Exploring 100 years of Aotearoa's history through RNZ’s audio archive. Hosted by Mike McRoberts, it explores how we’ve changed, stayed the same, and what it means to be a New Zealander.

RNZ100: A Century of Stories
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Exploring 100 years of Aotearoa's history through RNZ’s audio archive. Hosted by Mike McRoberts, it explores how we’ve changed, stayed the same, and what it means to be a New Zealander.
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Recent Episodes

July 9, 2025
Wealth and Work
<p>From the desperate struggle for employment during the Great Depression to the rise of iconic exports like wool, kiwifruit, and dairy, this episode dives into Aotearoa’s deep-rooted work ethic. It explores the ingenuity, tenacity, and occasional absurdities that have shaped New Zealand’s working life over the past century.</p><p>Archival audio in this series is from the RNZ collection at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.</p><p>There are tales of sharemilkers and shearing gangs, Depression-era riots and wage protests, black-market massage parlours, and the birth of EFTPOS.</p><p>Along the way, we hear from those who’ve worked with their hands, hacked the system, and even lost fingers for a payout. From coal dust to decimal currency debates, this episode traces the highs and lows of earning a living in Aotearoa, showing how work hasn’t just been about money, but about purpose, pride, and pushing through.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Geoff Robinson</strong><br/>Veteran broadcaster and co-host of RNZ’s Morning Report for nearly 40 years, known as the voice of New Zealand’s morning news.</li><li><strong>Gyles Beckford</strong><br/>RNZ’s Business Editor, providing insightful analysis on economic trends and financial news with clarity and depth.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/rnz100-a-century-of-stories?share=e0ce2494-af7d-4a5e-a61d-dfa405c96e10">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>

July 2, 2025
Crisis and Conflict
Veteran journalist John Campbell and Professor Nigel Roberts examine New Zealand's historical crises and conflicts, highlighting the nation's resilience and values through archival audio and insightful analysis in this interview episode.

June 25, 2025
Art and Culture
Writer Oscar Kightley and Broadcaster Lynn Freeman discuss how art, culture, and storytelling have shaped New Zealand's unique identity, highlighting the importance of diverse narratives in fostering national pride in this interview episode.
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