Why We Must Keep Telling Our Stories

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Now That's an Idea

Jack

20 episodes

3 days ago

Now That’s an Idea is a place where we stop grumbling and start scheming. Each edition pitches one way to make something better, usually with insights from someone who actually knows their stuff, occasionally from my own crackpot imagination. Why? 1. There are many problems Humans have a remarkable tendency to notice what’s wrong with the world. And we’re good at spotting problems. If food tastes bad, we complain. If traffic is slow, we grumble. But that’s only half the conversation: what are the solutions? 2. We need better answers It’s too easy to follow the path well walked. We live in a ever changing world with a flood of ideas, knowledge and answers. This blog is a chance to dive deep into ideas that are worth digging into. Each month I’ll wrangle a interviews and find folk with a ideas worth sharing. Join me in this mild attempt to make the world ever so slightly better. One idea at a time. Jack

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Why We Must Keep Telling Our Stories - Sheridan Gundry #16

Now That's an Idea

25 minutes 22 seconds

1 month ago

Why We Must Keep Telling Our Stories - Sheridan Gundry #16

In this episode, Jack speaks with Sheridan Gundry from Heritage Tairāwhiti about the power of storytelling, preservation, and connection in our region’s history. Sheridan — a longtime journalist turned historian — shares her passion for uncovering the human stories behind Tairāwhiti’s landmarks, rivers, and communities.

From the tales that shaped the Taruheru River to the exhibitions and events that bring the past to life, this conversation dives into how local heritage work keeps memory alive and helps us understand where we come from. It’s a celebration of people, place, and the stories that bind them together.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Heritage and Storytelling

03:04 Sheridan Gundry's Background and Journey

05:56 The Importance of Heritage and Community

09:00 Telling Compelling Stories of the Past

11:47 Exploring the Tarahiru River's History

14:55 Engaging the Community Through Events

18:10 Transitioning from Journalism to History

21:01 The Future Vision for Heritage Tairawhiti

Keywords

heritage, storytelling, history, Gisborne, Tairawhiti, community, culture, preservation, events, education