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NK Ashworth (known as `Sam') lives on Waiheke Island in a quirky tower house with a cat called Gypsy and Jester, an exuberant bearded collie. She has used traditional falconry techniques to rehabilitate injured hawks and has a fascination with mysticism - interests that led to her writing her debut novel, The Falconer's Daughter. A sequel, Return of the Griffin, will soon be available. She is also a painter

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Pax Assadi is one of New Zealand’s most exciting comedic voices. Since beginning stand-up in 2012, he has earned multiple nominations including the Billy T Award, the NZCG Breakthrough Comedian of the Year, Best Male Comedian, and the prestigious Fred Dagg Award. Pax has been a regular face on New Zealand television, appearing on

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Dr. Muhammad Atique holds a PhD in Public Administration with a specialization in Digital Governance and has over fifteen years of combined experience in academia and media. He has published several peer-reviewed research articles on digital media, technology adoption, and governance. His teaching and research explore the intersection of technology, media culture, and societal transformation in the AI age. He is also the founder of Atique Mindscape Publishing and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Neill Atkinson is Chief Historian at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Historian David Green is particularly interested in NZ race relations and sporting history. Gareth Phipps works on the NZHistory, Te Ara and Vietnam War websites. Steve Watters leads numerous educational initiatives in schools.