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Using the Christchurch mosque attacks to inspire across generations
9 Mar 2020After the mosque attacks in Christchurch on March 15 - a year ago this week - two former refugees from across two generations had their paths intersect. How have their lives changed a year on…
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Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: We Can't Speak the Same Language
In this episode of Voices; the hosts of the podcast series Conversations with my Immigrant Parents turn their mics on their own mums. Produced by Saraid De Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu.
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How to save a language when you're the only speaker in New Zealand
What use is a language no-one else in New Zealand can speak? Ena Manuireva has the answer and is on a Mangareva mission that looks close to impossible: He wants to save his native tongue from…
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Decoding the language of love
17 Feb 2020The 21st-century dating scene is a fast-paced environment that's equally as flaky as it is fun. Apps like Tinder and Bumble have been a game-changer for anyone looking for love – but does technology…
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World champion's journey sparked by dad's stroke
Paris Baker only wanted to go to the mall. But her father's illness changed not only his life, but hers as well. Now the 21 year-old Tongan-New Zealander is a world bowls champion
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50 fruitful years and just one holiday
3 Feb 2020Jack and Carrie Lum are celebrating 50 years of love, family and hard work among the fruit and vege cartons, but their livelihood is under threat from big business
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When doing the right thing goes wrong
27 Jan 2020In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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New found freedom of refugee women drivers
20 Jan 2020In this episode of Voices; we find out how one driving school is making a real difference to the lives of refugee learners. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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Refugees and the Kiwi summer holidays
23 Dec 2019In this episode of Voices; we find out how some of our newest refugees feel about Christmas, New Years and the Kiwi summer holidays. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: Meet the Blahas
16 Dec 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet the Blaha family who feature in a new podcast series, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron.
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Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: Meet Joseph and Grace
9 Dec 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet Filipinos, Joseph and Grace Trinidad, who feature in the podcast series, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron…
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Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: Meet Liliani and Kesaia
2 Dec 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet the Waigths family who feature in a new podcast, Conversations with My Immigrant Parents. Produced by Julie Zhu and Saraid de Silva Cameron.
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Samoan culture, family and love
25 Nov 2019In this episode of Voices; we hear from a first generation Samoan entrepreneur on how the early Pacific migration journey of his parents has come full circle. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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The Polish children of Pahiatua
18 Nov 2019In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern…
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NZ K-Pop crew on world stage
In this episode of Voices; we meet a local K-pop crew who performed at the 2019 World K-pop Festival in Korea. Episode by Tony Stamp.
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Teen forced to marry by parents
4 Nov 2019In this episode of Voices; we hear from a refugee who returned to the Middle East and was forced to get married. Episode by Gill Bonnett.
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Nepalese women reach for the sky
21 Oct 2019In Voices this week; we meet Nepalese women making a big difference in their community here and back in Nepal. Episode by Lynn Freeman.
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Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
14 Oct 2019In this episode of Voices; two widows directly affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks plead for residency. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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First-time food finalists
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a shared passion for culture and food has paid off for migrants Trang and Pritesh Kajaria, and Betsy Rivas - who have been selected among the finalists in this…
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Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
30 Sep 2019In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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Call to scrap 'racist' refugee policy
23 Sep 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet a former refugee who has been on the world stage calling for New Zealand's African Middle East refugee policy to be fairer. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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Chinese bridges to Kiwi life
In this episode of Voices; we look at how tough it can be to navigate two cultural spaces together in Aotearoa through the eyes of a Chinese mother and son. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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The Poly-cycling octopus
9 Sep 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet two eco-warriors from the Pacific region intent on spreading the zero waste message to communities and the next generation. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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The fight to end exploitation
2 Sep 2019In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for…
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