Keep the Community Glowing is a mini-series from Cultural Conversations, sharing the stories of everyday people creating safety, trust, and connection across our community through the Community Advocates campaign. The objective is to enable these people (community champions) to have skills/information to successfully manage conversations from the public that may be initiated with them around the field of living free of family harm and ensuing conversations around people managing anger. The purpose is to increase in our local whānau the protective factor of healthy relationships.
Delena speaks with Ahmed about the quote "Stand firm in your values, remember, neutrality is a choice"
27 Aug 2026
Episode 06 - Akhil Kuttappan
Vinita Chandra speaks with Akhil Kuttappan in Hindi, sharing his message, “Success begins when you believe in yourself and refuse to quit,” a reminder of self-belief, resilience, and finding strength through difficult times.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 05 - Fernanda and Caro
Delena is joined by Fernanda, with Caro translating from Spanish, to share the message, “My grandma taught me to smile, even if I am struggling,” and reflect on the quiet strength, kindness, and hope that can help us through difficult times.
30 Jul 2026
Episode 04 - Imogen
Delena speaks with Imogen about the quote, “Culture makes us unique. Community brings us together,” created with the Multicultural Youth Group, and what it means for young people to feel proud of who they are while finding connection and belonging in the wider community.
16 Jul 2026
Episode 03 - Chandra Tandukar
Delena speaks with Chandra Tandukar, whose message, “Live with hope, create moments, and everything else flows easily,” reminds us of the power of hope, presence, and community connection.
2 Jul 2026
Episode 02 - Sadia Islam
Delena speaks with Sadia Islam, whose message, “Empower diverse voices; together we build a better world,” celebrates inclusion, belonging, and community connection.
18 Jun 2026
Episode 01 - What Does Safe Look Like?
Delena sits down for a kōrero with Tanya Nock, founder of Cultural Conversations, and Lisa from Motueka Family Service Centre about the Community Advocates campaign, what safety can look like in everyday life, and the local voices at the heart of Keep the Community Glowing.
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