Immigrants
Girls who Invest - on friendships and finance
Two best friends who started a finance podcast at the start of the pandemic look back two years later. Simran Kaur and Sonya Guptham talk to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode of Voices. Audio
Dairy Stars
Our guest this week has had a busy time travelling the country as part of the annual Dairy Industry Awards where top Share Farmers, Dairy managers and Trainees are acknowledged. Audio
Level 3 essential services - saving lives one donation at a time
During the alert level 3 lockdown, a group of blood donors didn't back down from stepping up to help. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Covid-19 lockdown bringing community spaces and services to a standstill
How is the Covid-19 lockdown affecting some vital cultural and social spaces within the communities? For an Auckland woman whose entire life revolves around community - running, organizing and… Audio
Walking between two worlds
The most common surname for babies born in New Zealand last year was Singh - evidence of new generations of immigrants. How are those children living a kiwi life without losing their own cultures? Audio
Welcoming WISE women
In this episode of Voices; we meet some WISE women who find joy and friendship in learning new things. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
We want to meet your immigrant parents
There's a new RNZ podcast on the way and the makers of it need your help. It's called Conversations With My Immigrant Parents. The producers Saraid de Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu are currently on the… Audio
Trump's endorsement of 'Sanctuary Cities"
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about the US President's idea of moving illegal immigrants to so-called "sanctuary cities", urban centres usually run… Audio
Hatred comes from misinformation says Persian-Kiwi rapper CHAII
CHAII came to New Zealand as an 8-year-old Iranian immigrant who learned to speak English by rapping to Eminem. Her debut single 'Digebasse (Enough)', with lyrics in both English and Farsi, has taken… Video, Audio
Karel Sroubek’s mother ‘genuinely concerned’ about risk to son
Alex Sweny says it was heartbreaking to tell Karel Sroubek's mother that her son is now liable for deportation. He told Lisa Owen she genuinely fears for his life should he return to the Czech… Video, Audio
Karel Sroubek now liable for deportation
Much of the information the Immigration Minister says he referred to when deciding that Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek will be liable for deportation was in the briefing notes he read when he made… Video, Audio
PM backs Immigration Minister of Czech man’s residency case
While Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backs Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, she says the fact information contradicts that which was used to base his decision to grant residency to Czech drug… Video, Audio
Hawaii forum to address racism against Micronesians
The Micronesian community in Hawaii have an opportunity next week to highlight some of the barriers they face as immigrants in the state. Audio
Immigration numbers reach new records
The number of people coming to visit or live in this country is continuing to reach new highs.
NZs sports could die off if they don't connect with immigrants
New Zealand's favourite sports could die off if they don't connect better with the growing Asian community. Audio
Immigration and tourism remains strong
As you may have heard in the news, the flow of immigrants and tourists shows no signs of slowing. Audio
Immigration gains hold at record levels
As you may have heard in the news, the flow of immigrants and tourists remains at record levels. Audio
Business group backs PM's comments on jobs drug tests
A leading business group is backing the Prime Minister's suggestion New Zealand needs more immigrants because too many locals rule themselves out of jobs by taking drugs. Audio
Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
Elderly immigrants home alone
Sociologist Paul Spoonley talks about the growing number of elderly Chinese immigrants brought here under family reunification provisons but are being left alone. Audio