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Kathryn Wilson, Auckland-based shoe designer whose high-end fashion footwear sells across the world. Audio

Doris de Pont has edited the book 'Black: The History of Black in Fashion, Society and Culture in New Zealand', which explores the cultural and historical relevance of black in this country. It was… Audio

Philip Simpson is a botanist who's written a natural and cultural history of the Totara. He's collected personal totara stories; in particular the role the totara has in Maoridom, through legends and… Audio

Christchurch-based artist Riki Manuel is a master carver, moko artist, printmaker and volunteer art teacher. He established the Te toi Mana Maori Art Gallery in 1984 with the help of Chris Doig, the… Audio

Joanna Brooks is an outspoken, liberal voice on Mormon life and politics. She has struggled with her faith and now writes about the Church and her own experience for the online magazine Religion… Audio

US digital activism and hacking researcher who took up a position with McGill University in January as the Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy. Gabriella trained as an anthropologist… Audio

Why female writers have it tougher than their male counterparts. Audio

In 2005 multi award-winning fantasy writer Robert Shearman famously returned the Dalek to Doctor Who in an episode viewed by 8.6 million people. As well as screenwriting, Shearman writes plays, audio… Audio

Ragnar Axelsson is an Icelandic photographer and author of the book 'Last Days of the Arctic'. He has been travelling to Greenland for the past 30 years, documenting the impact of climate change on… Audio

Since 1960, Auckland-based writer and journalist Garth Gilmour helped Arthur Lydiard write more than a dozen training manuals and jogging philosophies, which have been published in several languages… Audio

American businessman and blind adventurer. Mike May regained partial sight after 43 years of blindness thanks to pioneering stem cell surgery. He discusses his use of technology to help those with… Audio

He was recently knighted in the UK for services to industry for many decades as a leading businessman. Born in South Auckland and sent to Auckland Grammar for his secondary schooling. Audio

Fijian New Zealander Nina Nawalowalo on how her parents cross cultural love story inspired her latest play Masi which premieres at the NZ festival of the Arts. Audio

Dr Dave Ainley is a US marine bird scientist leading an international campaign to protect the Ross Sea from all fishing, the Last Ocean Project. Audio

Robyn Langlands is the co-founder of New Zealand's only food rescue organisation, Kaibosh. So far it has collected around 18 thousand tonnes of surplus food from retailers, and distributed it to… Audio

Mike Ardagh is a specialist emergency physician at Christchurch Hospital, who is chairing a research group which is looking into the health implications of the earthquakes. His work in improving the… Audio

Tim Marlow is a British art historian, writer, broadcaster and commentator. He discusses bringing the art of Leonardo Da Vinci to audiences around the world via a filmed guided tour of a major… Audio

Willpower - can it be strengthened? Good news for those who have made New Years resolutions but may not have a great track record of sticking to them in the past. Audio

Auckland engineer Ron McDowall is an expert on sustainability and toxic waste management. He's worked around the world in dangerous conditions, as a UN specialist scientist/engineer working in the… Audio

Former UK newspaper boss, now General Manager of Wellpark College of Natural Therapies and living at Muriwai beach. Audio

Medicinal chemist and McDiarmid medal winner, Gary Evans, on the massive task of bringing new cancer drugs to market. Audio

Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading, Kevin Warwick claims he is the world’s first cyborg – having had various chips inserted into his body to see how the human body reacts. He… Audio

American musician who has semi-cult status. She's a solo artist and is also one half of theatrical cabaret punk duo, The Dresden Dolls. Audio

Asia Correspondent for Science Magazine and author of the book 'Unnatural Selection: Choosing Boys Over Girls, and the Consequences of a World Full of Men'. Audio

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority boss Roger Sutton. Audio