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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