2 episodes
Courageous Conversations Fresh FM
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- Society & Culture
Courageous Conversations is a 4 part documentary mini series where a migrant to New Zealand gets to tell their story to an inquisitive and sensitive New Zealand listener. The Storytellers have all faced challenging experiences as part of their relocation to NZ.
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Courageous Conversations - Astrid and Nia
Astrid Sayer a senior Nayland College student, interviews Nia from Indonesia on her experience of leaving her homeland to live in Whakatū for the past 8 years. Nia is a single mother to three daughters with Maori heritage and runs a small business making Kawakawa balm and other natural products.
For support...
https://womensrefuge.org.nz/ -
Courageous Conversations - Tom and Miguel
Tom Ingham, a Nelson Giant Basketball player, and teacher at Nelson Intermediate sits down with Miguel, a young Colombian man who escaped gang threats with his family seeking refuge in Aotearoa three years ago. They discuss his feelings about trust and safety, his challenges overcoming the English language in a foreign land and his dreams and aspirations for the future.
For support...
https://mentalhealth.org.nz/suicide-prevention
https://www.youthline.co.nz/get-help.html