Episodes

  • Shakti Voices - Pay Equity & Justice with Jan Tinetti

    Shakti Voices - Pay Equity & Justice with Jan Tinetti
    Jul 2 2025
    In this episode of Shakti Voices, we feature a keynote from Hon. Jan Tinetti at Shakti's 2025 AGM. Speaking virtually from Kirikiriroa, Hamilton, Jan addresses the urgent need for pay equity, especially for Māori wāhine and migrant women of colour. She shares personal stories and highlights the impact of the government’s repeal of 33 pay equity claims. Tune in for this inspiring call to action and Shakti’s continued commitment to justice and inclusion.
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    25 mins
  • Shakti Voices - Advocacy and Solidarity in Tauranga Moana

    Shakti Voices - Advocacy and Solidarity in Tauranga Moana
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode of Shakti Voices, host Ilish speaks with Hazel Hape, manager of Tauranga Women’s Refuge, and Rupal Mehta, team leader at Shakti Tauranga. Together, they explore their long-standing partnership supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Tauranga Moana and Bay of Plenty area. From cultural safety and bi-cultural practice to systemic challenges and community resilience, this kōrero highlights the vital, interwoven mahi of women leading change.
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    34 mins
  • Shakti Voices - Kiwiharvest x Shakti: Connecting Communities Through Kai

    Shakti Voices - Kiwiharvest x Shakti: Connecting Communities Through Kai
    May 6 2025
    In our 2nd Shakti Voices episode, host Illish comes to you from Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, joined by two incredible guests—Jennifer Stephens and Angela Calver from KiwiHarvest. Since 2012, KiwiHarvest has been leading the food rescue movement, fighting waste and feeding whānau in need. We sit down and talk about their inspiring mahi, the challenges they face, and their long-standing support of Shakti Women’s Refuge since 2016, right from the KiwiHarvest HQ!
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    18 mins
  • Shakti Voices - Introducing Shakti - Transforming Communities Across Aotearoa

    Shakti Voices - Introducing Shakti - Transforming Communities Across Aotearoa
    Apr 2 2025
    In this first episode, we introduce Shakti as an organisation, starting from its roots in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and expanding across Te Waipounamu, the South Island. Host Ilish sits down with founder Farida Sultana and South Island Regional Service Delivery Manager Jeethu Philip to discuss the profound impact of Shakti’s services. Together, they highlight the importance of building connections locally, regionally, and globally, and the organisation’s mission to create lasting change.
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    29 mins