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Moving countries can be exciting, challenging and sometimes completely daunting.
In this 1 hour show you’ll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki’s vibrant international community.
Stories, insights, music and laughs from all over the world.
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Ronelba from Venezuela
Ronelba Blanco from Venezuela is a dynamic woman who constantly reinvents herself. She takes great pride in being a mother to three remarkable individuals: her daughter Wanessa, who resides in Auckland, and her two sons, Raf, 17, and Diego, 15. Ronelba has happily married Rafael for 18 years, and their family has called New Plymouth home for 11 years.
Duration: 00:59:17 | Date: 13 November, 2023
Sirine from Tunisia
Such an amazing show today with Sirine from Tunisia, full of great music and learning. Sirine describes herself as: "Originally from Tunisia, North Africa, she moved to Austria in Europe when she was 20 years old to study, and she has been living there for the past 9 years, before coming to New Zealand only 3 months ago. She has a master's degree in Petroleum Engineering and has been working in the oil and gas industry for the last 6 years. She is an engineer, a volunteer, a daughter and a sister. A podcast full of laughter and good energy, filled with different cultures, family, work, passions, travelling, food and many more.
Duration: 00:58:55 | Date: 6 November, 2023
Tom from Poland
Originally from Poland, moved to NZ early on (as a 6 year old - 1986). Have since moved to Australia for 14 years, followed by 2 years in London, 6 years in Taiwan and then came back to NZ 4-1/2 years ago. Married to a lovely Taiwanese lady and have one daughter. Working extensively in oil and gas whilst balancing side hustles.
Duration: 00:57:57 | Date: 30 October, 2023
Musical Diversity
Simona and Andreea had an interesting and diverse show this week with some great music as well. Talks about how the trip to Vienna was for Simona and some impressive 'hammer' classical concerts, but also some of the festivals happening in Romania and upcoming concerts that Andreea plans to attend. Not to forget how music and dance kept them young during their teenage times.
Duration: 00:57:10 | Date: 23 October, 2023
Christine from France
What an amazing show we had today with Christine Coppell, from France. Christine describes herself as: "Originally from France, moved to New Zealand some 27years ago. Married to a kiwi and has three daughters: Mathilde, Flavia et Lucie. Worked in the oil and gas industry in different parts of the world like Yemen and Abu Dhabi before moving to New Zealand."
A podcast about family, work, culture back home, music, passions, and many more.
Duration: 00:59:11 | Date: 16 October, 2023
Simona, Alina and Andreea Migrant Talks
Talks about school holidays and returning to school. Facts about migration worldwide.
Duration: 1:00:21 | Date: 9 October, 2023
Warren from NZ
Plenty of diverse talks about community involvement, places, and activities around Taranaki, and the favourite places of our special guest, Warren from Kapiti.
Duration: 1:00:25 | Date: 2 October, 2023
Alina and Andreea Updates
How is it to come back to your roots and return to New Zealand? A story about reconnecting with your family and friends, and the power of resilience.
Duration: 00:59:21 | Date: 25 September, 2023
Ameya from India
Inspiring discussions with Ameya about gratefulness, joy of life and travelling. A candid talk about his lovely family, and his many passions like cooking and hiking.
Duration: 00:59:21 | Date: 18 September, 2023
Ben from Northland
Today's show we had the opportunity to talk with Ben Crate, born and raised in Northland, New Zealand.
We found out more about how he made Taranaki his home and met his beautiful wife with whom he has three children, as well as having bought and moved onto a lifestyle block in north Taranaki where the dream is to live off the land as much as possible.
He is talking also about his passion for being a volunteer since 2012 across four different fire brigades.
An episode combined with travelling around Europe for two months, very good kiwi local music and family life.
Duration: 1:00:04 | Date: 11 September, 2023
Simona, Andreea and Alina's Stories
An energetic show with our showmakers; Andreea, Simona, and Alina. Great stories about Alina's and Simona's trips with Fijian music. Find out more about the cultural differences between Romania, Germany, and Fiji.
Duration: 00:57:25 | Date: 4 September, 2023
Nisha from Malaysia
Today's guest is Nisha from Malaysia, making herself at home at Access Radio Taranaki. Nisa talked with Andreea about her journey from Malaysia to New Zealand, her beautiful family, having 3 kids, and a lovely husband, her passion for working with people and how she learned to cook.
Duration: 00:58:57 | Date: 28 August, 2023
Simona and Andreea Make Themselves At Home
Did you ever think about food hours dine-in or food welcoming in Europe? Well, it appears that there are some interesting maps showing which countries are more likely to give food in Europe, but also in which time intervals usually people will dine-in. Additionally, in this episode Simona and Andreea have been talking about the wildlife that exists in New Zealand and some of their favorite places to visit around the country.
Duration: 00:55:20 | Date: 21 August, 2023
Stella from Glasgow
Today on our show we had our lovely guest, Stella from Glasgow, and discussed her job being an occupational health and safety consultant, and her hobbies -acting and needle felting. From nurse to mum of grown-up twins, wife, sister and friend.
Duration: 00:58:35 | Date: 14 August, 2023
Kadisha and Laura, Exciting Talks
It's been a while since Kadisha and Laura made themselves at home at Access Radio Taranaki. With their lovely energy and positivity, today they help Andreea to survive without Simona and Alina. Hear about Kadisha's trip home to India, Laura investigating Japan, and also about how their friendship lifts them up.
Duration: 1:00:03 | Date: 7 August, 2023
Simona and Andreea
In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.
Duration: 00:58:47 | Date: 31 July, 2023
Jennifer and Antonia - ImMaterial
ImMaterial is a community based print making project by Jennifer Halli and Antonia O'Mahony, that sets out to honour the invisible work carried out by household, care and domestic workers. Jennifer and Antonia talk about their project and even get the hosts creating their own print, on air.
Duration: 00:59:56 | Date: 24 July, 2023
Alina Simona and Andreea Make Themsevles at Home
A relaxing talk about winter in Romania and NZ and the benefits of music in our lives.
Duration: 00:59:18 | Date: 17 July, 2023
Gordon from the UK
We had today a lovely talk with Gordon, making himself at home from Britain since age 2. He shared his hobbies with us and his role in the Ngamotu Breakfast Toastmasters Club, his love for music and spicy food.
Duration: 1:00:14 | Date: 10 July, 2023
Franziska from Germany
Simona and Andreea had their lovely guests today: Franziska & her three beautiful kids (John, Scarlet and Tristan) and discussed about the love to offer people sweet treats and customized cakes.
Duration: 00:59:28 | Date: 3 July, 2023
Gratitude of Life and Daily Activities Talk
Simona and Andreea talked about the opportunity of living in New Plymouth, gratitude of being alive and healthy, and Andreea’s professional milestone of work.
Duration: 1:00:08 | Date: 26 June, 2023
Dreams and Wishes in NZ
A discussion about the dreams that were held by the hosts when they came to New Zealand, and about the small stuff that we have to take care of so the big stuff takes care of itself
Duration: 1:00:14 | Date: 12 June, 2023
Celebration in NZ
In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.
Duration: 00:55:00 | Date: 5 June, 2023
Melanie from Germany
Melanie from Germany lived in Vienna and woke up in new Zealand. Melanie loves travelling, food, and is always facing the sun with her love, Rico. A couple who came to the other side of the world.
Duration: 00:57:53 | Date: 29 May, 2023
Jesu from Chile
Welcome to our show to Jesu, an ocean lover and marine ecologist, passionate about marine conservation. She talks about her trip to NZ and how her passion for the ocean brought her here. Very interesting talks about the diversity of cultural impact between Chile and NZ, snorkelling, volunteering and a bit of Latino way to adapt here.
Duration: 00:52:11 | Date: 22 May, 2023
With Daniel from Romania
Meet Daniel, from Romania. We hear about how the pandemic interrupted Daniel's arrival plans, and whether it was worth the wait!
Duration: 00:59:41 | Date: 15 May, 2023
Evanne from the Phillipines
Evanne came today to talk about her journey from the Philippines to NZ, and how she inspired many others to come to NZ. Interesting talks about her role in the church and how God changed her life.
Duration: 00:58:47 | Date: 8 May, 2023
Simon and Andreea
In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.
Duration: 1:00:19 | Date: 1 May, 2023
What It's Like To Be A Romanian In NZ
Georgina, Andreea, and Alina are talking about Romanian traditions, food, weddings, and the difference between Romania and New Zealand.
Duration: 1:00:02 | Date: 24 April, 2023
Music for MYAH
Alina and Andreea talk about Easter celebrations in NZ and Romania and, in-between, play some of the music they love
Duration: 00:59:35 | Date: 17 April, 2023
Andreea from Romania
Andreea from Romania is talking about her journey to NZ and also how her husband accommodates in NZ after being 1 year and 7 months apart.
Duration: 00:47:58 | Date: 10 April, 2023
Chris and Joep from the Netherlands
Welcome to NZ Chris and Joep. Originally from Maastricht, The Netherlands, they came to NZ in January 2002. They talk about the warmness of people living here and the connections they have made in the small town of Inglewood, where they first lived, and in New Plymouth along with their two now-teenage sons.
Duration: 00:59:46 | Date: 3 April, 2023
Zelda from South Africa
Zelda is living in NZ for 14 years, she is originally from Port Elisabeth.
Duration: 00:57:37 | Date: 27 March, 2023
Simona from Romania
Simona is originally from Romania and has lived in New Zealand for almost a year. Tune in and listen to her journey from Romania to Brussels and to New Zealand.
Duration: 00:54:50 | Date: 13 March, 2023