Conversations With Wāhine
Join our hosts are we interview inspirational guests who are leading change in their fields within the country, and the globe.
We champion the work Wellington women are achieving in their respective fields and amplify their voices in the community.
This podcast is brought to you by the National Council of Women Wellington Branch.
Available on Access Radio, and our Zoom calls can be found on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYNLhj7bYyEmUqi_e8VKqg
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Episodes
185 episodes
Episode 179: Ragnar Anderson, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
In recognition of May - Menstrual Awareness Month, join us for a conversation with Ragnar Anderson, Senior Research and Policy Advisor at Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa. Ragnar’s work and research explore sexuality, wellbeing, and parent-child commu...
Epsiode 178: 2026 Newtown Festival
A few of our co-hosts interview some 2026 Newtown festival-goers!
Episode 177: Kristin Paulse
Harita interviews Kristin Paulse.Kristin Paulse is a South African–born, Auckland–raised performer now based in Melbourne. She is deeply grateful and incredibly proud to be returning home to join the New Zealand company of
Episode 176: Joana Joy and Mo Munn
"Wellington's best kept secret" Joana Joy has rapidly established herself as a formidable presence as a comedian and MC in Antipodean comedy. With a background as a professional dancer and cabaret performer, she brings physical comedy, easy cha...
Episode 175: Imogen Stone
Harita interviews Imogen Stone.Born and raised in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, New Zealand, Imogen Stone is a multi-disciplinary performing artist, aerialist, creator, director & producer. Over the past 13 years her career has ta...
Episode 174: Rachel Macindoe-Baker
Eleonora interviews Rachel Macindoe Baker.Rachel is the creator of Chrysalis, is an artist and animator based in Wellington. She studied Media Design at Victoria University of Wellington, where she loved experimenting with mixed media in...
Episode 173: Anji Kreft
Harita interviews Anji Kreft.Long time Kiwi, but originally from England, Anji has been performing since she was a kid. As an adult, she’s performed in London's West End, national & international T.V – Director, TV & Radio Presen...
Episode 172: Melissa Hannan
In this episode, Laura and Sophie chat with Melissa Hannan.From the workshop floor to empowering women across New Zealand, Melissa shares how she’s breaking barriers in the automotive world through Girls ’N’ Gasoline, creating a supporti...
Episode 171: Georgia Knight
Harita chats to musician, Georgia Knight.Banished Music proudly welcomes Georgia Knight back to Aotearoa, following her standout solo performance at The Others Way. After captivating audiences with a spellbinding set that lingered long a...
Episode 170: Help! A Monster ate my story - Jacqueline Coats and Fifi Colston
Harita and Eleonora interview Jacqueline Coats and Fifi Colston.Jacqueline directs, and Fifi is doing the costumes and design for, a new children's play, HELP! A Monster Ate My Story, which is heading to Wellington’s ...
Episode 169: Nadine Tereora
In this episode, Laura is joined by Nadine Tereora, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Automobile Association. They explore her career journey, the defining traits of impactful leadership, and the realities of women stepping...
Episode 168: Hoot n Annies
#LadiesKickBrass! The Hoot'n'Annies, Wellington’s all-wāhine second line band, bring New Orleans jazz, funk, and bold pop covers to CubaDupa. Their dynamic blend of brass and percussion will ignite the streets, sparking dance and joy. Join the ...
Episode 167: Peter the Colourful Panda - Aisling Waldron and Bex Falconer
Author, Aisling Ní Bhaldraithe and Illustrator, Bex Falconer sit down with your hosts, Eleonora and Haley Rachel Rolls for a refreshing, and at times, hilarious chat.Aisling and Bex have created a picture book that’s playful on the surfa...
Episode 166: Sara Dore
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 Clinical Pilates clinicians.With over 30 years in physiotherapy, Sara has spent nearly two ...
Episode 165: Schalk Bezuidenhout
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 what growing up in South Africa was like.You can follow him on IG here:
Episode 164: Te Ataahia Hurihanganui
Join Laura and Eleonora for a beautiful kōrero with Te Ataahia Hurihanganui. We explored the responsibilities that come with cultural visibility, as a māmā first and foremost, but also through her growing consulting business, and her...
Episode 163: Siouxsie Wiles
Laura and Harita talk to Dr Siouxsie Wiles, a microbiologist by training and a passionate science communicator with decades of experience working with the media and collaborating with artists, designers, and illustrators. In 2019, s...
Episode 162: Meilani Payne and Madelaine Vai-Little- Pasifika Youth Initiative- Shooting Stars
Harita chats to Meilani Payne and Madelain Vai-Little who are co-directors of this years Shooting Stars Pasifika Youth Initiative programme, Taula.Meilani Payne is a Master's of Cross-cultural Psychology Student at Victoria University of...
Episode 161: Shaneel Lal
Harita and Sophie sit down with activist and 2023 Young New Zealander of the Year, Shaneel Lal.
Episode 160: Karra Rhodes
Harita interviews Aotearoa artist Karra Rhodes following the release of her new album Hometown Therapy.
Pike River
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, courage, and the enduring fight for justice.
Suzy Cato
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, career, and the magic she’s brought to generations of Kiwi kids.
Murdoch Stephens
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.
