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Konkani is the language of Goa, Mangalore, Karwar from South of Maharshtra to north of Kerala and is only spoken, rather than written, so radio is the perfect place to keep the language alive in the Kiwi Konkani community. Your hosts, the Good Guys, play a rich selection of old and contemporary Konkani music, talk with local community personalities, present short radio plays, connect with community events and promote the culture and traditions.
Presenters
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Presenter: Shaila - Moraes Pinto.
Mangalorean by ethnicity, raised in Saudi Arabia and having started her career in Mumbai, Shaila is an opportunity strategist with a background in revenue and digital implementation. She is married and also mum to 3 young men, all now settled in Auckland since 2013. Shaila is passionate about history, art and social narratives and loves watching all sports...even the political kind! She has been on a lifelong quest to define ‘belonging’ and discover her heritage and language. In her free time, she helps small business owners in the online space and coaches individuals needing career support and skill progression. -
Presenter: Richard Miranda
Born and raised in Mumbai, Richard migrated with his family to NZ in 2003. They settled for the first few years on the South Island's West Coast which Richard loved. Family needs saw them move to Auckland where he is still able to pursue his passion for tramping, gardening, music and cooking. Richard is an active member of the Catholic community in Avondale.
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Presenter: Hector de Souza
Married with two children, Hector is a student of German who loves to sing classical music. Born and raised in Mumbai he migrated to Aotearoa in 2003. He is a chartered accountant who is passionate about gardening and holds a certificate in horticulture. Hector loves the outdoors and enjoys mentoring young people. He is a secular Franciscan.
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Presenter: Baptist Lobo
Born in Mangalore, Baptist was brought to Mumbai aged just 6 months. There he lived, was educated and worked. He is a NZ qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia) and a Distinguished Toastmaster. His interests include playing bridge, music and dance. Once a week Baptist volunteers as a trainer encouraging people to be active using Bollywood music for exercise and he is on various NFP boards
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PRESENTER: Francis F. Coutinho
A professional chef with a flair for Chorizo, Francis has cruised the world, dropping anchor in over 40 countries. A 2007 sailing landed him in Aotearoa, which he finally made his home in 2012. An active member of the Auckland Konkani Actors, he is passionate about maintaining Konkani through theatre, bible readings and now radio. Born and raised in Goa, Francis lives with his wife and two daughters and in his downtime enjoys gardening and fine-tuning his guitar and ghumot-playing skills.
Susegad Danpaar
Konkani Music and Community News
Hear the Konkani language and get to know the local Konkani-speaking community with local news and entertainment.
Presenters
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Presenter: Shaila - Moraes Pinto.
Mangalorean by ethnicity, raised in Saudi Arabia and having started her career in Mumbai, Shaila is an opportunity strategist with a background in revenue and digital implementation. She is married and also mum to 3 young men, all now settled in Auckland since 2013. Shaila is passionate about history, art and social narratives and loves watching all sports...even the political kind! She has been on a lifelong quest to define ‘belonging’ and discover her heritage and language. In her free time, she helps small business owners in the online space and coaches individuals needing career support and skill progression. -
Presenter: Richard Miranda
Born and raised in Mumbai, Richard migrated with his family to NZ in 2003. They settled for the first few years on the South Island's West Coast which Richard loved. Family needs saw them move to Auckland where he is still able to pursue his passion for tramping, gardening, music and cooking. Richard is an active member of the Catholic community in Avondale.
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Presenter: Hector de Souza
Married with two children, Hector is a student of German who loves to sing classical music. Born and raised in Mumbai he migrated to Aotearoa in 2003. He is a chartered accountant who is passionate about gardening and holds a certificate in horticulture. Hector loves the outdoors and enjoys mentoring young people. He is a secular Franciscan.
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Presenter: Baptist Lobo
Born in Mangalore, Baptist was brought to Mumbai aged just 6 months. There he lived, was educated and worked. He is a NZ qualified Chartered Accountant and Certified Practicing Accountant (Australia) and a Distinguished Toastmaster. His interests include playing bridge, music and dance. Once a week Baptist volunteers as a trainer encouraging people to be active using Bollywood music for exercise and he is on various NFP boards
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PRESENTER: Francis F. Coutinho
A professional chef with a flair for Chorizo, Francis has cruised the world, dropping anchor in over 40 countries. A 2007 sailing landed him in Aotearoa, which he finally made his home in 2012. An active member of the Auckland Konkani Actors, he is passionate about maintaining Konkani through theatre, bible readings and now radio. Born and raised in Goa, Francis lives with his wife and two daughters and in his downtime enjoys gardening and fine-tuning his guitar and ghumot-playing skills.
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