The Arinality

The Arinality

Host: Arina Aizal
Categories: Community
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
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A radio show and podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging, wellbeing and passions in Aotearoa.

All Episodes

The Arinality - E208 - Arina Reflects on Hari Raya (Part 2)

Published: 15/4/2025 8:00 a.m.

In this episode, Arina shares some traditions celebrated on Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid Ul Fitr! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz


The Arinality - E207 - Arina Reflects on Hari Raya (Part 1)

Published: 08/4/2025 8:00 a.m.

Selamat Hari Raya (or Eid Mubarak!). In this episode, Arina reflects on the past two weeks of Eid traditions, connecting with her Malaysian community and what it was like celebrating Raya with her family! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz


The Arinality - E206 - Arina Reflects on Ramadan (Part 2)

Published: 11/3/2025 1:21 p.m.

In this episode, Arina updates how her Ramadan is doing, especially as Muslims in New Zealand are fasting for longer hours due to more daytime. Arina also accidentally went down a rabbithole of sharing her recent book 'What You Are Looking For Is in the Library' by Michiko Aoyama, and why EVERYONE must read it especially to fall in love with reading again and reappreciate libraries and community spaces. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz


The Arinality - E205 - Arina Reflects on Ramadan

Published: 04/3/2025 8:00 a.m.

Ramadan Mubarak! Arina reflects on this special month for Muslims and shares Ramadan's values - it is more than just a month of fasting from food and water. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz


The Arinality - E204 - Arina Reflects on The Worry Tree

Published: 25/2/2025 8:00 a.m.

Some worries keep you up at night. In this episode, Arina reflects on some cultural expectations that creates worries, and how to identify worries we can or cannot control using The Worry Tree method. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz