Cultural Practices
A Boy Called Mohi
Six year old Mohi – who is originally from Syria – has had a life filled with challenges. His story is retold in a series of children's storybooks produced by the Make Foundation and the children of… Audio, Gallery
A Boy Called Mohi
Six year old Mohi – who is originally from Syria – has had a life filled with challenges. His story is retold in a series of children's storybooks produced by the Make Foundation and the children of…
AudioChild of Syria: Katia's story
Katia Rostem Agha and her parents fled Syria in 2012 to escape government security forces. Now settled in Wellington her story is retold in a series of children’s story books. Video, Audio, Gallery
Child of Syria: Katia's story
Katia Rostem Agha and her parents fled Syria in 2012 to escape government security forces. Now settled in Wellington her story is retold in a series of children’s story books.
Video, AudioHate speech vs Freedom of speech
Incidents like the attack in Huntly on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan and the case of Wellington College boys inciting rape on social media are prompting debate around the rights to freedom of speech. The… Audio
Hate speech vs Freedom of speech
Incidents like the attack in Huntly on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan and the case of Wellington College boys inciting rape on social media are prompting debate around the rights to freedom of speech. The…
AudioFacing death in Colombia to life in NZ
Daniel Gamboa is 22, an actor, son, humanitarian, student, young leader and former refugee. In 2006 Daniel and his mother fled Colombia when rebels threated to kill the then 12-year-old boy because… Audio, Gallery
Facing death in Colombia to life in NZ
Daniel Gamboa is 22, an actor, son, humanitarian, student, young leader and former refugee. In 2006 Daniel and his mother fled Colombia when rebels threated to kill the then 12-year-old boy because…
AudioBreak Free - a lifeline for ethnic youth
"Break Free", a practical handbook for migrant and refugee youth breaking free from family violence has just been published by the Shakti Youth Unit. It was inspired by young women from our ethnic… Audio, Gallery
Break Free - a lifeline for ethnic youth
"Break Free", a practical handbook for migrant and refugee youth breaking free from family violence has just been published by the Shakti Youth Unit. It was inspired by young women from our ethnic…
AudioStars: Dreaming in music
New Zealand musicians collaborated with a world-renowned artist recently on both ancient and modern compositions in a wild ‘science experiment’. Audio, Gallery
Stars: Dreaming in music
New Zealand musicians collaborated with a world-renowned artist recently on both ancient and modern compositions in a wild ‘science experiment’.
AudioChildren discover Chinese dance
They've performed over 40 times around the world but now an international folk dance troupe from Xiamen are giving schools across Wellington workshops in Chinese Folk Dance, celebrating Chinese New… Audio, Gallery
Children discover Chinese dance
They've performed over 40 times around the world but now an international folk dance troupe from Xiamen are giving schools across Wellington workshops in Chinese Folk Dance, celebrating Chinese New…
AudioTotal dedication - the life of young Chinese acrobats
They start learning acrobatics at the age of five and will have chalked up to 8000 hours practice by the age of 10. Showing absolute commitment to their craft, child acrobats of Zirka Circus are… Audio
Total dedication - the life of young Chinese acrobats
They begin acrobatics at the age of five and will have chalked up to 8000 hours practice by the age of ten. Child acrobats of Zirka Circus perform in Wellington City for Chinese New Year. Audio, Gallery
Total dedication - the life of young Chinese acrobats
They begin acrobatics at the age of five and will have chalked up to 8000 hours practice by the age of ten. Child acrobats of Zirka Circus perform in Wellington City for Chinese New Year.
AudioChinese New Year - dancers, dragons and football!
Football kicks off the eve of Chinese New Year when Wellington Phoenix play against rivals Perth Glory with a spectacular collaborative performance of Chinese Dance and Dragons! Audio, Gallery
Chinese New Year - dancers, dragons and football!
Football kicks off the eve of Chinese New Year when Wellington Phoenix play against rivals Perth Glory with a spectacular collaborative performance of Chinese Dance and Dragons!
Audio"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam. Audio, Gallery
