Episode Playlist
Helping Heroes Ep 14 - Prison Care Ministries Part 1 – 07-10-2024( 0:27:1)
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Sev and Tony, pastors at Prison Care Ministries, share their uplifting yet often challenging experiences of supporting people in prison and on release. Kate admires their relationship approach to working with people. Royce is moved by their faith. Discover the heart-warming stories and harsh truths of PCM as they work providing hope and care to people facing difficult circumstances. Part 1 of 2.
Published: 7/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes – Ep 13 - 30-09-2024( 0:27:39)
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Renee and Dianne, from CFSS, talk passionately about how they work hard at keeping hope alive by helping people, whanau, and families to take back control of their lives. Learn about their free financial and parenting programmes, and much more. Kate reflects on her experience working as a social worker referring people to CFSS. Royce laments his own money skills and admires Dianne's financial mentoring and advocacy services.
Published: 29/09/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 12 - Evolve – 23-09-2024( 0:28:6)
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Neroli and Adam, from Evolve Peer Support, share insights into their growing range of services designed to help those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Neroli and Adam speak passionately about their experiences. Adam highlights his inspiring work as a facilitator. Kate reflects on the powerful and unique support that peers offer, and Royce shares his journey of anxiety, depression and peer support.
Published: 22/09/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 11 - Brain Injury – 13-09-2024( 0:27:41)
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Colleen and Josiah, from Brain Injury Waikato, discuss brain injuries and how to access information and support that aids recovery.
Royce is taken aback by the stats that highlight this important health topic, and gets excited about the free Peer Support training coming very soon.
Learn how you can become a force for good in the community by accesssing this incredible training.
Published: 16/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 10 - Ngaruawahia Fire Brigade – 09-09-2024( 0:27:38)
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Scotty and Denver discuss their incredible roles as Volunteer Fire Fighters in Ngaruawahia. Kate considers joining the Brigade. Royce is surprised by the sheer size of the territory covered. Learn about the different roles you can volunteer for. And Scotty and Denver share their top fire safety tips.
Published: 9/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 9 – 09-08-2024( 0:27:1)
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Phil and Mike, managers of FreeFM, discuss how community radio champions the ideal of a voice by the people for the people. Learn how you can start your own podcast with the support of FreeFM. And Kate speaks from the heart about her gratitude to the entire FreeFM team.
Published: 9/08/2024 3:01:46 p.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 8 – 05-08-2024( 0:26:34)
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Kate talks about her field trip to the new NZ Blood Service donor centre in Hamilton. Kate and Scott donate some plasma. Dani explains about platelets and their vital importance. And Mikyla shares her thoughts on what it is like to be a recipient and how that inspired her to change her career path. Part 2 of 2.
Published: 5/08/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 7 – 29-07-2024( 0:26:26)
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Scott, Donor Relations Co-ordinator for the NZ Blood Service, reveals the true heroes of the service and how they impact countless lives. Scott also explains the urgent need for plasma donors and Kate makes plans for her contribution to the plasma cause. Part 1 of 2.
Published: 29/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 6 – 22-07-2024( 0:27:25)
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Neil, manager of the Western Community Centre, explores the ways in which the centre has fostered connection and support for locals. Something this Hamilton icon has been doing for over four decades.
Published: 22/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 5 – 15-07-2024( 0:28:13)
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Nic, one of the managers of Habitat for Humanity, discusses op shops, rental housing and home ownership. Hear Nic tell the intriguing story of how and why this international organisation was founded.
Published: 15/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 4 – 08-07-2024( 0:28:13)
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Kelli Pike, one of the managers at Go Eco, talks about the passion and politics that goes into promoting and protecting the environment. Listen to the history and evolution of a remarkable agency making a difference on multiple fronts.
Published: 8/07/2024 9:43:23 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 3 – 01-07-2024( 0:28:1)
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Rou and Nei, managers of Glenview Community Centre, talk about how food and culture play a large part in bringing a diverse neighbourhood closer than ever before. Hear how this community centre at the gateway to Hamilton is collaborating with other agencies to bring services to one of the fastest growing parts of Hamilton.
Published: 1/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 2 - 24-06-2024( 0:26:53)
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Rob, manager of Waimarie Community House, talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a community house in heart of Hamilton East. Hear how their mission to promote manaakitanga is central to all that they do and the amazing impacts this has on those who go there.
Published: 24/06/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Helping Heroes Ep 1 – 17-06-2024( 0:27:37)
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Psalms, manager of Pivot Bail House, talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a bail house with a focus on Pasifika culture. Hear stories of those who reside there and their journeys of hope.
Published: 17/06/2024 8:15:00 a.m.