A radio show and podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging, wellbeing and passions in Aotearoa.
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Hosted by OAR FM's Community Connector Arina Aizal every Friday 10am. Connecting Cultures Features is a show by, for and about the beautiful and diverse multicultural people of Dunedin and New Zealand.
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Kiho Lee from Dunedin Korean Language Club
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In this episode, Arina talks about her experience at a Wellness Workshop while recovering from a winter sickness - also some reflections on snacking within different cultures. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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220 - Arina Reflects on Her Digital Sanctuary
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24:03In this episode, Arina reflects on her poem 'No Ghosts Allowed', and her recent thoughts around deleting Instagram followers to keep a small circle of networks online. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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219 - Arina Reflects on Starting Again Gently
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24:35In this episode, Arina reflects on why starting again doesn't have to be a grand gesture - it could just be waking up just 10 minutes earlier to make your favourite drink. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Leina Isno on Vanuatu Bislama Language Week
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President of the Dunedin Multicultural Council - Andrew Rudolph. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Anaya Mundamattam talks about adjusting to the culture in Canada after studying in New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Anaya Mundamattam returns to the show to talk about studying in The University of British Columbia in Canada. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Arina continues her chat with Illish Thomas about art school and what inspires her creative projects. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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An interview with President of the New Zealand International Students Association Irfaan Ariffin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Arina chats with Illish Thomas from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland about growing up mixed Indian and Irish in Ōtepoti Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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With hosts Humera Fiaz, Marwa Othman and Haneen Sajjad. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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213 - Arina Reflects on Life is For The Living (Part 1)
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In this episode, Adlina introduces growing up in Singapore, being Muslim and finding sisterhood.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Adlina introduces growing up in Singapore, being Muslim and finding sisterhood. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 02-05-2025 - May Notices
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210 - Reflecting is an Art with Moewai (Part 2)
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26:19In this episode, Moewai Marsh returns to the show to talk about her reflections in this phase of the year, prioritising rest and reflecting as an art form via journalling. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 25-04-2025 - Good Bitches Baking with Hannah Molloy
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54:08An interview with Hannah Molloy from Good Bitches Baking about their newest recipe book 'Familiar Foods: Treats of Aotearoa' featuring our multicultural communities. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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209 - Reflecting is an Art with Moewai (Part 1)
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25:08In this episode, Moewai Marsh returns to the show to talk about her reflections in this phase of the year, prioritising rest and reflecting as an art form via journalling. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 18-04-2025 - Betty Lindsay about Easter
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50:14An interview with Betty Lindsay from the Musselburgh Baptist Church about Good Friday and Easter. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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208 - Arina Reflects on Hari Raya (Part 2)
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22:01In this episode, Arina shares some traditions celebrated on Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid Ul Fitr! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 11-04-2025 - Kwentuhang Filipino with Jay
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55:54An interview with host Noriel Aquino Jr. (Jay) of OAR FM's newest Connecting Cultures programme in Tagalog - Kwentuhang Filipino. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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207 - Arina Reflects on Hari Raya (Part 1)
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23:35Selamat Hari Raya (or Eid Mubarak!). In this episode, Arina reflects on the past two weeks of Eid traditions, connecting with her Malaysian community and what it was like celebrating Raya with her family! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 14-03-2025 - DMCC Race Relations Week with Peter Kesha
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In this episode, Arina updates how her Ramadan is doing, especially as Muslims in New Zealand are fasting for longer hours due to more daytime. Arina also accidentally went down a rabbithole of sharing her recent book 'What You Are Looking For Is in the Library' by Michiko Aoyama, and why EVERYONE must read it especially to fall in love with readin…
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Connecting Cultures Features - 07-03-2025 - Holi with Dunedin Indian Association
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Ramadan Mubarak! Arina reflects on this special month for Muslims and shares Ramadan's values - it is more than just a month of fasting from food and water. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 28-02-2025 - Dunedin Pakistan Society - Ramadan at the Golden Centre Mall
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41:29An interview with Dunedin Pakistan Society Vice President Dr Abida Mehmood about the month of Ramadan and the events at the Golden Centre Mall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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Some worries keep you up at night. In this episode, Arina reflects on some cultural expectations that creates worries, and how to identify worries we can or cannot control using The Worry Tree method. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 21-02-2025 - Madhuram Dance Event with Bhaktimargam NZ Trust
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41:19An interview with Dr Kesava Sampath from Bhakti Margam about the upcoming Madhuram Dance Event. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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203 - Arina Reflects on Working with Purpose
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22:44Watching Severance on Apple TV got Arina thinking about what it means to be working with purpose - and how do we find purpose in life? Finding your Ikigai might be the first step. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Arina reflects on the current TikTok trend "I Met My Younger Self For Coffee" and her recent Japanese book reads "Before The Coffee Gets Cold". This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 07-02-2025 - Multicultural Wedding Festival with Attika Rehman
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46:03An interview with Dr Attika Rehman about Pakistan Association of Otago's Multicultural Wedding Festival. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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201 - Arina Reflects on Planning Her Days
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23:23In this episode, Arina talks about her brain dumps (again) and why she strongly recommends them during anxious times like Sunday nights and Monday mornings. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 31-01-2025 - Chinese New Year with Teresa Chan
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54:39An interview with Otago Southland Chinese Association Teresa Chan about Chinese New Year celebrations. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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In this episode, Arina talks about managing burnout as the year start ticking along. She shares different types of rest to include in your daily routines. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 24-01-2025 - Kuweni by Suranga Dassanayake
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The Arinality - E199 - Arina Reflects on Creating Habits
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26:01In this episode, Arina shares some learnings from her latest read the Atomic Habits by James Clear on how to create good habits and break bad ones. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 17-01-2025 - January Notices
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In this episode, Arina invites Zhao Qimin, a recent graduate in Masters of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education from Guangzhao about differences in teaching children in NZ and China. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 10-01-2025 - Pinky Suman - Dunedin Punjabi Association
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The Arinality - E197 - Arina Reflects on Vision Boards (Part 2)
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20:47Happy New Year! In this episode, Arina continues her reflections on the next steps to setting up a vision board, some tips and why it is important to personalised it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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The Arinality - E196 - Arina Reflects on Vision Boards (Part 1)
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21:27In this episode, Arina shares the first steps to start a vision board, which includes journalling on different categories of your life. Happy New Year! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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The Arinality - E195 - Mei Reflects on studying Makeup Artistry
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24:16In this episode, Mei Schoenbrunn-Nojima returns to the podcast to talk about her creative side, studying makeup artistry and combining her interests in International Business. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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Connecting Cultures Features - 20-12-2024 - Coming of Age Ceremony
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31:36An interview with Kento and Shota, organisers of the Coming of Age Ceremony. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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The Arinality - E194 - Mei's Story as a Japanese-German Kiwi
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26:27In this episode, Arina chats with Mei Schoenbrunn-Nojima from Wairarapa about growing up in her Japanese and German household. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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The Arinality - E193 - Anggie Reflects on Free West Papua
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25:51In this episode, Anggie Kapisa shares descriptions of West Papua, what's special about her village Numfor, her memories growing up in the islands and challenges being indigenous. #FreeWestPapua This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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