Podcasts and audio

16 December 2022: Kiwi-born renown immunologist Michelle Linterman, currently based at the Malaghan Institute, talks about her research into how our immune system changes as we age on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon show.

14 December 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA talks with Kelly McClean. Kelly is a Senior Consultant for Circular Economy at Aurecon with a background in materials, design and research. She is tasked with helping clients design and implement circular economy strategies.

14 November 2022: Some of New Zealand's native plants are critically endangered and one researcher says we need to get serious about seed banking, to protect them for future generations. RNZ's Emile Donovan, co-host of The Detail, interviews Te Tira Whakamātaki Māori biosecurity researcher and policy advisor Marcus-Rongowhitiao Shadbolt.

7 October 2022: Aotearoa New Zealand has the potential to develop a seaweed sector that could contribute to the economy while supporting thriving ecosystems, communities and culture. Samantha Gee, Nelson Marlborough reporter for RNZ's Checkpoint investigates research led by Nelson's Cawthron Institute and EnviroStrat.

21 September 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA CEO Troy Coyle, and Technical General Managers – Kaveh Andisheh and Michail Karpenko discuss the recent securing of Endeavour Funding of close to $10.3 million to carry out a four year Construction 4.0 research project. "We are beyond excited about this opportunity to transform the construction sector in Aotearoa New Zealand using Construction 4.0 approaches."

7 September 2022: Motu housing and health researcher, Caroline Fyfe, was on RNZ on 7 September talking about her University of Otago research that confirms insulating older homes reduces the risk of chronic respiratory diseases (such as asthma).

5 September 2022: New Zealand is addressing climate change with measures such as the emissions trading scheme and emissions reduction plan. But how might technology help us achieve our goals? Peter Barrowclough talks and greentech with David Rankin, Lincoln Agritech’s GreenTech Team Leader, and Rod Carr, Chair of the Climate Change Commission.

23 August 2022: On RNZ Nine to Noon programme, Takarangi's Social Anthropologist and Museum Ethnographer Dr Paul Tapsell talks to Kathryn about how connection to ancestral marae relates to indigenous wellbeing, and also the pathways to connecting and belonging to iwi. He founded the digital web service Māori maps.com to help urban-raised Māori youth reconnect.

19 August 2022: Many inputs used in food and fibre production are becoming increasingly scarce. So how do we feed and clothe the world, without depleting finite resources? Peter Barrowclough talks with Yuval Aviel, Co-Founder & CEO of Autonomous Pivot, and Ian Woodhead, Lincoln Agritech's Chief Scientist, about innovating to overcome water scarcity.

4 August 2022: New Zealand has a problem with nitrate leaching affecting our waterways. Where are those nitrates coming from? And are we doing enough to undo the damage? Peter Barrowclough discusses nitrate sources and solutions with Environment Canterbury’s Tim Davie and Lincoln Agritech’s Blair Miller.

25 July 2022: On this episode of 95BFM Tomorrow's World Isla and Stella discuss how mātauranga Māori can aid science in the management of kauri dieback. They talk with TTW Co-founder Dr Amanda Black and Dr Nick Waipara about the cultural significance of kauri and the scope of biosecurity in Aotearoa.

22 July 2022: Women have long been involved in the primary sector, and more than half of New Zealand's science graduates are women. But many women don’t consider agritech as a career option. Joanne Hay and Eva Anton of Lincoln Agritech talk with Juliet Ansell of Zespri about opportunities for women in agritech.

8 July 2022: With New Zealand’s agritech sector on a growth trajectory, do we have the skills needed to maximize our potential? Are we training enough people? Where do high-skilled employees come from? Peter Barrowclough discusses skill gaps and career paths with Agritech New Zealand’s Brendan O’Connell and Maria Jose Alvarez of W.N.T. Ventures.

15 June 2022: Agritech contributes about $1.4 billion to New Zealand’s economy – but how big is the potential for innovation and growth? And are our agritech entrepreneurs up to it? Lincoln Agritech CEO Peter Barrowclough talks with Nicky Malloy of Callaghan Innovation and Dean Tilyard of Finestere Ventures about going global and aiming high.

15 June 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA talks with BRANZ General Manager of Research, Chris Litten.

Tasked with challenging Aotearoa New Zealand to create a building system that delivers better outcomes for all, Chris and his team oversee a range of research projects in environment and zero-carbon, fire, healthy homes, materials, and structural and seismic engineering to make that a reality.

1 June 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA talks with New Zealand Steel Quality Assurance Manager, Sahar Hosseini.

As a qualified Quality Management System (ISO 9001) developer, lead auditor and risk management expert with engagement in Health & Safety Management Systems, Sahar brings ten years of international experience to the Steel industry as a materials engineer and technical leader.

18 May 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA talks with Donovan Group CEO, Matt Woodley.

He leads a team focused on solving construction challenges by transforming the global construction industry with fresh ideas to age-old problems.

4 May 2022: In this episode of Stirring the Pot HERA talks with Helen Davidson and Ceinwen McNeil

Helen is ACE New Zealand Chief Executive, and one of the drivers behind the Diversity Agenda, and Ceinwen is BVT Engineering’s Chief Executive, Diversity Agenda Steering Committee Chair. They discuss the big issues for women in the workplace, from discrimination to smaller behaviours that impact women.