Over 1 million views on a TEDxTauranga Talk
In 2021 Angela Loucks Alexander spoke on Escaping the Hidden Prison of Auditory Processing Disorder.If your auditory system works like a computer, your ears are the hardware and your brain is the software. Even when the ears hear normally, errors in the software (the processing) can interfere with understanding or remembering what was heard. This is called Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and often leaves sufferers feeling isolated and disconnected. One of the TEDxTauranga team members recentl...
February 28, 2023Latest News Jan 2023
Date – Saturday 16th September 2023Venue – Bay Arena, Mount MaunganuiWe’re taking speaker applications and nominations now.We're looking for ideas worth spreading - New twists on old / visionary or cutting-edge / thought-provoking topics that will broaden the minds of our guests.Do you have an idea that the Tauranga community and potentially the world should know about? If so please see our website for full information and the form to apply!https://www.tedxtauranga.com/apply--nominat...
January 11, 2023Latest News Dec 2022
After our small 2021 event which provided a unique opportunity to be in the intimate, stunning surroundings of the UoW, the team has decided to go BIG in 2023. The venue is secured and we’re returning to the Bay Arena in September. As it takes our amazing volunteer team at least 10 months to put together a TEDxTauranga event of this size, we’ve been active since October discussing processes and streamlining our systems. Our new website is all part of this revamp, more information...
December 14, 2022Our final talk is here!
Kia ora koutou! Dr Sandra Clair’s talk is here for your viewing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMuVP6EDdDw). Her game-changing perspective on how Aotearoa could provide an integrated healthcare system evolved how we defined taking care of ourselves.Remember, do share it with all your pals and come back to the website to reminisce the event anytime!...
November 1, 2021We’ve got more talks!
Kia ora koutou! Another week – more recordings! How sweet! We are excited to share Meng Foon’s talk with you (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMVcHOJ0sik) and Angela Loucks Alexander’s talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls34Jk7AXu0).Remember, do share it with all your friends and whanau and come back to the website to reminisce the event anytime!...
September 14, 2021TEDxTauranga 2021 speaker videos
We know it’s been a minute since we posted an update. We have some exciting news – some of the recordings are up on YouTube. Check them out and be sure to share it around:Vitale Lafaele – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGwoGNogrsEMatt Watkins – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nep7q5EpmEAkash Dutta – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXFiOIe2qg&feature=emb_imp_woytWe have more to come and will keep you posted. Enjoy!...
September 5, 2021A recount of TEDxTauranga 2021 – RE:Imagine
by Carly Shorter After a long wait, the big day finally arrived.TEDxTauranga has transformed the auditorium of the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus. With the bright red X standing tall as a beacon of new ideas worth spreading, bright lights illuminating the stage, and native plants softening the atmosphere, we were in for a treat.With well over 2000 volunteer hours and just a few months of organising, the TEDxTauranga team has achieved yet another sold out event. Slightly different to e...
July 5, 2021Matt Watkins – TEDxTauranga 2021 Speaker
Let’s welcome Matt – another innovative speaker joining our distinguished group! Matt Watkins is the founder of One Earth Technologies, a nascent startup combining 3D printing and recycled material processing to build the houses of the future. He also operates Special Studio, specializing in 3D printed designer homewares made from recycled materials. Previously, Matt co-founded SoundSwitch, a hardware-software application providing immersive music experiences by automatically synchronizes au...
June 28, 2021Akash Dutta – TEDxTauranga 2021 Entertainer
Aside from all the speakers, we are as excited for the entertainment for our evening – Akash Dutta! Akash is a jazz pianist/composer based in Wellington. He is currently in his first year of postgraduate jazz studies at the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University. His style combines aspects of traditional Indian, Persian, and Middle-Eastern musical practices in combination with Contemporary and Post-Bop jazz. His original works span a wide range of genres, from works for solo piano,...
June 28, 2021Meng Foon – TEDxTauranga 2021 Speaker
Made in Hong Kong – born in Gisborne – working for AotearoaMeng Foon was born in Tairāwhiti to working class migrant parents but soon immersed himself in a community that didn’t look or sound like him. His family’s early toil as market gardeners was profitable in a business sense but more importantly it brought its social benefits – with the Foon’s connecting with people across the region and from all backgrounds. This grounding, and interest in Te Ao Māori, evolved into a talent o...
June 21, 2021Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander – TEDxTauranga 2021 Speaker
Our next speaker is as excited as we are for her to be speaking at TEDxTauranga 2021! Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander, Audiologist, has spent 15 years specializing in diagnosing and treating Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), a hearing difficulty with less to do with the ears and more to do with the brain. Despite significantly affecting potential and well-being, many of those affected are unaware of the condition, let alone their treatment options. She is the host of the Between Two Ears podcast a...
June 21, 2021Vitale Lafaele – TEDxTauranga 2021 Speaker
We are thrilled to announce Vitale Lafaele as another speaker at TEDxTauranga 2021! Vitale served in the NZ Army for seven years and the Tamaki Makaurau Police for 30. He rose through the ranks to command the NZ Police Armed Offenders and STG Counter Terrorist Group where he led successful tactical squads in some of the most nationally significant events in recent times. Vitale’s leadership journey is fascinating, powerful, and always led by deep values....
June 21, 2021Dr. Sandra Clair – TEDxTauranga 2021 Speake
It is our pleasure to announce Dr. Sandra Clair as one of our speakers at TEDxTauranga 2021! Dr. Sandra Clair is a health scientist, medical anthropologist and the founder of traditional plant medicine company, Artemis. Growing up in Switzerland where traditional plant medicines are part of mainstream healthcare, Sandra apprenticed under a renowned Franciscan nun, midwife and Swiss herbal expert. She is now one New Zealand’s most highly qualified Registered Medical Herbalists. Her vision is th...
June 21, 2021Shelly Davies – TEDxTauranga 2021 MC
We are delighted that our 2017 alumnus, Shelly Davies, is as thrilled as we are to be back as an MC for this unique event. Shelly’s all about personal power – at work through better writing, and in life through loving self. Known as a Rockstar Writing-Trainer and Badass Keynote, Shelly’s authentic and vulnerable style of self-leadership and bubbly energy is irresistible. She’s a mum, a grandmother, a proud Ngātiwai woman, and her story is one of leaning more and more fully into her trut...
June 7, 2021TEDxTauranga 2021 – SOLD OUT
Wow, the team were so excited to see our 2021 event sell out! It’s always an anxious moment when tickets go on sale, and we would like to thank you for your continued support. I know that many of you are puzzling over the number of tickets offered and why TEDxTauranga 2021 is a much smaller event than previous years. As you may be aware, our long-serving lice...
May 10, 2021A Recount of TEDxTauranga 2019 (22 June) “RE:ACTION”
Written by: Claire PiperAnother sold out TEDxTauranga is about to begin!Noise? Make it loud.Waste? Make it zero.Middle doors to the auditorium? Don’t use them.Seats you’ve already sat in? Avoid them.6000 volunteer hours have culminated in an atmosphere brimming with anticipation.Let’s do this.#1. James Russell James grew up knowing the Kakariki parrot was what made the islands of Aotearoa special. 25 million birds are killed every year in New Zealand by rats, stoats, possum, and othe...
June 23, 2019A Recount of TEDxTauranga 2017 (7 October) “Perspective”
1 – The Beginning Hello, my name is Claire Piper and I’ll be your tour guide for this trip through TEDxTauranga 2017.This is a long article, so I’m going to sum things up right away by telling you two things:I’m the sort of person who is way too busy to go to things like this. The sort of person who uses the word busy a lot. I default to wearing cynicism like a protective cloak, and can isolate myself in a place I never really chose as my hometown. I’m one of those...
October 8, 2017A Recount of TEDxTauranga 2016: What fits your future?
It started with a shady looking character wondering onto stage… he’s our stand-in MC for the day?He clears the stage for our mihi from Pahu Akuhata, our respected local Kaumatua from Ngati Ranginui and Kapahaka performance from Arataki School. The bright smiling faces and thumping feet build energy in the room and we’re all focused for the day ahead.Our eyes are drawn to the big screens where we see the Arena doors open and two very smart machines stealthily roll into the break out ar...
November 22, 2016A Recount of TEDxTauranga 2015: Think, Thrive, Transform
A sold out crowd. 1010 lanyards collected. 1010 faces turned towards the big screen. We were ready for TEDxTauranga to begin.I found myself sitting next to one of last year’s speaker’s who was able to describe how charged the speakers will be feeling and how many weeks and months of polishing had gone into preparing the messages we were about to hear.Lead organiser Sheldon Nesdale introduced us to what we could expect to experience today; thoughts we may have never had, friends we would have...
July 26, 2015Reactions to TEDxTauranga 2014
Below is a list of testimonials & reactions that we’ve collected over the last 5 weeks since TEDxTauranga (you can add your own to the comment section at the bottom).4 things for you to do next:Note the date for TEDxTauranga if you haven’t already: Saturday 25 July 2015Volunteer to join the 2015 teamBecome an event sponsor/partner (or let us know who we should talk to)Nominate a speaker for 2015I love talking about TEDxTauranga so pick up the phone anytime.Cheers,Sheldon Nesdale(07) 575 8799...
August 25, 2014Audience Member Reactions to TEDxTauranga 2013
Here’s a collection of feedback about TEDxTauranga which was held on Tuesday 30 July 2013 (if you’ve got something to add, do so in the comments section below):“Participating in the first TEDx Tauranga was an honour. Being an avid online TED talk watcher, it had never occurred to me that I might have something TED-worthy to talk about. I love learning about new ideas and perspectives and so it was interesting to change my perspective on my own experience. I was definitely inspired and humb...
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