Trans-Tasman Tales

In the final episode of Around The Next Corner, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Hon Patricia Forsythe AM talks to Jennifer Westacott AO, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia about COVID-19 and its impact on the Australian business environment.

In this episode of Around The Next Corner, High Commissioner Patricia Forsythe talks to Libby Christie AM, Executive Director of the Australian Ballet, about the challenges COVID-19 has posed for the performing arts sector, and how the Australian Ballet is adapting and planning for the future ahead.

In the third episode of our podcast series, Around the Next Corner, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, Hon Patricia Forsythe, talks to Australian business leader David Thodey AO, about COVID-19's impact on the world of work and the digital transformation that has resulted.

In the second episode of our new series, Around The Next Corner, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, Hon Patricia Forsythe AM, talks with Dr Tim Williams, Australasia Cities Leader at Arup, about the likely impact of COVID-19 on the form and function of cities in the future.

Hon Craig Knowles AM, Consul-General and Senior Trade Commissioner joins Hon Patricia Forsythe AM, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, for a discussion about Australia and New Zealand's economic outlook post-COVID-19.

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In this episode we catch up with acclaimed Australian author Christos Tsiolkas. We discuss the glorious Wellington weather, writing techniques and old secret journals. Tsiolkas has written many well known novels including 'Barracuda' and 'The Slap', and he was in Wellington at the Verb Festival to promote his new book 'Damascus'. You can read more about his work here. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Five friends all with varying degrees of disabilities embarked on a adventure from the lowest point in Australia, Kati Thanda, 15 metres below sea level, to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, the highest point in Australia. They recorded their time cycling through beautiful Australian countryside and created a documentary, Lowest to Highest. In today's episode, James Watson, Home Affairs Regional Director for the Pacific, got to see the documentary, listen in on the Q&A at the end. Listen as Paul Pritchard and Duncan Meerding talk of their experiences throughout their incredible journey. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media:Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.On 21 May 2019, the Australian High Commission hosted its Women in Leadership Speaker Series with an event focused on women in tech - Embedding Girl Power! With Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen of Tech Girls Movement Foundation, Aliesha Staples, founder of Staples VR, and Lena Scanlan, Visual Effects Producer at Weta Digital, and hosted by Sophia Knight, the three speakers discuss women in the tech industry, encouraging girls into careers in STEM and finding your path to success.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In this episode, Second Secretary Nicole Steinweg sits down with Brisbane-based Street Science founder and communicator Steven Liddell and fellow communicator Sharon Samuel to talk about engaging kids in science and changing how we teach this important field.Steve and Sharon visited Dunedin and Wellington thanks to the New Zealand International Science Festival and the Australian High Commission in New Zealand. During this time, they put on a number of Street Science shows and recorded a podcast.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In this episode, Second Secretary Lindsay Sanger sits down with Australian Director Mirrah Foulkes to talk about her film Judy & Punch, which appeared at the New Zealand International Film Festival.Mirrah and Lindsey talk about the challenges involved in writing and directing, in the dark subject matter of the film and in the support she's had as an emerging female director.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In this episode, members of the Moogahlin Performing Arts Inc. sit down with Second Secretary Lindsay Sanger to talk about Henrietta Biard's play 'The Weekend', a one women play performed by Sharika Clanton. 'The Weekend' was performed at the 2019 Kia Mau festival in Wellington. The Kia Mau festival hosts Māori, Pasifika, and First Nations/Indigenous artists from across world in a fifteen day long festival.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In today's episode, recently arrived Australian High Commissioner H.E. Hon Patricia Forsythe AM sits down with outgoing Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Cumpston. The two reflect on Patricia's first impressions and Andrew's experiences over his time as Deputy High Commissioner - and at times, Acting High Commissioner - on his last day in the office.Like any good trans-Tasman banter, conversation eventually closes in on sport - with the Boxing Day Cricket Test Match causing some anxiety for the pair.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In today's episode, Australian Consul General & Senior Trade Commissioner sits down with Markus Zusak, one of Australia's most well-known authors. Best known for The Book Thief, Markus and Craig talk about the challenges of writing and those thirteen years working on Bridge of Clay. Markus was in Auckland attending the Auckland Writer's Festival with support from the Australian High Commission in New Zealand. You can watch Markus at the Festival here.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In today's episode, Second Secretary Nicole Steinweg sits down with Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen, founder of the Tech Girls Movement Foundation and the Tech Girls Are Superheroes competition. Dr Jenine and Nicole talk about why we need to start talking more about solutions, designing programs for young women and girls, and making an impact.Dr Jenine visited Wellington as part of the Australian High Commission's public diplomacy programme, leading a Tech Week event for intermediate-aged students and taking part in our Women in Leadership Speaker Series.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Every year, the Australian High Commission hosts a black tie dinner featuring a prestigious Australian guest speaker. In 2019, the Australian High Commission was delighted to welcome Australia's greatest Olympian, Ian Thorpe AM, to Wellington. Ian talks about leadership, his journey to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and his first New Zealand experience.Ian has kindly allowed us to share his address with you all.Click here to watch the 4x 100m relay at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games referred to by Ian.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today, we're talking with the two artists involved in the Canberra Wellington Indigeous Artist Exchange - Dean Cross from Australia, and Ana Iti from New Zealand. Dean and Ana chat with Lindsey Sanger, Second Secretary at the Australian High Commission, about their projects, the Exchange Program and their role as artists.Special thanks to ArtsACT and Wellington City Council for making this exchange possible.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Ahead of Anzac Day 2019, Captain Christine Clarke CSC, RAN, Defence Adviser to New Zealand, sat down with Stella O'Donnell a 13-year-old Australian citizen, living in Wellington. Stella will be taking on the role of Australian Youth Speaker at the National Commemoration Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on 25 April 2019. She shares some of her family history and traditions around Anzac Day with us as we talk about what Anzac Day means to her.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.On 22 August 2018, The Australian High Commission hosted its Women in Leadership Speaker Series, with Dame Sian Elias, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Hon Catherine Holmes, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland; and Dame Silvia Cartwright, Former Chief District Court Judge, first female appointed to New Zealand's full High Court bench & 18th Governor General of New Zealand. Hosted by Sophia Knight, the three speakers discuss women in the legal profession and how much has changed.Audio from this event has been divided into two parts. You may wish to listen to Part One first.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.On 22 August 2018, The Australian High Commission hosted its Women in Leadership Speaker Series, with Dame Sian Elias, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Hon Catherine Holmes, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland; and Dame Silvia Cartwright, Former Chief District Court Judge, first female appointed to New Zealand's full High Court bench & 18th Governor General of New Zealand. Hosted by Sophia Knight, the three speakers discuss women in the legal profession and how much has changed.Audio from this event has been divided into two parts. Subscribe to ensure you hear part two!Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Second Secretary Anna Brown talks with Dr Tim Kastelle, Associate Professor at the University of Queensland who specialises in innovation management.Anna asks how you teach - or learn - innovation, how Australia and New Zealand can better capitalise our innovations and how individuals can foster innovation in their teams.Tim was in New Zealand for the Creative Leadership New Zealand Conference, with support from the Australian High Commission, New Zealand.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere.

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Consul-General and Senior Trade Commissioner Craig Knowles AM is talking about the DFAT-funded, ABC-delivered Women in News & Sport (WINS). He is joined by ABC trainer Aaron Kearney and WINS participants Adele Willie and Jennesa Moli from Vanuatu, and Josephine Navula and Lavenia Yalovi from Fiji.The group have been in New Zealand commentating the Oceania Football Confederation Women's Nations Cup Finals in both English and their native languages, Bislama and Fijian.In the episode, Craig refers to Year of Indigenous Languages. This takes place in 2019.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Lindsey Sanger, Second Secretary at the Australian High Commission sits down with Fijian-Indian Australian author Zoya Patel.Zoya's first published book, No Country Woman, is a collection of memoir essays on race, identity and the diaspora. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Ashleigh Muir, Public Affairs Manager at the Australian High Commission sits down with charity Orange Sky.Orange Sky began in Australia as an idea from two young men, to provide mobile washing, drying and shower facilities for people doing it tough. They added their iconic orange chairs to enable their volunteers to connect over conversation while the machines do their thing.Orange Sky New Zealand has now launched their first mobile van in Auckland, and Orange Sky CEO Jo Westh and Auckland-based service manager Eddie Uini sat down to talk about the journey to Auckland.You can engage with Orange Sky New Zealand here.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald sits down with Frances Adamson, Secretary for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.Ewen asks the big questions, including how the 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper is going one year on, how Australia and New Zealand can work together to make a difference and whether the flat white is an Aussie or Kiwi creation.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, James Watson, Minister Counsellor for Home Affairs at the Australian High Commission in New Zealand, talks with the New Zealand Law Foundation's 2018 Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Dr Tim McCormack about why we should care about international law. During his visit to New Zealand Dr McCormack was hosted by the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury and toured all law schools giving staff seminars and public lectures. Professor McCormack is Dean of the Law School at the University of Tasmania and a Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Law School. He is also the Special Adviser on International Humanitarian Law to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and a Director of World Vision Australia.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Ashleigh Muir, Public Affairs Manager at the Australian High Commission in New Zealand, talks to Ally Watson, co-founder of Code Like A Girl. Scottish Ally moved to Australia and went in search of a network for women in tech. When she didn't find what she was looking for, she set up Code Like a Girl - and it has gone from strength to strength.Ally attended the New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin and sat down to talk about her brand, encouraging girls and women to get into tech and her own leadership approach. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Anna Brown, Second Secretary at the Australian High Commission sits down with Dr Ken Silburn, recipient of the 2015 Prime Minister's Prize for Science in Secondary Teaching, and named one of 2017's top 10 teachers in the world. Ken spent a week in New Zealand as part of the Australian High Commission's public diplomacy work, hosting workshops with teachers and students, engaging with New Zealand's science community and presenting at the New Zealand International Science Festival, and SCICON, the Science Educators Conference.Ken and Anna talk about the importance of engaging students in STEM, including young women, the highlights of his visit to New Zealand, and Ken's unique approach to science education. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Lindsey Sanger, Second Secretary at the Australian High Commission speaks with three inspiring Indigenous female leaders, in New Zealand as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations. In keeping with this year's theme, 'Because of Her, We Can!, this week's episode focuses on the achievements and challenges these women have faced. Featuring Dr Donna Odegaard AM, Susan Murphy and Sandra Creamer. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales, Anna Brown, Second Secretary at the Australian High Commission and speaks with David Schaap from the Save the Tasmanian Devils Program and Carnivore Keeper at Wellington Zoo, Amy Saunders, about the iconic Tasmanian Devil and the challenges they face. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.In the latest episode of Trans-Tasman Tales Australian High Commissioner Ewen McDonald goes from interviewee to interviewer when he sits down with CEO of Austrade Dr Stephanie Fahey during her time in New Zealand recently. Ewen and Stephanie talk bilateral trade, Single Economic Market and Ewen asks Stephanie the hardest questions he was asked last week. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today's episode features Ewen McDonald, the Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand. Ewen talks with Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Cumpston about his first few months in New Zealand, his career, and his love of footy. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today's bonus episode features Liam Kennedy, the Australian Youth Speaker at the Anzac Day National Commemoration Ceremony in Wellington. Listen to Liam's application, his chat with Australian Defence Adviser Captain Christine Clarke, RAN, andLiam's reading of a letter from Mrs Darcy Webb to the Minister of Defence regarding the death of her nephew, an indigenous soldier. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Cumpston is in conversation with Kevin "Shifter" Sheehan OAM, ALF National and International Talent Manager, and Rob Malone, Head Coach of the New Zealand AFL team, talking about the great Aussie game and its place in New Zealand. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today, the Australian High Commission is joined by Professor Ken Smith, Dean of the Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). Bringing together 10 Governments and 15 Universities across the public sectors in Australia and New Zealand, ANZSOG supports a better educated public sector and research-led government. Professor Smith explains why this is important and how ANZSOG is looking to grow. Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today we're joined by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, whose play Switzerland is currently being performed at Circa Theatre Wellington. In this episode she discusses playwrights and novelists, gives advice to aspiring writers and answers the age old question - is the humble pav Australian and Kiwi? Switzerland is being performed by Circa Theatre in Wellington until 14 April 2018.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.On 4 October 2017, The Australian High Commission hosted its Women in Leadership Speaker Series, with Kate McKenzie, Joan Withers and Ann Sherry AO. Hosted by Alison Duncan, the three speakers discuss women, leadership and whether that ceiling is still intact.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Between 28 January and 3 February 2018 the Australian High Commission hosted an Australian Indigenous business delegation. The aim of the visit was to support closer ties with New Zealand's Maori economy and to learn from the successes of Maori businesses.Dr Donna Odegaard AM is the founder and owner of Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia. She was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2015 and is a Larrakia Elder. Wayne Bergamnn is CEO of KRED Enterprises, an Aboriginal Economic Development Foundation. He spent 10 years as the head of the Kimberley Land Council and is of Nyikina ancestry.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.On 2 August 2017, The Australian High Commission hosted its Women in Leadership Speaker Series, with Mai Chen, Traci Houpapa MNZM and Louisa Wall MP. Hosted by Alison Duncan, the three speakers discuss gender, diversity and why it matters.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today we're joined by First Assistant Secretary, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Daniel Sloper to talk about diplomacy in the Pacific and the Trans-Tasman relationship.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere

Welcome to Trans-Tasman Tales, the free podcast by the Australian High Commission in New Zealand.Today we're joined by ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to talk about the sister cities relationship between Canberra and Wellington, the benefits to both economies and the opportunities it provides both Australia and New Zealand.The Chief Minister also talks about Canberra's vote in the voluntary postal survey on marriage equality in Australia and what happens next.Keep up to date with the Australian High Commission in New Zealand by following us on social media: Find us on FacebookFind us on TwitterFind us on LinkedInVisit our website Music by Lee Rosevere