People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty

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Episodes

  1. Jan 12

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Reflections of 2025 - Jill Hawkey and Kate Russell

    Stuart talks with a person of action creating positive change in their communities. Reflecting on 2025, Jill Hawkey speaks about her work with the Methodist Central Mission and Kate Russell about her current role with Hagar International. The Christchurch Methodist Mission makes a difference in the lives of over three thousand people every year, often on a daily basis. Hagar is an international not-for-profit organisation on a mission to restore life and dignity for survivors of modern slavery and to prevent exploitation and abuse.

    50 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Lane Graves Perry III, PhD Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship

    Originally from Oologah, Oklahoma, Lane earned his doctorate in New Zealand. With 20 years of higher education experience, he focuses on applied innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. His work centers on community impact and guiding students toward meaningful purpose through two mantras: 1.) Become a part of something bigger than you, but better because of you. 2.) The only thing better than watching someone grow is helping them grow.

    58 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Kate Russell Exec. Dir. Hagar International NZ

    Kate has spent 33 years working in the community sector, in governance and executive roles Her skills in the area of strategic planning, policy development etc. also as a Board Member, Director and Chair of several trusts and advisory committees and currently the Executive Director of Hagar International NZ, an International NGO fighting to rid the world of slavery and human trafficking, assisting victims to re-create their lives and recover, in South East Asia, Afghanistan and the Pacific.

    59 min

  4. 10/13/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Resilience & Challenge - Recipe for a Good Life

    My Guest is Nell Gardyne, a young 98 year old born on the West Coat. Father owned hotel in Kumara. Mother died when Nell was 4, and all eight children sent to care with Nell to Nazareth House on Brougham Street, Christchurch, a Catholic institution established by the Sisters of Nazareth in 1905, both a home for girls and an orphanage at that time. Her story is one of resilience in spite of many challenges along the way. Sight impaired, Nell continues to lead an active life in her own home.

    58 min

  5. 09/08/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - New Zealand Federation of Women's Institutes

    Guest Fay Leonard joined Women’s Institute in 1998, following her mother being a member in Otira years before. Faye remembered the speakers, competitions, baking and outings that her mother enjoyed, and so when Fay learnt WI coming out of recess in Kaiapoi, was quick to join. In 2018 she became National President. During her four years in that role, a highlight was the celebration in February 2021 of WI's 100 years in New Zealand. Host Stuart will also talk a recent visit to Tonga and Samoa.

    56 min

  6. 08/11/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Crossway Community

    Joohong Kim was born in a rural district of South Korea where the farmers harvested rice. At age 13, he moved to Seoul where he completed his schooling. He was baptised at age 17. Joohong attended University obtaining a Diploma in Taxation as well as a Master's Degree in Science and also studied engineering. After moving to Christchurch in 2000, he studied Theology at Fuller Seminary and :Laidlaw College and was ordained into the Methodist Church. He is Presbyter of Crossway Community Church.

    59 min

  7. 07/06/2025

    People Doing Good in the World with Stuart Batty - Reliance on Social Services in Christchurch

    Jill Hawkey is ED of Christchurch Central Methodist Mission, grew up in Christchurch, studied social work at Massey. Has always had an interest in overseas aid and development. Included in her work life, Jill was with Christian World Service and the ACT Alliance in Geneva, a global faith-based coalition operating in more than 120 countries. Jill returned to New Zealand prior to the Chch earthquakes- undertaking earthquake consultancy jobs before taking up her current position in 2014.

    56 min
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Join Stuart Batty for in depth conversations with people of action working for their communities'

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  • Creator
    Stuart Batty
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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