Stranger at Home

Stranger at Home is back, and better than ever! 

The show's got a brand new cohost, Gil Ostini (they/him). They bring their unique perspective as an Australian who came to New Zealand for university, and attempts to discover what that exactly means for identity. And a whole bunch more, but you'll have to listen to the show for that....

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CW: Discussions about Racism, Colourism and Issues with Migration

This week, Alex sits down with VUWSA Equity Officer Monica Lim to talk about her journey with being accepted in NZ as a migrant, being an activist, and racism present within Aotearoa New Zealand.

Thanks to Monica for coming on the show! 
Monica's contact information: 
VUWSA Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_monica_lim/

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Alex chats with Michael Burton-Smith, who is incredibly passionate about the wildlife here in Aotearoa New Zealand. They talk about birds, local plants, the threats facing them and much much more!

Thanks so much to Michael for coming on the show! Michael volunteers for the local forest and bird Youth group, and if you're interested in giving them a hand you can find their details down below!

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/forestandbirdyouth
Email: [email protected]

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On this episode, Alex speaks to Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul about her experiences growing up in a Small town, what her experiences there meant for her future in Wellington, and the importance of “Collective Responsibility”.

Thanks again to Tamatha for coming on the show!

If you want to follow Tamatha, you can find her on Instagram and Twitter:

https://twitter.com/TamathaPaul

https://www.instagram.com/tamathapaul/

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On this episode, Alex shifts focus to the upcoming election and the city of Wellington while chatting with his guest, Jesse Richardson. Jesse is an independent candidate for the Wellington Central Electorate, and he shares his thoughts on what makes the city special, why the government needs to maintain a strong focus on climate change and how the youth vote and movement is important.

Thanks to Jesse for coming on the show!

You can find his campaign page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JesseForParliament/

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On this episode of Stranger at Home, Alex chats with fellow first-year Henri Bedford about his experiences as a third culture kid, what moving into a hall full of New Zealanders was like, and how New Zealand culture still influenced him from afar. The two also discuss what it means to be kiwi, and how people coming into New Zealand might feel disconnected from those who have been here for longer. 

Thank you for listening to the first episode of Stranger at Home! Make sure to check out the other Salient Shows when they launch! 

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