Here Now

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Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

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A bus ride to bust stereotypes around different faiths

What happens when three women - a Jew, Christian and Muslim, meet on a bus? A deep exchange on feminism and faith ensues to foster understanding of each other's cultures - fueled by copious amounts of laughter, snacks and scarf-wearing tips. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar A year ago it was at an 'iftar', the Muslim evening communal meal, that Petra Zaleski a Vicar, met Naomi Johnson of the Progressive Jewish denomination. The church service and iftar was organized by Petra's church as a gestur...

Mar 15, 2020•11 min•Ep. 9

Poetry and partnership sparked by Christchurch mosque attacks

After 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? Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Naima Ali was at Polyfest in Auckland when she first heard a lone gunman had attacked two mosques in Christchurch, on March 15 last year. She went to her car and locked the doors. But within 24 hours she had joined a group of volunteers on their way south to help families ...

Mar 08, 2020•11 min•Ep. 8

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. Produced for RNZ by Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu | Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund In this episode Voices, hosts Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu of the podcast series Conversations With My Immigrant Parents, turn the mics on themselves and talk with their own immigrant mums. Co-hosts and producer...

Feb 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 7

Mission Mangareva: Saving an endangered language

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 extinction. He speaks with Kate Orgias. Being the only Mangarevan speaker in Aotearoa, doesn't seem to bother Ena Manuireva. This may be because he's a man with a mission - to keep his language, and culture, from going extinct. Listen to the story Mangareva is the central and largest island of the Gambier i...

Feb 23, 2020•13 min•Ep. 6

Decoding the language of love

The 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 help or hinder people when it comes to intercultural dating? Sonia Yee investigates. The 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 help or hinder pe...

Feb 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 5

Paris Bake queen of the bowling green

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 Paris Baker's love of bowls came from an act of love. At first, 15 year-old Paris hitched a ride to the bowling club with her dad, Dave Makasini, just because the bowling club was near a mall. When Dave had a stroke, Paris started to play games with him, as a way of helping him recover. It turned out she was a bowls st...

Feb 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 4

Jack Lum's 50 fruitful years under threat from supermarkets

Jack 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 From humble beginnings, grower-turned-green grocer Jack Lum has spent half a century cultivating a thriving business through hard work and quality produce. Jack Lum turns 77 this year and his business - Jack Lum Fruit and Vegetables in Remuera, Auckland - turns 50. Yet his work ethic, just like his passion for produce, hasn't waned, e...

Feb 02, 2020•12 min•Ep. 3

Deportation fiasco stops environmentalist emigration

In 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. Ron Falconer's story is so unlikely, immigration officials didn't take it seriously at first. Now, Ron's honesty is standing between him and a life in New Zealand. Subscribe to Voices for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public and iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Like any modern-day romance, elderly couple Fion...

Jan 26, 2020•14 min•Ep. 2

New found freedom of refugee women drivers

In 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. A driving school in Auckland offering subsidies on lessons for refugees is appealing to the public for help. Due to growing demand, the Migrant Action Trust manager, Amie Maga, said they need more donations and volunteer staff and driving mentors for The Puketāpapa Community Driving School. Amie said they need at least $7,000 to buy another dual...

Jan 19, 2020•16 min•Ep. 1

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