Stories by Sara Vui-Talitu
Audio and features
Refugees and the Kiwi summer holidays
In this episode of Voices; we find out how some of our newest refugees feel about Christmas, New Years and the Kiwi summer holidays. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
New found freedom of refugee women drivers
In this episode of Voices; we find out how one driving school is making a real difference to the lives of refugee learners. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Pacific's contribution to the NZ Economy
The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report but does it go far enough? And what is the impact of this on our wider economy? Audio
Samoan culture, family and love
In this episode of Voices; we hear from a first generation Samoan entrepreneur on how the early Pacific migration journey of his parents has come full circle. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Two mosque attack widows plea for residency
In this episode of Voices; two widows directly affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks plead for residency. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
First-time food finalists
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a shared passion for culture and food has paid off for migrants Trang and Pritesh Kajaria, and Betsy Rivas - who have been selected among the finalists in this… Audio
Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Chinese bridges to Kiwi life
In this episode of Voices; we look at how tough it can be to navigate two cultural spaces together in Aotearoa through the eyes of a Chinese mother and son. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Poly-cycling octopus
In this episode of Voices; we meet two eco-warriors from the Pacific region intent on spreading the zero waste message to communities and the next generation. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The fight to end exploitation
In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for… Audio
Let's Deal with It
In this episode of Voices; we hear why some immigrants are now calling time on racial abuse and discrimination. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Welcoming WISE women
In this episode of Voices; we meet some WISE women who find joy and friendship in learning new things. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
RWC 2019: Japanese host city rebuild keeps rugby at its heart
In this episode of Voices; we meet two men with close connections to Japan and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Refugees' plea to NZ
In this episode of Voices; we meet refugees from a one party state in Africa who have newly settled in Canterbury and hope that New Zealand can do more for loved ones left behind. Produced by Sara… Audio
Volunteers help drive support for mosque victims
In this episode of Voices, we meet a former refugee heading up an organisation specifically supporting families affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Muslim Kiwi says hate crime legislation must change
In this episode of Voices, a Muslim Kiwi woman shares personal experiences of Islamaphobia and racist attacks and explains why she's advocating for hate crime laws to change. Audio
Thousands view Holocaust buttons
In this episode of Voices; we find out the significance of buttons from a Holocaust survivor. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Lawyer follows new act
In this episode of Voices; we meet a qualified lawyer who gave it up to pursue his passion. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Prose & poetry on a plate
In this episode of Voices; we meet a group of writers sharing food culture and personal stories in their local neighbourhood. Audio
Diversity in our police force
In this episode of Voices; we hear the stories of two ethnic officers in the New Zealand Police. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Te reo Māori transforms lives
In this episode of Voices; we meet two migrants whose lives have been changed by learning te reo Māori. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Do migrants feel safe after Christchurch mosque shootings?
In this episode of Voices, we hear how some migrants are feeling in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio, Gallery
Sri Lankan journeys
In this episode of Voices; we hear the stories of four intergenerational migrants from Sri Lanka. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Spanish story finds NZ link
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a famous Spanish story got adapted for Kiwi audiences. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Video, Audio
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio