Airing time: Wednesdays, midday, live
Making Yourself at Home
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.
Your hosts are Kadisha, Alina and Laura
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Podcasts
To download the latest episode: Click the kiwifruit to go to the Making Yourself at Home page on the accessmedia.nz site:
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Debbie Gut
In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.
Duration: 00:54:38 | Date: 8 June, 2022
Almu from Spain
Alum is originally from Spain and has lived in Edinburgh for the last 10 years. She has been in New Zealand for a short time and loves it. Listen to her stories and how she moved with her family to New Plymouth.
Duration: 1:01:51 | Date: 18 May, 2022
Challenges with Motherhood
Let's talk about motherhood and how difficult it can be to roll into it.
Duration: 1:01:55 | Date: 11 May, 2022
Beverly from Philipines
In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.
Duration: 1:01:26 | Date: 4 May, 2022
Rachel from New Plymouth
Meet Rachel, nurse, midwife, creative entrepreneur and maker of the most gorgeous polymer clay earrings. We talk about her business venture, Bohoway, and her life and travels.
Duration: 00:59:40 | Date: 27 April, 2022
Talks About Productivity
Come along and have a chat about what productivity is for everyone and how to measure it in your daily life.
Duration: 1:01:52 | Date: 20 April, 2022
Geetha from India
Geetha is of Indian origin and migrated to New Zealand in 1998.
Duration: 00:57:37 | Date: 13 April, 2022
Lisa from Germany
Lisa was born in Berlin and grew up in Germany where she went to school and studied. At school she loved languages and learning about different cultures. She shares her love of travel, and of New Zealand with us.
Duration: 00:58:31 | Date: 6 April, 2022
Michelle from New Plymouth
Listen to Michelle tell us her stories!
Duration: 1:06:35 | Date: 30 March, 2022
Juniper from US
She is a belly dance teacher with a really lovely way to explain it to you. Join us and dive into Juniper's journey to New Zealand.
Duration: 00:58:23 | Date: 7 March, 2022
Carla from New Zealand
Born and raised in Taranaki, Carla has traveled around the world and she can tell the most amazing stories. Plus she's just opened a community center in New Plymouth focused on helping parents navigate parenthood.
Duration: 00:59:58 | Date: 28 February, 2022
Sophie from France
From London to New Plymouth, Sophie has been here for more than 20 years now. Listen to her story and how she made New Zealand her home.
Duration: 1:01:42 | Date: 21 February, 2022
Ingrid from Belgium
Today you can listen to Ingrid tell her story about coming to New Zealand and how difficult is from what she was used to.
Duration: 00:53:23 | Date: 14 February, 2022
Rachel from Mauritius
Listen to Rachel's story, who has been living in New Zealand for 3 years. Rachel came to New Zealand to continue her Law studies at the University of Auckland.
Duration: 00:57:56 | Date: 7 February, 2022
Olena Williams From Ukraine
Olena Williams has a Korean Dad, a Russian Mum, and was brought up in Ukraine. Listen in as she shares her personal history, and some of the projects she's working on here in Taranaki.
Duration: 1:00:04 | Date: 31 January, 2022
Questions to Reflect on Before Planning Your 2022
Do you create a vision board every new year? Do you write new year's resolutions? What if you reflect better on the past year, before. Listen to these 6 questions and maybe journal about them.
Duration: 1:00:55 | Date: 24 January, 2022