Here Now

Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.

Presented and produced by Kadambari Raghukumar

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The One Lamington to Rule Them All

In Voices this week, we meet the Auckland couple who smashed the Guinness World Record for baking the world's biggest lamington.
A lamington.

Planting for posterity

After nearly 14 years of planting native bush, a massive former dairy farm is now thriving forest overlooking the Kaipara. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
The viewing platform at Cue Haven

Dealing with a crunch - the fruit industry's labour shortage

Despite 2000 more seasonal workers due to arrive in New Zealand from January 2021, things aren't looking too rosy according some growers in the Hawkes Bay region. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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Winning a title through transition

The first transgender contestant to compete in the Miss New Zealand pageant talks to Kadambari Raghukumar about her journey with identity, gender reassignment and winning the Miss Intercontinental NZ title.
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Au Revoir to Au Pairs

International Au Pairs are becoming a rare commodity in New Zealand as the closed borders mean the outgoing nannies can't be replaced. Liz Garton finds out more in this episode of Voices.
L-R Jule Riggers, Ava and Morgan Holyoake, CEO of Au Pair Link

No shortcuts to success

Two Syrian brothers of former refugee background find a new life in Newtown after discovering some hidden talent. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
Mohummed and Raed Aldani (R-L)

Hitting Covid-19 Out Of The Park

As New Zealand heads into a truncated baseball season, a Taiwanese big hitter (pitcher, really) is leading the charge. Liz Garton heads out to a pre-season practice to meet Cola Yeh
Cola Yeh played in the Little League World Series and in the US minor Leagues for the Dodgers as a specialist submarine pitcher.

US elections - the view from afar

In this episode of Voices, three Aucklanders originally from the US talk to Kadambari Raghukumar about their views on the upcoming election in the States.
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on October 22, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 22, 2020.

For the love of language

Helping teach children this ancient language with roots in Mesopotamia are a group of passionately protective custodians both young and old in Wellington. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'

After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
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Feeding the soul - all roads lead to ramen

A close contender to Sushi for Japan's national dish, turns out Kiwis too have a soft spot for ramen - the iconic bowl of soul. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar
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Creating NZ's First Asian Cabaret

A Singaporean New Zealander is working on this country's first Asian Cabaret. Voices finds out what that will look like. Produced by Liz Garton
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Mali-born New Zealand resident reflects on recent coup d'etat

Malian-New Zealander Boubacar Coulibaly reflects on the significance on the latest coup in Mali in August 2020. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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Making a choice - a New Zealand resident's journey with euthanasia in the Netherlands

What do you do when you're faced with approving of a loved one's decision to end their life? A Holland-born New Zealand resident shares her journey. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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Essential services - Sikh temple volunteers step up

When it comes to mobilizing helping hands at this south Auckland gurdwara, there's no dearth of volunteers. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
Takanini Sikh Temple.

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