Stories by Kadambari Raghukumar
Audio and features
The Elephant in the Yoga Studio - Part 1
Yoga - when does appreciation become appropriation? In this two-part series, Voices talk to New Zealand practitioners about the commodification of ancient Indian practice. Audio
Marking five decades of Mexico-New Zealand relations
Mexico and New Zealand first began bilateral relations in 1973. 50 years on, what does this connection mean to both the diaspora living here in New Zealand and the for Mexico? Audio
"It's all just static" - Uyghurs and Kazakhs detained in Xinjiang
In Xinjiang, more than a million Uyghurs and Kazakhs have been arbitrarily held in "re-education" camps. In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to people behind a new documentary based… Audio
Critical spaces - green areas and urban planning
Growing up in Germany, researcher Mirjam Schindler always had an interest in how green spaces shape the way people interact with each other and spaces around them. In this episode, she talks to… Audio
Reconciling worlds - vocalist Briar Prastiti
In this episode, composer and vocalist Briar Prastiti talks about bridging her two worlds through her music - Greece and New Zealand. Audio
'Aotearoa and Bharat' - new manuscript on historical Indian-Maori links
In this episode, we look back at the historical ties between tangata whenua and Indian settlers in New Zealand, through NZOM Professor Edwina Pio's latest research. Audio
'Into it to win it' - Ibrahim Omer MP on the Wellington Central seat
In this episode, Labour's Ibrahim Omer talks to Kadambari Raghukumar on what the nomination to contest for Wellington Central means for him. Audio
'It's beyond description' - NZ diaspora desperate to evacuate family members from Sudan conflict
In this episode, as the conflict in Sudan is driving thousands of people to cross borders, diaspora in New Zealand are trying their level best to help family members reach safety. Audio
NZ on Air leads 'a cultural shift' with new music fund for Pan-Asian artists
In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to arts practitioners about the latest New Zealand on Air music fund to support pan-Asian artists and musicians in New Zealand.
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'There is no logic' - former Afghan refugee on ban on women's education
Nowroz Ali first spoke to Voices from Kabul in 2021, while he waited for one of the evacuation flights operated by New Zealand Defence Force. In this episode Kadambari Raghukumar catches up with him… Audio
"We're just doing this out of our own hearts" - Hawkes Bay relief volunteers
In this Voices episode, we're talking to volunteers coming together to help the Hawkes Bay's community back on its feet again after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
'A social science perspective is needed'- Bruce Glavovic on climate change
Professor Bruce Glavovic talks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode about natural disasters and why not just a scientific, but a social science perspective is crucial if we are going to adapt and… Audio
Loan words and linguistics - "Children are drivers of change"
How do te reo Maori words find their way in to children's speech in New Zealand and what context do they signify? In a With a new Marsden research grant, two linguists plan to investigate this. Audio
Celebrating seabirds - from the Mediterranean to the Pacific
Gaia Dell'Arriccia left the south of France to research seabirds on Auckland's coastal islands. When Kadambari Raghukumar visits, it's peak breeding season and the Italy-born scientist is busy… Audio
Decolonising design as a practice of care
In part 2 of 2 episodes on design and decolonization, we speak to Kerry Ann Lee. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
'Design is political' - looking beyond Frida Kahlo's pop icon status
In Part 1 of 2 episodes on design, decoloniality and culturally safe practices, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Dr Diana Albarran Gonzalez on Mexican design and textiles that became trendy in recent… Audio
'No estamos solas' - Latin feminists in Auckland
This International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, Latin American feminists in Auckland spoke to Kadambari Raghukumar about the issues the community faces when it comes to violence… Audio
'Rumba is the soul of Cuban music' - Vivio Ramos
Exactly 20 years ago this month, Vivio Ramos decided to make a life in New Zealand bringing with him his infectious love for Cuban dance. He speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar in this episode on growing… Video, Audio
Misko Cubrinovski - Right time, right place for quake research
In this episode, UC Research Medal awardee Misko Cubrinovski talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about all things seismic, and a journey of studying quakes that began in former Yugoslavia. Audio
Po' Boys and Oysters - a hearty serving of Afro-queer in Aotearoa
Caribbean-Kiwi playwright Estelle Chout's confronting and comedic new play Po' Boys and Oysters wrapped on a high last week. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to the cast about what it means to be black… Video, Audio
A Type of Font Fascination - celebrating 'Kaishu'
Wellington poet Ya-Wen Ho tells Voices why a collection of lead typefaces are so precious to the New Zealand Chinese community. Video, Audio
"We have a lot to learn and the world has a lot to learn from us "- marine ecologist Deanna Clement
Marine mammals suffer several direct impacts of coastal development, in particular the development of ports. America-born scientist Deanna Clement's research has been a deep-dive into the lives of… Audio
Unpacking The Mysteries of English Grammar
Two linguists delve into the mysteries of English grammar with their new book on more than just misplaced apostrophes - asking fundamental questions like what is good grammar or correct form anyway… Audio
Krishnan's Dairy - 'It was a simpler time'
In this episode, writer and performer Jacob Rajan talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about his journey starting in 1997 with his debut, Krishnan's Dairy. Audio
Healing wounds - Hussam Razzaq on his time in Iraq to working with bioplastics in Canterbury
How did a stint in the army lead Canterbury scientist Hussam Razzaq to wanting to change lives through research? He spoke to Kadambari in this week's episode of Voices. Audio