The GreenplanetFM Podcast with Tim Lynch

Renowned for her ability to ‘cut through the crap’, Kathy is a parenting author with a unique writing genre, that blows the cobwebs off antiquated ideologies, while engaging the reader with entertaining realism – including comprehensive explanations of each age stage of childhood development; getting to the bottom of the good, bad & ugly with pharmaceutical medications; effective natural health remedies and healing therapies; nutrition as you've probably never seen it explained before; and phenomenal enlightenment into fully grasping our children's innate individual personalities.Kathy describes OH GROW UP as being about “parenting with spirit” – strength, guts, soul – whatever “spirit” means to you.The result is a truly remarkable eclectic fusion of ordinary old-school middle-of-the-road methodologies, combined with extraordinary old-age-new-age philosophies … including Parenting’s 21 Golden Insights, 21 Magical Secrets, and 21 Universal Principles. Listen to a warm-hearted interview, where an experience

From Brisbane Australia, New Zealander Graeme Sait is an Author/Educator.Graeme Sait, is the co-founder of Qld Company, Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS), a recognised world leader in sustainable agriculture/horticulture. He is a sought after, global keynote speaker, plus the founder of Radiance, a 6 day Wellness Festival that attracts crowds in excess of 12,000. He has many years of researching health and wellbeing and the benefits of all the correct foods especially fats and oils to teas, herbal remedies plus soil health agricultural systems and biological farming etc. Learn of the profound interdependence of soil microflora of bacteria and fungi that is crucial to plant growth, healthy soil (and sequesting Co2 from the atmosphere). Just like the micro flora in our gut and digestive system, when we are free of chemical additives, everything flourishes and comes back into balance. www.nutri-tech.com.au

2012 - Mayan Calendar - What is it about?We in the Western world have been influenced by the historical events of what came out of Greece and Rome, however, when London had only a few thousand people in 800 AD, Tikal which is now in Guatemala was an advanced civilisation of 80,000 Mayan people, with a fully written language and living in elegant, architecturally built buildings with a pyramid as their center piece.Intrinsically integrated into their cosmology was an advanced calendar that has its culmination point in 2012.So why did the Maya have as a focal point of their civilisation a calendar that they "built on" that has a prophetic date, when their civilisation basically collapses around a 1000 years ago, yet only in the last 30 years researchers uncovers a profound understanding that humanity is at a point of cosmic timing that states that we are at the culmination of our evolutionary cycle?And when we look around our planet today, with the synchronistic convergence of ecological, economic, societal and

Listen to a clear and lucid understanding of what the many grass roots and volunteer groups are doing to make New Zealand sustainable and the excellent work they do, what charitable trusts support them, and how local government needs more consciousness to see that an ecological approach to environment, health and community are critical to where we are going as a nation.That at a national level, the Government still sees the environment as 'something' to exploit, when for example, in England, Marks and Spencer (the huge super store) has gone sustainable and is producing larger profits, because of going more into organics and a healthier lifestyle.On top of this the NZ Resource Management Act is perceived as woolly, in that there are no numbers in it, no targets, or standards, and that we are 20 years behind Europe in writing and complying with policy, when in fact we could be the planetary leader! Finally, an exceptionally clear summary about the Supercity, Governance and Loss of Democracy. Plus, what is the S

Steve Hart worked as a DJ on radio in Britain and in 1976 there were few radio stations in the UK.He worked for 8 years as a volunteer music presenter and newsreader on hospital radio in Britain that led to work for radio stations in his home county of Essex – including with the BBC. But by then his second choice career as a journalist was taking off.He moved to New Zealand in 2000 to take up a senior editorial role with the New Zealand Herald where he stayed for seven years. In 2007 he opted to work freelance as a journalist, photographer, video maker and publisher.Today he publishes the Viewfinder magazine for budding moviemakers to post on Utube and the web, as well as writing about careers, business and finance for various newspapers and magazines. As an Independent journalist who looks behind the scenes of world events, he notes that it is imperative to look far more deeply at what is happening, and asks very relevant questions as to many of the circumstances surrounding what happened back in September t

Jon Winder of the Sephira institute here in Auckland NZ is involved in change manage around human dimensions of how people interact, translating the organisational and personal vision into action and understanding of how to create a culture of consciousness.So what is consciousness and how do we remain conscious and linked to the universal field?In a world of huge corporations, powers and possibilities, how do we as a humanity come into an understanding of what is real and authentic, when we have to survive sustainably and thrive as a species?And how do we learn and how do we facilitate learning that inspires us to lead and why is it that we are so short off outstanding leaders here in NZ as well as globally? Listen to an experienced practitioner and facilitator share how we in NZ can grow leadership, especially with our young, our children, our gifts for today and tomorrow.jon [at] sephiraexperience.comwww.sephiraexperience.com

“The Palestinian/Israeli conflict.”Who are Hamas? And what about Fatah (and who are the Hezbollah?) Have Jews and the Palestinians become victims of Zionism? Born and educated in Jerusalem. Joined BBC Arabic Services in London. Radio TV Journalist, Filmmaker in Jordan, contributing to the BBC, UPI, ABC, and Special advisor to Prince Hassan, then Crown Prince of Jordan. Plus, UNICEF’s regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa in Amman, as Chief of Information and External Relations. As the victors always write the historical record, it has only been very recently that the global public realise that there has been broken agreements in what was Palestine. That to the fair minded, it is obvious in the extreme, that where once the Palestinians owned 94% of what is now seen as Israel, and the Jewish People 6%, this has been virtually reversed as a result of political manipulation. Today, Palestinians are ignored, poor and desperate for justice and the basics of life, and yet the global media has not been

The Auckland Super City is almost here! Are you excited?  Well, guess what?  It’s not a done deal yet and there is still time to stop it. What the main stream media won’t tell you is that the Auckland Super City is a multi-national corporate “grab” of over 28 Billion Dollars’ of New Zealand Assets.Here is the scurrilous little secret that you are not being told:A possible, 112 council services will all end up being privatised. What does this mean?  Major multi-national corporations will be running Auckland.  In fact, Auckland will expand all the way up to the Rodney District there will be no accountability nor will there be any one local in charge. Profits? All going offshore. Let’s look behind the curtain shall we? Two years ago 850 million dollars was spent with private contractors and the ratepayers cannot find out where exactly the money was spent.Where is the transparency in local government? Where is the Accountability in Local Government? Why is New Zealand doing this?Who is Penny Bright?     Courageou

Today we are in need of a massive and rapid local and global mind change that redefines the contours of a new worldview based around a deep integration of the material and spiritual worlds.Across all disciplines, cultures, businesses in every aspect of our being we are being confronted by the urgency and necessity to instigate positive enlightened change... And things are now beginning to shift.  The need to unite and embrace new systems of thinking and doing is now paramount, that within the web of life that we are embedded in, there is no separation as we work towards oneness.We are noticing that: "Things are getting better and better ... worse and worse and faster and faster...” And we also know that it's our children and grand children's life that hangs in balance on what we individually and collectively do.    Hear about the new '100 critical shifts' in the coming 'Blue Economy' from metabolic materials in living buildings, such a painting buildings to absorb Co2, to mushrooms to eat and absorb nuclear w

As the pace of life gets faster and faster and days appear to rapidly recede behind us, NZers appear  to be like possums at night time staggering in the middle of the road mesmerized and caught in the glare of headlights of a fast coming vehicle, not knowing what is happening and therefore not appearing to take any action.Will the possums wake up in time and do the correct thing by taking action to control their own future, ... or ...?Plus, what is the table talk at cafes, restaurants, bars and lunch times around NZ? Is the populace happy and even ecstatic with how we the people are governing ourselves? (Yes or No?) That in fact the talk of both town and country people is that there is nothing at all to be concerned about, with our Democracy, Governance and Sovereignty?  That we can safely leave everything in the hands of the Act Party who in this escalating drama of tension, play the bad cop in the National Party scenario of being the good cop?Listen to young independent voices talk about the need to be exce

How come little Nuclear Free NZ, safely situated in the South West Pacific has become the focal point of Government agendas that were in most cases, not signalled at the last general election?  Is this the way to ACT?From out of right field NZers find themselves on the back foot as the Government maneuvers to place restrictions on the electorate and their freedoms, or on the other hand loosens them for exploitation.Some see these actions as a blitzkrieg when most people are struggling to hold jobs, pay bills and give their children a good loving quality of life. We are being asked to make submissions if we disagree with the agenda however, most find they are too tired at the end of the day to attend meetings, research their submissions and attend rallies to show solidarity. Thus, the perception is that the Government is deliberately wearing the constituents down, but worse are only allowing 'we the people' a very short time span to respond back to the government.Is this not strange? NZ has in most cases carri

With the recent announcement that the National Government of New Zealand will impose super city status on seven local councils over the greater Auckland area, this has caused concern to many people about the methods involved to bring this about.One of the unique qualities of localised self governance is the closeness of community, cultural identity  and many collaborative ventures between council, small business and neighborhood engagement plus area employment. And yes, we need more integrated transport, and other infrastructural systems, but not without community involvement with powers to act. With the enforcement to super city status with $28 billion of community assets, such as the Auckland airport stake, (that was recently sold off by the smaller Auckland council) what does the future hold for keeping our community resources in public hands? With participative democracy needed like never before, you are being asked as an Aucklander to break the spell of inaction and communicate with "our paid servants in

Lewis Williams of the Ngai Te Rangi lineage or whakapapa, (whose iwi or tribe is in the Central Bay of Plenty here in Aotearoa NZ), is chairing the development of the Koru International Network; a movement for indigenous and intercultural development, whose mission is human cultural diversity in support of bio-diversity … through the revitalization of indigenous worldviews within all cultures. Lewis is currently based in Toronto Canada whilst this network is being established. Previous to that she was based at the University of Saskatchewan as an Associate Professor, of Native Studies.In many ways indigenous people are the ones who have by far the closest intimate relationship with nature and the earth. They did not go down the path of manufacturing, empire building, mass production, consumerism or private property but maintained an open relationship to the elements of the earth, and with all living things within the biosphere … often today keeping to themselves where possible but in most cases they have been

Imagine all children graduating from school with a diploma as an adjunct to their other credentials.What an empowering tool to embrace and carry, that like a torch of benevolence, can in the spirit of goodwill, eventually have NZ sending overseas thousands of emissaries of peace and conflict resolution to all countries on our diverse planet, to go and live alongside other peoples, get to know them, working alongside them … to … gradually … and skillfully with the adeptness of warm-hearted ambassadors … draw peoples and communities closer together to see that we have more in common with each other, than differences.And that by sharing the method of "conflict resolution" through their mediation skills would draw us closer together towards a planet of peace.And more so here at home in our communities across NZ, we would build more deeper friendships, there would be less violence across the nation and the country would have fewer divorces and broken homes and we would be more understanding as a country of all peo

2012 - Mayan Calendar - What is it about?We in the Western world have been influenced by the historical events of what came out of Greece and Rome, however, when London had only a few thousand people in 800 AD, Tikal which is now in Guatemala was an advanced civilisation of 80,000 Mayan people, with a fully written language and living in elegant, architecturally built buildings with a pyramid as their center piece.Intrinsically integrated into their cosmology was an advanced calendar that has its culmination point in 2012.So why did the Maya have as a focal point of their civilisation a calendar that they "built on" that has a prophetic date, when their civilisation basically collapses around a 1000 years ago, yet only in the last 30 years researchers uncovers a profound understanding that humanity is at a point of cosmic timing that states that we are at the culmination of our evolutionary cycle?And when we look around our planet today, with the synchronistic convergence of ecological, economic, societal and

From the archives.Sue Kedgley, is currently the Chairperson of the New Zealand Parliament Health Committee, a Green Member of Parliament for 10 years and her most recent book, is titled Eating Safely in a Toxic World.Hear of how National and Labour collude to allow no country of origin food labels allowing 'junk' food to flourish which could eventually collapse the national health system with too many over weight and diabetic patients taking up hospital beds etc and the frightening fact that the government and health department know that this is what's going to happen and instead do nothing. The interview also covers,  food labeling, irradiated food coming into NZ, poor quality food in hospitals, retirement villages and prisons, diet and sugar drinks, deteriorating teeth, education to what is a good diet and political party politics. Also, Codex and TGA effects from Australia where we get an insight to the state of affairs of Health across NZ and the way out, by growing our own vegetables in our own back yard

Elisabeth von Madarasz has trained as a Shaman since 1989 with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies (FSS, USA).  She studied for over 2 years with Robert Morningsky and during a Vision Quest in Arizona her passion to master survival skills was aroused. Elisabeth is a Graduate of the Tom Brown Jnr. Survival and Philosophy systems and teaches workshops internationally.Shamanism is possibly the oldest known system relating to the human endeavour to know and heal oneself, going back thousands of years we find the term emerged our of Siberia and is allied to witch doctors and medicine men / women. Shaman's conversed with nature and the forces both within and without, as everything is animated by spirit.Very unorthodox to present day medicine and our Western cosmology, shamanism has a very unique understanding of our relationship to the web of life and to the oneness of being, from honouring of birth to the sacredness of death. In 1998 Elisabeth founded the Academy of Shamanic Studies (NZ). She aims to teach Shamani

Sometimes we just want to relax take a break, learn something different, go on a safari, go bush, to a retreat or ... possibly even a non typical experience of depriving our self of the usual.This being the case, then try spending over a fortnight a mile deep down a canyon of rock walls of red, brown, yellow to white colours and a clear blue sky above, on a tribal adventure by river raft, with people you have never met.Experiencing an adventure deep through the grand Canyon in the US allows thoughts and feelings to be caught up with, plus encounter and interact in a close intimate clan-like setting that over a very short time period, becomes more and more natural, allowing ourselves to shuck off city life and all the attachments of Western civilisation. Understanding of how a river runs through aeons of time, the politics of water, the pros and cons of dams, of invasive species and native aquatic fish, and know that for many thousands of years the Indians lived in sacred ceremony throughout the area, and now

Formerly of Stanford University USA, He enthuses us - that by changing our belief system, and letting go of fear we can cro-create and change evolution - and that knowledge is power and at a cellular level a minimum age of 140 years of age is within our scope.The interview ranges over: working in groups in community, collectively with shared aspirations  and creativity - we shape a positive future. Including, science and spirit, matter and energy fields, what is visible and what is not, everything being connected ... we are in relationship ... even if we don''t realise it! Also, native indigenous peoples and a sense of connection with the hidden. Avatar is the telling of the myth that in so many ways is the reality of today, as we have become disconnected from the living earth and the subtle energies beneath our feet. Many essences one being?Today, Gaia is is living scientific reality.Listen to a spontaneous full-on expression of passion and joy as Bruce tells it ... as it is!www.BruceLipton.comwww.BeliefBook

Project Lyttelton is a grass-roots organisation in Lyttelton, in the South Island of New Zealand, that is attracting wide attention both nationally and internationally.Its numerous successful community-led projects mean it is both an inspiration and a model for other communities wishing to build community resilience and sustainability through innovative projects and collective creativity.The organisation has embraced cutting-edge thinking to meet the challenges of a changing world. It is showing the way forward with community sustainability, using innovative methods to capture community imagination and help create a shared vision for the future. Through projects as varied as Time Banking, a monthly newspaper, waste minimisation, energy initiatives, three seasonal festivals, community gardening and local food production, the Farmer‘s Market, educational  courses, and collective visioning workshops, Project Lyttleton has made a significant contribution to the social, economic, recreational and environmental wel