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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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Mid Thomas-Savelio - Women of Worth
Harita and Aisling chat with Mid Thomas-Savelio. Mid has over 30 years in the fitness industry and is currently the Chairperson of the Board for Exercise New Zealand. She is also the current Chairper…
Randee Kogan
Aisling and Harita interview Randee Kogan, a trauma therapist who works survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. Randee recently featured as an expert in shows including The Dr. Oz Show an…
Hon Marama Davidson
Aimee and Harita interview Green MP Marama Davidson. Marama is passionate about all areas of injustice, and is committed to using her voice wherever she can to elevate issues. Prior to becoming an MP…
Hon Jan Logie
Harita and Aisling speak with MP Jan Logie this episode. Jan is a member of the Green Party and has a rich history working for Women’s Refuge, the New Zealand University Students’ Association, the YW…
Wellington Executive Committee of NCWNZ
Aimee speaks with Harita, Amy, Aleisha and Ashlee who are on the executive committee of the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women New Zealand. We hear more about how they got involved in…
Sowmya Hiremath and Salome Bhanu
Harita and Jenna interview comedians Sowmya Hiremath and Salome Bhanu. Sowmya takes 'her take on life' to the stage and turns into comedy. She was Voted best female comedian in 2020 by Cartel Comedy.…
Anke Richter
Harita and Aisling speak to Christchurch based journalist and author Anke Richter about her best selling new book, "The Cult Trip" about all things cult related, how people get into them and what she…
Episode 14: YWCA - isabel Kelly and Rhianna Morar
The YWCA is a proud feminist organization championing gender equality around the world. YWCA’s Wellington Branch board-people Isabel and Rhianna come on the show to promote the fund they’re launching…
Suzanne Tamaki
Suzanne Tamaki, AKA Native Sista, is the acting City Events manager for Wellington City Council and as luck would have it for the Council, a brilliant artist in her own right. She founded Pacific Sis…
Episode 15: Shuari Naidoo
Not so fun fact: every 10 years your period might cost you around $4000 in products that will also cost the environment untold damage if they’re non-biodegradable. Tackling period poverty and the env…
Episode 16: Jenoveva Roberta
We take the opportunity during Wellington’s Fringe Festival of luring a roaving theatre producer into the studio. Jenoveva Roberta is producer of and actor within three plays during the Festival. We’…
Episode 13: Amy McLean
Wellington has a long history of theatre and Amy Mclean is a passionate new member of this vibrant community. She’s recently graduated in Theatre and Film from Victoria University, and now aspires to…
Episode 8: Sue Kedgley
Sue Kedgeley, former New Zealand politician for the Green party, a longstanding food campaigner and environmentalist but as her recently published book '50 years a feminist' makes clear, a longstandi…
Episode 7: Cath Wallace
Cath Wallace, Vice Chair of the Environment and Conservation Organisations, a peak body for working to protect the environment, has plenty to say about New Zealand’s position on climate change action…