https://www.accessradiotaranaki.com/shows/making-yourself-at-home/ (C)ART Media en-nz Join Clara from Spain, Brian from US, Alina from Romania and their friends for Making Yourself at Home! The radio show and podcast where you tell us your story about how you are making New Zealand and Taranaki your home. While we learn about and share your unique experiences and perspectives, we also like to discuss community projects, programs and initiatives that can help with the settling-in process. We are kindly sponsored by the Ethnic Communities Development Fund, a program created and supported by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities to open more spaces for migrants, grow their skills and celebrate their culture. Making Yourself At Home Join Clara from Spain, Brian from US, Alina from Romania and their friends for Making Yourself at Home! The radio show and podcast where you tell us your story about how you are making New Zealand and Taranaki your home. While we learn about and share your unique experiences and perspectives, we also like to discuss community projects, programs and initiatives that can help with the settling-in process. no ART Media production@accessradiotaranaki.com Clara, Brian, Alina & Friends Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:02:26 +1300 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:02:26 +1300 In this episode, we interviewed Tyrese Epiha, Programme Director at Art Media (Access Radio Taranaki Trust), who shared his experience in radio and his passion for this medium. He spoke about the importance of radio as a way of serving the community, including the migrant community in Taranaki, by providing a platform for people to share their stories, experiences, and voices. Tyrese also reflected on the continuing role of radio in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. While social media and other digital platforms are increasingly attracting the attention of younger generations, radio continues to provide an important space for connection, communication, and community engagement In this episode, we interviewed Tyrese Epiha, Programme Director at Art Media (Access Radio Taranaki Trust), who shared his experience in radio and his passion for this medium. He spoke about the importance of radio as a way of serving the community, including the migrant community in Taranaki, by providing a platform for people to share their stories, experiences, and voices. Tyrese also reflected on the continuing role of radio in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. While social media and other digital platforms are increasingly attracting the attention of younger generations, radio continues to provide an important space for connection, communication, and community engagement In this episode, we interviewed Tyrese Epiha, Programme Director at Art Media (Access Radio Taranaki Trust), who shared his experience in radio and his passion for this medium. He spoke about the importance of radio as a way of serving the community, including the migrant community in Taranaki, by providing a platform for people to share their stories, experiences, and voices. Tyrese also reflected on the continuing role of radio in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. While social media and other digital platforms are increasingly attracting the attention of younger generations, radio continues to provide an important space for connection, communication, and community engagement 0:45:10 b458047c-f7c7-4748-ab9f-5901ff000dae Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +1300 episodic In this new episode, Maria and Alina open up about changing careers and what it means to embark on a new path in life. They explore the motivations behind these transitions, the doubts and challenges of leaving behind a familiar professional identity, and the excitement of a fresh start. Through their experiences and reflections, they discuss themes of courage, uncertainty, personal fulfillment, and the possibility of building a career that better aligns with who you are today—including the obstacles involved along the way. In this new episode, Maria and Alina open up about changing careers and what it means to embark on a new path in life. They explore the motivations behind these transitions, the doubts and challenges of leaving behind a familiar professional identity, and the excitement of a fresh start. Through their experiences and reflections, they discuss themes of courage, uncertainty, personal fulfillment, and the possibility of building a career that better aligns with who you are today—including the obstacles involved along the way. In this new episode, Maria and Alina open up about changing careers and what it means to embark on a new path in life. They explore the motivations behind these transitions, the doubts and challenges of leaving behind a familiar professional identity, and the excitement of a fresh start. Through their experiences and reflections, they discuss themes of courage, uncertainty, personal fulfillment, and the possibility of building a career that better aligns with who you are today—including the obstacles involved along the way. 0:42:9 8bdce4cd-16da-4b85-b920-265c36f36a28 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1300 episodic What happens when cultures, generations and creative worlds collide? 🌍🎨 Alina and Gaëlle chat with Bronwyn and Emily from Arts Collective Inc about WorldBeat, an evening celebrating diversity, creativity and the power of artistic expression 🎶✨ They explore how art can cross boundaries, spark connection and help us feel at home, wherever we come from 💛 Tune in, get inspired and discover why your own artistic soul might be ready to shine! 🌟🎧📍WorldBeat | Plymouth International Hotel, New Plymouth | 17 October 2026 What happens when cultures, generations and creative worlds collide? 🌍🎨 Alina and Gaëlle chat with Bronwyn and Emily from Arts Collective Inc about WorldBeat, an evening celebrating diversity, creativity and the power of artistic expression 🎶✨ They explore how art can cross boundaries, spark connection and help us feel at home, wherever we come from 💛 Tune in, get inspired and discover why your own artistic soul might be ready to shine! 🌟🎧📍WorldBeat | Plymouth International Hotel, New Plymouth | 17 October 2026 What happens when cultures, generations and creative worlds collide? 🌍🎨 Alina and Gaëlle chat with Bronwyn and Emily from Arts Collective Inc about WorldBeat, an evening celebrating diversity, creativity and the power of artistic expression 🎶✨ They explore how art can cross boundaries, spark connection and help us feel at home, wherever we come from 💛 Tune in, get inspired and discover why your own artistic soul might be ready to shine! 🌟🎧📍WorldBeat | Plymouth International Hotel, New Plymouth | 17 October 2026 0:46:38 cccfade3-dbe3-468e-984e-3c93939e7999 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1200 episodic What does loneliness really feel like when you’re starting over in a new country? 🌱🏡🌱 Alina, Clara and Gaëlle get honest about the quiet moments, unfamiliar social codes and challenge of building a life from scratch. They talk about friendships, relationships, family, rejection, connection and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. 💬 Together, they explore what it takes to put yourself out there, create community and find confidence and belonging far from home. Because sometimes, loneliness isn’t the end of the journey, it’s part of finding your place 🎧 What does loneliness really feel like when you’re starting over in a new country? 🌱🏡🌱 Alina, Clara and Gaëlle get honest about the quiet moments, unfamiliar social codes and challenge of building a life from scratch. They talk about friendships, relationships, family, rejection, connection and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. 💬 Together, they explore what it takes to put yourself out there, create community and find confidence and belonging far from home. Because sometimes, loneliness isn’t the end of the journey, it’s part of finding your place 🎧 What does loneliness really feel like when you’re starting over in a new country? 🌱🏡🌱 Alina, Clara and Gaëlle get honest about the quiet moments, unfamiliar social codes and challenge of building a life from scratch. They talk about friendships, relationships, family, rejection, connection and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. 💬 Together, they explore what it takes to put yourself out there, create community and find confidence and belonging far from home. Because sometimes, loneliness isn’t the end of the journey, it’s part of finding your place 🎧 0:43:38 5733cea3-44d3-4395-9653-8820c35c3dca Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Meet Gaëlle, a curious and adventurous woman from France whose love of travel has taken her across Europe and, more recently, all the way to Aotearoa New Zealand. She arrived in New Plymouth just 6 weeks ago. To celebrate her 30th birthday, Gaëlle brought one of her dreams to life by taking a solo journey through Italy. The following year, she took her biggest leap yet—leaving Europe and travelling to Aotearoa. Guided by curiosity, authenticity and a deep belief in human connection, Gaëlle explores the world through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, quiet reflections and simple moments filled with joy. She sees different cultures and ways of understanding life as a true source of richness. Passionate about foreign languages and art—especially painting, writing, dance, music and photography—Gaëlle is inspired by self-awareness, the power of the mind and spirit, the strength of femininity, and the courage to embrace every emotion. She is at the beginning of a new chapter: creating a life guided by her dreams and becoming more aligned with who she truly is and what she hopes to leave behind in the hearts of those whose paths she crosses.🎨✍️💃🎼 Meet Gaëlle, a curious and adventurous woman from France whose love of travel has taken her across Europe and, more recently, all the way to Aotearoa New Zealand. She arrived in New Plymouth just 6 weeks ago. To celebrate her 30th birthday, Gaëlle brought one of her dreams to life by taking a solo journey through Italy. The following year, she took her biggest leap yet—leaving Europe and travelling to Aotearoa. Guided by curiosity, authenticity and a deep belief in human connection, Gaëlle explores the world through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, quiet reflections and simple moments filled with joy. She sees different cultures and ways of understanding life as a true source of richness. Passionate about foreign languages and art—especially painting, writing, dance, music and photography—Gaëlle is inspired by self-awareness, the power of the mind and spirit, the strength of femininity, and the courage to embrace every emotion. She is at the beginning of a new chapter: creating a life guided by her dreams and becoming more aligned with who she truly is and what she hopes to leave behind in the hearts of those whose paths she crosses.🎨✍️💃🎼 Meet Gaëlle, a curious and adventurous woman from France whose love of travel has taken her across Europe and, more recently, all the way to Aotearoa New Zealand. She arrived in New Plymouth just 6 weeks ago. To celebrate her 30th birthday, Gaëlle brought one of her dreams to life by taking a solo journey through Italy. The following year, she took her biggest leap yet—leaving Europe and travelling to Aotearoa. Guided by curiosity, authenticity and a deep belief in human connection, Gaëlle explores the world through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, quiet reflections and simple moments filled with joy. She sees different cultures and ways of understanding life as a true source of richness. Passionate about foreign languages and art—especially painting, writing, dance, music and photography—Gaëlle is inspired by self-awareness, the power of the mind and spirit, the strength of femininity, and the courage to embrace every emotion. She is at the beginning of a new chapter: creating a life guided by her dreams and becoming more aligned with who she truly is and what she hopes to leave behind in the hearts of those whose paths she crosses.🎨✍️💃🎼 0:37:11 4f217743-8c21-48fc-96a1-597ea49c2dd4 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1200 episodic Meet Ms Kate Lucio, Miss Taranaki Philippines 2026! Kate is a nursing student at WITT and will proudly represent the Taranaki Filipino community at the Miss Philippines New Zealand 2026 competition in Wellington - an annual celebration that brings Filipinos from across New Zealand together. In this episode, we get to know Kate, hear about her journey and learn how she is preparing for the national competition over Labour Weekend. Kate will also share a preview of her special performance for the event. A fundraising and raffle night will be held on 12 September at St Joseph’s Church to support Kate on her journey. During the evening, she will be crowned by Miss Taranaki Philippines 2024. Meet Ms Kate Lucio, Miss Taranaki Philippines 2026! Kate is a nursing student at WITT and will proudly represent the Taranaki Filipino community at the Miss Philippines New Zealand 2026 competition in Wellington - an annual celebration that brings Filipinos from across New Zealand together. In this episode, we get to know Kate, hear about her journey and learn how she is preparing for the national competition over Labour Weekend. Kate will also share a preview of her special performance for the event. A fundraising and raffle night will be held on 12 September at St Joseph’s Church to support Kate on her journey. During the evening, she will be crowned by Miss Taranaki Philippines 2024. Meet Ms Kate Lucio, Miss Taranaki Philippines 2026! Kate is a nursing student at WITT and will proudly represent the Taranaki Filipino community at the Miss Philippines New Zealand 2026 competition in Wellington - an annual celebration that brings Filipinos from across New Zealand together. In this episode, we get to know Kate, hear about her journey and learn how she is preparing for the national competition over Labour Weekend. Kate will also share a preview of her special performance for the event. A fundraising and raffle night will be held on 12 September at St Joseph’s Church to support Kate on her journey. During the evening, she will be crowned by Miss Taranaki Philippines 2024. 0:37:47 0e0724a3-e56c-4f74-a44d-1e53516688a0 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +1200 episodic Olena Williams holds a Ukrainian passport, was born in Russia, has a Russian mother and a Korean father, and now lives in Aotearoa. Based in Taranaki, Olena is a creative communicator, social media strategist, educator, public speaker, and stand-up comedian at House of Laughs Through her business, Olena Williams Media, she helps small businesses bring their brands to life through social media storytelling and practical marketing. She is also a food blogger and ethnic cooking specialist who loves bringing people and cultures together through food, conversations and community events. With a life journey spanning Siberia, Ukraine and Aotearoa, Olena brings creativity, curiosity, business experience and a wonderful sense of humour to everything she does. Olena Williams holds a Ukrainian passport, was born in Russia, has a Russian mother and a Korean father, and now lives in Aotearoa. Based in Taranaki, Olena is a creative communicator, social media strategist, educator, public speaker, and stand-up comedian at House of Laughs Through her business, Olena Williams Media, she helps small businesses bring their brands to life through social media storytelling and practical marketing. She is also a food blogger and ethnic cooking specialist who loves bringing people and cultures together through food, conversations and community events. With a life journey spanning Siberia, Ukraine and Aotearoa, Olena brings creativity, curiosity, business experience and a wonderful sense of humour to everything she does. Olena Williams holds a Ukrainian passport, was born in Russia, has a Russian mother and a Korean father, and now lives in Aotearoa. Based in Taranaki, Olena is a creative communicator, social media strategist, educator, public speaker, and stand-up comedian at House of Laughs Through her business, Olena Williams Media, she helps small businesses bring their brands to life through social media storytelling and practical marketing. She is also a food blogger and ethnic cooking specialist who loves bringing people and cultures together through food, conversations and community events. With a life journey spanning Siberia, Ukraine and Aotearoa, Olena brings creativity, curiosity, business experience and a wonderful sense of humour to everything she does. 0:45:14 017b10fb-d3b9-4df6-b42c-babd8e9ff210 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +1200 episodic For Veronica and her family, moving to New Zealand wasn't a leap into the unknown, it was the fulfilment of a dream years in the making. After building a life together in Colombia, she and her Kiwi husband made the move to Aotearoa in 2023 to raise their two children in the country where their story first began. Veronica shares how a university exchange in 2009 led to a chance meeting that changed her life, what it's been like starting over in Taranaki, and the joys and challenges of creating a place to truly call home. For Veronica and her family, moving to New Zealand wasn't a leap into the unknown, it was the fulfilment of a dream years in the making. After building a life together in Colombia, she and her Kiwi husband made the move to Aotearoa in 2023 to raise their two children in the country where their story first began. Veronica shares how a university exchange in 2009 led to a chance meeting that changed her life, what it's been like starting over in Taranaki, and the joys and challenges of creating a place to truly call home. For Veronica and her family, moving to New Zealand wasn't a leap into the unknown, it was the fulfilment of a dream years in the making. After building a life together in Colombia, she and her Kiwi husband made the move to Aotearoa in 2023 to raise their two children in the country where their story first began. Veronica shares how a university exchange in 2009 led to a chance meeting that changed her life, what it's been like starting over in Taranaki, and the joys and challenges of creating a place to truly call home. 0:48:9 4ffc4bdb-f02a-45fe-9790-1b6d9725b892 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, Alina and Clara share their personal journeys of home, belonging and living far from the countries where they grew up. Clara talks about travelling home from Wellington to New Plymouth and the special feeling she gets when Mount Taranaki comes into view—that moment when her heart says, “I’m home.” ❤️ Alina is also preparing to return to Romania, where she will reconnect with her mum, family and roots. In October, she will also be part of two meaningful retreats in Slovenia and Bucharest, exploring connection, authenticity and coming home to ourselves. Together, they reflect on what it means to move to another country and create a new life. New Zealand feels like home, but Romania will always be home for Alina, just as Spain remains home for Clara. Maybe home doesn’t have to be only one place—it can live in different countries, relationships, memories and parts of ourselves. 🌍 🎧 Listen to the episode and let us know: When do you feel most at home? Is home a place, a person, a feeling—or a little bit of everything? In this episode, Alina and Clara share their personal journeys of home, belonging and living far from the countries where they grew up. Clara talks about travelling home from Wellington to New Plymouth and the special feeling she gets when Mount Taranaki comes into view—that moment when her heart says, “I’m home.” ❤️ Alina is also preparing to return to Romania, where she will reconnect with her mum, family and roots. In October, she will also be part of two meaningful retreats in Slovenia and Bucharest, exploring connection, authenticity and coming home to ourselves. Together, they reflect on what it means to move to another country and create a new life. New Zealand feels like home, but Romania will always be home for Alina, just as Spain remains home for Clara. Maybe home doesn’t have to be only one place—it can live in different countries, relationships, memories and parts of ourselves. 🌍 🎧 Listen to the episode and let us know: When do you feel most at home? Is home a place, a person, a feeling—or a little bit of everything? In this episode, Alina and Clara share their personal journeys of home, belonging and living far from the countries where they grew up. Clara talks about travelling home from Wellington to New Plymouth and the special feeling she gets when Mount Taranaki comes into view—that moment when her heart says, “I’m home.” ❤️ Alina is also preparing to return to Romania, where she will reconnect with her mum, family and roots. In October, she will also be part of two meaningful retreats in Slovenia and Bucharest, exploring connection, authenticity and coming home to ourselves. Together, they reflect on what it means to move to another country and create a new life. New Zealand feels like home, but Romania will always be home for Alina, just as Spain remains home for Clara. Maybe home doesn’t have to be only one place—it can live in different countries, relationships, memories and parts of ourselves. 🌍 🎧 Listen to the episode and let us know: When do you feel most at home? Is home a place, a person, a feeling—or a little bit of everything? 0:43:14 251570c0-c4c7-4124-92b3-7828115d18b9 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode our guest Benjamin from New Zealand talked with hosts Maria and Brian about living abroad and returning to Aotearea and falling back in love with his birth country. During this conversation, Benjamin shared with us about being a father to a stillborn child and his project to create a platform to support men, and the people around them, in navigating that experience. Benjamin also discussed health and wellness topics along with his experience co-founded a thriving community health, fitness and wellbeing hub, Redefined, based in Bay of Plenty, the values he carried and picked up while living abroad, and his involvement in BROS.nz, a men's brotherhood and depth-work community. In this episode our guest Benjamin from New Zealand talked with hosts Maria and Brian about living abroad and returning to Aotearea and falling back in love with his birth country. During this conversation, Benjamin shared with us about being a father to a stillborn child and his project to create a platform to support men, and the people around them, in navigating that experience. Benjamin also discussed health and wellness topics along with his experience co-founded a thriving community health, fitness and wellbeing hub, Redefined, based in Bay of Plenty, the values he carried and picked up while living abroad, and his involvement in BROS.nz, a men's brotherhood and depth-work community. In this episode our guest Benjamin from New Zealand talked with hosts Maria and Brian about living abroad and returning to Aotearea and falling back in love with his birth country. During this conversation, Benjamin shared with us about being a father to a stillborn child and his project to create a platform to support men, and the people around them, in navigating that experience. Benjamin also discussed health and wellness topics along with his experience co-founded a thriving community health, fitness and wellbeing hub, Redefined, based in Bay of Plenty, the values he carried and picked up while living abroad, and his involvement in BROS.nz, a men's brotherhood and depth-work community. 0:53:2 2e0f96a1-3c61-41f0-86a6-90cb7ed0f64f Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, we welcome back our previous guest, Lidia, from Spain. Lidia first joined us on the show a year and a half ago, and since then her life has evolved in many exciting ways, including getting married earlier this year. During this conversation, Lidia shares her journey with the Ngāmotu Breakfast Toastmasters Club, reflecting on the skills she has developed, the confidence and connections she has gained, and some memorable anecdotes along the way. She also explains how Toastmasters works and why it has been such a rewarding experience In this episode, we welcome back our previous guest, Lidia, from Spain. Lidia first joined us on the show a year and a half ago, and since then her life has evolved in many exciting ways, including getting married earlier this year. During this conversation, Lidia shares her journey with the Ngāmotu Breakfast Toastmasters Club, reflecting on the skills she has developed, the confidence and connections she has gained, and some memorable anecdotes along the way. She also explains how Toastmasters works and why it has been such a rewarding experience In this episode, we welcome back our previous guest, Lidia, from Spain. Lidia first joined us on the show a year and a half ago, and since then her life has evolved in many exciting ways, including getting married earlier this year. During this conversation, Lidia shares her journey with the Ngāmotu Breakfast Toastmasters Club, reflecting on the skills she has developed, the confidence and connections she has gained, and some memorable anecdotes along the way. She also explains how Toastmasters works and why it has been such a rewarding experience 0:33:28 28aa9a32-e6e8-41a2-b036-918bb8c78306 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +1200 episodic Originally from Indonesia, Nina arrived in New Zealand on 4 July 2009. She has spent the past five years enjoying life in New Plymouth, where she feels truly blessed by all the opportunities the country has given her. Surrounded by beautiful people, Nina works dedicatedly as a Support Worker, while also running her own self-made side hustles in hospitality and photography. Above all, she is a proud mum to two beautiful girls. Nina loves living in Taranaki, where being so close to both the beach and the mountain beautifully reminds her of her home country. Originally from Indonesia, Nina arrived in New Zealand on 4 July 2009. She has spent the past five years enjoying life in New Plymouth, where she feels truly blessed by all the opportunities the country has given her. Surrounded by beautiful people, Nina works dedicatedly as a Support Worker, while also running her own self-made side hustles in hospitality and photography. Above all, she is a proud mum to two beautiful girls. Nina loves living in Taranaki, where being so close to both the beach and the mountain beautifully reminds her of her home country. Originally from Indonesia, Nina arrived in New Zealand on 4 July 2009. She has spent the past five years enjoying life in New Plymouth, where she feels truly blessed by all the opportunities the country has given her. Surrounded by beautiful people, Nina works dedicatedly as a Support Worker, while also running her own self-made side hustles in hospitality and photography. Above all, she is a proud mum to two beautiful girls. Nina loves living in Taranaki, where being so close to both the beach and the mountain beautifully reminds her of her home country. 0:31:56 2dfd6d21-1764-443f-a4e3-d439c30d4814 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:53:46 237eefe0-eb67-4010-a24c-c729eaaec284 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:30:25 8721f29a-e143-42fc-943b-c9db8f177d10 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:34:10 2df2e1a4-1b87-4314-b2ee-86c2263cc35c Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Minkyung is the Marketing Coordinator at Seaview Workshop, Trustee and Secretary of the Taranaki K-Culture Community, Executive Member and Secretary of the Korean Association of Taranaki, and Executive Member and Co-Secretary of the Taranaki Multi Ethnic Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Counselling, Social Work, and Korean Language Education, along with a Certificate of Korean Language Teacher. Through her work, Minkyung is deeply committed to supporting Korean migrants, preserving culture and language, and creating a stronger sense of belonging in the community. She is also the host of “Kowi Corner” on Art FM, where she shares stories, culture, and connection through community radio. Minkyung is the Marketing Coordinator at Seaview Workshop, Trustee and Secretary of the Taranaki K-Culture Community, Executive Member and Secretary of the Korean Association of Taranaki, and Executive Member and Co-Secretary of the Taranaki Multi Ethnic Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Counselling, Social Work, and Korean Language Education, along with a Certificate of Korean Language Teacher. Through her work, Minkyung is deeply committed to supporting Korean migrants, preserving culture and language, and creating a stronger sense of belonging in the community. She is also the host of “Kowi Corner” on Art FM, where she shares stories, culture, and connection through community radio. Minkyung is the Marketing Coordinator at Seaview Workshop, Trustee and Secretary of the Taranaki K-Culture Community, Executive Member and Secretary of the Korean Association of Taranaki, and Executive Member and Co-Secretary of the Taranaki Multi Ethnic Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Counselling, Social Work, and Korean Language Education, along with a Certificate of Korean Language Teacher. Through her work, Minkyung is deeply committed to supporting Korean migrants, preserving culture and language, and creating a stronger sense of belonging in the community. She is also the host of “Kowi Corner” on Art FM, where she shares stories, culture, and connection through community radio. 0:33:9 3656705b-260d-449a-a0fe-afd6a47e9b8f Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:36:46 095f7193-a931-4313-b7c8-f2b4f5004744 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Today on our podcast, we are joined by Lukas, a young inspiring voice from Francis Douglas Memorial College and the winner of the Race Unity Speech Competition. Born into a multicultural family with roots in South Africa and Austria, Lukas shares his experience of growing up between cultures, how he connects with his heritage, and what identity, belonging, and diversity mean to him as a young person in New Zealand. In this conversation, we explore culture, family traditions, community, and the importance of creating understanding between people from different backgrounds. Lukas also reflects on his journey through the Race Unity Speech Competition and the impact these conversations can have on young people and the wider community. Join us for an inspiring and thoughtful conversation celebrating culture, connection, and unity. Today on our podcast, we are joined by Lukas, a young inspiring voice from Francis Douglas Memorial College and the winner of the Race Unity Speech Competition. Born into a multicultural family with roots in South Africa and Austria, Lukas shares his experience of growing up between cultures, how he connects with his heritage, and what identity, belonging, and diversity mean to him as a young person in New Zealand. In this conversation, we explore culture, family traditions, community, and the importance of creating understanding between people from different backgrounds. Lukas also reflects on his journey through the Race Unity Speech Competition and the impact these conversations can have on young people and the wider community. Join us for an inspiring and thoughtful conversation celebrating culture, connection, and unity. Today on our podcast, we are joined by Lukas, a young inspiring voice from Francis Douglas Memorial College and the winner of the Race Unity Speech Competition. Born into a multicultural family with roots in South Africa and Austria, Lukas shares his experience of growing up between cultures, how he connects with his heritage, and what identity, belonging, and diversity mean to him as a young person in New Zealand. In this conversation, we explore culture, family traditions, community, and the importance of creating understanding between people from different backgrounds. Lukas also reflects on his journey through the Race Unity Speech Competition and the impact these conversations can have on young people and the wider community. Join us for an inspiring and thoughtful conversation celebrating culture, connection, and unity. 0:38:55 34cd638d-7e94-4a36-8a11-9fe3b0af486d Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, Maria and Brian had a chat with Vivek from Malaysia. Vivek shared story about following his hospitality career from Malayasia, Hong Kong and around New Zealand before finding his way to the Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront as the general manager. Vivek gave insight into the hospitality industry, his hobbies and what it's like to travel and raise a family in New Plymouth. In this episode, Maria and Brian had a chat with Vivek from Malaysia. Vivek shared story about following his hospitality career from Malayasia, Hong Kong and around New Zealand before finding his way to the Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront as the general manager. Vivek gave insight into the hospitality industry, his hobbies and what it's like to travel and raise a family in New Plymouth. In this episode, Maria and Brian had a chat with Vivek from Malaysia. Vivek shared story about following his hospitality career from Malayasia, Hong Kong and around New Zealand before finding his way to the Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront as the general manager. Vivek gave insight into the hospitality industry, his hobbies and what it's like to travel and raise a family in New Plymouth. 0:32:18 ce948678-0b98-4417-96c3-3829077a4965 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:45:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, Alina and Clara dive into her recent trip to Fiji — exploring not just the destination, but the deeper experience of travel. We talk about Fijian culture, the rhythm of island life, and what “happiness” really looks like when things slow down. From reflections on women, wellbeing, and connection, to the small everyday moments that make travel meaningful, this conversation goes beyond a typical travel story — it’s about perspective, presence, and what we bring back with us. In this episode, Alina and Clara dive into her recent trip to Fiji — exploring not just the destination, but the deeper experience of travel. We talk about Fijian culture, the rhythm of island life, and what “happiness” really looks like when things slow down. From reflections on women, wellbeing, and connection, to the small everyday moments that make travel meaningful, this conversation goes beyond a typical travel story — it’s about perspective, presence, and what we bring back with us. In this episode, Alina and Clara dive into her recent trip to Fiji — exploring not just the destination, but the deeper experience of travel. We talk about Fijian culture, the rhythm of island life, and what “happiness” really looks like when things slow down. From reflections on women, wellbeing, and connection, to the small everyday moments that make travel meaningful, this conversation goes beyond a typical travel story — it’s about perspective, presence, and what we bring back with us. 0:30:6 5fb1d935-d179-47ba-a5f6-2cd6b3ac0efe Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Amy is originally from Shanghai, China. She came to NZ in 2003 to study, and did a computer graphics design degree at WITT. She is passionate about Zumba, art, photo / video editing and roller skating. She has 2 boys and is married with a kiwi. Amy enjoys work life balance in New Zealand, the friendly people and the beautiful landscape. Amy is originally from Shanghai, China. She came to NZ in 2003 to study, and did a computer graphics design degree at WITT. She is passionate about Zumba, art, photo / video editing and roller skating. She has 2 boys and is married with a kiwi. Amy enjoys work life balance in New Zealand, the friendly people and the beautiful landscape. Amy is originally from Shanghai, China. She came to NZ in 2003 to study, and did a computer graphics design degree at WITT. She is passionate about Zumba, art, photo / video editing and roller skating. She has 2 boys and is married with a kiwi. Amy enjoys work life balance in New Zealand, the friendly people and the beautiful landscape. 0:43:39 928bdf92-07b4-47e5-80d2-7f0870b4ab67 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angelique, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angelique, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angelique, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. 0:37:58 9a0d70cb-695c-429b-9f49-edb2a3952917 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angeliqe, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angeliqe, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. In this episode, Alina, Clara and Brian had a chat with the amazing and unique Angeliqe, from South Africa. She grew up in a coastal town outside of Durban and moved to New Zealand about 10 years ago. Since she moved to New Zealand she's lived in Wellington, Hamner Springs and settled in New Plymouth about five years ago. She talked about her past jobs in hospitality, event management and her current business she started a year ago as a personal trainer. 0:37:58 1f11cbd5-37fb-487d-812d-dd8157a2c8df Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Today we are joined by Bianca — born in Milan to an Italian and Syrian family, and shaped by a multicultural upbringing that sparked her curiosity about the world early on. After studying journalism and working in digital marketing in Amsterdam, Bianca felt the pull to slow down and realign her life. That led her on a journey through India, Nepal, and Morocco — where yoga, meditation, and living closer to nature became central to her path. Now based in New Zealand, she’s rebuilding her life with intention — teaching yoga, creating community, and launching The Kindness Supper Club, a space for mindful connection, plant-based food, and meaningful conversations. Bianca’s story is all about listening inward, embracing change, and creating a life rooted in purpose. Today we are joined by Bianca — born in Milan to an Italian and Syrian family, and shaped by a multicultural upbringing that sparked her curiosity about the world early on. After studying journalism and working in digital marketing in Amsterdam, Bianca felt the pull to slow down and realign her life. That led her on a journey through India, Nepal, and Morocco — where yoga, meditation, and living closer to nature became central to her path. Now based in New Zealand, she’s rebuilding her life with intention — teaching yoga, creating community, and launching The Kindness Supper Club, a space for mindful connection, plant-based food, and meaningful conversations. Bianca’s story is all about listening inward, embracing change, and creating a life rooted in purpose. Today we are joined by Bianca — born in Milan to an Italian and Syrian family, and shaped by a multicultural upbringing that sparked her curiosity about the world early on. After studying journalism and working in digital marketing in Amsterdam, Bianca felt the pull to slow down and realign her life. That led her on a journey through India, Nepal, and Morocco — where yoga, meditation, and living closer to nature became central to her path. Now based in New Zealand, she’s rebuilding her life with intention — teaching yoga, creating community, and launching The Kindness Supper Club, a space for mindful connection, plant-based food, and meaningful conversations. Bianca’s story is all about listening inward, embracing change, and creating a life rooted in purpose. 0:33:39 e18c1485-87fd-4217-b954-9a26f6b4e0cf Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Kirsten Lunde is a wife, mother and grandmother who grew up and lived most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Her eclectic career there included theatre, hospitality, public service and retail before she started working from home to care for her younger two children, who have needed extra care including several years of homeschooling. After a short stint in Colorado, Kirsten's husband Glenn, a native Kiwi born in Dunedin, had an opportunity to house-sit for family in New Plymouth as a means of establishing a life in New Zealand. So Kirsten, Glenn, and their two younger children arrived in Taranaki in February of 2020, just in time for the world to shut down for COVID. With such an unusual start to life here, Kirsten turned to work from home which includes transcription, AI training, and especially her small board game publishing business through which she successfully crowdfunded and published her classical music-themed board game Ovation with more games on the way. Her community in New Zealand is largely centered on board games, and she runs a monthly game event lovally featuring the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower. Kirsten Lunde is a wife, mother and grandmother who grew up and lived most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Her eclectic career there included theatre, hospitality, public service and retail before she started working from home to care for her younger two children, who have needed extra care including several years of homeschooling. After a short stint in Colorado, Kirsten's husband Glenn, a native Kiwi born in Dunedin, had an opportunity to house-sit for family in New Plymouth as a means of establishing a life in New Zealand. So Kirsten, Glenn, and their two younger children arrived in Taranaki in February of 2020, just in time for the world to shut down for COVID. With such an unusual start to life here, Kirsten turned to work from home which includes transcription, AI training, and especially her small board game publishing business through which she successfully crowdfunded and published her classical music-themed board game Ovation with more games on the way. Her community in New Zealand is largely centered on board games, and she runs a monthly game event lovally featuring the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower. Kirsten Lunde is a wife, mother and grandmother who grew up and lived most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US. Her eclectic career there included theatre, hospitality, public service and retail before she started working from home to care for her younger two children, who have needed extra care including several years of homeschooling. After a short stint in Colorado, Kirsten's husband Glenn, a native Kiwi born in Dunedin, had an opportunity to house-sit for family in New Plymouth as a means of establishing a life in New Zealand. So Kirsten, Glenn, and their two younger children arrived in Taranaki in February of 2020, just in time for the world to shut down for COVID. With such an unusual start to life here, Kirsten turned to work from home which includes transcription, AI training, and especially her small board game publishing business through which she successfully crowdfunded and published her classical music-themed board game Ovation with more games on the way. Her community in New Zealand is largely centered on board games, and she runs a monthly game event lovally featuring the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower. 0:49:4 d0644ff5-a00f-4779-a8c5-cb2874da28bf Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Amélie Hendrickx is a beauty and self-care strategist, skin therapist, makeup artist, and confidence coach, originally from Belgium and now based in New Zealand. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, she blends European skin expertise with a holistic, real-life approach to help women feel confident in their skin and grounded in themselves. Through her in-person treatments and a suite of online programmes, including her membership Bubble, Amélie helps women simplify skincare, master natural makeup, and build self-care practices that fit into their lives. Her work goes beyond beauty, using it as a gateway to reconnect women with their “Favourite Self”. Amélie Hendrickx is a beauty and self-care strategist, skin therapist, makeup artist, and confidence coach, originally from Belgium and now based in New Zealand. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, she blends European skin expertise with a holistic, real-life approach to help women feel confident in their skin and grounded in themselves. Through her in-person treatments and a suite of online programmes, including her membership Bubble, Amélie helps women simplify skincare, master natural makeup, and build self-care practices that fit into their lives. Her work goes beyond beauty, using it as a gateway to reconnect women with their “Favourite Self”. Amélie Hendrickx is a beauty and self-care strategist, skin therapist, makeup artist, and confidence coach, originally from Belgium and now based in New Zealand. With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, she blends European skin expertise with a holistic, real-life approach to help women feel confident in their skin and grounded in themselves. Through her in-person treatments and a suite of online programmes, including her membership Bubble, Amélie helps women simplify skincare, master natural makeup, and build self-care practices that fit into their lives. Her work goes beyond beauty, using it as a gateway to reconnect women with their “Favourite Self”. 0:47:41 13dab062-20c5-4d0e-8b4d-48e90ce3c9b3 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Making Yourself At Home is a weekly show that connects the migrant community here in Taranaki. Hosted by a warm and friendly team, this show will inform and educate those right across the rohe. From where to get support and encouragement, to personal stories, schooling, employment and how to make new friends as you settle into life in Aotearoa. Proudly supported by the Ethnic Community Development Fund. Making Yourself At Home is a weekly show that connects the migrant community here in Taranaki. Hosted by a warm and friendly team, this show will inform and educate those right across the rohe. From where to get support and encouragement, to personal stories, schooling, employment and how to make new friends as you settle into life in Aotearoa. Proudly supported by the Ethnic Community Development Fund. Making Yourself At Home is a weekly show that connects the migrant community here in Taranaki. Hosted by a warm and friendly team, this show will inform and educate those right across the rohe. From where to get support and encouragement, to personal stories, schooling, employment and how to make new friends as you settle into life in Aotearoa. Proudly supported by the Ethnic Community Development Fund. 0:39:47 381b8741-f652-417c-ab96-0a038c7d1438 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Rebecca was born and raised in Sweden and arrived in Auckland in 2011 at the age of 19 on a student visa, never intending to stay long. Through meaningful connections and life-changing experiences, New Zealand became home. She met her husband, Oliver, in 2013, and they moved to New Plymouth in 2017. With a background in hospitality—particularly baking and desserts, including several years at Federal Store—motherhood offered a pause for reflection and a reconnection with her original passion for wellbeing. Rebecca now works as a Pilates Instructor at Physio Pilates New Plymouth, supporting women and clients to live healthier, happier lives. Rebecca was born and raised in Sweden and arrived in Auckland in 2011 at the age of 19 on a student visa, never intending to stay long. Through meaningful connections and life-changing experiences, New Zealand became home. She met her husband, Oliver, in 2013, and they moved to New Plymouth in 2017. With a background in hospitality—particularly baking and desserts, including several years at Federal Store—motherhood offered a pause for reflection and a reconnection with her original passion for wellbeing. Rebecca now works as a Pilates Instructor at Physio Pilates New Plymouth, supporting women and clients to live healthier, happier lives. Rebecca was born and raised in Sweden and arrived in Auckland in 2011 at the age of 19 on a student visa, never intending to stay long. Through meaningful connections and life-changing experiences, New Zealand became home. She met her husband, Oliver, in 2013, and they moved to New Plymouth in 2017. With a background in hospitality—particularly baking and desserts, including several years at Federal Store—motherhood offered a pause for reflection and a reconnection with her original passion for wellbeing. Rebecca now works as a Pilates Instructor at Physio Pilates New Plymouth, supporting women and clients to live healthier, happier lives. 0:35:36 24387fe4-89ce-4181-a173-a58e0e228982 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martha arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1989 and has since made New Plymouth home. Her career has been largely in hospitality, where she has seen the growth and evolution of cafés and restaurants across Taranaki. She has long been involved in representing Argentine culture at the Taranaki Multiethnic Extravaganza and supporting the Latino community through cultural and social initiatives that help new migrants settle in the region. Martha has a strong passion for music and has volunteered with WOMAD for many years, more recently working in contracted roles coordinating artist hospitality, including the welcoming artists’ BBQ. She currently works part-time as an ESOL Teacher Aide at Devon Intermediate and teaches Argentine and Italian cuisine through Taranaki Community Education. Proudly Argentine, Martha is known for her passion, generosity, and love of sharing food, music, and conversation, and for her curiosity about other cultures and traditions. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martha arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1989 and has since made New Plymouth home. Her career has been largely in hospitality, where she has seen the growth and evolution of cafés and restaurants across Taranaki. She has long been involved in representing Argentine culture at the Taranaki Multiethnic Extravaganza and supporting the Latino community through cultural and social initiatives that help new migrants settle in the region. Martha has a strong passion for music and has volunteered with WOMAD for many years, more recently working in contracted roles coordinating artist hospitality, including the welcoming artists’ BBQ. She currently works part-time as an ESOL Teacher Aide at Devon Intermediate and teaches Argentine and Italian cuisine through Taranaki Community Education. Proudly Argentine, Martha is known for her passion, generosity, and love of sharing food, music, and conversation, and for her curiosity about other cultures and traditions. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martha arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1989 and has since made New Plymouth home. Her career has been largely in hospitality, where she has seen the growth and evolution of cafés and restaurants across Taranaki. She has long been involved in representing Argentine culture at the Taranaki Multiethnic Extravaganza and supporting the Latino community through cultural and social initiatives that help new migrants settle in the region. Martha has a strong passion for music and has volunteered with WOMAD for many years, more recently working in contracted roles coordinating artist hospitality, including the welcoming artists’ BBQ. She currently works part-time as an ESOL Teacher Aide at Devon Intermediate and teaches Argentine and Italian cuisine through Taranaki Community Education. Proudly Argentine, Martha is known for her passion, generosity, and love of sharing food, music, and conversation, and for her curiosity about other cultures and traditions. 0:41:22 91f640c9-dbfb-4e7d-9eea-dbb9c79adc0e Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In this episode, hosts Brian, Clara and Alina sat down with their special guest, Reyna, from Indonesia. Reyna talk about growing up in Jakarta, getting her dream job as a flight attendant and the culture shocks she experienced as she moved from Singapore, Japan and New Zealand. Reyna, is a long time yoga practitioner who eventually fulfilled her hidden dream of becoming a yoga teacher and is now leading classes at REVA yoga here in New Plymouth. Her message to those making themselves at home in new places is to 'be kind' and 'be yourself' to attract positivity. In this episode, hosts Brian, Clara and Alina sat down with their special guest, Reyna, from Indonesia. Reyna talk about growing up in Jakarta, getting her dream job as a flight attendant and the culture shocks she experienced as she moved from Singapore, Japan and New Zealand. Reyna, is a long time yoga practitioner who eventually fulfilled her hidden dream of becoming a yoga teacher and is now leading classes at REVA yoga here in New Plymouth. Her message to those making themselves at home in new places is to 'be kind' and 'be yourself' to attract positivity. In this episode, hosts Brian, Clara and Alina sat down with their special guest, Reyna, from Indonesia. Reyna talk about growing up in Jakarta, getting her dream job as a flight attendant and the culture shocks she experienced as she moved from Singapore, Japan and New Zealand. Reyna, is a long time yoga practitioner who eventually fulfilled her hidden dream of becoming a yoga teacher and is now leading classes at REVA yoga here in New Plymouth. Her message to those making themselves at home in new places is to 'be kind' and 'be yourself' to attract positivity. 0:48:15 eac27d45-ecd8-40e5-8e26-18e871f58cae Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In the first episode of Making Yourself at Home, the hosts come together without a guest for an intimate and relaxed conversation. Alina (Romania), Brian (USA), and Clara (Spain) reflect on how they spent Christmas, sharing old and new traditions from their home countries, stories of family visiting from overseas, and gathering with friends. They also look ahead to 2026, discussing intentions, goals, and what they are hoping for in the year to come, with space for spontaneous conversation and connection along the way. In the first episode of Making Yourself at Home, the hosts come together without a guest for an intimate and relaxed conversation. Alina (Romania), Brian (USA), and Clara (Spain) reflect on how they spent Christmas, sharing old and new traditions from their home countries, stories of family visiting from overseas, and gathering with friends. They also look ahead to 2026, discussing intentions, goals, and what they are hoping for in the year to come, with space for spontaneous conversation and connection along the way. In the first episode of Making Yourself at Home, the hosts come together without a guest for an intimate and relaxed conversation. Alina (Romania), Brian (USA), and Clara (Spain) reflect on how they spent Christmas, sharing old and new traditions from their home countries, stories of family visiting from overseas, and gathering with friends. They also look ahead to 2026, discussing intentions, goals, and what they are hoping for in the year to come, with space for spontaneous conversation and connection along the way. 0:45:55 9b52de32-d49f-41e0-a729-6f1d3f9f38c1 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 1:0:14 079f30c8-2b10-4690-87e4-90081e9f38a3 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Laura is an actor, writer and creator who moved to New Plymouth from Los Angeles with her husband in 2024. They were looking for a major change, and New Zealand seemed to be the perfect place for it! Since arriving, Laura has thrown herself into exploring the country, hiking, meeting people and building community. She joined the local Improv Taranaki group, where she has been performing in shows, including a recent musical, and has started teaching some classes there as well. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, mountain biking, swimming, playing music, and baking. She desperately misses her little dwarf bunny Houdini, who was not allowed to come with them on their journey. Laura is an actor, writer and creator who moved to New Plymouth from Los Angeles with her husband in 2024. They were looking for a major change, and New Zealand seemed to be the perfect place for it! Since arriving, Laura has thrown herself into exploring the country, hiking, meeting people and building community. She joined the local Improv Taranaki group, where she has been performing in shows, including a recent musical, and has started teaching some classes there as well. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, mountain biking, swimming, playing music, and baking. She desperately misses her little dwarf bunny Houdini, who was not allowed to come with them on their journey. Laura is an actor, writer and creator who moved to New Plymouth from Los Angeles with her husband in 2024. They were looking for a major change, and New Zealand seemed to be the perfect place for it! Since arriving, Laura has thrown herself into exploring the country, hiking, meeting people and building community. She joined the local Improv Taranaki group, where she has been performing in shows, including a recent musical, and has started teaching some classes there as well. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, mountain biking, swimming, playing music, and baking. She desperately misses her little dwarf bunny Houdini, who was not allowed to come with them on their journey. 0:51:33 387d3e53-3c55-48eb-81c7-78c64a7373f1 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:38:40 a8e0fbb3-78c0-4829-a9f0-c815a34535f3 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Nhi is originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has been living in New Zealand for almost six years now—four years in Wellington studying and working, followed by two years in Taranaki. Studying was the main reason she came to New Zealand. She was fortunate to travel here with a group of classmates she already knew in Vietnam, who have since become her closest and dearest friends in New Zealand. At the end of 2023, she and her lovely partner, Martí, decided to move to New Plymouth for work and have ended up loving life there. Nhi is originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has been living in New Zealand for almost six years now—four years in Wellington studying and working, followed by two years in Taranaki. Studying was the main reason she came to New Zealand. She was fortunate to travel here with a group of classmates she already knew in Vietnam, who have since become her closest and dearest friends in New Zealand. At the end of 2023, she and her lovely partner, Martí, decided to move to New Plymouth for work and have ended up loving life there. Nhi is originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has been living in New Zealand for almost six years now—four years in Wellington studying and working, followed by two years in Taranaki. Studying was the main reason she came to New Zealand. She was fortunate to travel here with a group of classmates she already knew in Vietnam, who have since become her closest and dearest friends in New Zealand. At the end of 2023, she and her lovely partner, Martí, decided to move to New Plymouth for work and have ended up loving life there. 0:35:30 367888e7-9b1c-453c-a404-dc6f49171ccf Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Anaïs is originally from France. She first came to New Zealand to dive deeper into the winemaking of a New World wine country. One month after she arrived, COVID hit... and six years later, she’s still here. Her journey has evolved a lot since then. She still keeps one foot in the wine industry, but most of her energy now goes into wellness, yoga, massage, and nutrition. She loves being in nature, living van life, learning, taking courses (online or in person), and deepening her understanding of herself and the people around her. Anaïs is originally from France. She first came to New Zealand to dive deeper into the winemaking of a New World wine country. One month after she arrived, COVID hit... and six years later, she’s still here. Her journey has evolved a lot since then. She still keeps one foot in the wine industry, but most of her energy now goes into wellness, yoga, massage, and nutrition. She loves being in nature, living van life, learning, taking courses (online or in person), and deepening her understanding of herself and the people around her. Anaïs is originally from France. She first came to New Zealand to dive deeper into the winemaking of a New World wine country. One month after she arrived, COVID hit... and six years later, she’s still here. Her journey has evolved a lot since then. She still keeps one foot in the wine industry, but most of her energy now goes into wellness, yoga, massage, and nutrition. She loves being in nature, living van life, learning, taking courses (online or in person), and deepening her understanding of herself and the people around her. 0:47:25 a76dfcbd-39d3-4d0b-b1e8-be08d1d5caf9 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +1300 episodic Meet Alex — an environmental policy professional, adventurer at heart, and proud Taranaki local. Her journey began back in 2015 when she arrived in Aotearoa on a working holiday visa, backpacked across the country, and fell head-over-heels for New Plymouth... and for her future husband, too! After a few years back in Peru, Alex returned to Taranaki in 2020 — just before Covid hit — drawn by the perfect mix of ocean and mountain, and the lifestyle that invites you outdoors every day. These days, Alex is a mum of two who loves spending time outside with her family, exploring trails and connecting with nature. Through her work in environmental policy, she’s helping people and organisations make meaningful shifts toward more sustainable ways of living. She’s also deeply involved in her community, contributing to projects like Community Energy Taranaki, The Nature Connection Trust’s Trails and Tots programme, and the New Plymouth Montessori School. Meet Alex — an environmental policy professional, adventurer at heart, and proud Taranaki local. Her journey began back in 2015 when she arrived in Aotearoa on a working holiday visa, backpacked across the country, and fell head-over-heels for New Plymouth... and for her future husband, too! After a few years back in Peru, Alex returned to Taranaki in 2020 — just before Covid hit — drawn by the perfect mix of ocean and mountain, and the lifestyle that invites you outdoors every day. These days, Alex is a mum of two who loves spending time outside with her family, exploring trails and connecting with nature. Through her work in environmental policy, she’s helping people and organisations make meaningful shifts toward more sustainable ways of living. She’s also deeply involved in her community, contributing to projects like Community Energy Taranaki, The Nature Connection Trust’s Trails and Tots programme, and the New Plymouth Montessori School. Meet Alex — an environmental policy professional, adventurer at heart, and proud Taranaki local. Her journey began back in 2015 when she arrived in Aotearoa on a working holiday visa, backpacked across the country, and fell head-over-heels for New Plymouth... and for her future husband, too! After a few years back in Peru, Alex returned to Taranaki in 2020 — just before Covid hit — drawn by the perfect mix of ocean and mountain, and the lifestyle that invites you outdoors every day. These days, Alex is a mum of two who loves spending time outside with her family, exploring trails and connecting with nature. Through her work in environmental policy, she’s helping people and organisations make meaningful shifts toward more sustainable ways of living. She’s also deeply involved in her community, contributing to projects like Community Energy Taranaki, The Nature Connection Trust’s Trails and Tots programme, and the New Plymouth Montessori School. 0:40:43 c7c563d9-bd6a-4684-8092-569bb0fa1a84 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Franziska grew up in Germany, where bread is more than just food — it’s part of the country’s cultural heritage. For her, a good loaf is a daily reminder that the simplest things can bring the deepest joy. With just water, flour, and salt, and the ancient magic of fermentation, something truly extraordinary can be created. When Franziska and her family of six moved to New Zealand, she found herself longing for the honest, crusty loaves of home. Her kitchen soon turned into a sourdough laboratory, filled with experiments, laughter, and the comforting smell of fresh bread. Before long, their big family table became a gathering place for friends and neighbours, all returning for “just one more slice.” Today, Franziska is the owner of Bumblebee Bakery in New Plymouth, where she continues to share her love of traditional German bread, bringing a taste of home to her new community — one loaf at a time. Franziska grew up in Germany, where bread is more than just food — it’s part of the country’s cultural heritage. For her, a good loaf is a daily reminder that the simplest things can bring the deepest joy. With just water, flour, and salt, and the ancient magic of fermentation, something truly extraordinary can be created. When Franziska and her family of six moved to New Zealand, she found herself longing for the honest, crusty loaves of home. Her kitchen soon turned into a sourdough laboratory, filled with experiments, laughter, and the comforting smell of fresh bread. Before long, their big family table became a gathering place for friends and neighbours, all returning for “just one more slice.” Today, Franziska is the owner of Bumblebee Bakery in New Plymouth, where she continues to share her love of traditional German bread, bringing a taste of home to her new community — one loaf at a time. Franziska grew up in Germany, where bread is more than just food — it’s part of the country’s cultural heritage. For her, a good loaf is a daily reminder that the simplest things can bring the deepest joy. With just water, flour, and salt, and the ancient magic of fermentation, something truly extraordinary can be created. When Franziska and her family of six moved to New Zealand, she found herself longing for the honest, crusty loaves of home. Her kitchen soon turned into a sourdough laboratory, filled with experiments, laughter, and the comforting smell of fresh bread. Before long, their big family table became a gathering place for friends and neighbours, all returning for “just one more slice.” Today, Franziska is the owner of Bumblebee Bakery in New Plymouth, where she continues to share her love of traditional German bread, bringing a taste of home to her new community — one loaf at a time. 0:45:7 04175e5d-cb04-4fd0-ad58-cae76a38af9f Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Jeanne was born in Madagascar. She arrived in France when she was 4, grew up in the South, then lived in Grenoble and Lyon on her own before travelling to New Zealand for a planned 12 month holiday in 2018. Life decided otherwise though, as 6 months after arriving, Jeanne met a special someone in New Plymouth who is now her husband. Almost 8 years later, Jeanne is now a permanent resident and loves living in Taranaki. Jeanne is now starting her own business, Éternel by J.T (handcrafted paper flowers) and aside, she teaches French at Lingua (languages school). Jeanne loves the fashion industry, the arts, cooking (of course), gardening (a lot) and travelling with her husband across the globe. Jeanne was born in Madagascar. She arrived in France when she was 4, grew up in the South, then lived in Grenoble and Lyon on her own before travelling to New Zealand for a planned 12 month holiday in 2018. Life decided otherwise though, as 6 months after arriving, Jeanne met a special someone in New Plymouth who is now her husband. Almost 8 years later, Jeanne is now a permanent resident and loves living in Taranaki. Jeanne is now starting her own business, Éternel by J.T (handcrafted paper flowers) and aside, she teaches French at Lingua (languages school). Jeanne loves the fashion industry, the arts, cooking (of course), gardening (a lot) and travelling with her husband across the globe. Jeanne was born in Madagascar. She arrived in France when she was 4, grew up in the South, then lived in Grenoble and Lyon on her own before travelling to New Zealand for a planned 12 month holiday in 2018. Life decided otherwise though, as 6 months after arriving, Jeanne met a special someone in New Plymouth who is now her husband. Almost 8 years later, Jeanne is now a permanent resident and loves living in Taranaki. Jeanne is now starting her own business, Éternel by J.T (handcrafted paper flowers) and aside, she teaches French at Lingua (languages school). Jeanne loves the fashion industry, the arts, cooking (of course), gardening (a lot) and travelling with her husband across the globe. 0:42:8 e8eef877-8ec0-4f42-8f76-ae57977f1465 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Alina and Clarisa discussing about how it is to live in NZ. Alina and Clarisa discussing about how it is to live in NZ. Alina and Clarisa discussing about how it is to live in NZ. 0:44:41 5f198be5-7747-48ed-a9e4-db80ee471e71 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In this episode, Brendan talks about making yourself at home before birth and explores the importance of the baby’s early connection — how feeling at home begins in the womb and shapes the way we come into the world. His deep understanding of early life experiences and trauma integration has made him a highly respected practitioner and educator across Australia and New Zealand. Brendan Pittwood brings decades of experience in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal and Birth Therapy, and Remedial Body Therapy. Deeply committed to supporting individuals on their healing journeys, he combines profound skill with a gentle, embodied presence. In this episode, Brendan talks about making yourself at home before birth and explores the importance of the baby’s early connection — how feeling at home begins in the womb and shapes the way we come into the world. His deep understanding of early life experiences and trauma integration has made him a highly respected practitioner and educator across Australia and New Zealand. Brendan Pittwood brings decades of experience in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal and Birth Therapy, and Remedial Body Therapy. Deeply committed to supporting individuals on their healing journeys, he combines profound skill with a gentle, embodied presence. In this episode, Brendan talks about making yourself at home before birth and explores the importance of the baby’s early connection — how feeling at home begins in the womb and shapes the way we come into the world. His deep understanding of early life experiences and trauma integration has made him a highly respected practitioner and educator across Australia and New Zealand. Brendan Pittwood brings decades of experience in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal and Birth Therapy, and Remedial Body Therapy. Deeply committed to supporting individuals on their healing journeys, he combines profound skill with a gentle, embodied presence. 0:56:32 53286208-d307-4de1-8b05-9b273d3432d7 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Lucia is from Argentina and moved to New Zealand in 2018 searching for a new life adventure. She first arrived in Christchurch, where she already knew someone. In 2020, she moved up to New Plymouth because she got a job there, and as soon as she arrived, she met Kyle, her partner. She is originally an Architect Designer and a Project Manager, and that is what she had been doing for work until she had her son. Since having her son Koa, who is almost 2 years old, she has been staying home with him. Raising him and seeing him grow is their main priority these days. Lucia has also started a little project where she shares her experiences, learnings, and reflections on motherhood. She writes on Substack and briefly shares these writings on an Instagram page called Creciendo con Luli (Growing with Luli). In addition, Lucia and her partner run a design and screenprinting studio where they have been collaborating with like-minded businesses, creating fun and special designs for each of them. When she says “they,” it is actually Kyle who is the artist and Lucia who helps out with coordination and paperwork! Lucia is from Argentina and moved to New Zealand in 2018 searching for a new life adventure. She first arrived in Christchurch, where she already knew someone. In 2020, she moved up to New Plymouth because she got a job there, and as soon as she arrived, she met Kyle, her partner. She is originally an Architect Designer and a Project Manager, and that is what she had been doing for work until she had her son. Since having her son Koa, who is almost 2 years old, she has been staying home with him. Raising him and seeing him grow is their main priority these days. Lucia has also started a little project where she shares her experiences, learnings, and reflections on motherhood. She writes on Substack and briefly shares these writings on an Instagram page called Creciendo con Luli (Growing with Luli). In addition, Lucia and her partner run a design and screenprinting studio where they have been collaborating with like-minded businesses, creating fun and special designs for each of them. When she says “they,” it is actually Kyle who is the artist and Lucia who helps out with coordination and paperwork! Lucia is from Argentina and moved to New Zealand in 2018 searching for a new life adventure. She first arrived in Christchurch, where she already knew someone. In 2020, she moved up to New Plymouth because she got a job there, and as soon as she arrived, she met Kyle, her partner. She is originally an Architect Designer and a Project Manager, and that is what she had been doing for work until she had her son. Since having her son Koa, who is almost 2 years old, she has been staying home with him. Raising him and seeing him grow is their main priority these days. Lucia has also started a little project where she shares her experiences, learnings, and reflections on motherhood. She writes on Substack and briefly shares these writings on an Instagram page called Creciendo con Luli (Growing with Luli). In addition, Lucia and her partner run a design and screenprinting studio where they have been collaborating with like-minded businesses, creating fun and special designs for each of them. When she says “they,” it is actually Kyle who is the artist and Lucia who helps out with coordination and paperwork! 0:44:42 3bf65247-344c-45a4-a868-caa94da4e9f9 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:45:00 +1300 episodic Amelie Moncel is a Mindset and Identity Coach for working mums who want to feel like themselves again, confident, guilt-free, and unapologetic. Originally from France, she now lives near Stratford, on a lifestyle block with her husband, two boys, dog and chicken. Drawing on her own experience as a mum living abroad and her professional background in HR, communication, and coaching, she helps women navigate the complexity of motherhood, career, and identity. Her holistic approach combines mindset coaching, career clarity, and identity work to create lasting change, not a return to “normal,” but a redesign of life and career that truly fits who her clients are now. With a coaching style that is empathetic, honest, and practical, Amelie provides space to release pressure, gain clarity, and build a future that honours both ambition and wellbeing. She supports women ready to move beyond “fine” and create a life that feels good from the inside out. Amelie Moncel is a Mindset and Identity Coach for working mums who want to feel like themselves again, confident, guilt-free, and unapologetic. Originally from France, she now lives near Stratford, on a lifestyle block with her husband, two boys, dog and chicken. Drawing on her own experience as a mum living abroad and her professional background in HR, communication, and coaching, she helps women navigate the complexity of motherhood, career, and identity. Her holistic approach combines mindset coaching, career clarity, and identity work to create lasting change, not a return to “normal,” but a redesign of life and career that truly fits who her clients are now. With a coaching style that is empathetic, honest, and practical, Amelie provides space to release pressure, gain clarity, and build a future that honours both ambition and wellbeing. She supports women ready to move beyond “fine” and create a life that feels good from the inside out. Amelie Moncel is a Mindset and Identity Coach for working mums who want to feel like themselves again, confident, guilt-free, and unapologetic. Originally from France, she now lives near Stratford, on a lifestyle block with her husband, two boys, dog and chicken. Drawing on her own experience as a mum living abroad and her professional background in HR, communication, and coaching, she helps women navigate the complexity of motherhood, career, and identity. Her holistic approach combines mindset coaching, career clarity, and identity work to create lasting change, not a return to “normal,” but a redesign of life and career that truly fits who her clients are now. With a coaching style that is empathetic, honest, and practical, Amelie provides space to release pressure, gain clarity, and build a future that honours both ambition and wellbeing. She supports women ready to move beyond “fine” and create a life that feels good from the inside out. 0:41:32 e9c90afe-c00f-4cd7-9842-96127c4abdfb Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Brigitte is originally from Romania and arrived in NZ 26 years ago. Lived in Auckland and 8 years ago moved to Taranaki. She is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, published author of 4 books, an animal lover and a very spiritual being. In her spare time, she likes to make music and paint. Brigitte is originally from Romania and arrived in NZ 26 years ago. Lived in Auckland and 8 years ago moved to Taranaki. She is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, published author of 4 books, an animal lover and a very spiritual being. In her spare time, she likes to make music and paint. Brigitte is originally from Romania and arrived in NZ 26 years ago. Lived in Auckland and 8 years ago moved to Taranaki. She is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, published author of 4 books, an animal lover and a very spiritual being. In her spare time, she likes to make music and paint. 0:39:35 efdc8c87-9e46-499e-87f9-6e410eab636a Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:50:28 f74dd612-891e-4b31-aca3-633909ea9633 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1300 episodic Meet Fabian — 48, proud dad of 5, originally from Germany and now calling NZ home. From law degrees to lifeguarding and managing Fulton Swim School, he’s passionate about the ocean, travel, food, and living life to the fullest. Meet Fabian — 48, proud dad of 5, originally from Germany and now calling NZ home. From law degrees to lifeguarding and managing Fulton Swim School, he’s passionate about the ocean, travel, food, and living life to the fullest. Meet Fabian — 48, proud dad of 5, originally from Germany and now calling NZ home. From law degrees to lifeguarding and managing Fulton Swim School, he’s passionate about the ocean, travel, food, and living life to the fullest. 0:36:58 b97c1948-0dc4-4bee-8348-4f5722cd7353 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Bronwyn is a fourth-generation New Zealander of European descent, Tangata Tiriti, born and raised in Whanganui. She trained as a nurse at Taranaki Polytech in the 1980s, with her first role at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the USA. Later, she worked as a Health and Disability Advocate and explored her passions in visual arts, costuming, singing, and dance. Now living on a lifestyle property in Taranaki under the gaze of the maunga, Bronwyn grows flowers and herbs and is part of the Performing Arts Collective. Taranaki, Ngāmotu/New Plymouth is her home, and she doesn’t plan on ever leaving. Bronwyn is a fourth-generation New Zealander of European descent, Tangata Tiriti, born and raised in Whanganui. She trained as a nurse at Taranaki Polytech in the 1980s, with her first role at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the USA. Later, she worked as a Health and Disability Advocate and explored her passions in visual arts, costuming, singing, and dance. Now living on a lifestyle property in Taranaki under the gaze of the maunga, Bronwyn grows flowers and herbs and is part of the Performing Arts Collective. Taranaki, Ngāmotu/New Plymouth is her home, and she doesn’t plan on ever leaving. Bronwyn is a fourth-generation New Zealander of European descent, Tangata Tiriti, born and raised in Whanganui. She trained as a nurse at Taranaki Polytech in the 1980s, with her first role at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the USA. Later, she worked as a Health and Disability Advocate and explored her passions in visual arts, costuming, singing, and dance. Now living on a lifestyle property in Taranaki under the gaze of the maunga, Bronwyn grows flowers and herbs and is part of the Performing Arts Collective. Taranaki, Ngāmotu/New Plymouth is her home, and she doesn’t plan on ever leaving. 0:53:46 7d71c163-2aae-4899-bd12-a972beaf005c Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Hamada Eleleimy is many things – a Life Coach, Trainer and Facilitator, Husband, Father of 3, Education Enthusiast, and a deeply spiritual soul who believes in the oneness of humanity. Join us for an uplifting kōrero about life, growth, and how we can each find purpose and meaning in our journeys. With our hosts Alina from Romania, Amna from Pakistan and Brian from the US. Hamada Eleleimy is many things – a Life Coach, Trainer and Facilitator, Husband, Father of 3, Education Enthusiast, and a deeply spiritual soul who believes in the oneness of humanity. Join us for an uplifting kōrero about life, growth, and how we can each find purpose and meaning in our journeys. With our hosts Alina from Romania, Amna from Pakistan and Brian from the US. Hamada Eleleimy is many things – a Life Coach, Trainer and Facilitator, Husband, Father of 3, Education Enthusiast, and a deeply spiritual soul who believes in the oneness of humanity. Join us for an uplifting kōrero about life, growth, and how we can each find purpose and meaning in our journeys. With our hosts Alina from Romania, Amna from Pakistan and Brian from the US. 0:54:42 649dfe45-34f3-4512-a67c-7d42458f94d0 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Today we welcome Maria Elena, originally from Venezuela, now proud to call Aotearoa New Zealand home. Born in The Garden City near Caracas, Maria’s journey has been full of passion, resilience, and reinvention. For decades she dedicated herself to Judo, joining the national team while studying Computer Science at the Central University of Venezuela. Later, she became a lecturer, sharing her love of learning with students for more than 20 years. Today, Maria continues her passion for teaching through her work as a learning designer, and keeps her love of fitness alive with Zumba and group classes. Today we welcome Maria Elena, originally from Venezuela, now proud to call Aotearoa New Zealand home. Born in The Garden City near Caracas, Maria’s journey has been full of passion, resilience, and reinvention. For decades she dedicated herself to Judo, joining the national team while studying Computer Science at the Central University of Venezuela. Later, she became a lecturer, sharing her love of learning with students for more than 20 years. Today, Maria continues her passion for teaching through her work as a learning designer, and keeps her love of fitness alive with Zumba and group classes. Today we welcome Maria Elena, originally from Venezuela, now proud to call Aotearoa New Zealand home. Born in The Garden City near Caracas, Maria’s journey has been full of passion, resilience, and reinvention. For decades she dedicated herself to Judo, joining the national team while studying Computer Science at the Central University of Venezuela. Later, she became a lecturer, sharing her love of learning with students for more than 20 years. Today, Maria continues her passion for teaching through her work as a learning designer, and keeps her love of fitness alive with Zumba and group classes. 1:0:17 e6e6da7c-5e00-4fcd-b62b-2c1c78d49acf Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 1:0:29 62c37d1f-866d-409b-81eb-a576ae170eb2 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:15:00 +1200 episodic In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community. 0:58:21 c346f21a-8b7a-45bf-ad16-d371bfad8f49 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +1200 episodic This week on Making Yourself at Home, we meet Anders Roeed, a Norwegian-born carpenter, traveller, and entrepreneur whose journey is all about doing life differently. After leaving school at 16, Anders found his footing through hands-on work, eventually trading Norway for surf in Indonesia, six years building in Australia, and now a business and life in Taranaki. From living in a van to building his own tiny house, Anders has carved out a path defined by creativity, grit, and reinvention. Join hosts Alina and Clara for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about starting over, chasing purpose, and making yourself at home wherever you are. This week on Making Yourself at Home, we meet Anders Roeed, a Norwegian-born carpenter, traveller, and entrepreneur whose journey is all about doing life differently. After leaving school at 16, Anders found his footing through hands-on work, eventually trading Norway for surf in Indonesia, six years building in Australia, and now a business and life in Taranaki. From living in a van to building his own tiny house, Anders has carved out a path defined by creativity, grit, and reinvention. Join hosts Alina and Clara for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about starting over, chasing purpose, and making yourself at home wherever you are. This week on Making Yourself at Home, we meet Anders Roeed, a Norwegian-born carpenter, traveller, and entrepreneur whose journey is all about doing life differently. After leaving school at 16, Anders found his footing through hands-on work, eventually trading Norway for surf in Indonesia, six years building in Australia, and now a business and life in Taranaki. From living in a van to building his own tiny house, Anders has carved out a path defined by creativity, grit, and reinvention. Join hosts Alina and Clara for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about starting over, chasing purpose, and making yourself at home wherever you are. 0:59:39 cae1fa82-6d2f-46ae-874c-7da893f0fc8d Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +1200 episodic