Podcast
Sr Marcienne Kirk is a Sister of Mercy and has been the Archivist of Mercy History in Auckland for more than 15 years. Her work involves collecting and filing documents, pictures and items of interest for the history of the Mercy Sisters in Auckland, and sharing it with people who come to the Archives to do research for books or genealogy Sr Marcienne introduces her new book "Valley of Faith� which is based on a collection of stories around the Mercy Sisters who worked in Pawarenga, a Maori settlement on the Hokianga.
This half hour series features interviews and discussions on matters of interest to women in general and migrant women in particular. Women working in the community talk to women with shared experiences, to people who can help, to female achievers. Heartfelt and empowering discussions about crucial topics in women's lives networking women’s issues, women’s arts and talents.
Pasifika Wire Live is a talanoa/chat show featuring people and topics of interest to Pasifika and the wider community. Started in 2020 by Gary and Gladys Shingles, Pasifika Wire aims to connect the voices of our communities to gain a wider understanding of the way things are.
About us :
Gary has worked in IT and the technical aspects of broadcasting for over 25 years. Gladys is a broadcaster and journalist who has also worked in the health and public sectors. Both have worked in and around Pacific media and broadcasting.
Presented by an experienced English teacher who understands the needs of his fellow migrants, these 30 minute lessons cover all aspects of English including Pronunciation, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Hear how to improve English for general and workplace communication, social interactions, job interviews, IELTS and academic writing, along with interviews with migrants and English experts.