Moving Stories with Thishni Host: Thishni De Silva Produced by: Derian de Waal
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- Society & Culture
A programme that explores the journeys of immigrants who have made Aotearoa New Zealand home
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Moving Stories with Thishni - Masako's Moving Story
In this episode, Masako talks about her Japanese upbringing, her interracial marriage, the love she has for her homeland, and the differences between Japanese and New Zealand culture.
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Moving Stories with Thishni - Kypros Kotzikas' Moving Story
In this episode, Kypros Kotzikas, former CEO of United Fisheries, shares his journey from Cyprus to New Zealand, reflecting on the choices that led him to start his own business and embody the immigrant dream.
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Moving Stories with Thishni - An Interview with Thishni
In this unique episode, Thishni, host of Moving Stories with Thishni, reflects on her role, recounting the many amazing guests and stories that have touched her heart. She discusses the lessons learned from the inspirational immigrants featured throughout the episodes.
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Moving Stories with Thishni - Dietce Apriani's Moving Story
In this emotionally charged episode, Dietce Apriani shares her journey from Indonesia to New Zealand, recounting various hardships such as employment struggles, the loss of her children, and the death of a friend in the Christchurch Mosque Shootings of 2019. Despite these trials, she emerges stronger and more resilient.
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Moving Stories with Thishni - Cybele Freitas‘ Moving Story
In this entertaining episode, Cybele Fietas shares her journey from Brazil to New Zealand. She discusses the daunting challenge of moving to a country without being able to speak the language, her experience representing New Zealand overseas, and her difficulties finding work as an immigrant.
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Moving Stories with Thishni - Nataliya Oryshchuk‘s Moving Story
In this episode, Nataliya Oryshchuk shares her journey from Ukraine to New Zealand, delving into her artistic pursuits, passion for drama, and the establishment of her own production company. She also discusses the profound impact that the Russia-Ukraine war has had on her life.