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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.

    “Iceland: Same, Same, Different”

    “Iceland: Same, Same, Different”

    The Pacific and Nordic regions couldn't be further from each other but in this episode Phil Vine's out to find discover some uncanny similarities between NZ and Iceland, and where we really are poles apart. 

    • 13 min
    Sudan - a year on and 8 million displaced

    Sudan - a year on and 8 million displaced

    A year into the civil war, millions of Sudanese have been forcibly displaced while diaspora here are desperately holding on to hope for their family members directly impacted. Produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.

    • 12 min
    "Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo

    "Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo

    Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians. 

    • 9 min
    "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following

    "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following

    Brain, brawn and technique comes together seamlessly in Kabaddi and Punjabi fans in New Zealand are more hyped than ever for what some call their 'origin sport'. 

    • 11 min
    'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza

    'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza

    The beautiful game became an expression for solidarity through World of Cultures' Football Fest this month bringing players together from several diaspora communities in Auckland. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to some about their memories of Gaza. 

    • 11 min
    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

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