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    I'm Pip Patston (Philip)

    I've spent four decades building Diversity New Zealand into a multifaceted business that has made significant strides in self-awareness, diversity, research, social change, creativity, leadership development and consultancy.

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    Blog

    Thoughts and ruminations

    I got scammed by “Nike” on LinkedIn
    2025年10月9日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    I was almost scammed by someone claiming to be from Nike on LinkedIn. I tried several times to...
    What does “falling in love” even mean?
    2025年9月27日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    I’ve never been sure whether “falling in love” is something I feel, or something I’ve been taught...
    I don’t give more access to sexual partners than to friends
    2025年9月27日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    I’ve noticed something odd. Most people expect you to open your home, heart, and secrets to...
    Why can’t disabled people vote by phone in local elections?
    2025年9月18日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    UPDATE: Disabled people CAN vote by phone – it's new for local body elections, so it seems some...
    Why the Ministry of Social Development should be renamed the Ministry of Social Destruction
    2025年8月21日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    Lately, I’ve found myself asking whether words match reality. On paper, the Ministry of Social...
    Living Through a Broken Funding System
    2025年8月20日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    On 15 August 2025, I met with Kaikaranga (formerly Taikura Trust) to discuss my ongoing complaint...
    More ways to communicate, fewer replies than ever
    2025年8月8日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    Once upon a time, if I wanted to get in touch with someone, I had two or three options — a phone...
    My unique relationship with unconsciousness
    2025年8月3日 · PIP'S BLIPS,ChatGPT
    I’ve had a consistent companion: Shiraz. Two bottles a day, roughly 1–9pm. It’s a rhythm I’ve...
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