Canterbury Workers Educational Association
Host: Various
Categories: Learning Centre
Languages: English
Plains FM 96.9
Produced By: PlainsFM
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The CWEA is a non-profit, voluntary adult education association which aims to provide educational opportunities through lectures, courses and workshops for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. These series of lectures are broadcast in collaboration with PlainsFM to encourage discussion and community debate of a wide range of ideas and issues
All Episodes
CWEA - It's Party Time! by Quentin Findlay - Part 4 The Reform Party Continued...
Published: 22/4/2025 12:29 p.m.
This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.
CWEA - It's Party Time by Quentin Findlay - Part 3 The Reform Party
Published: 15/4/2025 4:00 p.m.
This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.
CWEA - It's Party Time! by Quentin Findlay - Part 2 NZ's political origins continued
Published: 08/4/2025 4:00 p.m.
This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.
CWEA - It's Party Time! by Quentin Findlay - Part 1 NZ's political origins
Published: 01/4/2025 4:00 p.m.
This lecture series by Quentin Findlay explores how "the big 4" political parties have shaped Aotearoa's domestic and foreign policies. Starting with the Liberals in the 1890's, moving through Reform, Labour and finally National Quentin lays out how each parties policies have impacted the social and cultural development of New Zealand.
Canterbury Workers Educational Association - Understanding US Politics - Part 3 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!
Published: 21/11/2024 2:00 p.m.
Trump is in charge! What happened, and How? What has yet to happen, what is unresolved, and what surprises may the coming months hold? In this 2-hour course we will reflect on the 2023-24 campaign, its twists and turns, its beginning and outcomes, to reflect on what it might mean for America, for New Zealand, and for the world. Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, he recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics, and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.
