The SumUp

11/05/2021

Hello friends... I recorded a recent podcast with Dr Maria Armoudian about the Armenian Genocide, the lack of recognition in New Zealand. Have a listen and if you would like to sign the petition to the NZ government, there's a link in the episode notes.

http://www.sideways8media.com/thesumup/episode.asp?id=2

With the recent Anzac commemorations in NZ, and the historic recognition of the Armenian Genocide by US President Biden in mind – I had the privilege to talk with Doctor Maria Armoudian about the genocide, the history of the Armenian people and the recent 2020 conflict in the area known to Armenia...

08/02/2021

The New Zealand Housing Crisis - Episode #7: Listen on:

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3taOuiF4HxRBQ2fnlk17ew?si=tzBhnOzkQiqUwVKgKyRGng

iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-sumup/id1551018596 =tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F981252145

There’s no question that New Zealand has a housing crisis. In this episode we talk with Paul Gilberd, who works closely with providers and investors interested in doing things better in the realm of community financing and housing.

Paul is a social justice advocate, and works hands-on, enabling thriving, inclusive communities throughout New Zealand.

Here are some links mentioned by Paul during this episode:
https://www.achpn.net.nz/
https://www.communityhousing.org.nz/
https://www.tematapihi.org.nz/

https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/7-the-new-zealand-housing-crisis-paul-gilberd

There’s no question that New Zealand has a housing crisis. In this episode we talk with Paul Gilberd, who works closely with providers and investors interested in doing things better in the realm of c

27/01/2021

In this episode we discuss religious and scientific dogmas. Our guys is Sam Burrows, who is currently a lecturer at Laidlaw College in Auckland where he teaches a mixture of theology and education papers. He is currently completing his masters in theology with a special interest in the way people understand meaning for themselves.

You can listen here:

// Spotify //
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tY7OLjDt0IIedjWmxceLl?si=gB7XsDF8TPK29EOwejqf4w

// SoundCloud //
https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/scientific-and-religious-dogmas-with-sam-burrows

// iTunes //
Link coming soon

In this episode we discuss religious and scientific dogmas. Our guys is Sam Burrows, who is currently a lecturer at Laidlaw College in Auckland where he teaches a mixture of theology and education pap

13/10/2020

Listen Here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/4-nz-2020-beth-houlbrooke-act

In this episode we talk with Beth Houlbrooke from the ACT Party - We cover many topics from education to housing.

In this episode Beth Houlbrooke from the ACT Party kindly takes some time to talk about some of the issues and policies around the 2020 NZ election - Including the education and the economy.

11/10/2020

Listen Here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/3-nz-2020-zephyr-brown-green-party

In this episode we talk with Zephyr Brown from the Green Party - We cover many topics from the environment to housing.

In this episode Zephyr Brown from the NZ Green Party kindly takes some time to talk about some of the issues and policies around the 2020 NZ election and referendums - Including the environment and th

08/10/2020

In this episode we're joined by Marja Lubeck - from the Labour Party. Well discuss topics and policies around the election - and also the Cannabis Referendum. Listen here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/2-nz-2020-marja-lubeck-labour

In this episode Marja Lubeck from the NZ Labour Party kindly takes some time to talk about some of the issues and policies around the 2020 NZ election and referendums - Including the Cannabis Referend

08/10/2020

https://soundcloud.com/user-681461354/nz-2020-introduction

For a while I’ve been concerned about a few of things around this election, politics in general - and also the way that we are increasingly living in our own echo chambers of views and beliefs.

We have become accustomed to political point scoring and sound bites - which is a direct result of the news cycle and lack of depth in reporting. This perhaps, in turn effects our ability to apply any degree of critical thinking around subjects. And there’s no question that increasing numbers of people turning towards social media for their news - can result in less compassion, understanding and respect for people with differing viewpoints to our own.

So… I decided to invite 4 local candidates to get together for an informal chat. These were.

- Chris Penk from the National Party
- Zephyr Brown from the Green Party
- Beth Holbrooke from ACT
- And Marja Lubeck - from the Labour Party

I'll be publishing these in reverse order - starting with Marja Lubeck from the Labour Party.

What I didn’t want to do in these chats was get too much into comparing differing policies between parties - there’s plenty of places where you can dive into to compare those. This was more about getting to know the person, their beliefs, their passions. Allowing them as much time to reply - go off on tangents and rabbit holes - as see what we discovered together.
I received no money or funding for these - and as you’ll hear - I wear my political colours on my sleeve.

I hope you enjoy them - and who knows - perhaps we can open this up for further conversations int he future.

Introduction to the 4 interviews based around the 2020 NZ Election.

08/10/2020

06/10/2020