaker Focus, Michael Winter talks to Graham French, David Minifie and Margaret Mouat-Carver on Integrity in one's personal and business life. Recorded in December 2017.