Pass the Mic
Host: Belong Aotearoa, Storyo ,Planet FM
Categories: Resettlement
Languages: English
Planet FM
Produced By: Planet FM
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Sharing the stories and experiences of fifteen New Zealanders from migrant and former refugee backgrounds, this series is a community-led collaboration in partnership with Belong Aotearoa, Sport Waitākere and Storyo, hosted by Elina Ashimbayeva. Elina is the co-creator of Storyo, and moved to New Zealand from Kazakhstan in 2011. 👉 FOLLOW @passthemic.aotearoa and @story.co / Visit storyo.co.nz for a transcript of the episodes!
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Pass The Mic S2 Episode 1: Ricardo Menendez March
Published: 18/7/2025 11:55 a.m.
Ricardo Menéndez March is a dedicated activist and Member of Parliament for the Green Party. His own experiences working low-wage jobs as a migrant shaped his deep understanding of the barriers in Aotearoa’s employment sector. His advocacy centres on policy and regulation, pushing for fairer systems that protect the rights of migrants and former refugees. Ricardo champions a future where every worker, no matter where they come from, is treated with dignity and respect.
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