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"We all dream of going to Banaba" - Phosphate plunders from the Pacific and a forgotten community
20 Mar 2023The forgotten community of Banaba who were displaced from their homes to the Pacific island of Rabi in 1945, are seeking justice and restoration of their island. Banaba was all but destroyed by over…
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"We're just doing this out of our own hearts" - Hawkes Bay relief volunteers
13 Mar 2023In this Voices episode, we're talking to volunteers coming together to help the Hawkes Bay's community back on its feet again after Cyclone Gabrielle.
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'A social science perspective is needed'- Bruce Glavovic on climate change
6 Mar 2023Professor Bruce Glavovic talks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode about natural disasters and why not just a scientific, but a social science perspective is crucial if we are going to adapt and…
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"It began with wanting to know how things work"- Kartikay Lal on curiosity, and robots
27 Feb 2023In this episode, we hear about how a Massey University electronics engineer took his love for robotics to school students in Rotorua. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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Loan words and linguistics - "Children are drivers of change"
20 Feb 2023How do te reo Maori words find their way in to children's speech in New Zealand and what context do they signify? In a With a new Marsden research grant, two linguists plan to investigate this.
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Celebrating seabirds - from the Mediterranean to the Pacific
13 Feb 2023Gaia Dell'Arriccia left the south of France to research seabirds on Auckland's coastal islands. When Kadambari Raghukumar visits, it's peak breeding season and the Italy-born scientist is busy…
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Decolonising design as a practice of care
19 Dec 2022In part 2 of 2 episodes on design and decolonization, we speak to Kerry Ann Lee. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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'Design is political' - looking beyond Frida Kahlo's pop icon status
In Part 1 of 2 episodes on design, decoloniality and culturally safe practices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Dr Diana Albarran Gonzalez on Mexican design and textiles that became trendy in recent…
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'No estamos solas' - Latin feminists in Auckland
5 Dec 2022This International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, Latin American feminists in Auckland spoke to Kadambari Raghukumar about the issues the community faces when it comes to violence…
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It's not something we think of - "where do you fit in?"
28 Nov 2022Witnessing a powhiri for some of the Bay of Plenty's newest residents is a pretty special occasion. Justine Murray was part of it all, in this weeks Voices episode.
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'Rumba is the soul of Cuban music' - Vivio Ramos
Exactly 20 years ago this month, Vivio Ramos decided to make a life in New Zealand bringing with him his infectious love for Cuban dance. He speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode on growing…
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Misko Cubrinovski - Right time, right place for quake research
14 Nov 2022In this episode, UC Research Medal awardee Misko Cubrinovski talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about all things seismic, and a journey of studying quakes that began in former Yugoslavia.
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"If you're not seen, you're missed" - Wellington charity EKTA
7 Nov 2022Almost 40 percent of New Zealand households experience food insecurity, while 19 percent of children live in households that experience food insecurity. in this episode, Kadambari visits EKTA in…
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Bringing Pacific values into New Zealand classrooms
31 Oct 2022What are Pacific values and how can they be incorporated into the classroom to help Pacific students thrive? iIn this Voices episide, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the co-authors of a book that…
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Po' Boys and Oysters - a hearty serving of Afro-queer in Aotearoa
17 Oct 2022Caribbean-Kiwi playwright Estelle Chout's confronting and comedic new play Po' Boys and Oysters wrapped on a high last week. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the cast about what it means to be black…
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'You need a hundred eyes to see it' - International winner WOW 2022
10 Oct 2022The WOW Awards are back this year in Wellington - so what's it been like for the host of international designers who finally got to attend and show their designs after a two-year wait in limbo?
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Afghan rugby team - "The sport has always been there for us"
3 Oct 2022In this episode of Voices, Afghan rugby players Bilal Slaimankhel and Mohammed Safi speak to Kadambari Raghukumar on what the game has come to mean to them in recent years.
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Breaking the stigma - South Asians and mental health
19 Sep 2022In this episode of Voices, in the run up to Mental Health Awareness week we talk to South Asian mental health advocate about the gaps and challenges they see in the community. Produced by Kadambari…
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A Type of Font Fascination - celebrating 'Kaishu'
Wellington poet Ya-Wen Ho tells Voices why a collection of lead typefaces are so precious to the New Zealand Chinese community.
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Food to fix the world
5 Sep 2022The Pacific Food Lab is a organisation aiming to change the way we think about, create and consume food with the hopes of improving our health and the environment. Big goals. This week on Voices, we…
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International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
29 Aug 2022International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for…
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"We have a lot to learn and the world has a lot to learn from us "- marine ecologist Deanna Clement
22 Aug 2022Marine mammals suffer several direct impacts of coastal development, in particular the development of ports. America-born scientist Deanna Clement's research has been a deep-dive into the lives of…
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Reading into Margaret Mahy's writings
15 Aug 2022Yuanyuan Liang's fascination with young adult literature took her down a very niche path of study - following one very celebrated Kiwi writers fantastical stories. She speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar…
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Unpacking The Mysteries of English Grammar
8 Aug 2022Two linguists delve into the mysteries of English grammar with their new book on more than just misplaced apostrophes - asking fundamental questions like what is good grammar or correct form anyway…
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