Back in April I had an accident (see thumbnail) and it left me with a concussion which made things tough. So to understand brain injuries and what support looks like I had a korero with Iain Watkins from Brain Injury NZ. Audio is a bit scratchy sorry, did my best to clean it. Want to know more about Brain Injury New Zealand: https://www.brain-injury.nz/ or call 0800 272 466 Get your Flamingo Helmet for free here: https://shop.flamingoscooters.com/products/flamingo-helmet

Brain Injuries with Iain Watkins (Brain Injury NZ)

You can't say that Yani Johanson does things quietly and for 15 years has been bringing a progressive voice to Christchurch City Council. We caught up last week for a korero on getting into politics, the environmental challenges for the Linwood area, and reflecting on the rebuild.

Cr Yani Johanson

A quick explainer of Gloria of Greymouth with its creator, owner, and inhabitant <a href="https://www.samduckorjones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam Duckor-Jones</a> and of course Tammy 🐕

Extra: Meet Gloria

Going for a holiday or tiki tour is pretty great but how is it if you've got movement challenges? I'm currently in that situation so challenged myself to get to Māwhera Greymouth and learnt about the obstacles and support available. With guests <a href="https://www.samduckorjones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam Duckor Jones</a>, <a href="https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Duke-Hostel/Greymouth/30439?source=ppc_gooads_nonbrand_dsk_search_pn_en_nz&amp;network=g&amp;campaign_id=11619303357&amp;adgroup_id=115425981837&amp;criteria_id=kwd-35127149523&amp;creative_id=548447730627&amp;location_physical_id=1011058&amp;location_interest_id=&amp;adposition=&amp;uniqueclickID=11982794066245695062&amp;sub_keyword=duke%20hostel%20greymouth&amp;sub_ad=e&amp;sub_publisher=ADW&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErRA3dYTYFvoJ9edTyC0tQUARcqHzowNo0S8zg3F2vBCKXff8acRmfMaApcVEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glen from Duke Hostel</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WTSWaikato" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Garry Farrow from WTS Waikato</a>. Helpful resources I used: https://www.makingtrax.co.nz/travellers/inclusive-directory/https://www.freedommobility.co.nz/https://firstport.co.nz/assets/Uploads/nz-beaches-map.pdfhttps://beta.accessibel.co.nz/https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/walking-and-tramping/?Difficulty=Difficulty.List;Easiest&amp;Options=EasyAccess$$bool;true

Hobbling to Greymouth (accessible tourism)

How do we make Aotearoa a more equitable, tolerant nation? Its a big question but Anjum Rahman and the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono&nbsp;are working to make that societal change!Enjoy this wide ranging kōrero&nbsp;and check out the IACT at inclusiveaotearoa.nz

Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono with Anjum Rahman

Kia ora, second bonus with historian and disability advocate Dr Hilary Stace plus some feedback on the last episode. Enjoy Hilary's deep dive.

Bonus: Hilary Stace

Kia ora, as a bonus for all you policy wonks is the full clip of geneticist and historian Dr Hamish Spencer on the 1928 Mental Defectives Amendment Act.

Bonus: Hamish Spencer

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Maya. A century ago our mental health system was fixated on eugenics and protecting the ‘white race’. So to understand everything playing out Doctors Hilary Stace and Hamish Spencer take us through the subject. This one is heavy and I won’t judge if you don’t listen but I made this because we can’t forget what’s been done.&nbsp; Sources:Eugenics at the Edge of the Empire – Edited by Diane Paul, Hamish Spencer, and John Stenhouse.New Zealand Between the Wars - Edited by Rachael BellShell Shock and the Politics of Asylum Committal in New Zealand, 1916-22 - John Weaver and David Wright<a href="https://ww100.govt.nz/history-guide#:~:text=The%20total%20population%20of%20New,served%20abroad%20did%20not%20return." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WW100</a><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/7xw9gb/the-dark-unknown-story-of-eugenics-in-new-zealand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dark, Unknown Story of Eugenics in New Zealand</a> – Tess McClure<a href="https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/mental-health-impact-a-legacy-of-wwi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mental health impact a legacy of WWI?</a> – Glyn Harper<a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/101587899/flashback-nz-almost-legalises-eugenic-sterilisation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flashback: NZ almost legalises eugenic sterilisation</a> - Will Harvie<a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/126108581/plunket-takes-on-its-history-and-future-to-be-a-better-treaty-partner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plunket takes on its history, and future, to be 'a better Treaty partner'</a> - Cate Broughton<a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/84753337/massey-racism-provokes-call-for-university-name-change" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Massey racism provokes call for university name change</a> - Karoline Tuckey

Aotearoa's Eugenics Movement

I reckon Chris Finlayson is pretty cool because he just goes for it! In fact that kid in the 60s watching Perry Mason ended up shaping modern Treaty settlements and helped bring justice and recognition to Aotearoa's past. We caught up for a quick chat - sorry for being a bit off though, I blame the concussion :/ Plus, check out his piece on co-governance on ETangata - https://e-tangata.co.nz/nzoa-pijf/chris-finlayson-co-governance-should-be-embraced-not-feared/?fbclid=IwAR1ypMKCkSHGsgRmzy1P7PGyMyDlA0o1OJyRXCfYoZ0N1KFzifI3uf6wdrI Have a great week everyone :D

Chris Finlayson

There's a heap happening here in Aotearoa New Zealand! From the serious to the light hearted, join me, Dan Armstrong as we discuss what's shaping our little country in the South Pacific.

Aotearoa in Focus

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