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Jul 292 min
Cultural Conversations is looking for a forever home
Community arts hub Cultural Conversations is on the move, but its founder Tanya Nock is looking on the bright side. “We’ve been tucked...
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Jun 141 min
Everyone needs a hug’: The advocate feeding the homeless -Community Champions
The community champions project is the latest initiative from Cultural Conversations, a way to raise awareness about family safety, said pro
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May 171 min
Women come together to sew headbands for hospice
Sewing nights at Cultural Conversations are raucous affairs, says Tanya Nock. “When we started Global Stitch Up, everyone was a little...
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Feb 174 min
Cultural Conversations community hub, Nelson
As staff and residents of a retirement village in Nelson prepare for an event to celebrate cultural diversity, 23-year-old Shakeela...
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Nov 22, 20232 min
Puppet show explores the journey from grief to happiness
A child’s journey from grief to happiness will be explored in a puppet show full of music and mayhem. Aya and the Butterfly, by...
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Aug 14, 20232 min
'We're talking about a lot of light' - Nelson festival celebrates diverse community
Nelson's winter light festival Te Ramaroa returns this weekend, with dozens of magical light installations and performances lighting up...
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Jun 14, 20232 min
Beyond Borders exhibition challenges beliefs around identity
“Once you hear someone’s story, they’re no longer a statistic or a stranger,” says Tanya Nock. Nock, the creative director of community...
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Jun 14, 20232 min
Ribbons of remembrance for Christchurch victims a reminder to 'stay united'
The last time Ali Kahwaji turned his hand to art, he was a schoolboy. Now – with a little help – Kahwaji, who is more at home in the...
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May 22, 20233 min
Photographer's life began again at 60 with discovery of long-forgotten photos
Toshie Saito discovered her love for photography through her father and spent her childhood developing her skills with his mentorship. When
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Jan 5, 20232 min
How the Global Stitch up and Ejaad Afghanistan are supporting each other.
They’re worlds apart, but two sewing groups in Nelson and Kabul have a common thread of support. Global Stitch Up, who meet at Nelson’s...
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Jul 5, 20221 min
Shifting the narrative - One conversation at a time
Each year Nelson receives about 8-12% of New Zealand yearly quota of refugees. In 2019 when Tanya Nock set out to create Cultural...
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Jun 13, 20222 min
'We joke around, we laugh': Colombian Kiwis help each other adapt to school life
Cultural Conversations (thanks to sponsors JP and Ros Pochin) provide an end of the week lunch for the ESOL students at Nelson College...
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May 14, 20223 min
Refinery ArtSpace – Cultural Conversations
Walking into the Refinery Art Space is a refreshing and soul pampering experience. It’s up with the times and is loved by our community....
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Apr 28, 20222 min
'We were scared all the time': teen's extraordinary tale of fleeing violence in Colombia
Growing up in Colombia, Miguel Nunez longed to walk the streets of his Cali neighbourhood on sleepless nights. However, while the...
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Mar 11, 20221 min
The small project bringing big conversations to the world
3 March 2022 Courageous Conversations is a collaborative project bought to you by Tanya Nock, Creative Director at Cultural...
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Jan 18, 20221 min
Capturing the colour and magic of Colombia
Despite being far from home, Colombian artist Karolina Serrano feels more connected to her country than ever. "I miss things from my...
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Jan 18, 20222 min
Artist brings Sri Lankan art to life through a Kiwi lens
An ancient Sri Lankan art form has been given a Kiwi flourish in a central city exhibition. Brightly painted wooden masks are on display...
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Jan 13, 20222 min
Taking a creative approach in Nelson
Who would not want to live in Nelson? The region has it all. A pleasant year-round climate. Abundant natural attractions in the form of...
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Jan 13, 20228 min
Cultural Conversations: Asking awkward questions about Islam following the Auckland supermarket atta
Following the Auckland terrorist attack Nelson-based Muslims Mohammad Aboubakr and Sadia Tahir wanted to have a conversation with the...
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