UK in NZ - Tea with the High Commission
UK in NZ - Tea with the High Commission
Join us at the British High Commission in Wellington for Tea and conversation. On this podcast we interview a range of people, talking about anything and everything - and in the process discovering the great connection between the UK (United Kingdom) and NZ (New Zealand).Social links:
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Bernardine Evaristo
For our latest episode, Natasha Beckman - Director British Council New Zealand and the Pacific - talks to acclaimed author Bernardine Evaristo. While in town for the Auckland Writers Festival, she talked about returning to New Zealand, winning the Booker Prize, and her advice for budding young wri…
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Farid Ahmed
On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to advocate for peace and forgiveness, Farid Ahmed. Farid talks about his book, Husna's Story, his role in his community and the power of forgiveness.
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Dr Theresa Pankhurst
On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to New Zealand scientist, Dr Theresa Pankhurst. Dr Pankhurst has been conducting medical research at the UK’s Babraham Institute since the start of April 2023. To celebrate her first 2 weeks of medical research in the UK, and on the day that…
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Paul Potts
On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to British Tenor, Paul Potts ahead of the 50 Golden Years of Musicals tour in New Zealand this month. Paul talks about his appreciation for New Zealand, the upcoming tour and reflecting on his time performing for Her Late Majesty The Queen.
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Dr Will Barker - Mint Innovation
On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to CEO and Founder of Mint Innovation - Dr Will Barker. Mint Innovation plan to tackle climate change and pollution by turning e-waste into gold and we discuss the Kiwi company's work in NZ and plans for the UK.
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Sir Matthew Rycroft - Home Office, Permanent Secretary
On this episode of Tea with the High Commission, we talk to the Permanent Secretary of the UK Home Office - Sir Matthew Rycroft. Discussing the role of the Home Office, highlights of his career and UK-NZ shared security.
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Sarah Hunter MBE - England RWC Captain
We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with England Rugby captain Sarah Hunter MBE about the team's prepar…
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Dr Rachel Malcolm - Scotland RWC Captain
We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with Scottish Rugby captain Dr Rachel Malcolm about Scotland's retu…
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Siwan Lillicrap - Wales RWC Captain
We are proud to present our new podcast series, where British High Commissioner Iona Thomas speaks with the captains of the British teams playing in the Rugby World Cup, hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode she speaks with Wales Rugby captain Siwan Lillicrap about the similarities bet…
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Chris Wood
On the latest episode of ‘Tea with the High Commission’ we speak to Newcastle footballer and the All Whites #1 goal-scorer Chris Wood. We discuss the sides chances of reaching their second World Cup in 12 years, growing up watching UK football and moving to England at the age of 16.
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