Airing time: Mondays at 11am - live
Welcome to 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.
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Your hosts are Alina, Andreea, Simona
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NZ Trips and Upcoming Events
Andreea and Simona feel at home talking about Andreea's trip to the South Island and events around New Zealand.
Duration: 00:58:47 | Date: 22 July, 2024
Matariki and Similar Celebrations Around the World
A podcast with our hosts Andreea, Alina and Simona talking about New Year/beginnings and celebrations around the world, talking about Matariki, Chinese New Year, Diwali and other similar festivities.
Duration: 00:54:27 | Date: 15 July, 2024
NZ Experience
We talked about places to visit in New Zealand and Simona told us about her experience in the South Island.
Duration: 00:58:34 | Date: 8 July, 2024
Fiona from Scotland
We had a great time with Fiona from Scotland and she was sharing her story from midwifery to doing menopause workshops in Taranaki.
Duration: 00:59:01 | Date: 1 July, 2024
Clarisa from Argentina
Clarisa came to New Zealand 6 years ago and she enjoys the Kiwi life.
Duration: 0:59:43 | Date: 24 June, 2024
Heather from Canada
Heather was sharing her journey from Canada, Toronto to New Zealand. She arrived her 21 years ago with her husband and 2 boys.
Duration: 00:58:49 | Date: 17 June, 2024
Sterre from the Netherlands
Sterre shared her incredible journey from the Netherlands and Austria with her husband and 2 wonderful kids.
Duration: 00:58:07 | Date: 10 June, 2024
Activities and Events in Taranaki
Our hosts talk about the cultural events, markets and meetings around Taranaki, a helpful guide for newcomers to get familiar with the place and meet new people.
Duration: 00:58:00 | Date: 2 June, 2024
Gail and Nick from the UK
We talk about Gail and Nick's story from the UK to New Zealand. They have been in New Zealand for 10 years and they enjoy their time here following their passion and having their own business - Skin Say
Duration: 00:58:43 | Date: 27 May, 2024
Seasons Around the World
We had a relaxed discussion about different seasons around the world and how migration is impacting children.
Duration: 00:59:20 | Date: 20 May, 2024
Malcom from Goa
Vibrant discussions with Malcom from Goa - India, sharing his story about coming to New Zealand and meeting his partner Kadisha.
Duration: 00:59:52 | Date: 13 May, 2024
Romanian Easter Celebrations
Talking about Romanian Easter celebrations and trips around the world.
Duration: 00:59:13 | Date: 6 May, 2024
Yvonne & Cathy
Our guests are Yvonne (South Africa) and Cathy (Invercargill). These 2 ladies met while living at Jean Sandel Retirement Village. Tune in to hear how it's possible to make friends at any age!
Duration: 58:21 | Date: 22 April, 2024
With Luke from Scotland
Today we welcome Luke from Scotland, who brought great energy and passion to the show. We loved hearing about his journey to the fabulous life he has created right here in Taranaki
Duration: 59:31 | Date: 15 April, 2024
Miia from Finland
Celebrating Miia's birthday, who is today's guest. She moved to New Zealand from Finland in 2008 and shared her journey with us.
Duration: 00:58:59 | Date: 8 April, 2024
Cultural Events Around Taranaki and Romania
Talking about the Easter cultural customs in Romania and New Zealand and the events that happened in the weekend in Taranaki.
Duration: 00:59:22 | Date: 25 March, 2024
Anne from England
Today's show featured Anne and her journey from England to New Zealand. Together we traced her roots as the daughter of an Anglo-Indian father and an English mother. So lovely to hear her beautiful story.
Duration: 58:28 | Date: 18 March, 2024
March Celebrations
Talking about the Multi-Ethnic Extravaganza held every year in New Plymouth, March celebrations, communication and relationships.
Duration: 00:56:32 | Date: 11 March, 2024
Juanita from Colombia
Today we talked with Juanita, originally from Columbia. Juanita arrived in New Zealand 4 years ago. She is working as a National Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention coordinator for Shama.
Duration: 00:59:10 | Date: 4 March, 2024
Tiphaine and Mathieu
A podcast with Tiphaine and Mathieu, two chefs from France, sharing their journey to New Zealand
Duration: 58:45 | Date: 27 February, 2024