Feminism
Pacific women film makers on their new feature 'Vai'
Two women from a group of nine Pacific film makers talk about a new feature movie exploring the reality of Pacific women through one life. Audio
Kamila Shamsie - Home Fire
Kamila Shamsie is the author of six novels, including Home Fire which won the 2018 Women's Prize for Fiction, and was longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker. She is a reviewer and columnist for The… Audio
Julie Bindel - Come on feminists, ditch the makeup bag
Julie Bindel is a journalist, writer, broadcaster and researcher. She has been active in the global campaign to end violence towards women and children since 1979 and has written extensively on rape… Audio
Religion, faith and feminism? It’s complicated
On the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, Kim Hill discusses feminism and faith with Saziah Bashir, Dr Caroline Blyth, Rev. Jean Malcolm and Lilia Tarawa at Wellington's City Gallery. Audio
“If I’m a Muslim talking about forced marriage, they can’t call me racist.”
On the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, Leigh-Marama McLachlan explores what feminism means with Mani Dunlop, Donna Miles-Mojab, Tuiloma Lina-Jodi Samu and Farida Sultana. Audio
Patricia Lockwood on growing up as the daughter of a charismatic Catholic priest who is also a manic-depressive narcissist
Patricia Lockwood talks to Kim Hill about a very particular Catholic upbringing in her memoir Priestdaddy, and its portrait of her father as a charming but damaged man. Audio
Valerie Mason-John: from orphan to inspiration
Valerie Mason-John had the odds stacked against her from the moment her mother abandoned her as an infant. Her upbringing in foster homes and orphanages lead to a life of addiction, crime, eating… Audio
Rights and Ownership Over the Female Body
From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio
Helen Clark: 'Parliament was once a gentlemen’s club – pure and simple – but it's not so anymore'
The former New Zealand prime minister talks with Noelle McCarthy about sexism, power and the changing role of women in politics and international life. Audio
Patriarchy is the Black Sheep
Black Sheep will be returning on October 29th! In the meantime RNZ producer Sonia Sly is slipping into your feed with the latest episode of her excellent podcast Beyond Kate Audio
How to stand up against sexual harassment? If someone's made a really sexist creepy joke, don’t laugh
Noelle McCarthy leads a discussion about what the #MeToo movement really means for Aotearoa/New Zealand. With Kirsty Johnston, Zoë Lawton, Rhonda Tibble and Henry Law. Video, Audio
Pre-colonial Pacific culture 'inspiration for feminism today'
People of the Pacific need to decolonise their minds and reflect on the traditional role of women as men's equals, says New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Peoples.
Christina Hoff Sommers: contemporary feminism portrays women as victims
Christina Hoff Sommers is an author and philosopher famed for her critique of contemporary feminism. Sommers has penned books Who Stole Feminism? (1994) and The War Against Boys (2000), and also hosts… Audio
Standing on the Shoulders: Suffrage from the archives
Today marks the 125th anniversary of New Zealand women winning the right to vote in 1893. A new online exhibition has been created by Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, called Standing on the Shoulders. Sarah… Audio
How far we've come: Three generations of feminists
For the 125th anniversary of women gaining the vote in New Zealand, it pays to look back on how things have changed - not just in the static moments between then and now, but in the gradual shifts…
Suffrage essay: 'Pao Pao Pao' by Tina Makereti
Te Papa has released a book Women Now: The Legacy of Female Suffrage, to coincide with celebrations of the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, featuring essays by 12 thinkers and authors marking…
Lizzie Marvelly - Growing up feminist in Aotearoa
Lizzie Marvelly is a musician and multi-media writer and producer. She founded Villainesse.com, starting the #MyBodyMyTerms campaign, aiming to spark conversation about victim-blaming, revenge porn… Audio
Venus Envy - Are we there yet in the legal profession?
In the third part of Venus Envy - made in association with Are We There Yet?, the new women's suffrage and equality exhibition at Auckland Museum - lawyers Zoe Lawton and Hayden Wilson weigh in on… Audio
Venus Envy - Are we there yet in the world of creative arts?
In the second part of Venus Envy - made in association with Are We There Yet? - the new women's suffrage and equality exhibition at Auckland Museum - international fashion designer Karen Walker… Audio
Far-right speakers may be banned from entering NZ
Pressure is mounting on Immigration New Zealand to deny entry to a controversial Canadian pair set to give a talk in Auckland next month. Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux are best known for their… Audio