Jade Kake & Birdy Bird | Online Autumn 2022

Parlour POD

Our conversationalists for this episode are Birdy Bird from Land Back Foundation and Jade Kake of Matakohe architecture + urbanism. They share stories and wisdom, and find much common ground. Both are incredibly articulate and generous speakers, providing a jam-packed session of information and advice.

The conversation was wide-ranging, from land rights and reparations in both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, to the importance of active listening, consensus building, and critically interrogating what we do as architects, particularly when it comes to ethics. Birdy and Jade gave excellent advocacy tips, sharing their expertise in dealing with hard-headed clients and government, “choosing violence in the nicest possible way”, standing their ground and advocating strongly for community.

“You have to be brave to advocate. You must not be afraid of having those difficult conversations.”—Birdy Bird

This episode of Parlour POD was produced with the assistance of the Alastair Swayn Foundation through a Design Audio Grant. Thanks!

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