The back of someone looking up at a big red firework exploding in the night sky.

White text reads, "GIANTS".

26m

Exploring the enriching ways in which migrant generations are making the most of life in Aotearoa while navigating their own family histories.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Chinese

We meet the Chinese community in Dunedin and learn about one of Aotearoa’s most established migrant communities
Episode 1
26m

Punjabi

We learn about how the Punjabi community drifted from Taumaranui to Auckland over 4 generations.
Episode 2
26m

Oamaru

Introducing the culturally vibrant Oamaru, the latest step in Pacifica chain migration.
Episode 3
26m

Filipino

We learn about the Filipino community, one of the fastest-growing migrant communities in Aotearoa.
Episode 4
26m

African

We learn about the changemakers in the growing African community in Wellington.
Episode 5
26m

ASTR

We meet Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga, a group that is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Episode 6
26m

Samoan

We meet a Samoan community in Christchurch who are intent on building a better future for their communities.
Episode 7
26m

Trailers & bonus video

Episode 5 Promo

We learn about the changemakers in the growing African community in Wellington.
1m

Episode 7 Promo

We meet a Samoan community in Christchurch who are intent on building a better future for their communities.
1m

Episode 4 Promo

We learn about the Filipino community, one of the fastest-growing migrant communities in Aotearoa.
1m

Episode 3 Promo

Introducing the culturally vibrant Oamaru, the latest step in Pacifica chain migration.
1m

Episode 1 Promo

We meet the Chinese community in Dunedin and learn about one of Aotearoa’s most established migrant communities.
1m

Episode 2 Promo

We learn about how the Punjabi community drifted from Taumaranui to Auckland over 4 generations.
1m

Episode 6 Promo

We meet Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga, a group that is committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
2m

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