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What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas. Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here. Here Now was previously titled Voices and is produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.

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What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas. Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here. Here Now was previously titled Voices and is produced and presented by Kadambari Raghukumar.

    "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following

    "It's like the hype around rugby" - Kabaddi's loyal following

    Brain, brawn and technique comes together seamlessly in Kabaddi and Punjabi fans in New Zealand are more hyped than ever for what some call their 'origin sport'. 

    • 11 min
    'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza

    'A key foundation' - memories of football in Gaza

    The beautiful game became an expression for solidarity through World of Cultures' Football Fest this month bringing players together from several diaspora communities in Auckland. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to some about their memories of Gaza. 

    • 11 min
    Cushioning the culture shock

    Cushioning the culture shock

    Indian classical music is alive and well in Auckland and Ruwani Perera gets to discover how the people behind Migrant Heritage Trust keep the tradition thriving in the diaspora.

    • 9 min
    Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

    Leaning into virtuosity with Sam Low

    Chef and food creative Sam Low talks about finding virtuosity and his life before and after winning Masterchef 2022. 

    • 12 min
    "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica

    "For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica

    Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode. 

    • 13 min
    Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

    Sharing Common Ground at WOMAD

    Singers from across the world found common ground through their journeys, convening at WOMAD this month. Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to Lady Shaka and Pongo in this episode of Here Now.

    • 10 min

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