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
130 episodes
Philippa Yasbek
Sophie and Ais interview Philippa YasbekPhilippa Yasbek is an economist with a background in public policy and a career in the public service. She recently authored "Shining a Light: Improving transparency in New Zealand's political and ...
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58:28
Newtown festival
Our team were live at the Newtown Festival and got to chat to lots of different attendees throughout the day!
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Episode 126
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29:19
Bryan Victor Lim
Harita and Reesha interview Bryan Victor Lim an entrepreneur who has developed a wedding planning and design business, a 2D animation studio and host of the podcast and video series Misfits.
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Episode 125
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56:06
June Potifara - Music Therapy Week 10-15 April 2025
Eleonara and Harita interview music therapist June Potifara in celebration of Music Therapy week (10-15 April 2025). June speaks about what she does as a music therapist, why she chose this career, what she covered in her masters th...
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31:46
Marimari documentary
Harita and Sophie interview the directors of the Marimari film which follows one indigenous woman’s fight against the insidious influence of sanguma – sorcery violence.
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Episode 123
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32:55
Frances Sheriff
Sophie and Aisling talk to Frances Sheriff about New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura
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Episode 122
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38:55
Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire
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.
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Episode 121
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36:23
ALRANZ
Harita and Aisling meet with Ella Shepherd and Fleur Kelsey from Abortion Law reform NZ (ALRANZ).
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Episode 120
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49:10
University of Minnesota
We catch up with students from the University of Minnesota who are visiting New Zealand
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56:53
Shu Run Yap and Evelyn Kunda
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 rehabilitates survivors of sorcery accusation related violence.
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Episode 119
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58:02
Wellington Tradie Lady
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 trade as a woman.
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Episode 119
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57:29
Alok Vaid-Menon
We interview Alok Vaid-Menon an American writer, performance artist, and media personality ahead of their Wellington show.
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Episode 118
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34:09
Dr Gill Greer
Aisling and Eleanora interview Dr Gill Greer, Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and CE of New Zealand Family Planning.
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Episode 117
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55:59
Nimisha Tailor
Harita interviews Nimisha Tailor, author of The Female Digital Revolution, which was released in December 2024.
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Episode 116
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57:38
Bex Howells
Sophie and Harita talk to Bex Howells, campaign Lead for Paid Placements Aotearoa.
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Episode 114
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38:49
Gentiane Lupi
Laura and Sophie talk to Gentiane Lupi, a professional boxer, kickboxer, MMA and Muay Thai fighter
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Episode 113
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1:13:31
Yessinia Sandoval, Endo Warriors Aotearoa
Aisling and Laura chat with Yessenia Sandoval, founder of Endo Warriors Aotearoa. Endo Warriors are a charitable organisation with a mission to raise awareness and provide education on endometriosis and menstruation. Their objectives include en...
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Episode 112
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Jody Cameron
Aisling and Viola interview sports legend Jody Cameron! Jody is considered one of the country’s most talented female players, having played 60 games and represented New Zealand in Women's Basketball in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Today Jody leads...
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Episode 111
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Belinda Brown, Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
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 she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Despite the challenges this diagnosis presented, Belinda has tu...
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Episode 110
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1:24:22
Maxine Scheckter, Sugar Flour
Maxine Scheckter specialised in patisserie at Ferrandi L’ecole du Gastronomie, and worked in Michelin starred restaurants, including Heston Blumenthals restaurant The Fat Duck before opening Sugar Flour in 2018, at age 22.
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Episode 109
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40:16
Katy, My Walk in Wardrobe
Laura and Aisling have fun chatting to Katy who runs My Walk in Wardrobe, a social enterprise that runs sustainable fashion markets in Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki & Manawatu regions of NZ.
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Episode 108
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