Mike Seawright
Kiwi aid worker returns to Syria after fall of Assad
Although Kiwi agency ReliefAid has been delivering aid to Syrian families since 2015, founder Mike Seawright had been prevented from entering the country under the dictatorial regime. Audio
On the ground in Ukraine with ReliefAid
ReliefAid's founder and executive director, Mike Seawright, is currently in Ukraine and joins Nights. Audio
NZ charity delivers aid to more than a million people in conflict zones
In its tenth year of operation, ReliefAid has delivered aid to more than a million people in international conflict zones. Founder Mike Seawright joins Jim to talk about what it's like on the ground… Audio
Gifts for Gaza
In July we talked to Mike Seawright of ReliefAid about the taxcuts for Gaza appeal. Now the charity has launched Gifts for Gaza. Audio
One year of conflict in Gaza
Mike Seawright, executive director and founder of New Zealand aid group ReliefAid, shares the difficulties of getting food, water and medical supplies into Gaza one year into the war in the Middle… Audio
Tax cuts are coming, what will you do with yours?
From today, new tax thresholds apply, which will reduce most people's income tax bills. Coinciding with the cuts is a ReliefAid campaign with a simple question: Will you give your tax cut to Gaza? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
In the show today, we speak to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright who is in Ukraine, where Russia has carried out a series of bombings across cities, we also talk to Greens co-leader Darleen Tana, who… Audio
Russia carries out bombardment on Ukraine cities
Russia has carried out a massive and deadly bombardment of Ukrainian cities, a day before a major NATO summit begins in Washington. Ukrainian officials say at least thirty-six people have been killed… Audio
Aid flows into Kharkiv as city endures renewed Russian attacks
The city of Kharkiv, on the frontline of the Ukraine war has seen a barrage of attacks since Russia renewed their offensive on the region in May. New Zealand-founded organisation ReliefAid has been… Audio
ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright on the ground in Ukraine
Aucklander and ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright is on the ground in Ukraine where he is overseeing aid distribution operations in Kharkiv. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 May 2024
On today's episode, junior doctors around the motu are striking over pay, Resident Doctors' Association executive secretary and treasurer Dr Bill Lu joins us, Relief Aid founder and executive director… Audio
Israel strikes Rafah as 100,000 forced to evacuate
Israel says it will continue with its planned military operation in the southern Gaza city to maintain pressure on Hamas. Relief Aid founder and executive director Mike Seawright spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Relief Aid founder on aid workers being killed in Gaza
Israel is facing united criticism from its allies after its killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza this week. New Zealand group Relief Aid says it shows that no one in the region… Audio
Russia’s war in Ukraine – Two years on: The humanitarian
Mike Seawright founded the international humanitarian organisation ReliefAid whose work also continues in Gaza, Syria, and Afghanistan. He joins Jim. Audio
Mike Seawright: Aid team on the ground in the Gaza
Mike Seawright is the Aucklander who was once an investment banker with a yacht. Then Mike discovered a new purpose in life - he founded the NZ charity ReliefAid, run by hard working volunteers on the… Audio
Relief slowly getting into Gaza as conditions deteriorate
The death toll has reached over 10,000 in Gaza, just one month after fighters from Hamas launched a series of surprise attacks on Israel that killed 1,400 people.
Aid hasn't reached Northern Gaza… Audio
Turkey earthquake death toll nearing 20,000
The death toll in Turkey and Syria is closing in on 20,000 people.
More than 19,700 people have died and thousands more are missing or injured following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck… Audio
Safety concerns for aid volunteers with NZer missing in Ukraine
There are concerns about the safety of those delivering aid in war-torn regions, after the son of two prominent doctors has been reported missing in Ukraine.
Andrew Bagshaw has been volunteering… Audio
Mike Seawright: ReliefAid on the ground in Ukraine
With over 8 million people displaced from their homes, ReliefAid is one the ground with emergency food, medical supplies and shelter materials until more permanent solutions can be found. Audio
New Zealand aid worker on visiting Ukraine
A New Zealand aid worker preparing to return to Ukraine has come across one former New Zealand Defence force worker in his time in the invaded country.
The Defence Force is still unable to rule out… Audio
