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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 8: Get Rid of It
31 Aug 2023In a spirited encounter, Mum urges Mana to discard his 'hood' attire, sparking a dynamic exchange about self-expression, identity, and the implications of stereotyping. Video
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 7: Hey, It's OK to Be Māori
29 Aug 2023In an enchanting blend of tradition and modernity, Grizz receives an enlightening lesson from her ancestors, teaching her the inherent beauty and pride in embracing her Māori heritage. Video
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The Week in Detail: Sex ed, wildfires, and migrant exploitation
27 Aug 2023The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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Fast Favourites: Karen O’Leary
TV star Karen O'Leary chats to Culture 101 about what she's seeing, consuming and why despite being all over TV, she doesn't watch much of it.
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 6: Not Today, Boy
26 Aug 2023When Trish introduces her new boyfriend to her protective cousins, his ill-advised attempt to mock their Māori culture backfires, leading to an unexpected lesson in respect and cultural sensitivity. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 1: Immortal Beloved
Everyone gathers to address a sensitive issue concerning Jasper’s private parts. After the family gets news that Denis doesn’t have long to live, Scarlett prepares to save her grandad from dying. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 2: Precious Things
Scarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he’ll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett with Grandad Denis. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 3: The Golden Child
Family and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realizes he doesn't feel anything. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Grandad, but Grandma undoes it. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Episode 4: The Wake
Jasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows Dr. P the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer, and Dr. P retrieves the Vietnam medals from her. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Trailer
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Premiere
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts. Video
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Blind Bitter Happiness | Behind the Scenes
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Fahey's as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 5: A Cereal Argument
24 Aug 2023In a hilariously high-stakes breakfast battle, Grizz and Uncle John engage in a playful tug-of-war over the last box of Nutri-Grain cereal, turning an ordinary morning into a delightful chaos. Video
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Theatre's back, but can it continue to thrive?
Audiences are returning to theatres, but the future is uncertain for university-level theatre education. Audio
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 4: Principal's Pyjamas
22 Aug 2023In a protective motherly display, Trish storms into the principal's house to confront him about Mana's unjust accusation of skipping school, spiraling into a clash of wills and parental instinct. Video
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Costume maker extraordinaire Denise Hailes
21 Aug 2023It's always a lot of fun to see people dressing up as giant animals or other objects, prancing around with difficulty see where they are going... but have you ever wondered how these larger than life… Audio
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 1: The Driving Lesson
21 Aug 2023When Trish, a spirited mother, decides to give her son Mana a driving lesson, what was intended to be a simple rite of passage quickly escalates into a chaotic encounter. Video
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 2: Shotgun
21 Aug 2023In a humorous battle of wills, Uncle JP and his feisty 8-year-old niece Grizz lock horns over the coveted front seat, resulting in a classic shotgun-seat showdown filled with charm and wit. Video
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A Place Called Te Awamutu | Episode 3: Intervention
21 Aug 2023With the objective to curb Mum's online shopping addiction, Auntie Judy sets up a family intervention, transforming a typical family gathering into a loving, humorous, and poignant quest for change. Video
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Jemaine Clement’s forgotten Aotearoa podcast
The epic and lavish comedy podcast, The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium, has remained largely unheard of in Aotearoa. Until now. Audio