http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.tedxtauranga.com en-us Fri, 15 May 2026 17:50:12 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/101017/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... Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:31:39 +1300 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post101017 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/99138/latest-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... Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:23:54 +1300 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post99138 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/95468/latest-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... Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:14:41 +1300 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post95468 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88083/our-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!... Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88083 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88084/weve-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!... Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88084 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88085/tedxtauranga-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!... Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88085 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88086/a-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... Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88086 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88088/akash-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,... Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88088 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88372/matt-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... Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88372 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/post/88374/dr-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... Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.tedxtauranga.com/blog/#post88374