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What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas. Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here. Here Now was previously titled Voices and is produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.

Here Now RNZ Originals

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What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas. Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here. Here Now was previously titled Voices and is produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.

    Cushioning the culture shock

    Cushioning the culture shock

    Indian classical music is alive and well in Auckland and Ruwani Perera gets to discover how the people behind Migrant Heritage Trust keep the tradition thriving in the diaspora.

    • 9 min
    Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

    Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

    Chef and food creative Sam Low talks about finding virtuosity and his life before and after winning Masterchef 2022. 

    • 12 min
    "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica

    "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica

    Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode. 

    • 13 min
    Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

    Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

    Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now.

    • 10 min
    Tarik Rahim - Making the Mount home for a while

    Tarik Rahim - Making the Mount home for a while

    Tarik Rahim grew up drawing from a rich pool of cultures and finding expression through surf and music. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to him about calling NZ home, for a short while.

    • 14 min
    Yānum - Fragments of Femininity

    Yānum - Fragments of Femininity

    Artham Dance Company want to shake up both an ancient text and a revered dance tradition. The company founders tell Justin Gregory they are not afraid of a challenge.

    • 12 min

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