Areas of expertise John is interested in a range of topics that are about promoting social justice, equality of opportunity, and equity, including: Inclusive schools Wellbeing of queer, trans, takataapui, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and other sex, gender, and sexuality diverse young people Bullying, cyberbullying and victimisation Positive Youth Development Digital citizenship (including cybersafety and cyberbullying) Community development Sexuality education Consent and sexual violence Masculinities Distinctions/Honours Lead consultancy on a ministerial best practice guidelines for LGBTQIA+ students in NZ Schools A peer-reviewed "Silver Gong" in the 2016 prestigious NZ BEST Design Awards. Faculty of Education and Social Work Excellence in Diversity Teaching Award. Te Punanga Haumaru Community Bullying Intervention Grant ($100k) Health Research Council Emerging Research Award ($100k) Lotteries Health Board ($26k) Foundation for Research Science and Technology Bright Futures: Top Achiever Doctoral Award ($100k) Faculty Research and Development Fund Award ($70k) University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship Award University of Auckland Masters Scholarship Award Health Research Council Summer Studentship Award University of Auckland Annual Prize in Psychology Award