Simon Mane is the national director for World Vision in Sudan.

In this conversation we find out about the crisis over there as well as the work that is being done by World Vision in that country.

However we start with his childhood and learning more about his childhood in Senegal, the power of Community, learning 13 languages and how he became a humanitarian worker.

You can find out more about World Vision in Sudan and ways to support at https://www.worldvision.org.nz/give-now/childhood-rescue/sudan/

The conversation with Mark Ambundo mentioned in this conversation https://theseeds.nz/podcast/mark-ambundo-with-an-african-perspective-on-western-culture-and-taking-advantage-of-opportunities/

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz

Dorenda Britten shares about 'Unlocking Innovation' a company she co-founded with Chris Cole which is doing innovate new things with teams and a focus on those who have dyslexia. The purpose of the business is: "At Unlock Innovation, we empower organisations to access the innovative potential of dyslexic individuals."

This is a followup to an earlier conversation as way back in 2018 I had spoken to Dorenda about her life story - if you want to hear that you can find it here, we had a great discussion then about design thinking and many other topics https://theseeds.nz/podcast/dorenda-britten-on-design-and-critical-thinking/

Unlocking Innovation website: https://www.unlockinnovation.co.nz

University of Canterbury event: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/2026/is-dyslexic-thinking-nz-s-productivity-superpower--

This is the full 3.5 hours of content from the Seeds Impact Conference ready for your listening on a long road trip or maybe if you are getting on a flight! Each session is also an earlier stand alone episode of Seeds so you can listen to them that way instead as well.

Videos of the sessions are now also over here Seeds Impact Conference - Parry Field Lawyers

For more visit www.theseeds.nz

This was the Farewell session at the Seeds Impact Conference and in it I summarised the themes of the day and left people with some challenges, as well as reading out a poem and offering a parting Karakia to close the day.

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This was a conversation with James about his book The Habits of High Performers - the origins of it, some key principles within it and we also dive into topics like alcohol, self belief, leading yourself and a lot more!

Book info: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/hohp

Earlier hour long conversation with James: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/james-laughlin-on-how-to-lead-on-purpose/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

And on seeds visit www.theseeds.nz

This was a great session at the Seeds Impact Conference talking with Bea Gladding, Lani Evans, Izzy Fenwick, Jay Geldard and Annemarie Mora. We heard about the many amazing initiatives they are involved in - links to each of them are:

Fundsorter https://www.fundsorter.com

Te Wā | The Space https://www.instagram.com/te_waa_the_space/

Parry Field Charities Hub https://www.parryfield.com/charities-information-hub/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This is the panel from the Seeds Impact Conference where we discussed startups and the factors for success. The panel had lots of wisdom to share and insights and I am sure you will find their perspectives of help. Feel free to share this with anyone you know in a startup to encourage them on their journey!

Sustainable Business Network https://sustainable.org.nz

Ministry of Awesome https://ministryofawesome.com

Christchurch NZ https://www.christchurchnz.com/

Daisy Hoe's interview on Seeds Podcast https://theseeds.nz/podcast/daisy-hoe-on-positive-mindset-her-disability-being-her-strength-young-enterprise-and-founding-go-able/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This session of the Seeds Impact Conference featured several speakers who were nominated to share.

We discuss crowdfunding, governance, urban planning and living, life saving water devices and donor advised funds! Links to the initiatives are:

PledgeMe PledgeMe - New Zealand's Crowdfunding Platform

Circle Living: Circle Living | Building a New Story for Housing

Boardworks: Leading Board Governance & Advisory Services | Boardworks NZ

The Gift Trust: Welcome - The Gift Trust

Article about Janine 'It can happen to anybody': Mother of girl who drowned in Hokitika calls for urgent water safety reforms | The Press

More content is at Seeds Impact Conference - Parry Field Lawyers

And at www.theseeds.nz

This is my conversation with Shamubeel for the Seeds Impact Conference.

You can listen to other panel sessions from the Seeds Impact Conference on seeds or watch videos at www.parryfield.com

More on Simplicity is here Simplicity KiwiSaver Scheme - Low-cost and ethical Investment funds | Simplicity

This is the panel on Impact Investing with a Community Housing Focus featuring Annie Wilson, Ali Hamlin-Paenga, James Palmer, Paul Gilberd, Estelle Parker, and Judith Bullin. The welcome of the conference giving context to it is over here.

View the Overview of Impact Investing here: https://www.centreforsocialimpact.org.nz/knowledge-base/overview-of-impact-investing-in-aotearoa

More about Kainga Maha's work here: https://kaingamaha.co.nz/

Visit Te Matapihi's website here: https://www.tematapihi.org.nz/

More on the Community Housing Funding Agency: https://chfa.co.nz/

Visit the Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) website here: https://communityhousing.org.nz/ Link to the Community Housing Aotearoa Conference is here: https://confer.eventsair.com/cha2026/

Read the Parry Field Community Housing guide here (from 2023, new edition to be released in June 2026): https://www.parryfield.com/home/publications/#publications-property

Visit the Responsible Investment Association Australasia website here: https://www.responsibleinvestment.org/

More on social housing from Parry Field Lawyers: Community Housing Information Hub - Parry Field Lawyers

Changing Paradigms book: Changing Paradigms - Parry Field Lawyers

More content at www.theseeds.nz

To listen to the Welcome, go here Welcome to the Seeds Impact Conference from Steven Moe - Seeds