Identity
What happens when a place changes its name?
People get fired up when it's suggested the name of their town is changed - so what's involved in re-naming a place?
AudioRugby World Cup: Japan, Asia's first host
This year's Rugby World Cup in Japan is the first in Asia and is unique for a number of reasons, with the culture, food and entertainment set to keep visitors enthralled while the weather, climate and… 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
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.
AudioHow should we remember contested history between Māori and Pakeha, and what should museums do about it?
In this fourth panel discussion Tairawhiti Museum director Eloise Wallace talks with cultural heritage expert Karl Johnstone. Alex Perrottet is in the chair. Audio
Documentary: 'It's the closest thing I'll get to flying'
Loading Docs - Petra Leary takes her hidden superpower to the sky, focusing her lens on becoming the world's top aerial photographer. Video
'I think I see the world differently from other people'
Loading Docs documentary - A father's love inspires an autistic teen to express himself by bringing his cartoon character to life. Video
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side? Audio
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side?
AudioIt's the “Aha!” moments which reveal how much Māori and Pakeha relations have changed
In this third panel discussion, Dr Jill Chrisp and Karen Johansen discuss with Alex Perrottet how their life together is affected by their families being on the opposite sides of Gisborne history. Audio
Wringing more than silverware from RWC 2019
Win or lose, the Rugby World Cup is being seen as a great opportunity to boost our economy. Audio
Green Party members resign over trans rights-critical article
An opinion article about trans rights in a Green Party newsletter has sparked outrage and resignations from members on each side of the debate.
Buzzy bees and hidden histories mark out two paths to self-awareness
Alex Perrottet talks with "recovering racist" Andrew Newton and local body candidate Meredith Akuhata-Brown about race, colonisation, and identity. Recorded on location in Gisborne's Smash Palace. Audio
How new race relations commissioner plans to tackle racism
The new race relations commissioner, Meng Foon, says his first moves in the role will be to continue the debate on "hate speech, phobias, the isms in our country". Audio
"New Zealand is a multicultural nation built on a bicultural base"
Alex Perrottet talks with Dr Wayne Ngata and Mai Chen about race, colonisation, and identity from the different perspectives of tangata whenua and tauiwi. Recorded in Gisborne's Smash Palace. Audio
Pacific leaders launch petition for long-wanted cultural centre
Pacific leaders have launched a petition calling on Auckland Council for a cultural centre to keep their heritage alive and boost tourism. The community says they've been asking for one for years and… Audio
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're… Audio
Tanks at the border, umbrellas at the ready
Hong Kong residents would prefer to concentrate on their business activities - but they realise they're losing their freedom to a Chinese government that's not remote enough for them, and they're…
AudioIn a time of feminism, is a group of boys being destructive due to nature or nurture?
How has feminism changed the way we raise boys and how is it changing the men they grow into? Emily Writes, Salvatore Gargiulo, Dr Annette Henderson and Kath Akuhata-Brown talk to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Dreaming of a future for Pakeha and Māori – John Bluck
John Bluck explores what it means to be Pakeha in a series of talks. This sixth and final episode is entitled How might it be? Audio
