In this episode we chat to Daniela Jolly also known as Dani. Born in Argentina, Dani felt the need to leave her comfort nest and make the trip to Aotearoa New Zealand. The first three weeks of Dani’s stay in Christchurch were smooth, until the 2011 earthquakes hit and then everything she knew about New Zealand was gone. Deciding to stick through the toughest times Christchurch has ever seen, she has settled in the Selwyn district with her family. We discuss why staying in New Zealand was the best decision Dani ever made.

In this episode we sit down with Amulya. Born in Birgunj; a city in the southern region of Nepal, he made his way to Aotearoa New Zealand after living in Australia for eight years. Nine years after arriving on Kiwi soil he’s proud to call Selwyn district his home and tells us about his journey, the challenges he faced and how he overcame them.

In this episode we chat to Marivic Buada also known as Becky. Originally from the Philippines, she tells us about her home country’s take on the well-known Christmas holiday. We chat about her journey here, prolonged stopovers in Australia and how she ultimately came to call Selwyn home.