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This show is the learning project of students from Rāroa Normal Intermediate. Each week we choose a recommendation; something for you to watch, read or experience, and then we tell you why you should check it out! Everything about the show is student-run; from the content creating, to the recording and producing.
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‘It’s time to stop fracking human resources’, said a frustrated Dr Denise Quinlan in late 2023. Tired of the burnout and lack of hope all around, she set out to find the workplaces #makingworkbetter for their people AND succeeding in business. This podcast shares the stories of these organisations, spanning sectors, size and ownership structure. Learn more about the five keys to progress Denise found: - Driving workplace transformation with listening, transparency, and co-design - Building a ...
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Making Work Better - 09 - Making work better: Tikanga in action
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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan speaks with Dan Te Whenua Walker, Māori tech leader and Global Co-Chair of Microsoft’s Indigenous Employee Resource Group. Dan shares how tikanga Māori isn’t just cultural heritage - it’s a living, practical guide for building workplaces that truly care. From his Master’s in Māori and Indigenous…
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Making Work Better - 08 - Beca: Simplification and sustainability
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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan talks with Kristy Matthews, Group Head of Talent and Inclusion, and Chloe Stewart-Tyson, Group Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing from Beca, about how the global employee-owned engineering consultancy is redesigning work for people, performance, and purpose. They discuss hybrid…
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Making Work Better - Replay - Kiwibank: Performance through purpose and belonging
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Enjoy this replay of Making Work Better - Host Dr. Denise Quinlan sits down with Charlotte Ward, Kiwibank’s Chief People Officer, to explore how clear purpose, trust, and continuous listening are reshaping the future of work. Discover how Kiwibank is redefining hybrid work by finding the “flex within the flex,” where meeting innovations, dynamic we…
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Making Work Better - 07 - Rāroa: Systems that support people
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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan speaks with Stephen Eames Tumuaki/Principal and Matt Boucher Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Principal from Rāroa Intermediate about reimagining wellbeing in education. They share how Rāroa has embedded systemic support for student and teacher wellbeing, developed a clear pastoral care framework, and fost…
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Making Work Better - 06 - Spark: Weaving wellbeing into culture
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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan is joined by Sarah Stack, People & Culture Lead at Spark, NZ’s largest telco and digital services provider. Together, they unpack how Spark co-designed a culture of care with staff – embedding wellbeing, connection, and inclusion into everyday work culture. Sarah shares how listening to staff, t…
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Making Work Better - 05 - Scafit: The power of people first
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What does it take to build a business for good?Denise sits down with Nicki and David Crowley, the passionate leaders behind Scafit, a company proving that care, values, and leadership can transform a business from the inside out. Scafit has built a thriving, people-first culture where wellbeing, leadership development, and genuine care drive both e…
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Making Work Better - 04 - Mercury: Work empowered through listening, purpose, autonomy
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Join Denise in conversation with Brooke Stringer, People Development Manager from Mercury, an organisation proving that purpose, autonomy, and trust are keys to a thriving workplace. Mercury has embraced adaptive ways of working, where employees are given ownership to make decisions, leadership is transparent, and people are empowered to perform at…
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Making Work Better - 03 - Paperkite: transparency, trust, and team - Rob Holmes
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Join Denise in conversation with another organisation that is making work better for people and performance.Today, it’s Rob Holmes, Discovery Director at Paperkite, Wellington-based, digital design agency that is proud to say “We put people first”. Talking to Rob is like trying to catch a tiger by the tail. He moves fast and covers so much great te…
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Making Work Better - 02 - Kiwibank: performance through purpose and belonging
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In this episode, host Dr. Denise Quinlan sits down with Charlotte Ward, Kiwibank’s Chief People Officer, to explore how clear purpose, trust, and continuous listening are reshaping the future of work. Discover how Kiwibank is redefining hybrid work by finding the “flex within the flex,” where meeting innovations, dynamic wellbeing leave, and intent…
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Making Work Better - 01 - The organisations that are Making Work Better
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In this Making Work Better series overview, Denise Quinlan, interviewed by Ruth Christie, Leadership and Personal Development Coach, shares why we need to make work better. She says ‘it’s time to stop fracking human resources’, and that we need to make sure work is humanly sustainable. She identified 5 key strategies in her research that are define…
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It’s time for another episode of Rāroa Radio. This time we talk to Ngaire, Daniel and Azaria about the Back to the Future series! This week’s show was hosted by Cj Recorded and edited by Oliver Our guests were Ngaire, Daniel and Azaria Thanks, as always to CJ, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Bookstore for supporting the show Our theme music i…
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It’s time for another episode of Rāroa Radio. This time Dharsh talks with Benji, Ryan and George about the long-running series; Dogman! This week’s show was hosted by Dharsh Recorded and edited by Aaron Our guests were Benji, Ryan and George Thanks, as always to CJ, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Bookstore for supporting the show Our theme m…
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It’s time for another episode of Rāroa Radio. This time we talk with Emma, James and Cleo about the 5-part book series; Heroes of Olympus! This week’s show was hosted by CJ Recorded and edited by Benjamin Our guests were Emma, James, and Cleo Thanks, as always to CJ, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Bookstore for supporting the show Our theme …
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It’s time for another episode of Rāroa Radio, and this one is a ripper! We are talking card games with Iris, Maggie, Harley and Shanah. We cover card games you can play with a standard deck of cards, as well some of our favourite modern classics. So grab a deck, shuffle those cards and listen in as we talk about the card games you absolutely need t…
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On this episode, I speak with Nithusan, Jeremy, Alex, Dan, Albert & Liv! and they are all here to talk Football! Listen on to hear about the Beautiful Game! This week’s show was hosted by CJ Recorded and edited by Lucas, Our guests were Nithusan, Jeremy, Alex, Dan, Albert & Liv! Thanks, as always to CJ, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Booksto…
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On this episode, Kya speaks with Jack, Libby, & Daniel are here to talk about the fantastic world of Wings of Fire. This week’s show was hosted by Kya Recorded and edited by Vandika, Our guests were Libby, Jack, and Daniel Thanks, as always to CJ, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Bookstore for supporting the show Our theme music is by Logan Ha…
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On this episode, Roj speaks with Qi En, Libby, Charlie & Harley about the Gaming Phenomenon that is Minecraft! This week’s show was hosted by Roj Recorded and edited by Shanah, Our guests were Libby, Charlie, Harley and Qi En Thanks, as always to Chris Johnston, Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Bookstore for supporting the show Our theme music…
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It’s our 50TH episode of Rāroa Radio, and to celebrate we are bringing you a much-requested episode on the original wiz-kid himself; Harry Potter! Amelie talks with guests; Paige, Lucy and Emilie about the biggest book series of the 2000s. This week’s show was hosted by Amelie Recorded and edited by Mia, Our guests were Paige, Lucy, and Emilie Than…
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On our episode this week, I talk with Lucy, George and Harley about the world’s first Role Playing Game; Dungeons & Dragons! Have a listen to find out why you should check this series out! This week’s show was hosted by me, CJ, Recorded and edited by Bonnie, Our guests were Lucy, George, and Harley Thanks, as always to Rāroa Intermediate and the Ch…
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On this episode Emilie talks with Emily, Qi En and Hannah about the doodle-based book series, Dork Diaries. Have a listen to find out why you should check this series out! This week’s show was hosted by Emilie Recorded and edited by Penny, Our guests were Emily, Qi En, and Hannah Thanks, as always to Chris Johnston, Rāroa Intermediate and the Child…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E8 - Collective resilience and culturally competent flourishing
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In this episode Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan discuss collective resilience, building wellbeing and resilience in diverse populations, and how to develop the most important skills associated with resilience.This episode was originally recorded for the Flourish FM podcast and is re-broadcast here with kind permission from podcast hosts, Dr Nick…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E7- Making space for gender identity and ethnicity at school
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S4-E7- Lex Davis, educator and LGBTQIA+ advocate, explains why feeling invisible in your own school makes belonging impossible, why silence is inherently unhelpful, and how using an ‘equity pause’ can be a game changer. Learn how to recognise when you’re privileged and holding space, how to share space, find common ground, and listen to what LGBTQI…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E6 - Decolonising gender identity: Reclaiming Takatāpui for Māori LGBTQIA+ youth - Lex Davis
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Working out who you are and where you belong is challenging for many young people. For youth from marginalised ethnic groups with diverse gender identities, the challenges are more complex. Intersectionality can result in people feeling cut into ever smaller slices. Lex Davis, educator and takatāpui, shares one approach helping young people navigat…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E5 - Your role in changing the impact of poverty and homelessness on wellbeing Part 2
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Even though we live in a country of abundance, many of our people go hungry and lack shelter. Helen Robinson explains how poverty drives social exclusion and isolation, deep shame and mental distress. Helen says ‘the way out and through is in relationship’. To enable change, she challenges everyone listening to ‘be in relationship with someone who …
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E4- Your role in changing the impact of poverty and homelessness on wellbeing - Part 1
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Even though we live in a country of abundance, many of our people go hungry and lack shelter. Helen Robinson explains how poverty drives social exclusion and isolation, deep shame and mental distress. Helen says ‘the way out and through is in relationship’. To enable change, she challenges everyone listening to ‘be in relationship with someone who …
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E3 - The blind ref sending ableism to the sin bin - Julie Woods
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The blind ref sending ableism to the sin bin - Julie Woods, disability advocate, has taken on the role of ‘blind ref’, calling out ableist behaviour wherever she encounters it, issuing red cards to send ableism to the sin bin.Julie’s resilience recipe of ‘action, simplicity, love and play’ has kept her going through life’s challenges and will reson…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4-E2 - The school culture building collective resilience - Matt Bateman
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Denise describes school principal Matt Bateman’s leadership as building a culture of caring, connection, collaboration, and celebration. Learn how Matt’s principal group helped schools navigate pandemic challenges, share new curriculum development, and embraced a model of shared leadership.To build educator wellbeing and resilience join Teacher Boo…
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Bringing Wellbeing to Life - Collective Resilience - S4 - E1 - Collective resilience: Resilience grown between us as well as within us
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Resilience is not a solo game and the environments we live and work in matter for our resilience. We are each other’s environment. Learn how the larger group cultures in which we live, work and play, can support us to thrive, or leave us debilitated, crawling for the nearest exit. Listen as Denise and guest Lucy Hone explain what collective resilie…
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On this episode we talk with Issy, James and Abi about the fantastic graphic novels turned Netflix series: Heartstopper. Have a listen to find out why you should check this series out! This week’s show was hosted by CJ Recorded and Edited by Mitchell, Our guests were Issy, James and Abi Thanks, as always to Rāroa Intermediate and the Children’s Boo…
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RĀROA RADIO // CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
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On this episode we talk with Maeve, Florence and Jayden about the classic Roald Dahl story; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Or was it Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? You’ll have to listen to find out! This week’s show was hosted by CJ Recorded and Edited by Lily Our guests were Maeve, Florence and Jayden Thanks, as always to Rāroa Interme…
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Welcome back to a new Season of Rāroa Radio! The main show returns with a slightly different format but each week we are still bringing you new recommendations of things to read, watch, play or listen to. This week on the show are Lily, Vandika and Alice to talk about the TV show Phenomenon that is Masterchef! Special thanks to Ollie for the editin…
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Students from Rāroa's Rainbow group come together to discuss NZ School Pride Week.By Rāroa Radio
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George brings Michael, Jack & Harry back to talk in full spoilers about the Jumanji series. This week’s show was hosted by George Recorded and Edited by Nakita & Lizzie Our guests were Harry, Michael & Jack Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum You can follow our show on Sp…
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George talks with Michael, Jack & Harry about the original game-that-comes-to-life story: Jumanji. We cover all 3 films and why you should watch some or all of them! This week’s show was hosted by George Recorded and Edited by Nakita & Lizzie Our guests were Harry, Michael & Jack Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the…
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Theo talks with Ruby, George, Toby and Ruby Grace about all of the series that Author Rick Riordan has created. Listen in to find out why they are worth checking out! This week’s show was hosted by Theo Recorded and Edited by Caleb and Odin Our guests were Ruby, Toby, George & Ruby Grace. Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for suppo…
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This episode is a little different in that each guest Evie speaks to brings a different part of the MCU that you should check out. Listen in to find out what Gabby, Jacob and Isaac think about the MCU! This week’s show was hosted by Evie Recorded and Edited by Clara, and Nakita Our guests were Isaac, Jacob, and Gabi Thanks, as always to CJ, and to …
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On our biggest episode yet, Luke, Matti, Lyla & Isla talk all things Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s full spoilers for the entire series (and light spoilers for the sequel Legend of Korra) so only listen if you are up to date! This week’s show was hosted by Luke Recorded and Edited by: Brooke & Sophie Our guests were: Lila, Freddy, & Isla Thanks, …
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Luke talks with Isla, Lyla and Freddy about the epic series that is Avatar: The Last Airbender! Listen to this episode to find out why it's worth watching! This week’s show was hosted by Luke Recorded and Edited by: Brooke & Sophie Our guests were: Lila, Freddy, & Isla Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show Our …
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Matti, Charlotte, Ben & Genevieve talk about games that are similar to Bananagrams that you should check out. This week’s show was hosted by Matti, Recorded and Edited by: Thomas & Luca Our guests were: Charlotte, Ben & Genevieve Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum You c…
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We are starting Term 4 off with a new game recommendation! Matti chats with Charlotte, Ben and Genevieve about the game and why you should play it! This week’s show was hosted by Matti, Recorded and Edited by: Thomas & Luca Our guests were: Charlotte, Ben & Genevieve Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show Our th…
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This week’s show was hosted by Jack Recorded and Edited by Torin & Layton Our guests were: Scott, Toby and Kiera Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website to catch all of our episodes when they drop. Tune in …
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It’s time to turn back to the 2003 classic (The) School of Rock! Our host Jack talks with Scott, Toby & Kiera about why this film is something you should check out! This week’s episode was hosted by Jack Recorded and Edited by Torin & Layton Our guests were Scott, Toby, and Kiera Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the…
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The second part of our conversations about the Land of Stories. Give it a listen if you have read the first 2 books to find out what Bradley, Julia & Issy think about them! This week’s show was hosted by Abi Recorded and Edited by: Mitchell & Zach Our guests were: Bradley, Issy and Julia Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for suppo…
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This week on the show, Abi interviews Bradley, Issy and Julia about the book series; Land of Stories. We cover the main reasons why you should check out the first book and more! This week’s show was hosted by Abi Recorded and Edited by: Mitchell & Zach Our guests were: Bradley, Issy and Julia Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for …
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Another Pre-lockdown episode, this time Ellie talks with Hazel, Berlin & Elsie in more detail about the books and TV show adaptation of The Babysitter’s Club. This week’s show was hosted by Ellie Recorded and Edited by: Freddy and Xiaoyu Our guests were: Berlin, Hazel and Elsie Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the …
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Another Pre-lockdown episode, this time we check out the books, graphic novels and TV show adaptation of The Babysitter’s Club. Ellie chats with Berlin, Hazel and Elsie to find out why you should check it out! This week’s show was hosted by Ellie Recorded and Edited by: Freddy and Xiaoyu Our guests were: Berlin, Hazel and Elsie Thanks, as always to…
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Recorded in our Studio before lockdown, it’s Rāroa Reviews! This week we talk with Freddy, Nakul & Keira about everyone’s favourite kart based racing game. Editor’s Note: During this recording we lost the audio from one of the microphones and had to replace it. You might notice some difference in quality. This week’s show was hosted by CJ Recorded …
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Each week on the show we bring you new recommendations for things to read, watch, listen to or play. Then after you've had a chance to enjoy that thing, we follow it up with a Review Show where we talk in more spoilerific details about the things we love. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website…
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