Here Now

Apr 28 2024 12 mins 1.5k
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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.

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"A key foundation" - memories of football in Gaza

Apr 28 2024 11 mins  
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.

Cushioning the culture shock

Apr 21 2024 9 mins  
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.

Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

Apr 14 2024 12 mins  
Chef and food creative Sam Low talks about finding virtuosity and his life before and after winning Masterchef 2022.

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

Apr 07 2024 13 mins  
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.

Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

Mar 24 2024 10 mins  
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.

Tarik Rahim - Making the Mount home for a while

Mar 17 2024 14 mins  
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.

Yānum - Fragments of Femininity

Mar 10 2024 12 mins  
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.

Reflections from Anakiwa - Outward Bound

Mar 03 2024 9 mins  
The latest Outward Bound programme saw a whole cross-section of New Zealanders take part and this week we're featuring some of them on Here Now.

The Magic of Masks - Live podcast from Q Theatre

Feb 25 2024 27 mins  
Earlier this month, Here Now went live in front of an audience at the Podfest at Q. Producer and host Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to thespians Jacob Rajan and Pedro Ilgenfritz all about the magic of masks.

Shy Boy - Izzy Abdallah mixing it up

Feb 18 2024 13 mins  
MIXIT in Tāmaki Makarau uses drama and dance to help young refugees gain confidence and in this Here Now episode, Phil Vine talks to former graduate Izadine Ahmed Abdallah about his story.