John Haines

Current

Tutor for Complementary Therapies Programme at NorthTec Polytechnic
Interviewer at Doubtless Bay Family Radio
Independent Author at Sounds Peaceful

Workshop Facilitator at Sounds Peaceful

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Education

York University - Schulich School of Business
McMaster University

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John Haines’s Summary

John Haines is living the simple life he sought, as he so eloquently describes in his book, In Search of Simplicity: A True Story that Changes Lives. He is currently writing a sequel to the aforementioned book, another book on natural health and he's creating an anthology of sound workers. John Haines’ popular weekly radio program, Voices from the North, simultaneously carried on radio and cable TV, involves one hour interviews with people from all walks of life. John’s intention on the program is to inform, educate, entertain and inspire the public.

He teaches nutrition at a community college and helps coordinate a Complementary Therapies program at the same college. He offers workshops (he calls them Playshops) in yoga, voice, sound and expression for the Far North community and beyond. Together with his lovely wife Lucia, John coordinates the home schooling of their two teenage daughters. He writes on demand for local newspapers, relieves when needed in the public library, and grows healthy and abundant organic fruits and vegetables for his family. John is a singer/songwriter who has recorded three peace songs while living in the Netherlands.

Earlier in life he lived a self sufficient permaculture-based lifestyle in New Mexico, working with solar power and simple hand-made solar technology. He converted a seven hectare subtropical fruit orchard to organics at the top of New Zealand’s South Island and he and his wife developed and ran a Natural Health Retreat Centre in New Zealand’s Far North.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and an MBA from York University in Toronto, Ontario.

John Haines’s Specialties:

John has an excellent radio voice and a relaxed and professional interviewing technique that puts everyone at ease. He has loyal listeners who give positive feedback such as, "When I hear you on the radio, I feel like I've come home."

John Haines’s Experience

Tutor for Complementary Therapies Programme

NorthTec Polytechnic

(Education Management industry)

2007 — Present (2 years)

In 2007 I taught Wholefood and Nutrition as part of the inaugural Complementary Therapies Programme in Kaitaia with NorthTec. This year I am helping coordinate the Complementary Therapies Module for the second year of the same course.
Interviewer

Doubtless Bay Family Radio

(Broadcast Media industry)

2006 — Present (3 years)

John Haines’ popular weekly radio program, Voices from the North, simultaneously carried on radio and cable TV, involves one hour interviews with people from all walks of life. John’s intention on the program is to inform, educate, entertain and inspire the public.

Guests have included individuals world renowned in their fields such as Russ Garcia, who at nearly 92 years young is still arranging, composing and conducting around the world. Others have been known only in their local area such as business people, church ministers, teachers, musicians and artisans. Members of parliament, mayors and a major political party leader have been guests on John’s show.
Independent Author

Sounds Peaceful

(Writing and Editing industry)

2003 — Present (6 years)

My first book In Search of Simplicity was officially launched in November 2008. The website for the book is:

http://www.insearchofsimplicity.com/

In Search of Simplicity is a startlingly poignant real-life endorsement of the power of thought, belief and synchronicity in one’s life.

I'm completing the sequel now.
Workshop Facilitator

Sounds Peaceful

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

2000 — Present (9 years)

John facilitates workshops or what he calls playshops in voice, sound, and communication. These one or two day playshops are available to anyone who wishes to enhance the quality of their voice. Everyone was born with a beautiful voice. Often, somewhere along the emotional journey of life, the pure, natural, resonant and beautiful voice we are born with gets hidden, so to speak. Using simple techniques anyone can learn, the emotional baggage is released and the pure essence of the voice is regained. This leads to profound possibilities. One can discover their unique mission in life, enhance their ability to communicate in the workplace and at home, and learn to sing with confidence and in tune. One learns to speak one's truth.

Techniques range through learning to breathe in natural ways, producing soft pure tones (the tonal voice is different from the speaking or singing voice) and learning to listen the way you've never listened before.

John Haines’s Education

York University - Schulich School of Business

MBA , Finance , 1980 — 1983
McMaster University

B. Comm , Business , 1976 — 1980

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John Haines’s Interests:

Ceili Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Singing, Walking, Swimming, Playing

John Haines’s Groups:

Became a Touch for Health Teacher through IKC (International Kinesiology College in Zurich) in 2000.
Received Power of Sound Teacher Training and Certification with world renowned voice teacher Chris James in Australia in 2000.