Conversations With Wāhine
Episodes
Episode 170: Help! A Monster ate my story - Jacqueline Coats and Fifi Colston
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Eleonora interview Jacqueline Coats and Fifi Colston.Jacqueline directs, and Fifi is doing the costumes and design for, a new children&ap...
Episode 169: Nadine Tereora
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura is joined by Nadine Tereora, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Automobile Association. They explore her career journe...
Rachel Macindoe Baker
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Macindoe Baker, creator of Chrysalis, is an artist and animator based. She studied Media Design at Victoria University of Wellington, where she...
Episode 168: Hoot n Annies
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#LadiesKickBrass! The Hoot'n'Annies, Wellington’s all-wāhine second line band, bring New Orleans jazz, funk, and bold pop covers to CubaD...
Peter the Colourful Panda - Aisling Waldron and Bex Falconer
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Aisling Ní Bhaldraithe and Illustrator, Bex Falconer sit down with your hosts, Eleonora and Haley Rachel Rolls for a refreshing, and at times...
Episode 166: Sara Dore
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eleonora and Laura talk to Sara Dore, Director of Empower Physio & Pilates on the Kāpiti Coast, and one of New Zealand’s most experienced DMA C...
Episode 165: Schalk Bezuidenhout
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harita chats to South African comedian and actor, Schalk Bezuidenhout, ahead of his NZ tour, about his life as a comedian who tours the world, and wha...
Te Ataahia Hurihanganui
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Laura and Eleonora for a beautiful kōrero with Te Ataahia Hurihanganui. We explored the responsibilities that come with cultural visibility, as ...
Siouxsie Wiles
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita talk to Dr Siouxsie Wiles, a microbiologist by training and a passionate science communicator with decades of experience working with...
Meilani Payne and Madelaine Vai-Little- Pasifika Youth Initiative- Shooting Stars
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harita chats to Meilani Payne and Madelain Vai-Little who are co-directors of this years Shooting Stars Pasifika Youth Initiative programme, Taula.Mei...
Shaneel Lal
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Sophie sit down with activist and 2023 Young New Zealander of the Year, Shaneel Lal.
Karra Rodhes
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Aotearoa artist Karra Rhodes following the release of her new album Hometown Therapy.
Pike River
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita are joined by Anna Osborne, Sonya Rockhouse, and director Rob Sarkies to talk about the Pike River mine story, a journey of loss, cou...
Suzy Cato
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley chat with the wonderful Suzy Cato, one of Aotearoa’s most loved children’s entertainers, for a heartfelt chat about her life, car...
Murdoch Stephens
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleonora and Harita sit down with author Murdoch Stephens to talk about his book Visa Now and the inspiring work he’s doing to advocate for refugees...
Jay-Jay Feeney
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Reesha chat with radio personality Jay-Jay Feeney about her career in radio, her personal journey, and what she’s learned from sharing he...
Alison Mau
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley talk with journalist Alison Mau about the stories that shaped her career and the deeply personal journey behind her latest book, “N...
Hariata Moriarty and Angie Meiklejohn
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita interview Hariata Moriarty and Angie Meiklejohn ahead of their theatre performance Out the gate.
Raybon Kan
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Laura talk to Raybon Kan, award-winning New Zealand comedian, writer and social commentator.
Zoe Moon
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Moon (Mahal) is a powerhouse artist whose music dances between strength and softness. Born in Hawai‘i and raised in Aotearoa, the Pōneke-based ...
Venice Qin
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Sophie speak with Aotearoa-born, Sydney-based rising pop artist Venice Qin.
Erin Rush
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the rugby field to the unexpected turns of life, Erin Rush joins Ash and Laura to talk about resilience, opportunity, and the beauty of serendipi...
Aditi Tiwari
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aditi Tiwari is running for the Pāuatahanui General Ward in Porirua this October 11. Laura and Harita spoke with her about her goals for the role and...
Teal Mau
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Haley interviewed Teal Mau about his campaign for Wellington City Council in the upcoming elections. Hear his vision and what he hopes to bring to the...
Don't Leave it All to the Men- Episode 3 - Sarah Templeton
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Louise from the NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch talks with current Christchurch City Councillor and 2025 mayoral candidate, Sara ...
Don't Leave it All to the Men- Episode 2 - Marie Polliscoe
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Pollisco is the current chair of her local Community Board. In this interview with Louise from the NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch, Marie di...
Peri Zee
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peri Zee is running for Mayor of Upper Hutt in the October local elections. Laura and Harita spoke with her about her campaign and vision for the futu...
Andrew Little and Afnan Al-Rubayee
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Little, running for mayor, and Afnan Al-Rubayee, running for council, join Harita and Haley to share their campaigns, visions for Wellington, a...
Dame Carolyn Henwood
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Haley talk with the inspiring Dame Carolyn Henwood — retired District and Youth Court judge, trailblazer in youth justice reform, founding...
Tamara Buckland
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita dive into a brilliant conversation with Tamara Buckland—founder of The Wild Ones, a free, bold community for disruptors and changemakers. Tun...
Don't Leave it All to the Men- Episode 1 - Vicky Southworth
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Louise from the NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch chats with Vicky Southworth who was elected as a councillor to Environment Canter...
Meaghan Fisher
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Eleonora sit down with Wellington-based comedian Meaghan Fisher for laughs, stories, and a peek into her journey to the Raw Comedy Fest sem...
Isabell Zitzelsberger (Wild Chix)
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling interviews Isabell Zitzelsberger from Wild Chix who is building a community where women have a safe space to learn and step out of the comfort...
Gemma Rose
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling interviews Gemma Rose a Breathwork Facilitator who specialises in helping others break free from limiting beliefs and survival states in the n...
Kate Fenwick (Waste Ed Kate)
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Laura interview Kate Fenwick also know as Waste Ed Kate, a self proclaimed bin-fluncer who helps Kiwi's reduce, reuse, and rethink th...
Shayni Couch
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Shayni Couch about her forthcoming documentary which sees Shayno return with her newborn baby to the mountain in Norway to retrace t...
Dr Natalie Robinson
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Dr Natalie Robinson about her forthcoming documentary 'Mighty Indeed' which follows three women from different generations...
Chantelle Cobby
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Laura interview Chantelle Cobby who has created a substack call 'In Our Twenties' - a collection of stories documenting the expe...
Zoe Crisp
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Zoe Crisp who is Peppa Pig in the upcoming tour over the school holidays.
Dr. Helen Andrae
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanora and Laura speak to Dr Helen Andrae the Associate Dean Students Faculty of Architecture and Design at Victoria University Wellington
Jthan Morgan
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanora and Laura interview Jthan Morgan, the director of 'The Tīwhas: A Matariki Spectacular' which takes the audience on a journey throu...
Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie and Hartia interview Kia Mau performer Hibiscus ahead of her show 'What the Fa'afafine!'
Ella Williams and Stela Dara
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita speaks to Kia Mau performers Stela and Ella ahead of their performance Gates to Memory.
Irish Ambassador Jane Connolly
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Harita interview Jane Conolly, the Irish Ambassador to New Zealand about her role.
Ocean Denham
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita speaks to comedian Ocean Denham ahead of her show - A Hot Girl and Her Suzuki Swift, in Wellington's 2025 Comedy Fest.
Jess Karamjeet
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Reesha interview comedian Jess Karamjeet ahead of her upcoming show 'RAY!' in the Q Theatre in Auckland.
Jo Prendergast
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita chat to Dr. Jo Prendergast.Dr Jo Prendergast is a New Zealand based comedian, improviser, and actor. She is also a psychiatrist, auth...
Philippa Yasbek
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie and Ais interview Philippa YasbekPhilippa Yasbek is an economist with a background in public policy and a career in the public service. She rec...
Newtown festival
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our team were live at the Newtown Festival and got to chat to lots of different attendees throughout the day!
Bryan Victor Lim
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Reesha interview Bryan Victor Lim an entrepreneur who has developed a wedding planning and design business, a 2D animation studio and host ...
June Potifara - Music Therapy Week 10-15 April 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleonara and Harita interview music therapist June Potifara in celebration of Music Therapy week (10-15 April 2025). June speaks about what she does ...
Marimari documentary
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Sophie interview the directors of the Marimari film which follows one indigenous woman’s fight against the insidious influence of sanguma...
Frances Sheriff
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie and Aisling talk to Frances Sheriff about New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura
Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling talks to Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire about the release of her first book, the history of food and how food varies across cultures.
ALRANZ
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Aisling meet with Ella Shepherd and Fleur Kelsey from Abortion Law reform NZ (ALRANZ).
University of Minnesota
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with students from the University of Minnesota who are visiting New Zealand
Shu Run Yap and Evelyn Kunda
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Sophie speak to Shu Run Yap and Evelyn Kunda about Marimari film - An unfiltered view into Evelyn's world as she rescues and rehabilit...
Wellington Tradie Lady
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Ais chat with Kat, the Wellington Tradie Lady about how she got involved in the construction industry and her experience of working in a tra...
Alok Vaid-Menon
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Alok Vaid-Menon an American writer, performance artist, and media personality ahead of their Wellington show.
Dr Gill Greer
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Eleanora interview Dr Gill Greer, Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and CE of New Zealand Family Plannin...
Aimee McLeod
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interview award winning ceramic artist Aimee McLeod
Nimisha Tailor
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Nimisha Tailor, author of The Female Digital Revolution, which was released in December 2024.
Lisa Dignity NZ
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Sophie chat with Lisa, CEO of Dignity NZ.
Bex Howells
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie and Harita talk to Bex Howells, campaign Lead for Paid Placements Aotearoa.
Gentiane Lupi
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Sophie talk to Gentiane Lupi, a professional boxer, kickboxer, MMA and Muay Thai fighter
Yessinia Sandoval, Endo Warriors Aotearoa
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Laura chat with Yessenia Sandoval, founder of Endo Warriors Aotearoa. Endo Warriors are a charitable organisation with a mission to raise ...
Jody Cameron
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Viola interview sports legend Jody Cameron! Jody is considered one of the country’s most talented female players, having played 60 games...
Belinda Brown, Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Eleanora interview Belinda Brown, CEO of Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand. Belinda's journey with IBD, began at the age of 26 when...
Maxine Scheckter, Sugar Flour
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maxine Scheckter specialised in patisserie at Ferrandi L’ecole du Gastronomie, and worked in Michelin starred restaurants, including Heston Blumenth...
Katy, My Walk in Wardrobe
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Aisling have fun chatting to Katy who runs My Walk in Wardrobe, a social enterprise that runs sustainable fashion markets in Wellington, Haw...
Kate Tomsett
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling talks to Kate Tomsett a clinical educator who works with the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia to deliver “PPEP Talks” (Period, Pain, an...
Susie Robertson, Kaibosh Food Rescue
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita interview Susie Robertson, CEO of Kaibosh Food Rescue. Susie's passions are people and planet with a strong focus on fairness –...
Dr Ellen Joan Ford
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling interview Dr Ellen Joan Ford who spent ten years in the NZ Army leading soldiers on operations in NZ and overseas before completing her MBA an...
Maria Carroll
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Harita interview local tattoo artist Maria Carroll also known as Miss Crude Tattoo.
Wellington Women's Health Collective
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Viola speak with Anita Edwards & Hana Jensen from the Wellington Women's Health Collective.
Frankie McPhail
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Jenna talk to Frankie McPhail, founder of Southward Gin and Whisky Distillery.
Anke Richter
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Harita talk to author Anke Richter about Decult, New Zealand's first cult conference that will gather cult survivors, academic expert...
Grace Petrie
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Aisling chat with singer songwriter Grace Petrie about all things comedy, singing and touring ahead of her New Zealand shows.
Jess Hong
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita, Hayley and Katherine interview Jess Hong, New Zealand actress best known for her recent role as Jin Cheng in the Netflix series 3 Body Problem...
Dr Claire Achmad
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling, Hayley and Harita meet with Dr Claire Achmad the Chief Children's Commissioner for Mana Mokopuna.
Women at the table for Climate Change
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special live recording of the recent panel event: Women at the Table for Climate Change hosted by the Wellington Branch of the National Coun...
Isabella Harrison
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita, Hayley and Aisling speak with Isabella Harrison who has recently left high control group Gloriavale Christian Community.
Maria Belén Bogado
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley interview Maria Belén Bogado. She has been Ambassador of the Argentine Republic in New Zealand since February 2021. She also served ...
Kate Spencer (Creatif Kate)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling interviews Kate Spencer (Creatif Kate), a Wellington-based producer, comedian, poet and preacher responsible for spicing up the capital with e...
Dr Daphne Rickson
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Laura interview Dr Daphne Rickson about Music Therapy NZ and the upcoming 50th Anniversary Conference.
Heartbreaker Productions - Midnight Confessions
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita speaks with Abby and Alia from Heartbreaker Productions about their upcoming play at Bats theatre- Midnight Confessions. A show that explores e...
Charity Norman
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling speaks to Charity Norman about her upcoming new novel 'Home Truths' which was released on 30th July.
Jessica Maddox
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling interviews Jessica Maddox, an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media at the University of Alabama, where she...
Deva Mahal
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley talk to Deva Mahal, pōneke-based soul and R&B singer.
Indie Vine & Katy Borrows
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita is joined with Wellington based comedians Indie Vine & Katy Borrows! They talked all about breaking into the comedy scene, their mental hea...
Taslim Parsons
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Viola and Aisling are joined with Tas, a Wellington businesswoman with over 20 years of experience in business development, sales and marketing who is...
Mathilde Le Goff
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Harita are joined Mathilde who is in Wellington on a 6 month student internship with the National Council of Women New Zealand.
Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling and Harita are joined by actor and director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford. She has starred in numerous television series and was most recently seen i...
Ramona Diaz
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley interview the amazing Ramona Diaz, an Emmy Award-winning Asian American filmmaker known for her compelling character-driven documenta...
Subina Shrestha- Devi
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita interviews Subina Shrestha about her upcoming film in the NZ Doc Edge Film Festival- Devi.Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Subina Shresth...
Jalena Keane-Lee and Hawane Rios- Standing Above the Clouds
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Haley interview Jalena Keane-Lee and Hawane Rios.Jalena Keane-Lee (Director, Producer, Cinematographer) is a filmmaker who explores interge...
Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harita and Viola interview the amazing comedians Lesa MacLeod-Whiting and Samantha Hannah about their new podcast 'Are we pals?'
Jacqueline Coats & Nicola Pauling - I Carried This play
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Coats has a Master of Theatre Arts in Directing from Victoria University of Wellington and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School. She has worked as...
Deborah Francis-White
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Hartia and Ais are delighted to be joined by Deborah Frances-White! Deborah is a London-based comedian, author and screenwriter as well as h...
Fay Bird
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Aisling, Harita and Viola are joined with Fay Bird. Fay grew before moving to New Zealand in 2009 in search of a better work life balan...