Changing Paradigms

For Charity and Business

Changing Paradigms is a collection of essays from contributors across Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers and host of Seeds podcast.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to contribute to the book, as well as to those whose support has made publication possible:

Rachel Afeaki
Paul Brown
Rachel Brown
Eleanor Cater
Chris Clarke
Shamubeel Eaqub
Judene Edgar
Lani Evans
Craig Fisher
Jenny Gill
Bea Gladding
John Godfrey
Aaron Hape
Eve Jolly
Emma Lewis
Dan Mazengarb
Rachael McDonald
Angela Norton
Caren Rangi
Ben Reid
Ros Rice
Josiah Tualamali’i
Mele Wendt
Safe Wongsunopparat

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“It was a real privilege to be part of this project and I think it has the potential to become a foundational piece of work that helps shift how we think about the relationship between philanthropy and business in New Zealand.”

Aaron Hape, via LinkedIn

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