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 between Wales and New Zealand, their match against Scotland this weekend and coping with nerves ahead of big matches.

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 between Wales and New Zealand, their match against Scotland this weekend and coping with nerves ahead of big matches.

Join us at the British High Commission in Wellington for Tea and conversation.

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). 

 

 

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).&nbsp;
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UK in NZ - Tea with the High Commission

Siwan Lillicrap - Wales RWC Captain

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 writers.

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 writers.

Bernardine Evaristo

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.

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.

Farid Ahmed

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 she speaks at her first medical conference in the UK, we’re pleased to share this interview with her.

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 she speaks at her first medical conference in the UK, we’re pleased to share this interview with her.

Siwan Lillicrap - Wales RWC Captain

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